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Cica-Tree Cooling 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.
Octocrylene plus tea-tree water, pine, hinoki, limonene and cooling menthol-analog; stick format with notable essential-oil load.
◐ 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).
80.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #329 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Octocrylene plus tea-tree water, pine, hinoki, limonene and cooling menthol-analog; stick format with notable essential-oil load.
Verdict Should you buy it?
A modern-filter stick built on tea tree and hinoki waters, layering Tinosorb S, Uvinul T 150, Uvinul A Plus, and octocrylene for broad-spectrum coverage. The cooling agent and pine, hinoki, and Scots pine oils plus limonene weigh against sensitive-skin tolerance.
Pros
- Broad modern UVA-UVB filter blend with octocrylene as photostabilizer
- Stick format with silicone elastomers for portable, mattifying touch-ups
- Centella and tea tree water base for a calming positioning
- Methyl diisopropyl propionamide delivers a cooling sensation
- Tocopherol included as antioxidant support
Cons
- Multiple essential oils (hinoki, Scots pine, longleaf pine) raise irritation risk
- Contains limonene, a known fragrance allergen
- Cooling agent may sting compromised or reactive skin
- Wax-heavy stick base can feel draggy on dry skin
Who it's for: Oily or combination skin wanting a portable cooling top-up; not a fit for sensitive, reactive, or essential-oil-averse users.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 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.
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) 36 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 2 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 3
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water·Synthetic Wax·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate·Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer·Trisiloxane·Caprylyl Methicone· Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. ·Coco-caprylate/Caprate· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Butylene Glycol·Ceresin·Dibutyl Adipate· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Polymethylsilsesquioxane·Xylitol·Isododecane·Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate·Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water·Sodium Chloride·Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone·Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate·Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer·1‚2-Hexanediol·Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer·Pentylene Glycol·Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide·Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract·Chamaecyparis Obtusa Oil· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. · 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. ·Water· Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
14 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
15 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
22 Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
23 Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
24 Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
34 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.