Mizon
Inout Smooth Mineral Sun Stick SPF50 PA++++
face body sunscreen stick
Mizon
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Take the skin testThe Mizon Inout Smooth Mineral Sun Stick offers broad-spectrum sun protection with SPF50 PA++++ in a convenient, portable stick format. Designed for both face and body, it combines mineral UV filters with skincare ingredients to hydrate, soothe, and enhance skin elasticity. The formula is ideal for sensitive skin, providing a non-sticky, refreshing finish.
Inout Smooth Mineral Sun Stick SPF50 PA++++ is a cushioning sunscreen stick from Mizon. It is rated SPF 50 PA++++. Its job is UV protection, with the rest of the formula working on hydration. The ingredient list runs to 31 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as moderately cushioned — emollient enough to feel like a cream, without the heaviest occlusives near the top. It contains both silicones and oils, a combination that usually finishes smooth and slightly satin and sits well under makeup. Hydration is handled by Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/dicaprate, Hyaluronic Acid and Butylene Glycol, 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 Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/dicaprate, Hyaluronic Acid, Butylene Glycol and Ethylhexylglycerin.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate and Zinc Oxide.
Oil control: Moderate. Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine, and here that comes from Zinc Oxide.
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry), Combination (oily) and Oily 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 barrier support, antioxidant protection, brightening and tone and 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
Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
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.
1st on the list. Regulation caps it at 25%, so it is present at roughly 10–25%.
Zinc oxide (CI 77947)
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
2-Octyldodecan-1-ol
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, polymer with ethyl 2-propenoate and methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Benzoic acid, C12-15 alkyl esters
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 2-butyloctyl ester
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Bis(16-methylheptadecyl) malate
21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid
22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Collagens, hydrolyzates. Substance obtained by acidic, alkaline, or enzymatic hydrolysis of hoofs and horns composed primarily of amino acids, peptides, and proteins. It may contain impurities consisting chiefly of carbohydrates and lipids along with smaller quantities of miscellaneous organic substances of biological origin.
27th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Octanoic acid, monoester with glycerol
28th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
29th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
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)
31st 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)
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.
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Vinyl Dimethicone/methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Vinyl Dimethicone/methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
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 31 ingredients on the label.
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Dissolves and carries everything else
Forms a film that slows water loss
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light
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. Regulation caps it at 25%, so it is present at roughly 10–25%.
Zinc oxide (CI 77947)
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
2-Octyldodecan-1-ol
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Alcohols, coco, mixed esters with octanoic and decanoic acids
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,2-Butanediol, diesters with octanoic and decanoic acids
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, polymer with ethyl 2-propenoate and methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Benzoic acid, C12-15 alkyl esters
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% 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.
Silicones and siloxanes, diphenyl, trimethylsilyloxy phenyl, trimethylsilyl terminated
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Synthetic Wax is a hydrocarbon wax derived generally through Fischer-Tropsch or ethylene polymerization processes.
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
(S)-N,N'-Dibutyl-2-[(1-oxododecyl)amino]glutaramide
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Bis(16-methylheptadecyl) malate
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Ceresin. A complex combination of hydrocarbons produced by the purification of ozocerite with sulfuric acid and filtration through bone black to form waxy cakes
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Dextrin, Hexadecanoate
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Pentanediamide N,N'-Dibutyl-2-[(2-Ethyl-1-Oxohexyl)Amino]-
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Polymer formed by hydrolysis and condensation of methyltrimethoxysilane
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
12-Hydroxyoctadecanoic acid, homopolymer
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Silane, triethoxyoctyl-
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the seeds of the Camellia, Camellia japonica L., Theaceae
19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water is an aqueous solution of the odoriferous principles of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid
22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Collagens, hydrolyzates. Substance obtained by acidic, alkaline, or enzymatic hydrolysis of hoofs and horns composed primarily of amino acids, peptides, and proteins. It may contain impurities consisting chiefly of carbohydrates and lipids along with smaller quantities of miscellaneous organic substances of biological origin.
23rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Acryloyl Dimethyl Taurate/Melamine/PEG-6 Methacrylate Crosspolymer is a complex, crosslinked polymer that is made by reacting melamine with Glutaral followed by the reaction with 2-Acrylamido-2-Methylpropane Sulfonic Acid and PEG-6 methacrylate. The resulting polymer is then further reacted with more melamine.
24th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
25th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Siloxanes and Silicones, 3-(tri(oxy-2-hydroxypropylene))oxypropyl methyl, 2-trimethylsilylpoly(oxydimethylsilyl)ethyl methyl, dimethyl
26th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Octane-1,2-diol
27th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Octanoic acid, monoester with glycerol
28th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
29th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
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)
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
31st 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)
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ZINC OXIDE, OCTYLDODECANOL, COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE, DIPHENYLSILOXY PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, SYNTHETIC WAX, DIBUTYL LAUROYL GLUTAMIDE, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, CERESIN, DEXTRIN PALMITATE, DIBUTYL ETHYLHEXANOYL GLUTAMIDE, POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE, POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, CAMELLIA JAPONICA SEED OIL, Butyrospermum Parkii, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF WATER, HYALURONIC ACID, HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN, ACRYLOYL DIMETHYL TAURATE/MELAMINE/PEG-6 METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, VINYL DIMETHICONE/METHICONE SILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER, POLYGLYCERYL-3 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, WATER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN.
HYALURONIC ACID.
Twist the bottom of the stick to expose the product. Apply evenly to the face and body, avoiding the eye area. Reapply every 2 hours or after swimming or sweating. Use as the final step in your morning skincare routine.
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), Combination (oily), Oily 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.
5 ingredients could feed malassezia: Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/dicaprate, Dextrin Palmitate, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii, 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 Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Vinyl Dimethicone/methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone.
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 31 ingredients, of which 2 are recorded as actives.
Mizon.
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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