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Kopari Beauty

Sun Shield On-The-Glow Sheer Stick Sunscreen SPF 40

SPF 40 Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. US United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Chemical stick with full filter load plus farnesol, citral, limonene, geraniol, citronellol, linalool, isoeugenol — one of the highest allergen counts in the batch.

CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol). TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — covers white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
45.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1543 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Chemical stick with full filter load plus farnesol, citral, limonene, geraniol, citronellol, linalool, isoeugenol — one of the highest allergen counts in the batch.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A chemical stick where homosalate is the only listed UV filter, paired with one of the densest allergen lists in the batch: farnesol, citral, limonene, geraniol, citronellol, linalool, and isoeugenol on top of parfum.

Pros
  • Portable stick format for touch-ups
  • Bisabolol, aloe extract, and tocopherol for soothing support
  • Coconut and soybean oils for emollience
  • Alcohol-free per INCI
Cons
  • Homosalate alone is a narrow, UVB-leaning filter choice
  • Parfum plus seven distinct fragrance allergens
  • Isoeugenol is a high-risk fragrance allergen
  • Benzyl salicylate and hexyl cinnamal add further load

Who it's for: Tolerant skin wanting a portable fragranced stick; not for fragrance-sensitive users or anyone wanting fuller UV-filter detail.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 53
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 50
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 15
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 85
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 62
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 28
02 Composition · key UV filters 1 filters resolved
UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — not covered UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — not covered
Homosalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
03 At-a-glance facts
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid blends both.
Chemical
Broad spectrum Protects across both UVA and UVB ranges. UVA causes aging and deeper damage; UVB causes burns.
No
Formulation & feel
Texture How the formula feels at application — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Stick
Finish How the formula looks on skin once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Glowy
Tinted Adds sheer pigment (iron oxides) that masks the white cast common to mineral filters and gives a skin-tone finish.
Yes
Fragrance-free No synthetic perfume added. Not FDA-defined in the US; the EU requires 'Parfum' + the 26 named allergens on the label. 'Unscented' differs — may contain masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
No
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Does not refer to fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl alcohol, which are emollients.
Yes
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 28 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 2 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 7 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 1
Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. ·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate·Octyldodecanol· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate·Isostearyl Linoleate·Polyester-8·Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide·Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide·Silica Silylate·Cocos Nucifera Oil·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Glycine Soja Oil·Bisabolol·Zingiber Officinale Root Oil· Farnesol Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added. · Citral Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added. · Limonene Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added. ·Geraniol Citronellol (pending review)· Linalool Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added. · Isoeugenol Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added. · Parfum Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. · Benzyl Salicylate Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added. · Hexyl Cinnamal Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added. ·Synthetic Fluorphlogopite·Silica·Ci 77491
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Homosalate LEGACY FILTER Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature.
02 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
03 Octyldodecanol Octyldodecanol
04 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
05 Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
06 Isostearyl Linoleate Isostearyl Linoleate
08 Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
09 Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
11 Cocos Nucifera Oil Coconut Oil
12 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Aloe Vera Leaf Extract
13 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
14 Glycine Soja Oil Soybean Oil
15 Bisabolol Bisabolol
16 Zingiber Officinale Root Oil Ginger Root Oil
17 Farnesol NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
18 Citral NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
19 Limonene NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
20 Geraniol Citronellol Pending review
21 Linalool NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
22 Isoeugenol NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
23 Parfum ADDED FRAGRANCE Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.
24 Benzyl Salicylate NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
25 Hexyl Cinnamal NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
27 Silica Silica
28 Ci 77491 Iron Oxide Red (CI 77491)