Axis-Y
Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen V3 SPF 50+ / PA ++++
face body sunscreen
Axis-Y
face body sunscreen
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Take the skin testThe AXIS-Y Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen is a mugwort-based sunscreen featuring 2% Niacinamide and Squalane that protects skin from UVA and UVB damage while providing the healing properties of skin-loving ingredients for an everyday, no-stress life. The Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen uses reef-safe ingredients (only physical active ingredients) that leave minimal to no whitecast, stickiness, or pilling for no stress to our mornings and the environment.
Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen V3 SPF 50+ / PA ++++ is a lightweight sunscreen from Axis-Y, a brand based in Korea. It is rated SPF 50+ PA++++, meaning it is tested to the top of both the UVB and the UVA scales used in Asia. Its job is UV protection, with the rest of the formula working on hydration and soothing. The ingredient list runs to 38 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Silicones in the formula tend to give a smooth, blurred finish and help it grip under makeup. Hydration is handled by Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
It is a mineral sunscreen, filtering with Zinc Oxide. Between them those filters cover UVB, UVA II and UVA I, so the formula is broad-spectrum in the meaningful sense: it reaches past 340 nm, where the ageing wavelengths sit. Every filter in the formula is photostable, so its protection does not fall away over the first hour in the sun — reapplication is still about sweat, water and rubbing rather than degradation.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate and Butylene Glycol.
Soothing: High. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Allantoin, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract and Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water.
Oil control: Moderate. Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine, and here that comes from Zinc Oxide and Niacinamide.
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on cell renewal. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, sulfate-free and dye-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.
Use it in the morning. In a routine it goes final morning step, before makeup. Apply about two finger-lengths for the face and neck — under-application is the single most common reason sunscreen underperforms. Reapply every two hours of sun exposure, and after swimming or towelling off. Let it set for a couple of minutes before makeup so it does not pill.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness
Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
Mineral filter system · broad-spectrum through UVA I
The only single filter that covers the whole UVB–UVA1 range on its own. Scatters and absorbs rather than purely absorbing, and can leave a white cast at high loads.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Zinc oxide (CI 77947)
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 2-butyloctyl ester
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
1,1,1,3,5,5,5-Heptamethyl-3-octyl-trisiloxane
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Benzoic acid, C12-15 alkyl esters
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1,1,1,3,5,5,5-Heptamethyl-3-(trimethylsilyloxy)trisiloxane
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octanoic acid, monoester with glycerol
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
Every filter in this formula is photostable
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Cyclohexasiloxane, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Methyl Trimethicone
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
This product is the "Protect" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 38 ingredients on the label.
Dissolves and carries everything else
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Forms a film that slows water loss
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Calms visible redness and irritation
Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Zinc oxide (CI 77947)
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 2-butyloctyl ester
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
2,2,4,6,6-Pentamethylheptane; Hydrocarbons, C4, 1,3-butadiene-free, polymd., triisobutylene fraction, hydrogenated
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Siloxanes and Silicones, 3-(tri(oxy-2-hydroxypropylene))oxypropyl methyl, 2-trimethylsilylpoly(oxydimethylsilyl)ethyl methyl, dimethyl
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
1,1,1,3,5,5,5-Heptamethyl-3-octyl-trisiloxane
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Silicones and siloxanes, diphenyl, trimethylsilyloxy phenyl, trimethylsilyl terminated
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Benzoic acid, C12-15 alkyl esters
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1,1,1,3,5,5,5-Heptamethyl-3-(trimethylsilyloxy)trisiloxane
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 1,2-ethanediyl ester, polymer with methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1-Octadecanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-octadecyl-, chloride, reaction products with hectorite
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Magnesium sulphate
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Silane, triethoxyoctyl-
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octadecanoic acid, 12-hydroxy-, homopolymer, ester with oxybis(propanediol)
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Siloxanes and Silicones, dodecyl methyl, 3-(tri(oxy-2-hydroxypropylene))oxypropyl methyl, 2-trimethylsilylpoly(oxydimethylsilyl)ethyl methyl, dimethyl
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Fluorphlogopite, Mg3K[AlF2O(SiO3)3] (synthetic)
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octane-1,2-diol
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octanoic acid, monoester with glycerol
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract is an extract obrained from the flowers of the Calendula, Calendula officinalis L., Compositae
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of Artemisia capillaris, Compositae
35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the flowers of Chamomilla recutita (L.), Compositae
37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 is the reaction product of palmitic acid and Tripeptide-5
38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of the Red Grape, Vitis Vinifera L., Vitaceae
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NIACINAMIDE, SODIUM HYALURONATE.
Apply 30 minutes to sun-exposed areas of the face/body before going out in the sun. Reapply every two hours for the perfect sun protection during the day
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
3 ingredients could feed malassezia: Propylheptyl Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Glyceryl Caprylate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
No — it contains Cyclohexasiloxane, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Methyl Trimethicone.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it in the morning, final morning step, before makeup.
It lists 38 ingredients, of which 3 are recorded as actives.
Axis-Y, a brand based in Korea.
It filters UV with Zinc Oxide (zinc oxide).
Yes. Its filters cover UVB, UVA II and UVA I, so protection reaches past 340 nm into the deep-UVA range associated with ageing and pigmentation.
Possibly. It filters with mineral UV filters, which sit on the surface and can leave a visible cast on deeper skin tones, especially at high SPF.
It contains none of the filters named in the Hawaii and Key West reef legislation (oxybenzone and octinoxate). "Reef safe" is not a regulated term, so treat that as a fact about the filter list rather than a certification.
Yes. Let it set for a couple of minutes before foundation so it does not pill, and reapply over makeup with a stick or powder rather than rubbing more in.
Every two hours of sun exposure, and immediately after swimming, sweating heavily or towelling off.
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