
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 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).
“Other TONYMOLY products designed to deliver an instant moisture boost include the Wheat Sprout Biome Concentrate Serum and Magic Food Banana Sleeping Pack.”
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:
algae extract, hydrolyzed collagen.
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: dimethicone, algae extract.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
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: centella asiatica extract.
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.


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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 DimethiconeAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateA 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 crosspolymerA 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 HomosalateA 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 OctocryleneHelp improve the product's texture
More about Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethiconeOctisalate. 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 salicylateAvobenzone. 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 methoxydibenzoylmethaneOctinoxate. 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 methoxycinnamateA UV filter. Effective against UVB rays, but does not protect against the most aging UVA light
More about Polysilicone-15Tinosorb 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 triazineA 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 acetateA typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed collagenDissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
More about Sea waterA plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
More about Chlorella vulgaris extractPlant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
More about Algae extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can be irritating
More about Eclipta prostrata extractA plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDimethicone, Polyethylene, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Microcrystalline wax, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Polysilicone-15, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Tocopheryl acetate, Calamine, Hydrolyzed collagen, Sea water, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Algae extract, Sargassum fusiforme extract, Panthenol, Centella asiatica extract, Nelumbo nucifera flower water, Eclipta prostrata extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Moringa oleifera seed oil, 1,2-hexanediol, Water, Caprylyl glycol, Parfum
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| TONYMOLYTako Pore Pposong Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++YOUR PRODUCT | Revolution XXXX Revolution Defence XX Pollution & Blue Light Protecting Serum SPF30 | A'PIEUPower Block Aqua Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ | Face Reality SkincareBrilliant Defense SPF 50 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% | 51% | 51% |
| Price | — | — | $10.90 | $42.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 12 | 7 of 12 | 5 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Madecassoside | Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| SPF | SPF 50 | SPF 30 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: La Roche-Posay Anthelios UV Correct SPF 70 Daily Anti-Aging Face SunscreenSkinCode Brightening protective shield spf 50/PA +++
Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "TONYMOLY - Tako Pore Pposong Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++" can offer reliable sun protection. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).
It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).
This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 0.60% - 1.35%, avobenzone 1.40% - 2.20%, octinoxate 1.00% - 1.50%, octisalate 1.80% - 2.70%, homosalate 3.40% - 5.20%, octocrylene 2.60% - 3.90% and polysilicone-15 0.80% - 1.20%.
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this product to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
The product retails for 9.00$ in the United States.
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