Abib Airy Sunstick Smoothing Bar SPF 50+
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Sun protectionSPF 50 · 5 UV filtersBroad spectrum
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.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · No ingredient credited for this claimStrong evidence
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 toneNot advertised by the brand · No ingredient credited for this claimStrong evidence
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).
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables, Copernicia cerifera wax + 11 moreGood evidence
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: copernicia cerifera wax, dimethicone.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
User reviews
Ingredients
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Dimethicone~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeSynthetic wax~5.9–8.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxHomosalate~4.7–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about HomosalateSilica~3.9–5.9%
Isoeicosane~3.1–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Octocrylene~2.8–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about OctocrylenePhenylpropyldimethylsiloxysilicate~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexyl salicylate~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not 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
More about Ethylhexyl salicylateIsopropyl palmitate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateDiisostearyl malate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateButyloctyl salicylate~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Butyloctyl salicylateIsononyl isononanoate~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateButyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethanePhenethyl benzoate~0.6–1.35%
Diethylhexyl carbonate~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diethylhexyl carbonateSynthetic fluorphlogopite~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteHydrogenated vegetable oil~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated vegetable oilPolyethylene~0.85–1.25%
Bis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerEthylene/propylene copolymer~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia japonica seed oil~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore skin's barrier function. Might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia japonica seed oilCopernicia cerifera wax~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Copernicia cerifera waxHelianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiablesSilica dimethyl silylate~0.45–1%
Dimethicone crosspolymer~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
More about Dimethicone crosspolymerEuphorbia cerifera wax~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that create a smooth product finish and can create an optical soft-focus effect on the skin. Helps to thicken the product consistency
More about Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymerLecithin~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinPentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateAllantoin~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinEctoin~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about EctoinIngredient list view
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, Copernicia cerifera wax, 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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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "Abib - Airy Sunstick Smoothing Bar SPF 50+" can offer reliable sun protection. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (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).
It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.
Sunscreen filters
This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: 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
It contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen 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 our users say
Based on 1 review 0% recommend this product- When it comes to comedogenicity, the reviewer believes that it clogs pores.
- As for the white cast, it did not leave a noticeable white residue for the reviewer.
- As for using this sunscreen in the eye area, the reviewer reported that it does not sting eyes.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
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