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UV Sun Balm Stick Type SPF 50+ PA++++

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. JP Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Octinoxate+octocrylene hybrid stick with lavender oil; sleek silicone finish and tinted, but octinoxate raises endocrine concerns.

◉ 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. ● TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — covers white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
71.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #778 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Octinoxate+octocrylene hybrid stick with lavender oil; sleek silicone finish and tinted, but octinoxate raises endocrine concerns.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A tinted hybrid stick blending octinoxate and octocrylene with modern DHHB, BEMT, and TiO2. Sleek silicone finish and iron-oxide tint, but octinoxate, lavender oil, and a denatured-alcohol base hold back the sensitivity and health profile.

Pros
  • Modern DHHB and BEMT supplement the legacy filter mix
  • Iron oxides and mica add visible-light coverage
  • TiO2 anchors the inorganic UV protection
  • Stick format eases reapplication on the go
Cons
  • Contains octinoxate, flagged for endocrine activity
  • Denatured alcohol present in the formulation
  • Lavender oil is a known fragrance allergen
  • Octocrylene flagged for environmental degradation

Who it's for: Buyers who want a tinted balm-finish stick and can tolerate denatured alcohol and octinoxate in exchange for added modern filters.

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. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 50
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 70
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 55
02 Composition · key UV filters 6 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
Octinoxate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octocrylene Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
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.
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.
Yes
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.
No
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 30 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 2 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 0
Ethyl Isostearate·Hydroxystearic Acid·Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone·Mica· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. ·Dicaprylyl Carbonate·C15-19 Alkane· Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Cetyl Ethylhexanoate·Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate·Octyldodecanol· Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Talc·Vp/Eicosene Copolymer·Phenoxyethanol· Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Ultramarines·Tin Oxide·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Iron Oxides·Hydrogen Dimethicone·Methicone·Water· Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. ·skim milk (pending review)·Placental Protein·hermanus flower extractThis list of ingredients represents all options or variants of this product. Actual ingredients in a given product option may vary from this list.Ingredients subject to change at manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients (pending review)
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Ethyl Isostearate Ethyl Isostearate
02 Hydroxystearic Acid Hydroxystearic Acid
03 Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
04 Mica Mica
05 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
06 Dicaprylyl Carbonate Dicaprylyl Carbonate
07 C15-19 Alkane C15-19 Alkane
08 Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time.
09 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
10 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
11 Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
12 Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
13 Octyldodecanol Octyldodecanol
14 Polysilicone-15 MODERN FILTER Parsol SLX
15 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
16 Talc Talc
17 Vp/Eicosene Copolymer VP/Eicosene Copolymer
18 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
19 Lavandula Angustifolia Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
20 Ultramarines Ultramarines
21 Tin Oxide Tin Oxide
22 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
23 Iron Oxides Iron Oxides
24 Hydrogen Dimethicone Hydrogen Dimethicone
25 Methicone Methicone
26 Water Water
27 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
28 skim milk Pending review
29 Placental Protein
30 hermanus flower extractThis list of ingredients represents all options or variants of this product. Actual ingredients in a given product option may vary from this list.Ingredients subject to change at manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients Pending review