JM Solution V9 Vitamin Ampoule UV Stick Clear SPF 50+ Pa++++
68/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
JM Solution V9 Vitamin Ampoule UV Stick Clear SPF 50+ PA++++ is a chemical (hybrid) stick sunscreen with homosalate, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, ethylhexyl salicylate, diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate and bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine. It applies clear with a balanced, lightweight finish, a low white cast and does not commonly sting. Its higher pore-clogging risk means acne-prone users should apply with care. Excellent SPF 50+ protection and a score of 68.3/100 make it a handy on-the-go reapplication stick.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
83
- +11.4 Homosalate at #5, UV filter
- +17.1 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #6, UV filter
- +6.4 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #8, UV filter
- +28.8 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #12, UV filter (UVA1 +17.6)
- +28.8 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #13, UV filter (UVA1 +9.6)
- β13.7 UVB coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Homosalate at #5 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β12.6 Octinoxate at #6, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- +0 2 endocrine-scrutinized filters together
- β7 Retinyl Palmitate at #38, disputed vitamin-A sunlight signal, under review
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Allergens
Low
94
- +100 Starting score
- β6 Essential oils (Citrus Sinensis Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil)
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Eye sting
Low
79
- +100 Starting score
- β11 Octinoxate at #6, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β6 Homosalate at #5, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β3 Octisalate at #8, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β1 Volatile alcohol at #33
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Heavy feel
Low
66
- +100 Starting score
- β20 Polyethylene at #3, wax film
- β2 Ozokerite at #14, wax film
- β12 Stick/balm format with a wax skeleton
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Comedogenic
High
22
- +100 Starting score
- β32 Ethylhexyl Palmitate at #2, heavy comedogenic ester
- β32 Isopropyl Palmitate at #1, 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 #12, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 2 Volatile alcohol at #33
- β 10 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer)
- β 1 Glycerin at #32, the anchor humectant
- β 2 2 strong humectants (Panthenol, Beta-Glucan)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 12 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer)
- β 0.5 Volatile alcohol at #33
- β 12 2 slippy emollient esters (Isopropyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 1 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- β 6 2 soft-focus powders in moderation
- β 13 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +12 2 water-locking waxes
Full ingredient list (53)
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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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
- β 20 wax film
- β 10 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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Legacy UV filter (Homosalate)
- β 11.4 UV protection
- β 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate)
- β 17.1 UV protection
- β 12.6 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β 11 migrates into eyes with sweat
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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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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 6.4 UV protection
- β 3 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Colorant or pigment
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10 Dimethicone
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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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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14 Ozokerite
Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 2 wax film
- β 2 wax water lock
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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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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Supporting ingredient
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Botanical extract
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Supporting ingredient
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30 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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32 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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33 Alcohol
Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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Supporting ingredient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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36 Onsen-Sui
Supporting ingredient
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37 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 7 disputed vitamin-A sunlight signal, under review
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39 Riboflavin
Supporting ingredient
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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41 Menadione
Supporting ingredient
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42 Biotin
Supporting ingredient
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43 Beta-Glucan
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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Supporting ingredient
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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48 Thiamine Hcl
Supporting ingredient
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49 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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Supporting ingredient
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51 Folic Acid
Supporting ingredient
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52 Pyridoxine
Supporting ingredient
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
Is the JM Solution V9 Vitamin Ampoule UV Stick good for acne-prone skin?
Use it with care if you are acne-prone. Its pore-clogging risk is rated high, so breakout-prone skin may want to patch test or choose a lower-comedogenic formula.
Does the JM Solution V9 Vitamin Ampoule UV Stick Clear SPF 50+ Pa++++ leave a white cast?
No, its white cast is low. The stick applies clear with a balanced, lightweight finish and does not leave a mineral whiteness.
What SPF is it?
It is SPF 50+ PA++++, rated as excellent protection. As a clear stick it is handy for on-the-go reapplication over the day.