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Cica-Hyal 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.

Hybrid ZnO + DHHB/BEMT/EHT stick with hyaluronic acid and cica complex; bisabolol and turmeric/neem extracts are mild irritants but no listed fragrance or ethanol.

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. 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).
86.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #117 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Hybrid ZnO + DHHB/BEMT/EHT stick with hyaluronic acid and cica complex; bisabolol and turmeric/neem extracts are mild irritants but no listed fragrance or ethanol.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A hybrid stick pairing zinc oxide with DHHB, bemotrizinol, and ethylhexyl triazone for broad modern coverage, built around a hyaluronic-acid and centella complex. Fragrance-free and alcohol-free, though bisabolol, turmeric, and neem extracts can occasionally irritate.

Pros
  • Hybrid filter set with zinc oxide and modern UVA filters
  • Hyaluronic acid and madecassoside complex
  • Fragrance-free and free of drying alcohol
  • Tocopherol and adenosine in the support cast
  • Pocketable stick format for touch-ups
Cons
  • Bisabolol, neem, and turmeric can occasionally irritate
  • Stick texture can drag on dry or mature skin
  • Tone-up cast may read pale on deeper complexions

Who it's for: Reapplication-minded users who want a fragrance-free, modern-filter stick with cica-style soothing actives and do not mind a slight tone-up effect.

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. 95
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 65
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 80
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 80
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 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
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul T 150 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.
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.
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) 55 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 10
Water·Dicaprylyl Carbonate·Dibutyl Adipate·Synthetic Wax· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. · Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Caprylyl Methicone·Methyl Trimethicone· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Microcrystalline Wax·Dipropylene Glycol·Silica· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Ceresin· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. ·Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate·Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Magnesium Sulfate·Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·1‚2-Hexanediol·Bisabolol·Stearalkonium Hectorite·Butylene Glycol·Propanediol·Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate·Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Hydrogenated Lecithin·Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Disodium Edta· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract·Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. · Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract·Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract·Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract·Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil·Corallina Officinalis Extract·Curcuma Longa Root Extract· Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair. · Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract Centella — calming, repair. · Centella Asiatica Root Extract Centella — calming, repair. ·Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract·Asiaticoside·Asiatic Acid· Madecassoside Centella — calming, repair. ·Madecassic Acid
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Dicaprylyl Carbonate Dicaprylyl Carbonate
03 Dibutyl Adipate Dibutyl Adipate
05 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
06 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
07 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
08 Methyl Trimethicone Methyl Trimethicone
09 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
10 Microcrystalline Wax Microcrystalline Wax
11 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
12 Silica Silica
13 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
14 Ceresin Ceresin
15 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
16 Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
17 Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
18 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
19 Magnesium Sulfate Magnesium Sulfate
20 Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
21 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
22 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
23 Bisabolol Bisabolol
24 Stearalkonium Hectorite Stearalkonium Hectorite
25 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
26 Propanediol Propanediol
27 Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
28 Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
29 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
30 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
31 Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
32 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
33 Disodium Edta Disodium EDTA
34 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
35 Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract Neem Leaf Extract
36 Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract Neem Flower Extract
37 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
38 Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
39 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
40 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
41 Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract Ivy Gourd Fruit Extract
42 Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract Aloe Vera Flower Extract
43 Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract Eggplant Fruit Extract
45 Corallina Officinalis Extract Coralline Algae Extract
46 Curcuma Longa Root Extract Turmeric Root Extract
47 Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
48 Centella Asiatica Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
49 Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
50 Centella Asiatica Root Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
52 Asiaticoside Asiaticoside
53 Asiatic Acid Asiatic Acid
54 Madecassoside ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
55 Madecassic Acid Madecassic Acid