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Vegan Peptide Bakuchiol Sun Stick

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. KR South Korea global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Modern peptide-loaded stick with DHHB, EHT, BEMT and silicone elastomers; added fragrance and bakuchiol slightly reduce sensitivity tolerance.

HYB Hybrid filters Hybrid filters — Combines mineral and chemical filters for balance of protection and feel. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
80.2
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #335 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Modern peptide-loaded stick with DHHB, EHT, BEMT and silicone elastomers; added fragrance and bakuchiol slightly reduce sensitivity tolerance.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Hybrid sun stick combining titanium dioxide with DHHB, ethylhexyl triazone, Parsol SLX, and bemotrizinol. Carries a long peptide list plus bakuchiol on a wax base, with added fragrance and ultramarines for tone-up.

Pros
  • Stick format for spot or top-up application
  • Modern UVA filter set (DHHB, Parsol SLX, bemotrizinol)
  • Extensive peptide and signal-peptide blend
  • Bakuchiol included as a botanical active
  • No drying alcohol
Cons
  • Added fragrance
  • Stick format limits even, full-face coverage
  • Ultramarines may leave a violet tone-up cast on some skin

Who it's for: Tone-up seekers who want a peptide-rich stick for layered or touch-up use and accept fragrance.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 100
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 96
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 50
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 74
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 68
02 Composition · key UV filters 5 filters resolved
UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Parsol SLX Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
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.
Hybrid
Broad spectrum Protects across both UVA and UVB ranges. UVA causes aging and deeper damage; UVB causes burns.
Yes
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.
Natural
Tinted Adds sheer pigment (iron oxides) that masks the white cast common to mineral filters and gives a skin-tone finish.
No
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) 56 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 4 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate·Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer·Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate·Synthetic Wax·Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer·Isopropyl Palmitate·Dicaprylyl Carbonate· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. ·Ozokerite· Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Bakuchiol·Vinyl Dimethicone· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Glyceryl Caprylate·Caprylyl Glycol·Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate·Coco-caprylate/Caprate· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Aluminum Hydroxide· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Butylene Glycol·Water·1‚2-Hexanediol·Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate·Acetyl Hexapeptide-8·Acetyl Octapeptide-3·Nonapeptide-1·Dipeptide-2·Dipeptide-4·Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2·Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3·Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5·Acetyl Tripeptide-1·Alanine/Histidine/Lysine Polypeptide Copper Hcl·Oligopeptide-6·Copper Tripeptide-1·Tripeptide-1·Tripeptide-2·Tripeptide-3·Pentapeptide-3·Hexapeptide-2·Hexapeptide-9·Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate·Palmitoyl Dipeptide-7·Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7·Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1·Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5·Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4·Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Ultramarines
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
02 Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
03 Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
05 Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
06 Isopropyl Palmitate Isopropyl Palmitate
07 Dicaprylyl Carbonate Dicaprylyl Carbonate
08 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
09 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
10 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
11 Ozokerite Ozokerite
12 Polysilicone-15 MODERN FILTER Parsol SLX
13 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
14 Bakuchiol Bakuchiol
15 Vinyl Dimethicone Vinyl Dimethicone
16 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
17 Glyceryl Caprylate Glyceryl Caprylate
18 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
19 Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
20 Coco-caprylate/Caprate Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
21 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
22 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
23 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
24 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
25 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
26 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
27 Water Water
28 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
29 Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
30 Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Argireline
31 Acetyl Octapeptide-3 Acetyl Octapeptide-3
32 Nonapeptide-1 Nonapeptide-1
37 Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
40 Oligopeptide-6 Oligopeptide-6
41 Copper Tripeptide-1 Copper Tripeptide-1
47 Hexapeptide-9 Hexapeptide-9
50 Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
51 Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
52 Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
53 Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 Matrixyl (Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4)
54 Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
55 Fragrance ADDED FRAGRANCE Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.
56 Ultramarines Ultramarines