Product overview
Melao Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ (15g) is a stick-format sunscreen sold under the Chinese cosmetics brand Melao, distributed in Bangladesh via online marketplace sellers. Unlike a differently-named Melao serum previously found to be unconfirmable, this exact sunscreen stick product was independently confirmed to exist across two separate retailer listings, a further retailer, and an ingredient database.
Sourcing note -- seller/manufacturer: on at least one retailer listing, the seller field is literally shown as "No Brand" rather than a named company -- consistent with the white-label/OEM marketplace-reseller pattern already established for Melao-branded products in this catalog.
Key Ingredients
- Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (Octinoxate), Octocrylene, Homosalate -- chemical UV filters providing the product's sun protection
- Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Ozokerite, Microcrystalline Wax, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate -- stick-format base and texture ingredients
- Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter -- moisturizing/conditioning ingredient
- Ceramide NP -- skin-barrier-supporting ingredient
- Bisabolol, Tocopherol -- soothing and antioxidant ingredients
- Silica, Polymethylsilsesquioxane -- texture/mattifying ingredients
- Phenoxyethanol -- preservative
- Aroma -- fragrance
Sourcing note -- fragrance vs. sensitive-skin marketing: this product contains a fragranced chemical UV-filter combination, which is worth noting because fragranced chemical sunscreens are a common trigger for skin sensitivity -- this is disclosed here as a point buyers with sensitive skin may want to weigh, notwithstanding retailer marketing describing the product as "gentle" or "sensitive skin friendly."
Key Features
- 15g stick-format sunscreen, confirmed across multiple retailers and an ingredient database
- SPF 50+ confirmed consistently across all sourced retailer listings
- PA++++ appears on retailer packaging/titles, but an independent ingredient database notes the PA rating as "not specified" -- treated here as a retailer label claim, not independently lab-confirmed
- Marketed as water-resistant, with retailers suggesting reapplication after approximately 80 minutes in water
Benefits
- Provides broad-spectrum UV protection in a convenient, mess-free stick format
- Contains Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter and Tocopherol intended to help provide moisturizing and antioxidant support
Who Can Use This Product
- Those seeking a portable stick-format sunscreen for touch-ups throughout the day
- Those with fragrance sensitivities should note this product contains Aroma (fragrance) alongside its chemical UV filters, and should patch test before regular use despite retailer "sensitive skin friendly" marketing
How to Use
Twist up the stick and apply directly to clean, dry skin, spreading evenly. Reapply approximately every 80 minutes when in water, or as needed after sweating or towel-drying, per retailer guidance.
Storage & Safety
Avoid contact with the eyes. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, as stick-format sunscreens can soften in heat. Keep out of reach of children. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is this a mineral or chemical sunscreen?
It is a chemical sunscreen, using UV filters including Octocrylene, Homosalate, and Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, rather than mineral filters like zinc oxide or titanium dioxide.
Is the PA++++ rating independently confirmed?
No, an independent ingredient database lists the PA rating as "not specified." PA++++ appears on retailer packaging and titles but is treated here as a label claim rather than independently lab-confirmed.
Does this product contain fragrance?
Yes, it contains Aroma (fragrance), which is worth noting given some retailer marketing describes the product as suitable for sensitive skin.
Is this product confirmed to actually exist as listed?
Yes, unlike a differently-named Melao product previously found to be unconfirmable, this sunscreen stick was independently confirmed across multiple retailer listings and an ingredient database.
How water-resistant is this sunscreen?
Retailers suggest reapplying after approximately 80 minutes in water.
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