Description
This sun stick is a hybrid sunscreen, meaning it utilizes both chemical and physical (mineral) UV filters to provide robust broad-spectrum protection against both UVA (PA++++) and UVB (SPF50+) rays. This dual-filter approach ensures comprehensive defense against sun damage.
One of its most distinguishing features is its “cotton soft” finish. It applies smoothly and transparently, leaving a powdery, matte, and non-sticky feel on the skin. This makes it an excellent choice for individuals with normal to oily skin types or anyone who dislikes the greasy or shiny residue often left by other sunscreens. It can even function as a primer, creating a smooth base for makeup without pilling.
- Powerful UV Protection: Offers very high SPF50+ and PA++++, ensuring strong defense against sunburn and premature skin aging caused by UV radiation.
- Sebum Control: Formulated with micro-sized porous powder (often silica) that helps to absorb excess sebum and oil, contributing to its desirable matte finish. This is particularly beneficial for those with oily or combination skin.
- Soothing “Herb AC Complex”: It contains a blend of four herbal extracts (like Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Sophora Flavescens Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract) that possess anti-inflammatory and soothing properties. This helps to calm sensitive skin and manage blemishes, making it suitable even for problematic skin.
- Convenient Stick Format: The solid stick design makes it incredibly portable and hygienic. It’s perfect for quick and easy reapplication throughout the day, even over makeup (though some users note slight transfer of makeup onto the stick).
- No White Cast: Despite being a hybrid formula, it’s widely praised for leaving no white cast, blending seamlessly into all skin tones.
- Lightweight and Smooth Application: Glides effortlessly onto the skin without dragging or feeling heavy.
- Fragrance: While Manyo emphasizes fragrance-free, Tocobo sun stick often has a subtle, pleasant scent, which some users love, while others might prefer truly scent-free products.
- Vegan & Cruelty-Free: Manyo is known for its ethical formulations, and this product is often highlighted as vegan and cruelty-free.
How to Use:
- As the last step of your morning skincare routine: After cleansing, toning, and moisturizing, twist the bottom of the stick to reveal a small amount of product.
- Apply directly to skin: Glide the sun stick directly over your facial skin. Ensure even application across all areas exposed to the sun, paying attention to contours around the nose and mouth.
- For initial application: While convenient, some experts suggest using a generous liquid sunscreen as your primary morning application to ensure adequate coverage, and then using the sun stick for reapplication. If using as your primary, ensure you swipe several times to build up sufficient protection.
- Reapply throughout the day: Carry it with you and reapply frequently (every 2-3 hours, or more often if sweating heavily or swimming) to areas that need sun protection. It can be applied over makeup for touch-ups.
Ingredient List :
- Synthetic Wax
- Adipate
- Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
- Octocrylene
- Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
- Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
- Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
- Dicaprylyl Carbonate
- Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
- Silica
- Ethylhexyl Salicylate
- Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
- Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
- Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)
- Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
- Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
- Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
- Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract
- Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
- Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract
- Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
- Corallina Officinalis Extract
- Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
- Sophora Flavescens Root Extract
- Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
- Tocopherol
- Bisabolol
- Water
- BHT
- Fragrance
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