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Teatree Herb Tox Cica 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.

Palm oil + heavy essential-oil load (citronellol, geraniol, linalool, limonene) + fragrance; octinoxate/octocrylene/homosalate stack.

◐ 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).
57.2
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1426 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Palm oil + heavy essential-oil load (citronellol, geraniol, linalool, limonene) + fragrance; octinoxate/octocrylene/homosalate stack.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A Korean stick with citronellol, geraniol, linalool, and limonene at the top of the list alongside fragrance, then a chemical filter stack including octinoxate, octocrylene, BEMT, and avobenzone. Cica and tea tree are the headline; the allergen profile is the catch.

Pros
  • Bemotrizinol and Parsol SLX improve avobenzone photostability
  • Centella asiatica actives and madecassoside aid comfort
  • Tea tree extract aligns with blemish-leaning routines
  • Stick format is travel- and touch-up-friendly
Cons
  • Four EU-listed fragrance allergens sit high in the list
  • Added Fragrance compounds the sensitizer load
  • Octinoxate is restricted in some reef-aware regions
  • Essential oil and wax-rich base can feel heavy on oily skin

Who it's for: Only suitable for fragrance-tolerant users wanting a portable stick with a tea tree and cica positioning.

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. 64
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 20
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 50
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 55
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 38
02 Composition · key UV filters 7 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
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Parsol SLX Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Octinoxate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Avobenzone Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Homosalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octocrylene Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
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) 47 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 2 LEGACY FILTER 5 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 6 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 4
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. · 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. · 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. · 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. ·Elaeis Guineensis Oil·1‚2-Hexanediol· Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine· Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair. ·Sucrose Stearate·Asiatic Acid·Madecassic Acid· Madecassoside Centella — calming, repair. ·Asiaticoside·Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract·Borago Officinalis Extract· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water·Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract· Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. ·Butylene Glycol·Guaiazulene· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate·Caprylyl Glycol·Hydrogenated Lecithin· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Water·Dipropylene Glycol·Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate·Microcrystalline Wax· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. · Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX · Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. · Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. ·Ethylhexyl Palmitate·Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone· Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. ·Synthetic Wax·Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer·Dimethicone·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride· Salvia Sclarea Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Cetearyl Alcohol·Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 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.
02 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.
03 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.
04 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.
05 Elaeis Guineensis Oil Palm Oil
06 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
07 Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
08 Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
09 Centella Asiatica Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
10 Sucrose Stearate
11 Asiatic Acid Asiatic Acid
12 Madecassic Acid Madecassic Acid
13 Madecassoside ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
14 Asiaticoside Asiaticoside
15 Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract Cornflower Extract
16 Borago Officinalis Extract
17 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
18 Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water Lavender Flower Water
19 Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract Hyacinth Extract
20 Bht WATCH Antioxidant preservative; trace concern.
21 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
22 Guaiazulene Guaiazulene
23 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
24 Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
25 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
26 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
27 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.
28 Water Water
29 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
30 Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
31 Microcrystalline Wax Microcrystalline Wax
32 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
33 Polysilicone-15 MODERN FILTER Parsol SLX
34 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
35 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
36 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
37 Homosalate LEGACY FILTER Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature.
38 Ethylhexyl Palmitate Ethylhexyl Palmitate
39 Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
40 Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time.
41 Synthetic Wax
42 Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
43 Dimethicone Dimethicone
44 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
45 Salvia Sclarea Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
46 Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Alcohol
47 Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract