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UV Ultimate Red Sunstick

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.

Alcohol-free stick with sophisticated filters (drometrizole trisiloxane, DHHB, BEMT, butyloctyl salicylate); fragrance allergens limit sensitivity.

◐ 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).
77.7
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #451 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Alcohol-free stick with sophisticated filters (drometrizole trisiloxane, DHHB, BEMT, butyloctyl salicylate); fragrance allergens limit sensitivity.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Stick anchored by Mexoryl XL with BEMT, DHHB, and octisalate — notably no octinoxate or PBSA. Alcohol-free with antioxidants like astaxanthin, vitamin C, and glutathione, but fragrance with nine declared EU allergens keeps sensitization risk meaningful.

Pros
  • Mexoryl XL, BEMT, and DHHB with no octinoxate
  • Alcohol-free
  • Astaxanthin, ascorbic acid, and glutathione included
  • Stick format eases reapplication
Cons
  • Fragrance with nine declared EU allergens
  • Dense herbal extract list adds reactivity surface
  • Wax-rich stick base can feel heavy on the skin

Who it's for: On-the-go users wanting a modern-filter stick with antioxidants, who tolerate fragrance and complex botanicals.

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. 88
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 48
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 70
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 65
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
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Mexoryl XL Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul A Plus 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.
Cream
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) 68 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 2 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 11 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 3
Polymethylsilsesquioxane·Synthetic Wax· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Isononyl Isononanoate·Propylheptyl Caprylate·Diisopropyl Sebacate· Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Drometrizole Trisiloxane Mexoryl XL · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer·Calamine·1‚2-Hexanediol· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate·Diisostearyl Malate·Cedrol·Disteardimonium Hectorite·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Propylene Carbonate· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Myristica Fragrans Extract·Glycine Soja Oil·Water·Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein·Butylene Glycol·Ascorbic Acid·Cyanocobalamin·Glutathione·Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer·Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract·Glycyrrhiza Glabra Rhizome/Root Extract·Panax Ginseng Root Extract·Typha Angustifolia Spike Extract·Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate· Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract·Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract·Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract·Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract·Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract·Saposhnikovia Divaricata Root Extract·Zingiber Officinale Root Extract·Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract·Angelica Gigas Root Extract·Lysolecithin·Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate·Asparagus Cochinchinensis Root Extract·Astaxanthin· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Arginine·Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract· Thymus Vulgaris Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Glutamic Acid·Glycoproteins·Ganoderma Lucidum Extract· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. · Benzyl Benzoate 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. · Citronellol 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. · Hexyl Cinnamal 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. · 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. · Alpha-isomethyl Ionone 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. · Hydroxycitronellal 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. · Geraniol 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. · Benzyl Salicylate 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 Polymethylsilsesquioxane Polymethylsilsesquioxane
02 Synthetic Wax
03 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
04 Isononyl Isononanoate Isononyl Isononanoate
05 Propylheptyl Caprylate Propylheptyl Caprylate
06 Diisopropyl Sebacate Diisopropyl Sebacate
07 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
08 Drometrizole Trisiloxane MODERN FILTER Mexoryl XL
09 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
10 Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
11 Calamine Calamine
12 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
13 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
14 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
15 Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
16 Diisostearyl Malate Diisostearyl Malate
17 Cedrol
18 Disteardimonium Hectorite Disteardimonium Hectorite
19 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
20 Propylene Carbonate Propylene Carbonate
21 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
22 Myristica Fragrans Extract Nutmeg Extract
23 Glycine Soja Oil Soybean Oil
24 Water Water
25 Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
26 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
27 Ascorbic Acid Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
28 Cyanocobalamin Vitamin B12
29 Glutathione Glutathione
30 Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
31 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
32 Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
33 Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract Japanese Yam (Dioscorea Japonica) Root Extract
34 Glycyrrhiza Glabra Rhizome/Root Extract Licorice (Glycyrrhiza Glabra) Root Extract
35 Panax Ginseng Root Extract Ginseng Root Extract
36 Typha Angustifolia Spike Extract
37 Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
38 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.
39 Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract Peony Root Extract
40 Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract
41 Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract Dwarf Lilyturf Root Extract
42 Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
43 Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract
44 Saposhnikovia Divaricata Root Extract
45 Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
46 Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract Jujube Fruit Extract
47 Angelica Gigas Root Extract
48 Lysolecithin Lysolecithin
49 Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
50 Asparagus Cochinchinensis Root Extract
51 Astaxanthin Astaxanthin
52 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
53 Arginine Arginine
54 Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
55 Thymus Vulgaris Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
56 Glutamic Acid Glutamic Acid
57 Glycoproteins Glycoproteins
58 Ganoderma Lucidum Extract
59 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.
60 Benzyl Benzoate 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.
61 Citronellol 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.
62 Hexyl Cinnamal 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.
63 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.
64 Alpha-isomethyl Ionone 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.
65 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.
66 Hydroxycitronellal 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.
67 Geraniol 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.
68 Benzyl Salicylate 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.