MEDI-PEEL Phyto Cica-Nol B5 AHA + BHA + Vitamin Calming Dual Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++
62/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
MEDI-PEEL Phyto Cica-Nol B5 Calming Dual Sun Stick is an SPF 50+ PA++++ chemical sun stick using a hybrid mix of homosalate, octocrylene, salicylate, avobenzone, octinoxate and Polysilicone-15. The stick format gives a balanced finish, wears lightweight with no white cast, and is generally low in pore-clogging risk. It works okay under makeup and can sting somewhat if it migrates near the eyes. With a score of 62.2 out of 100 and good protection, it is a convenient reapplication stick that lands mid-pack overall.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
64
- +11.4 Homosalate at #4, UV filter
- +15.2 Octocrylene at #5, UV filter
- +7.6 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #6, UV filter
- +28.5 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +14.4 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #8, UV filter
- +9.6 Polysilicone-15 at #11, UV filter
- +28.8 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #17, UV filter (UVA1 +9.6)
- β33.2 UVB coverage saturated
- β2.5 UVA2 coverage saturated
- Γ0.75 Avobenzone + octinoxate degrade each other in sunlight
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
Medium
33
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Homosalate at #4 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β12.6 Octinoxate at #8, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β10.5 Octocrylene at #5, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β3.5 Avobenzone at #7, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- +0 2 endocrine-scrutinized filters together
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Allergens
Low
67
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
- β3 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (Octocrylene)
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White cast
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- β2 Titanium Dioxide as pigment (CI 77891) at #15
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Eye sting
Medium
44
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Avobenzone at #7, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β15 Octocrylene at #5, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β5 Octinoxate at #8, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β6 Homosalate at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β6 Octisalate at #6, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β8 Fragrance
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Heavy feel
Low
66
- +100 Starting score
- β20 Synthetic Wax at #3, wax film
- β2 Ceresin at #14, wax film
- β12 Stick/balm format with a wax skeleton
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Comedogenic
Low
99
- +100 Starting score
- β1 Glycine Soja Oil at #46, moderate comedogenic signal
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Fungal acne
High
0
- +100 Starting score
- β12 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Isostearate)
- β50 3 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin)
- β50 7 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate)
- +12 Penalties exceed the scale, floored at 0
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Fabric stains
High
30
- +100 Starting score
- β45 Avobenzone at #7, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
- β15 Octocrylene at #5, co-stains alongside avobenzone
- β10 Avobenzone + Octocrylene, the classic staining pair
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Moisture
Hydrating
LightNourishing
- β 1.5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- β 1 Glycerin at #26, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #72, hyaluronic family
- β 1 1 strong humectants (Panthenol)
- β 7 2 emollient lipids (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil)
- β 6 Ceramide barrier lipids
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- β 3 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Isononyl Isononanoate)
- β 10 2 emollient lipids (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 11 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 (76)
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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Botanical extract
- 6 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 9 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 36 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 20 wax film
- β 10 wax water lock
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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 (Octocrylene)
- β 15.2 UV protection
- β 10.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β 15 migrates into eyes with sweat
- β 15 co-stains alongside avobenzone
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate)
- β 7.6 UV protection
- β 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Avobenzone)
- β 28.5 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 3.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
- β 45 reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 14.4 UV protection
- β 12.6 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β 5 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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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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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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14 Ceresin
Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 2 wax film
- β 2 wax water lock
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Colorant or pigment
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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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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18 Fragrance
Fragrance
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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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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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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23 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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24 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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26 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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Supporting ingredient
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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31 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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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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35 Alumina
Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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39 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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43 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Botanical extract
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45 Amber Powder
Supporting ingredient
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Plant oil, an emollient
- β 1 moderate comedogenic signal
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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57 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Supporting ingredient
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59 Ceramide NP
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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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Botanical extract
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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66 Cellulose
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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67 Ceramide NS
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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68 Ceramide AS
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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70 Ceramide AP
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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71 Ceramide EOP
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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75 Asiatic Acid
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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76 Asiaticoside
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
What SPF is the MEDI-PEEL Phyto Cica-Nol B5 AHA + BHA + Vitamin Calming Dual Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++?
It is SPF 50+ PA++++, and the engine rates its protection as good.
Will the MEDI-PEEL Phyto Cica-Nol B5 AHA + BHA + Vitamin Calming Dual Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ sting my eyes?
It can sting somewhat if it migrates near the eyes, since the formula uses chemical filters. Apply carefully around the eye area.
Is it mineral or chemical?
It is a chemical sun stick with a hybrid filter mix, including homosalate, octocrylene, salicylate, avobenzone, octinoxate and Polysilicone-15.