Bionike Defence Sun SPF50+ Protecion Stick
Works for
Sun protectionSPF 50 · 3 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.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · No ingredient credited for this claimWorks well
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).
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Carnosine, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 2 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (carnosine) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Carnosine, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 1 moreWorks well
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.
These ingredients in the product might also be helpful for reducing and preventing fine lines, wrinkles, and skin elasticity, even though there is no conclusive evidence for their effectiveness: carnosine.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Ethylhexyl palmitate, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 + 11 moreWorks
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
carnosine.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, copernicia cerifera wax.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Ethyl vanillinMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearateEthylhexyl palmitate~5.6–8.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateBis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~5–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface
More about Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine~4.1–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.
More about Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazineEthylhexyl methoxycinnamate~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamatePpg-3 benzyl ether myristate~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Candelilla cera~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Euphorbia cerifera wax~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateHelianthus annuus seed cera~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Helianthus annuus seed ceraHelianthus annuus seed wax~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency
More about Helianthus annuus seed waxTitanium dioxide~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCopernicia cerifera cera~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brazilian palm wax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Copernicia cerifera ceraCopernicia cerifera wax~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Copernicia cerifera waxBehenyl beeswax~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stearyl beeswax~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyethylene~0.6–1.35%
Lauroyl lysine~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Lauroyl lysineSilica~0.4–1%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterJojoba esters~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersSodium carboxymethyl beta-glucan~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps thicken the product formulation and create a gel-like texture
More about Sodium carboxymethyl beta-glucanCarnosine~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
More about CarnosineTocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateWater~0.1–0.35%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.1–0.45%
- 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 oilTocopherol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolPentylene glycol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolEthyl vanillin~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Ppg-3 benzyl ether myristate, Candelilla cera, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Helianthus annuus seed cera, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Titanium dioxide, Copernicia cerifera cera, Copernicia cerifera wax, Behenyl beeswax, Stearyl beeswax, Polyethylene, Lauroyl lysine, Silica, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Jojoba esters, Sodium carboxymethyl beta-glucan, Carnosine, Tocopheryl acetate, Water, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Tocopherol, Pentylene glycol, Ethyl vanillin
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| BionikeDefence Sun SPF50+ Protecion StickYOUR PRODUCT | UriageBariésun Invisible Stick Very High Protection SPF50+ | Icon skinУВЛАЖНЯЮЩИЙ СОЛНЦЕЗАЩИТНЫЙ КРЕМ SPF 50 | Dr. Jackson'sNatural Products SPF30 01 Day Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 30% | 30% | 29% |
| Price | — | $7.82 | — | $53.15 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 11 | 3 of 11 | 4 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Beeswax | Panthenol | Avobenzone |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| SPF | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 30 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
We assess that "Bionike - Defence Sun SPF50+ Protecion Stick" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredient list. 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 helps prevent early signs of aging.
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. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 4.10% - 6.10% and octinoxate 3.50% - 5.20%.
Irritation risk
This sunscreen contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be medium. 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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