Rilastil Sun System Stick SPF 50+
77/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Rilastil Sun System Stick SPF 50+ is a hybrid sunscreen stick combining chemical filters such as Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, and Ethylhexyl Triazone with mineral Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide. As a stick it has a dewy finish, a heavier feel, and a moderate white cast, so it is less suited as a makeup base. It is gentle on the eyes and low in pore-clogging potential. Protection is rated excellent, and with a score of 77.1/100 it is a handy targeted option for spots like the nose and ears.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
99
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #3, UV filter
- +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- +34.2 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +20.9)
- +26.4 Titanium Dioxide at #8, UV filter (UVA1 +4)
- +17.6 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #9, UV filter
- β26.9 UVB coverage saturated
- β11.3 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #3 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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White cast
Medium
56
- +100 Starting score
- β30 Zinc Oxide at #4
- β7.5 Titanium Dioxide at #8 (nano)
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- +3.3 Coated minerals (Alumina)
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Eye sting
Low
84
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Octinoxate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
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Heavy feel
High
30
- +100 Starting score
- β22 Zinc Oxide at #4
- β6 Titanium Dioxide at #8
- β6 Cera Alba at #10, wax film
- β2 Copernicia Cerifera Wax at #16, wax film
- β6 Microcrystalline Wax at #11, wax film
- β6 Ozokerite at #12, wax film
- β10 Ricinus Communis Seed Oil at #1, heavy oil
- β12 Stick/balm format with a wax skeleton
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Comedogenic
Low
83
- +100 Starting score
- β17 Isopropyl Myristate at #5, heavy comedogenic ester
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Fungal acne
High
21
- +100 Starting score
- β45 2 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil)
- β24 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Isopropyl Myristate)
- β10 2 different Malassezia-feeding families high in the list
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Fabric stains
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #7, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- β10 Zinc Oxide at #4, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 2 Zinc Oxide at #4, mild sebum absorbent
- β 1 Glycerin at #27, the anchor humectant
- β 1 1 strong humectants (Diglycerin)
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil)
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Finish
Dewy
MatteDewy
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil)
- β 4 1 slippy emollient esters (Isopropyl Myristate)
- β 8 Occlusives seal moisture in (Ricinus Communis Seed Oil)
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Makeup base
Poor
PillsPrimer
- β 15 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
- β 6 High mineral load at #4 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +14 4 water-locking waxes
Full ingredient list (31)
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
- β 10 heavy oil
- 8 β dewy occlusive
- β 36 feeds malassezia
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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 18 UV protection
- β 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide)
- β 38.9 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 10 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 6 High mineral load greys under foundation
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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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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus)
- β 34.2 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 26.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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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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10 Cera Alba
Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 6 wax film
- β 4 wax water lock
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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 6 wax film
- β 4 wax water lock
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12 Ozokerite
Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 6 wax film
- β 4 wax water lock
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Plant oil, an emollient
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 2 wax film
- β 2 wax water lock
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Filter booster, photostabilizes the UV filters or lifts their SPF
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19 Alumina
Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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21 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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23 Oryzanol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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26 Diglycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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27 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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28 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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31 Buddleja
Supporting ingredient
Does Rilastil Sun System Stick leave a white cast?
It commonly leaves a medium white cast and wears dewy with a heavier feel, which is typical of a mineral-containing stick. It is a poor makeup base.
Is the Rilastil Sun System Stick SPF 50+ mineral or chemical?
It is a hybrid stick combining chemical filters with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. The mineral content contributes to its heavier, visible finish.
Is this sunscreen any good?
Yes, for its purpose. With excellent protection and a score of 77.1/100, it is a useful targeted stick for the nose, ears, and scalp line.