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[ DemythSkin Verdict ]
COOLA Organic Refreshing Water Hydration Stick Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 50
SunscreenSun Protection
Efficacy
Strong
4.0 / 5.0
Safety
Mostly Safe
4.2 / 5.0
System Verdict
This is a solid, cosmetically elegant chemical SPF stick with decent hydration but unnecessary fragrance and only mid-pack UV sophistication for the price. UV filters are classic US organics at reasonable levels for SPF 50 with Avobenzone coverage, the base includes A Tier humectants like glycerin, aloe, and hyaluronic acid for hydration, but antioxidant botanicals are likely low-dose, stick format risks uneven application if swiped sparingly, and the heavy natural fragrance blend plus multiple fragrant botanicals drops safety and keeps this in the ~B-level, not S Tier, performance bracket.
Active Ingredients Detected
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
AvobenzoneHomosalateOctisalateAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceGlycerinAloe Barbadensis Flower ExtractSimmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed OilHyaluronic AcidWater
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
OctocryleneSodium StearateCarthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) OleosomesPolyglyceryl-10 Caprylate/CaprateButyloctyl SalicylateCopernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) WaxSorbitan OlivateVP/Hexadecene CopolymerCocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit WaterPropanediolButylene Glycol1,2-HexanediolCaprylyl GlycolTropoloneAnisaldehydeBenzyl AcetateDelta-DecalactoneGamma-NonalactoneGamma-OctalactoneHeliotropineJuniperus MexicanaMethyl BenzoateNerolidolEthyl ButyrateTriethyl CitrateVanillin
C Tier: Marketing IdolsHype | Limited or Weak Data
Jasminum Sambac (Jasmine) Leaf Cell ExtractMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractMelia Azadirachta Flower ExtractCorallina Officinalis ExtractSolanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit ExtractTheobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed ExtractCoccinia Indica Fruit ExtractCurcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root ExtractOcimum Basilicum (Basil) Flower/Leaf ExtractOcimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractSchinus Molle Extract
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
Fragrance (Natural)
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