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Cicadin Rescue Water Sunscreen Stick

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that disappear on skin. KR South Korea global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Modern filters (DHHB, EHT, BEMT) with ceramides; essential oils present despite fragrance-free claim slightly limit sensitivity score.

◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance or perfume — lower irritation risk for reactive skin. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
83.4
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #215 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Modern filters (DHHB, EHT, BEMT) with ceramides; essential oils present despite fragrance-free claim slightly limit sensitivity score.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A modern-filter stick using DHHB, ethylhexyl triazone, and bemotrizinol, supported by centella and ceramide NP. The essential-oil blend is the main drag on an otherwise high-performing formula.

Pros
  • Modern EU filters including DHHB and ethylhexyl triazone
  • Centella complex with madecassoside and asiaticoside
  • Ceramide NP and cholesterol support barrier repair
  • Free of denatured alcohol and added fragrance
Cons
  • Lavender, bergamot, rosemary, chamomile essential oils
  • Naturally occurring limonene and linalool present
  • Stick format makes adequate dosing harder
  • Bergamot oil raises photosensitivity questions

Who it's for: For users wanting a portable, modern-filter stick with cica support and tolerance for essential oils.

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. 100
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 55
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 76
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 75
02 Composition · key UV filters 3 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.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
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.
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.
Yes
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) 51 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 5 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 10
Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair. ·Dibutyl Adipate·Polyethylene·Coco-caprylate/Caprate· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Acrylates Copolymer·Butylene Glycol·Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. ·Ozokerite· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Vinyl Dimethicone·Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate· Centella Asiatica Root Extract Centella — calming, repair. · Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil·Hydrogenated Lecithin·Oryza Sativa Bran Oil·Sodium Chloride·Glyceryl Caprylate·Caprylyl Glycol·Polyglyceryl-3/Lauryl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer·Polyglyceryl-5 Polyricinoleate· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Water· Adenosine Smoothing active. · Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Propanediol·Raffinose·Pentylene Glycol· Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. ·Cholesterol· Ceramide Np Skin-barrier lipid. ·Calamine·Tromethamine·Chlorella Vulgaris Powder· Madecassoside Centella — calming, repair. ·Madecassic Acid·Asiaticoside·Asiatic Acid·Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate·Chromium Oxide Greens·Ultramarines· 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. · 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.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Centella Asiatica Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
02 Dibutyl Adipate Dibutyl Adipate
03 Polyethylene Polyethylene
04 Coco-caprylate/Caprate Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
05 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
06 Acrylates Copolymer Acrylates Copolymer
07 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
08 Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
09 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
10 Ozokerite Ozokerite
11 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
12 Vinyl Dimethicone Vinyl Dimethicone
13 Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate (Oxynex ST)
14 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
15 Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
16 Centella Asiatica Root Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
17 Lavandula Angustifolia Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
18 Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
19 Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
20 Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil Roman Chamomile Oil
21 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
22 Oryza Sativa Bran Oil Rice Bran Oil
23 Sodium Chloride Sodium Chloride
24 Glyceryl Caprylate Glyceryl Caprylate
25 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
26 Polyglyceryl-3/Lauryl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
27 Polyglyceryl-5 Polyricinoleate
28 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
29 Water Water
30 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
31 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
32 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
33 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
34 Propanediol Propanediol
35 Raffinose
36 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
37 Panthenol ACTIVE Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant.
38 Cholesterol Cholesterol
39 Ceramide Np ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
40 Calamine Calamine
41 Tromethamine Tromethamine
42 Chlorella Vulgaris Powder
43 Madecassoside ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
44 Madecassic Acid Madecassic Acid
45 Asiaticoside Asiaticoside
46 Asiatic Acid Asiatic Acid
47 Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
48 Chromium Oxide Greens Chromium Oxide Greens
49 Ultramarines Ultramarines
50 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.
51 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.