MARY & MAY Vegan Peptide Bakuchiol Sun Stick SPF50+ Pa++++
88/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
MARY & MAY Vegan Peptide Bakuchiol Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ is a hybrid sun stick that combines mineral titanium dioxide with modern chemical filters like Uvinul A Plus, Uvinul T, and a Tinosorb-class triazine for excellent broad protection. The stick wears matte and lightweight, leaves no white cast, and is generally gentle without stinging. It is generally low risk for clogging pores and sits okay under makeup. At 88/100 with excellent protection, it is an excellent on-the-go reapply option.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
89
- +28.8 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #9, UV filter (UVA1 +17.6)
- +17.6 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #10, UV filter
- +9.6 Polysilicone-15 at #12, UV filter
- +28.8 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #13, UV filter (UVA1 +9.6)
- +19.8 Titanium Dioxide at #16, UV filter (UVA1 +3)
- β15.6 UVB coverage saturated
- β3.8 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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White cast
Low
95
- +100 Starting score
- β6 Titanium Dioxide at #16
- +0.6 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
- +0.8 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Heavy feel
Low
68
- +100 Starting score
- β2 Titanium Dioxide at #16
- β6 Ozokerite at #11, wax film
- β12 Synthetic Wax at #4, wax film
- β12 Stick/balm format with a wax skeleton
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Comedogenic
Low
83
- +100 Starting score
- β17 Isopropyl Palmitate at #6, heavy comedogenic ester
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Fungal acne
Medium
58
- +100 Starting score
- β42 3 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Isopropyl Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate)
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Fabric stains
Low
83
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #9, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- β2 Titanium Dioxide at #16, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 13 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 16 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer)
- β 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dicaprylyl Carbonate)
- β 10 2 slippy emollient esters (Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Isopropyl Palmitate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- β 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 8 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +11 2 water-locking waxes
Full ingredient list (56)
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
- 6 β dewy slippy emollient ester
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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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Occlusive, seals moisture into the 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
- 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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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 (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 17.6 UV protection
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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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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Polysilicone-15), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 9.6 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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14 Bakuchiol
Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 19.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 2 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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25 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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27 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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33 Dipeptide-2
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34 Dipeptide-4
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42 Tripeptide-1
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43 Tripeptide-2
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44 Tripeptide-3
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55 Aroma
Fragrance
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Colorant or pigment
Does MARY & MAY Vegan Peptide Bakuchiol Sun Stick leave a white cast?
No, although it contains titanium dioxide it leaves no visible white cast and dries to a matte, lightweight finish.
Is the MARY & MAY Vegan Peptide Bakuchiol Sun Stick SPF50+ Pa++++ mineral or chemical?
It is a hybrid, combining mineral titanium dioxide with modern chemical filters like Uvinul A Plus, Uvinul T, and a Tinosorb-class triazine.
Is it good?
It scores 88/100 with excellent broad-spectrum protection. It is an excellent stick for on-the-go reapplication.