Uriage Bariésun Stick Mineral SPF 50+
77/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Uriage Bariesun Stick Mineral SPF 50+ is a 100% mineral sunscreen stick built on titanium dioxide and zinc oxide for high broad-spectrum protection. The mineral filter pairing keeps white cast low for this format, with a balanced finish that is generally non-stinging and unlikely to clog pores. It does run on the heavier, thicker side and is a poor partner under makeup, which is common for stick formats. With a score of 76.6/100 and good protection, it is a solid mineral pick for sensitive skin and targeted reapplication.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
74
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- −0.4 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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White cast
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Zinc Oxide at #6 (nano)
- −25 Titanium Dioxide at #2 (nano)
- −10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- −5 Titanium Dioxide as pigment (CI 77891) at #8
- −15 Pure mineral formula
- +35 Iron-oxide undertone, partial masking
- +5.3 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Alumina)
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Heavy feel
High
0
- +100 Starting score
- −22 Zinc Oxide at #6
- −30 Titanium Dioxide at #2
- −12 Cera Alba at #7, wax film
- −20 Synthetic Wax at #3, wax film
- −2 Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit at #17, butter/occlusive fat
- −5 Hydrogenated Castor Oil at #9, butter/occlusive fat
- −1 Ricinus Communis Seed Oil at #15, heavy oil
- −18 Mineral suspended in a dense emollient base (strong)
- −12 Stick/balm format with a wax skeleton
- +22 Penalties exceed the scale, floored at 0
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Fungal acne
Medium
63
- +100 Starting score
- −32 3 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil)
- −5 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Iron-oxide pigments at #18, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- −15 Titanium Dioxide at #2, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- −5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- ← 2 Zinc Oxide at #6, mild sebum absorbent
- ← 2 Titanium Dioxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- → 1 1 emollient lipids (Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- → 1 1 emollient lipids (Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit)
- → 1 Occlusives seal moisture in (Ricinus Communis Seed Oil)
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Makeup base
Poor
PillsPrimer
- ← 13 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
- ← 3.8 High mineral load at #2 greys under foundation (tinted) (nano)
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Water resistance
Resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +17 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.
- ✨ Vitamin E
Full ingredient list (21)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, ↑ / ↓ give the direction, and ← / → 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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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light ← 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills ← 3.8 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted) (nano)
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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- ↑ 20 wax film
- ↑ 10 wax water lock
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide)
- ↑ 38.9 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- light ← 2 mild sebum absorbent
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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- ↑ 12 wax film
- ↑ 7 wax water lock
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Colorant or pigment
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Plant oil, an emollient
- ↑ 5 butter/occlusive fat
- ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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11 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 5 minor malassezia feeder
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12 Alumina
Supporting ingredient
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13 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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14 Mica
Colorant or pigment
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Botanical extract
- ↑ 1 heavy oil
- 1 → dewy occlusive
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Botanical extract
- ↑ 2 butter/occlusive fat
- 1 → nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 → dewy emollient lipid
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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18 Ci 77492
Colorant or pigment
- ↑ 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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Supporting ingredient
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20 Ci 77491
Colorant or pigment
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
Does the Uriage Bariesun Mineral Stick leave a white cast?
White cast is rated low for this format. It is a pure mineral stick using titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, so a faint cast is possible on deeper skin tones, but it is kept in check here. The balanced finish helps it look natural.
Is this mineral or chemical sunscreen?
It is a 100% mineral (physical) sunscreen. The only UV filters are titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, with no chemical filters, which suits sensitive and reactive skin.
Is the Uriage Bariesun Mineral Stick any good?
It scores 76.6/100 with good broad-spectrum protection at SPF 50+. It is generally non-stinging and low for pore-clogging, but it runs heavy and works poorly under makeup, so it is best for targeted reapplication and sensitive skin.