We assess that "Abib - Airy Sunstick Smoothing Bar SPF 50+" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredient list. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. (UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: avobenzone 0.95% - 1.45%, butyloctyl salicylate 0.90% - 1.35%, octisalate 2.00% - 3.10%, homosalate 4.70% - 7.10% and octocrylene 2.80% - 4.30%.

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

What can the product work for?

Sun protection

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

octocrylene 2.8% - 4.3%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 0.95% - 1.45%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

butyloctyl salicylate 0.9% - 1.35%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own

Anti-aging

This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.

Evens skin tone

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).

Moisturizing

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

ectoin 0.1% - 0.35%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

dimethicone 22% - 33%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables 0.45% - 1.05%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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dimethicone 22% - 33%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

homosalate 4.7% - 7.1%

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Works for: Sun protection

A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation

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bis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate 0.5% - 1.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing

homosalate 4.7% - 7.1%

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Works for: Sun protection

Comodogenic ingredients

isopropyl palmitate 1.3% - 2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

hydrogenated vegetable oil 0.55% - 1.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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dimethicone 22% - 33%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

synthetic wax 5.9% - 8.8%

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Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency

homosalate 4.7% - 7.1%

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Works for: Sun protection

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Dimethicone, Synthetic wax, Homosalate, Silica, Isoeicosane, Octocrylene, Phenylpropyldimethylsiloxysilicate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Isopropyl palmitate, Diisostearyl malate, Butyloctyl salicylate, Isononyl isononanoate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Phenethyl benzoate, Diethylhexyl carbonate, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Polyethylene, Bis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Ethylene/propylene copolymer, Camellia japonica seed oil, Unknown, Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables, Silica dimethyl silylate, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Lecithin, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Allantoin, Ectoin

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SPF	SPF 50	SPF 45	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 60	SPF 50	SPF 60	SPF 30	SPF 46	SPF 30	SPF 50
Key ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +5 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +3 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter triheptanoin	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +3 more Other: artemia extract dimethiconol +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +3 more Other: carnitine copernicia cerifera wax +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +3 more Other: glycerin	Common: butyloctyl salicylate dimethicone +3 more Other: panthenol glycerin +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +3 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +3 more Other: argania spinosa kernel oil bisabolol +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +2 more Other:	Common: dimethicone homosalate +2 more Other: niacinamide capryloyl salicylic acid +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +2 more Other: dipotassium glycyrrhizate methyl methacrylate crosspolymer +1 more
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Potential Irritants	bis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate Has skin benefit? phenethyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +6 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? sorbitol/sebacic acid copolymer behenate Has skin benefit? +4 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? +9 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? +13 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +10 more	coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +9 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +16 more	argania spinosa kernel oil Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +6 more	vp/eicosene copolymer Has skin benefit? butyloctyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +3 more	capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +6 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +8 more
All ingredients	dimethicone Has skin benefit? synthetic wax Has skin benefit? +30 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +23 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +35 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +32 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +13 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +10 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +25 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +29 more

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