Tocobo Vita Waterproof Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++
80/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Tocobo Vita Waterproof Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ is a hybrid mineral-and-modern formula pairing Zinc Oxide with advanced filters like Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate and Ethylhexyl Triazone for excellent protection in a convenient waterproof stick. It gives a matte finish, keeps white cast low and is generally non-stinging. The feel is medium-weight and pore-clogging risk is moderate, so very acne-prone skin may want to patch test. At 79.7/100 it is a strong, travel-friendly choice.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
92
- +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 #15, UV filter
- +28.8 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #16, UV filter (UVA1 +9.6)
- +12.3 Zinc Oxide at #22, UV filter (UVA1 +5.4)
- β2.5 UVB coverage saturated
- β0.2 UVA2 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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White cast
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- β5 Zinc Oxide at #22
- +2.5 Iron-oxide undertone, partial masking
- +0.2 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane)
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Heavy feel
Medium
59
- +100 Starting score
- β3 Zinc Oxide at #22
- β20 Polyethylene at #2, wax film
- β6 Ozokerite at #10, wax film
- β12 Stick/balm format with a wax skeleton
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Comedogenic
Medium
52
- +100 Starting score
- β17 Ethylhexyl Palmitate at #5, heavy comedogenic ester
- β17 Isopropyl Palmitate at #6, heavy comedogenic ester
- β14 2 heavy comedogens high in the list
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Fungal acne
Medium
50
- +100 Starting score
- β50 3 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Isopropyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate)
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Fabric stains
Medium
43
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #11, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #28, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- β2 Zinc Oxide at #22, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 11 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer)
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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 8 2 slippy emollient esters (Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl 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 13 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
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Water resistance
Very resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +14 2 water-locking waxes
- +12 Label claims water resistance (sport / 40-80 min)
Full ingredient list (29)
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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Emollient, softens and smooths 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
- matte β 2 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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Colorant or pigment
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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10 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 (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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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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17 Fragrance
Fragrance
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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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21 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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22 Zinc Oxide
Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 12.3 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 2 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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23 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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25 Asiaticoside
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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26 Asiatic Acid
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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28 Ci 77491
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
Does the Tocobo Vita Sun Stick leave a white cast?
No, white cast is rated low. Even with Zinc Oxide in the blend, the hybrid stick formula stays largely invisible and gives a matte finish.
Is the Tocobo Vita Waterproof Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ good for acne-prone skin?
Use some care. The finish is matte, but pore-clogging risk is rated medium, so very breakout-prone skin may want to patch test before regular use.
Is it waterproof and how strong is the protection?
Yes, it is a waterproof stick rated SPF 50+ PA++++ with excellent protection, making it a practical choice for sweat, water and travel.