The Saem Eco Earth Aqua Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++
86/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
The Saem Eco Earth Aqua Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ is a chemical sunscreen stick with a modern filter set: Uvinul A Plus, Uvinul T 150, Polysilicone-15, and Tinosorb S. It sets to a matte finish with low white cast, stays lightweight, and works excellently as a makeup base, with low sting and low pore-clogging risk. With a high score of 86.1 and excellent protection, it is an easy, travel-friendly pick that performs well across the board.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
83
- +28.8 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #10, UV filter (UVA1 +17.6)
- +17.6 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #11, UV filter
- +7.2 Polysilicone-15 at #15, UV filter
- +28.8 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #16, UV filter (UVA1 +9.6)
- β3.6 UVB coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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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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Fungal acne
Low
79
- +100 Starting score
- β12 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Sesquioleate)
- β9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #10, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 6 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer)
- β 1 Glycerin at #39, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate at #37, hyaluronic family
- β 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 6 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 5 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Propylheptyl Caprylate, Dibutyl Adipate)
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Makeup base
Excellent
PillsPrimer
- β 3 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 5 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 7 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +12 2 water-locking waxes
Skincare extras
Beneficial actives this formula contains. Informational only, not part of the rating: their effect depends on a concentration the label does not disclose.
- β¨ Niacinamide
Full ingredient list (45)
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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1 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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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
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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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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Colorant or pigment
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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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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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13 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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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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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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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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Botanical extract
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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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 12 feeds malassezia
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Supporting ingredient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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34 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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35 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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36 Maltodextrin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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Botanical extract
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39 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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44 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
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45 Fragrance
Fragrance
Does The Saem Eco Earth Aqua Sun Stick leave a white cast?
No, white cast is rated low and the finish is matte. It uses a modern chemical filter set including Uvinul A Plus and Tinosorb S.
Does the The Saem Eco Earth Aqua Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ work under makeup?
Yes, it rates excellent as a makeup base, sets matte, and stays lightweight, with low sting and low pore-clogging risk.
Is this sunscreen any good?
It scores 86.1 out of 100 with excellent protection, a strong result. The stick format makes it easy to reapply on the go.