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Gangnammiin Melacells Powdery Sun 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.
Stick with octinoxate, octocrylene, avobenzone plus added fragrance and hemp/multiple botanicals — moderate elegance but irritation/health concerns.
◐ 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. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
67.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1021 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Stick with octinoxate, octocrylene, avobenzone plus added fragrance and hemp/multiple botanicals — moderate elegance but irritation/health concerns.
Verdict Should you buy it?
Chemical sun stick at SPF 51 PA++++ with a five-filter blend — octocrylene, octinoxate, octisalate, bemotrizinol, avobenzone — set in a silicone-wax matrix with botanical oils. Stick format prioritizes invisible re-application; carries fragrance and several flagged filters.
Pros
- Bemotrizinol included for UVA stability
- Wax-and-silicone stick format delivers a no-cast, dry-touch finish
- Botanical oils (camellia, apricot, rice bran) for emollient comfort
- Alcohol-free
Cons
- Octinoxate raises endocrine concerns
- Octocrylene is a known sensitizer
- Fragrance present
- Stick format can be hard to evenly cover large areas
Who it's for: Touch-up buyers wanting a discreet stick over makeup, not for users avoiding octinoxate, octocrylene, or fragrance.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 5 filters resolved
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.
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) 53 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 1 LEGACY FILTER 4 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 2 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 3
Dimethicone·Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer·Crosspolymer (pending review)·Synthetic Wax·Silica· Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. · Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. ·Isoamyl Laurate·Octyldodecanol·Microcrystalline Wax· Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. ·Diisostearyl Malate· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate· Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. ·Propanediol·Dipropylene Glycol·Sorbitan Sesquioleate·Caprylyl Glycol· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Isopropyl Myristate· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Glycyrrhiza Glabra Rhizome/Root Extract· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Water·Tocopheryl Acetate·Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil·Camellia Japonica Seed Oil·Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil·Oryza Sativa Bran Oil· Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. ·Butylene Glycol·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate·1‚2-Hexanediol· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Hydrogenated Lecithin·Glycolipids·Hydrolyzed Collagen·Betula Alba Leaf Extract·Sodium Surfactin· Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract·Salix Alba Bark Extract·Asiaticoside·Madecassic Acid·Asiatic Acid·Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract·Portulaca Oleracea Extract· Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Pearl Extract·Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
02 Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
03 Crosspolymer Pending review
13 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
20 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.
43 Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
51 Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.