BRTC Centella Cica Sun Stick SPF 50+
78/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
BRTC Centella Cica Sun Stick SPF 50+ is a chemical stick sunscreen built on modern UV filters, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone and Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine. It applies lightweight with a matte finish and low white cast and is generally non-stinging, but it carries a higher pore-clogging risk, so acne-prone users should be cautious. Protection is good and the overall score of 77.8/100 makes it a convenient on-the-go reapplication option.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
77
- +28.8 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #10, UV filter (UVA1 +17.6)
- +17.6 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #12, UV filter
- +28.8 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #14, UV filter (UVA1 +9.6)
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Allergens
Low
94
- +100 Starting score
- β6 Essential oils (Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Sinensis Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil)
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Heavy feel
Low
74
- +100 Starting score
- β12 Polyethylene at #5, wax film
- β2 Ozokerite at #13, wax film
- β12 Stick/balm format with a wax skeleton
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Comedogenic
High
22
- +100 Starting score
- β32 Ethylhexyl Palmitate at #3, heavy comedogenic ester
- β32 Isopropyl Palmitate at #2, heavy comedogenic ester
- β14 2 heavy comedogens high in the list
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Fungal acne
Medium
50
- +100 Starting score
- β50 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Isopropyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate)
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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 13 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer)
- β 1 Glycerin at #37, the anchor humectant
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 16 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer)
- β 5 3 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Caprylyl Methicone, Dibutyl Adipate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate)
- β 12 2 slippy emollient esters (Isopropyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- β 5 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 10 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +9 2 water-locking waxes
Full ingredient list (42)
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 32 heavy comedogenic ester
- 6 β dewy slippy emollient ester
- β 36 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 32 heavy comedogenic ester
- 6 β dewy slippy emollient ester
- β 36 feeds malassezia
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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 12 wax film
- β 7 wax water lock
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 6 sebum-absorbing powder
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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
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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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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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 T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 17.6 UV protection
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13 Ozokerite
Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 2 wax film
- β 2 wax water lock
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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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Plant oil, an emollient
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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24 Sucrose
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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25 Wine Extract
Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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30 Sky Extract
Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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34 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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36 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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37 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
Is BRTC Centella Cica Sun Stick good for acne-prone skin?
Pore-clogging risk is rated high, so acne-prone users should be cautious despite the matte finish. Patch testing first is generally a good idea.
Is the BRTC Centella Cica Sun Stick SPF 50+ mineral or chemical?
It is chemical, built on modern UV filters: Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone and Tinosorb S.
Is BRTC Centella Cica Sun Stick any good?
Protection is good and it scores 77.8/100, a solid result. The stick format makes reapplication easy, with low white cast and low stinging risk.