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Pyunkang Yul Airy Protection Sun Stick 17g

Sunscreen

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KR South Korea (MFDS)

1 ingredient with Korea limits or conditions.

Tocopherol
EU European Union (CosIng)

No prohibited or restricted ingredients found in EU records.

US United States (FDA)

3 ingredients with U.S. limits or conditions.

Octocrylene, Octinoxate, Uvinul A Plus

1 of 46 listed names did not match an ingredient in our records yet, so they were not checked: hytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate

#Ingredient (as listed)KR KoreaEU EUUS U.S.
1 Silica ———
2 Ethylhexyl Palmitate ———
3 Dimethicone ———
4 Octocrylene Approved UV filter · 10% Approved UV filter · a) 9% · b) 10% Banned in some U.S. states Approved UV filter · 10%
5 Cetyl Ethylhexanoate ———
6 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Octinoxate
Approved UV filter · 7.50% Approved UV filter · 10% Approved UV filter · 7.5% Banned in some U.S. states Banned in some U.S. states
7 Synthetic Wax ———
8 Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer ———
9 Ceresin ———
10 Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Octisalate
Approved UV filter · 5% Approved UV filter · 5% Approved UV filter · 5%
11 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
Uvinul A Plus
Approved UV filter · 10% Approved UV filter · 10% Not an FDA-listed sunscreen active
12 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Tinosorb S (bemotrizinol)
Approved UV filter · 10% Approved UV filter · 10% Approved UV filter · 6%
13 Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate ———
14 Dicaprylyl Carbonate ———
15 Microcrystalline Wax ———
16 Cyclopentasiloxane ———
17 Sorbitan Olivate ———
18 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer ———
19 Disteardimonium Hectorite ———
20 Caprylyl Glycol ———
21 Triethyl Citrate ———
22 Tocopheryl Acetate ———
23 Ethylhexylglycerin ———
24 Tocopherol Restricted · 20% ——
25 Water ———
26 1,2-Hexanediol ———
27 Butylene Glycol ———
28 Allantoin ———
29 Sodium Hyaluronate ———
30 Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil ———
31 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride ———
32 Glycerin ———
33 Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols ———
34 Cholesterol ———
35 hytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
not matched
36 Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate ———
37 Hydrogenated Lecithin ———
38 Ceramide NP ———
39 Potassium Cetyl Phosphate ———
40 Artemisia Princeps Extract ———
41 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract ———
42 Centella Asiatica Extract ———
43 Houttuynia Cordata Extract ———
44 Ceramide NS ———
45 Disodium EDTA ———
46 Ceramide EOP ———

“—” means no specific record for that ingredient in that jurisdiction's lists — it is not an approval. Restricted ingredients are allowed within limits (concentration, product type, label warnings); a product listing one is not necessarily over the limit. How we check.

Ingredient list from Pyunkang Yul official store, retrieved Oct 17, 2026. Formulas change — check the label on the package you buy.

Can I take it to Hawaii? — reef sunscreen laws

Checked against this formula's UV filters (Octocrylene, Octinoxate, Octisalate, Uvinul A Plus, Tinosorb S (bemotrizinol)). These laws cover sunscreens sold — and in some places used — without a prescription.

PlaceResultWhyLaw · since
State of Hawaii Not allowed (sale) Contains: Octinoxate HRS §342D-21 (Act 104, 2018) · 2021-01-01
Maui County, HI Not allowed (sale and use) Non-mineral filters: Octocrylene, Octinoxate, Octisalate, Uvinul A Plus, Tinosorb S (bemotrizinol) Maui County Code ch. 20.42 (Ord. 5306) · 2022-10-01
Hawaiʻi County (Big Island), HI Not allowed (sale) Non-mineral filters: Octocrylene, Octinoxate, Octisalate, Uvinul A Plus, Tinosorb S (bemotrizinol) Hawaiʻi County Code §14-31 (Ord. 22-81) · 2022-12-01
U.S. Virgin Islands Not allowed (sale, import and use) Contains: Octocrylene, Octinoxate 27 V.I.C. §305h (Act 8185) · 2020-03-30
Key West, FLNot enforcedThe 2019 ban on oxybenzone/octinoxate was preempted by Florida law (Fla. Stat. §499.002(7), 2020).Ord. 19-03

Hawaii state and U.S. Virgin Islands laws exclude products sold as face cosmetics without a sunscreen claim; SPF products are sunscreens. Information only — check the latest rules before you travel.

Fragrance allergens (EU labelling)

None of the fragrance allergens the EU requires to be labelled appear in this ingredient list.

Source: EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex III as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 — the list grew from 26 to over 80 entries; it applies to new products from 31 July 2026 and to all products from 31 July 2028. Shown for information; it is not a sign that a product is unsafe.

Storage & heat

Official storage statements

“Protect the product in this container from excessive heat and direct sun.” — Required 'Other information' statement for sunscreens sold in the U.S. (FDA OTC Monograph M020)

“Keep out of direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children.” — Common precautions required on all cosmetics in Korea (Cosmetics Act Enforcement Rule, Annex 3)

Our note — heat, light & air

This formula lists ingredients that are known to break down faster in heat, light or air:

Don't leave sunscreen in a hot car or in direct sun on the beach — heat can separate the formula and lower protection.

Other markets

Ingredients in this formula that are prohibited or limited in other markets, from the overseas regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Limited means allowed within conditions.

MarketProhibitedLimited
CN China None found Tinosorb S (bemotrizinol), Uvinul A Plus, Octinoxate, Octisalate, Octocrylene
AS ASEAN (10 countries) None found Uvinul A Plus, Octinoxate, Octisalate, Octocrylene
JP Japan None found Allantoin, Tinosorb S (bemotrizinol), Uvinul A Plus, Octinoxate, Octisalate, Octocrylene, Tocopheryl Acetate
TW Taiwan None found Allantoin, Tinosorb S (bemotrizinol), Uvinul A Plus, Octinoxate, Octisalate, Octocrylene
CA Canada None found Octinoxate, Octisalate, Glycerin, Octocrylene
BR Brazil None found Tinosorb S (bemotrizinol), Uvinul A Plus, Octinoxate, Octisalate, Octocrylene
AR Argentina None found Tinosorb S (bemotrizinol), Uvinul A Plus, Octinoxate, Octisalate, Octocrylene

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Based on the listed ingredients only; recalculated weekly. Not a judgment of which product is better, safer or the same.

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Information only, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist before use.

Frequently asked questions

Is Pyunkang Yul Airy Protection Sun Stick 17g allowed in the European Union?

We found no prohibited or restricted ingredients in the EU's CosIng records for its listed ingredients. This is a records check, not an approval.

Is Pyunkang Yul Airy Protection Sun Stick 17g allowed in South Korea?

We found no prohibited ingredients. 1 ingredient has limits or conditions in Korea's MFDS records (Tocopherol). That usually means a maximum amount, a product type or a label warning — not a ban.

Is Pyunkang Yul Airy Protection Sun Stick 17g allowed in the United States?

We found no prohibited ingredients. 3 ingredients have limits or conditions in the FDA's records (Octocrylene, Octinoxate, Uvinul A Plus). That usually means a maximum amount, a product type or a label warning — not a ban.

Can Pyunkang Yul Airy Protection Sun Stick 17g be sold as a sunscreen in the U.S.?

It uses UV filters that are not on the FDA's list of sunscreen actives: Uvinul A Plus. A sunscreen made with them cannot be marketed as an over-the-counter sunscreen in the U.S., although they are approved in Korea and the EU.

Does Pyunkang Yul Airy Protection Sun Stick 17g contain fragrance allergens?

None of the fragrance allergens the EU requires to be labelled appear in its ingredient list.

What are the main ingredients in Pyunkang Yul Airy Protection Sun Stick 17g?

Ingredient lists are in descending order of amount down to about 1%. The first five listed are: Silica, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Dimethicone, Octocrylene, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate. In total 46 ingredients are listed.

Where does this ingredient list come from?

From Pyunkang Yul official store on October 17, 2026. We re-read it every week and keep earlier versions if the formula changes.

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