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Cica 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.

Modern EU filters, niacinamide, cica/HA complex, no ethanol; mentha powder and fragrance modest irritation risk.

◐ 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).
81.4
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #282 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Modern EU filters, niacinamide, cica/HA complex, no ethanol; mentha powder and fragrance modest irritation risk.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A stick-format chemical SPF 51 with four modern EU filters (DHHB, EHT, Parsol SLX, BEMT) on a wax base, layered with cica triterpenes, niacinamide, and a deep hyaluronic acid complex. Mentha arvensis powder provides cooling sensation, and added Fragrance is also declared.

Pros
  • Four modern EU UV filters in a stick format
  • Cica triterpenes (asiaticoside, madecassoside) plus niacinamide
  • Multi-form hyaluronic acid system
  • No ethanol or denatured alcohol
Cons
  • Mentha arvensis powder adds cooling that can sting reactive skin
  • Added Fragrance present in the INCI
  • Stick format makes even, full-face coverage harder
  • Wax base may pill under other skincare layers

Who it's for: Buyers who reapply midday and want a modern-filter stick; skip if menthol cooling or fragrance bothers your skin.

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. 58
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 68
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 70
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
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Parsol SLX 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.
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) 49 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 4 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 18
Water·Coco-caprylate/Caprate·Synthetic Wax·Dibutyl Adipate· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Butylene Glycol· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. ·Ozokerite·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Dimethicone·Polymethylsilsesquioxane· Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. · Centella Asiatica Root Extract Centella — calming, repair. · Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract Centella — calming, repair. · Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair. · Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Stearalkonium Hectorite·Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer·Sodium Chloride·Glyceryl Caprylate·Caprylyl Glycol·Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate·Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Propylheptyl Caprylate·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·1‚2-Hexanediol· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Mentha Arvensis Powder·Saccharomyces Ferment·Asiaticoside· Madecassoside Centella — calming, repair. · Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Potassium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Madecassic Acid·Asiatic Acid· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Chromium Oxide Greens
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Coco-caprylate/Caprate Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
03 Synthetic Wax
04 Dibutyl Adipate Dibutyl Adipate
05 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
06 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
07 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
08 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
09 Ozokerite Ozokerite
10 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
11 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
12 Dimethicone Dimethicone
13 Polymethylsilsesquioxane Polymethylsilsesquioxane
14 Polysilicone-15 MODERN FILTER Parsol SLX
15 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
16 Centella Asiatica Root Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
17 Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
18 Centella Asiatica Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
19 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
20 Stearalkonium Hectorite Stearalkonium Hectorite
21 Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
22 Sodium Chloride Sodium Chloride
23 Glyceryl Caprylate Glyceryl Caprylate
24 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
25 Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
26 Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
27 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
28 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
29 Propylheptyl Caprylate Propylheptyl Caprylate
30 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
31 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
32 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
33 Mentha Arvensis Powder
34 Saccharomyces Ferment
35 Asiaticoside Asiaticoside
36 Madecassoside ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
37 Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
38 Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
39 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
40 Potassium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
41 Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
42 Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
43 Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
44 Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
45 Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
46 Madecassic Acid Madecassic Acid
47 Asiatic Acid Asiatic Acid
48 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.
49 Chromium Oxide Greens Chromium Oxide Greens