AHC Masters Air Rich Sun Stick SPF 50+/PA++++
82/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
AHC Masters Air Rich Sun Stick SPF 50+/PA++++ is a chemical sun stick built on a modern filter blend of diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, ethylhexyl triazone, polysilicone-15 and bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine. It delivers a matte finish, feels lightweight, is low for white cast and does not sting, with a medium pore-clogging rating. These advanced filters reach excellent protection at SPF 50. Scoring 81.6 out of 100, it is a convenient high-protection stick for touch-ups and on-the-go use.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
82
- +28.8 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #10, UV filter (UVA1 +17.6)
- +13.2 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #13, UV filter
- +7.2 Polysilicone-15 at #15, UV filter
- +28.8 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #16, UV filter (UVA1 +9.6)
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Allergens
Low
95
- +100 Starting score
- β5 3 declared fragrance allergens
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Eye sting
Low
94
- +100 Starting score
- β6 3 declared fragrance allergens
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Heavy feel
Low
62
- +100 Starting score
- β20 Polyethylene at #2, wax film
- β6 Ozokerite at #11, wax film
- β12 Stick/balm format with a wax skeleton
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Comedogenic
Medium
52
- +100 Starting score
- β17 Ethylhexyl Palmitate at #5, heavy comedogenic ester
- β17 Isopropyl Palmitate at #6, heavy comedogenic ester
- β14 2 heavy comedogens high in the list
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Fungal acne
Medium
50
- +100 Starting score
- β50 3 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Isopropyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #10, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 11 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 13 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer)
- β 6 4 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Caprylyl Methicone, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, β¦)
- β 8 2 slippy emollient esters (Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Palmitate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- β 6 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 13 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
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Water resistance
Resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +14 2 water-locking waxes
Full ingredient list (29)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, β / β give the direction, and β / β shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 8 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 10 sebum-absorbing powder
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 20 wax film
- β 10 wax water lock
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 17 heavy comedogenic ester
- 4 β dewy slippy emollient ester
- β 24 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 17 heavy comedogenic ester
- 4 β dewy slippy emollient ester
- β 24 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Colorant or pigment
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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11 Ozokerite
Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 6 wax film
- β 4 wax water lock
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 13.2 UV protection
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Polysilicone-15), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 7.2 UV protection
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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18 Bergamot
Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Supporting ingredient
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22 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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23 Calamine
Colorant or pigment
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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25 Asiaticoside
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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26 Asiatic Acid
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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27 Limonene
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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28 Linalool
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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29 Eugenol
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
Does AHC Masters Air Rich Sun Stick leave a white cast?
No, it is rated low for white cast. It applies with a matte finish, feels lightweight, and does not sting.
Is the AHC Masters Air Rich Sun Stick SPF 50+/PA++++ mineral or chemical?
It is a chemical sunscreen built on a modern filter blend including diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, ethylhexyl triazone and bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine.
Is AHC Masters Air Rich Sun Stick SPF 50 good?
Yes. It scores 81.6 out of 100, a strong result, with excellent measured protection at SPF 50 in a convenient stick format.