Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ Versus Tocobo Cica Calming Sun Serum SPF 50+

Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

Octocrylene

Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

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Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Silica

Abrasive

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

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Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

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Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Tocopheryl Acetate

Ozokerite

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract

Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract

Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract

Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract

Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Masking

Corallina Officinalis Extract

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract

Gossypium Herbaceum Extract

Sophora Flavescens Root Extract

Rheum Palmatum Root/Stalk Extract

Astringent

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Astringent

Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract

Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract

Astringent

Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract

Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract

Tonic

Pueraria Lobata Root Extract

Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Caprylyl Glycol

Bisabolol

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Titanium Dioxide

Cosmetic Colorant

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Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate

Octyldodecanol

Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables

Tocopherol

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Water

Butylene Glycol

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1,2-Hexanediol

Synthetic Wax, Dibutyl Adipate, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Octocrylene, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Silica, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ozokerite, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Gossypium Herbaceum Extract, Sophora Flavescens Root Extract, Rheum Palmatum Root/Stalk Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Bisabolol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Titanium Dioxide, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Octyldodecanol, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Tocopherol, Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Parfum

Parfum

Masking

Cica Calming Sun Serum SPF 50+

Water

Dibutyl Adipate

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Butylene Glycol

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Ethylhexyl Triazone

Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate

Niacinamide

Smoothing

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Tromethamine

Buffering

1,2-Hexanediol

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

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Cetearyl Alcohol

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Pentylene Glycol

Polysilicone-15

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Hydrolyzed Safflower Flower Extract

Gardenia Taitensis Callus Extract

Centella Asiatica Root Extract

Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract

Centella Asiatica Extract

Cleansing

Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract

Sodium Hyaluronate

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Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

Glyceryl Stearate

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Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate

Glycerin

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Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

Inulin Lauryl Carbamate

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer

Ethylhexylglycerin

Adenosine

Dextrin

Tocopherol

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Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate

Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

Zinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate

Potassium Hyaluronate

Hyaluronic Acid

Asiaticoside

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate

Madecassoside

Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol

Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Niacinamide, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Tromethamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, Polysilicone-15, Hydrolyzed Safflower Flower Extract, Gardenia Taitensis Callus Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Glyceryl Stearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Glycerin, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Dextrin, Tocopherol, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Zinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Asiaticoside, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Madecassoside, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Parfum

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

Madecassic Acid

Asiatic Acid

Parfum

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Dibutyl Adipate

Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Dibutyl Adipate is an emollient and solvent. It is created from butyl alcohol and adipic acid.

As a solvent, Dibutyl Adipate helps mix and disperse ingredients evenly.

Dibutyl Adipate is soluble in water and organic solvents. It does not absorb UV rays.

Learn more about Dibutyl Adipate

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

UV Filter

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UV-A absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm).

DHHB is well-liked for:

DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%. Unfortunately, it has not been approved for use in the US or Canada due to slow regulatory processes.

This ingredient is soluble in oils, fats, and lipids.

Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Skin Conditioning, UV Absorber, UV Filter

You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.

This ingredient has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. This ingredient works by preventing UV rays from reaching and damaging your skin.

On top of that - it is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.

Tinosorb S is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia. It is close to being approved by the FDA and we'll hopefully get this ingredient in the U.S. by late 2025.

Fun fact: Tinosorb S is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted in the EU.

This ingredient is oil-soluble, so your oil-cleansers will take this right off at night.

Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Tocopherol

Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.

Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.

You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.

There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.

Learn more about Tocopherol

Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

Learn more about Water

Butylene Glycol

Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
It helps improve product application.
It has mild preservative properties.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.

It is a:

Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
Emollient, helping to soften skin
Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives

Parfum

Masking, Perfuming

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.

Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.

The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.

One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

Learn more about Parfum

Ingredient Ratings

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.

Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++

Cica Calming Sun Serum SPF 50+

When to use

Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 48 ingredients

Tocobo Cica Calming Sun Serum SPF 50+ 51 ingredients

158 Routines

95% use in am

5% use in pm

87% use every day

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47 Routines

100% use in am

0% use in pm

98% use every day

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 48 ingredients

3.0 /5

from 5 ratings

Oily (2) Doesn't Work (1) Great Value (1)

hyggeday

2 years ago

Review

For reapplication purposes only!
I had so many expectations when I bought this sunstick. Initially I was looking for products to reapply my SPF throughout the day over make-up, and this appeared first on the list. Needless to say I was skeptic about the whole idea as I thought that there is no way it won't ruin my make-up. And I was right... When I applied it, it shifted my make-up and some bits Show more

Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++

Zahraa Alfardan

5 months ago

Review

I got it based on my friend's review. She used it during her trip to Iraq and really liked it, especially under the Iraqi heat🔥.
However, my experience was different. It left a noticeable layer on my skin, which I would say was very oily and ashy, and it was really embarrassing. I only use it for my hands now ;) btw I'm brown skinned and she's light

#pilling

#oily

#light scent

#doesn't work

Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++

Tocobo Cica Calming Sun Serum SPF 50+ 51 ingredients

1.5 /5

from 2 ratings

Broke Me Out (2) Absorbs Well (1) Hydrating (1)

Alexis Peoples

8 months ago

Review

I wanted to love this product sooooo bad- I thought it was THE sunscreen after trying SEVERAL through the years. I started using it a couple weeks ago when my skin was looking flawless, it absorbed well, felt hydrating and gave me a nice glow as well as helping with my overall tone. My makeup went on well with it too. However, I think this sunscreen broke me out 😭. I’ve been trying to gaslight Show more

#hydrating

#broke me out

#absorbs well

Cica Calming Sun Serum SPF 50+

Idara

2 months ago

Review

as someone who struggles with american chemical sunscreen filters but prefers the finish of chemical sunscreens i decided to give this a chance. Unfortunately it broke me out and/or caused an allergic reaction there was small tiny white heads all over my forehead. I’m hoping maybe it was the fragrance but not sure I still want to try to have hope so I will try a fragrance free asian spf and see Show more

#broke me out

#irritating

#strong scent