Skinfood Carrot Carotene Airy Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++
82/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Skinfood Carrot Carotene Airy Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ is a chemical sunscreen in a portable stick format, using a modern filter blend of Ethylhexyl Triazone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine and Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate for broad coverage. It delivers a matte, lightweight feel with low white cast, does not commonly sting, and carries only a medium pore-clogging rating. Protection is excellent at SPF 50+, and the strong overall score of 82.2/100 makes it a reliable pick for reapplication on the go.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
82
- +28.8 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #11, UV filter (UVA1 +17.6)
- +13.2 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #13, UV filter
- +7.2 Polysilicone-15 at #16, UV filter
- +28.8 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #17, UV filter (UVA1 +9.6)
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Allergens
Low
94
- +100 Starting score
- β6 Essential oils (Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil)
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Heavy feel
Low
66
- +100 Starting score
- β2 Ozokerite at #14, wax film
- β20 Synthetic Wax at #2, wax film
- β12 Stick/balm format with a wax skeleton
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Comedogenic
Medium
51
- +100 Starting score
- β17 Ethylhexyl Palmitate at #5, heavy comedogenic ester
- β17 Isopropyl Palmitate at #4, heavy comedogenic ester
- β1 Olea Europaea Fruit Oil at #22, moderate comedogenic signal
- β14 2 heavy comedogens high in the list
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Fungal acne
High
23
- +100 Starting score
- β27 3 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Canola Oil)
- 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 #11, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 11 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer)
- β 3 3 emollient lipids (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Canola Oil)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 13 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer)
- β 6 4 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Caprylyl Methicone, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, β¦)
- β 3 3 emollient lipids (Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Canola Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil)
- β 8 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 6 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 (38)
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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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 20 wax film
- β 10 wax water lock
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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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
- 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
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Colorant or pigment
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 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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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 13.2 UV protection
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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Polysilicone-15), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 7.2 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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Supporting ingredient
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Botanical extract
- β 1 moderate comedogenic signal
- 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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24 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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28 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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29 Canola Oil
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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Botanical extract
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Botanical extract
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Botanical extract
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
What SPF is the Skinfood Carrot Carotene Sun Stick?
It is SPF 50+ with PA++++, rated as excellent protection. That is a high level suitable for extended time outdoors.
Is the Skinfood Carrot Carotene Sun Stick mineral or chemical?
It is a chemical sunscreen using a modern filter blend, including Ethylhexyl Triazone and Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine.
Is it good for oily skin?
It has a matte, lightweight finish, which suits oilier skin. Pore-clogging is rated medium, so very breakout-prone skin may prefer to patch test first.