Mustela High Protection Sun Stick SPF50+

Mustela High Protection Sun Stick SPF50+
0.2
/ 10
Moisturizing
0.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
0.4 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
50
SPF icon
SPF

Review

Results you may expect from using Mustela High Protection Sun Stick SPF50+:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Mustela High Protection Sun Stick SPF50+:

  • A bit of moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 0.2 out of 10.
  • Very high sun protection for prolonged sun exposure, such as spending the day at the beach, hiking, or outdoor sports.

How moisturizing is it?

Slightly moisturizing: Mustela High Protection Sun Stick SPF50+ has a moisturizing rating of 0.2 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? This product is purely occlusive, but with a low Occlusivity of 0.4 out of 10. It has zero Humectancy as we didn't find any humectant ingredients on the ingredient list.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Sun protection

Mustela High Protection Sun Stick SPF50+ has an SPF of 50 and provides very high sun protection. This level of protection is ideal for activities involving intense or prolonged sun exposure, such as spending the day at the beach, hiking, or outdoor sports. It is particularly recommended for individuals with fair skin, those at high risk of skin cancer, or in environments with intense sun exposure. Remember to apply sunscreen generously and reapply every two hours or after swimming or sweating to maintain effectiveness.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
50
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
22
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
10
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
6
Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
4
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
3
Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
2
Ethylhexyl Triazone
1.5
Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
1
Gamma-Octalactone
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
0.3
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
0.3
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Function:
Origin:
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Function:
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Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Function:
Origin:
Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
Function:
Origin:
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
Function:
Origin:
Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
Function:
Origin:
Ethylhexyl Triazone
Function:
Origin:
Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
Function:
Origin:
Gamma-Octalactone
Function:
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Tocopherol
Function:
Origin:
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
Function:
Origin:
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Function:
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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Ratings

All humectants
0.0
None
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
0.9
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
0.2
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 0.0 10
0.0
None
Occlusivity All occlusives 0.9 20
0.4
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
0.2
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
None
All humectants 0.0 10
0.0
All humectants
0.0
None
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
0.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 0.9 20
0.4
All occlusives
0.9
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 0.9 3 No
All antioxidants
0.9
Tocopherol
0.3
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
0.3
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
None
All soothing 0 5 No
All soothing
0
None
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Est. %50
Function
Origin
Coco-Caprylate/CaprateA naturally-derived emollient ester. It is a blend of caprylates and caprates and, relative to other emollients, is lightweight and dry on the skin. As a result, coco-caprylate/caprate serves as a natural alternative to volatile silicones.
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Dicaprylyl CarbonateA very fast-spreading emollient that gives a product an incredibly lightweight feel. Dicaprylyl carbonate works well as a solvent for suspending insoluble solids such as mineral sunscreens or iron oxide pigments.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Est. %10
Function
Origin
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineA synthetic "chemical" sunscreen ingredient that protects against UV damage and offers better stability and safety compared to some other traditional organic suncreen ingredients.
Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
Ethylhexyl Triazone
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Ethylhexyl Triazone
Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
Gamma-Octalactone
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Gamma-Octalactone
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) OilA fatty oil expressed from the fleshy part of an avocado, used in skincare for its excellent emollient and occlusive moisturizing properties. Avocado oil contains fatty acids, notably oleic acid (up to 80%), squalene, vitamin E, and carotenoids.
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.