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Black Girl Sunscreen

Make It Hybrid Broad Spectrum SPF 50

SPF 50+ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. US United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Active filters not listed; rich inactive base with shea, avocado, jojoba. Lavender oil and carrot seed oil are mild allergens. Conservative scoring due to missing actives.

HYB Hybrid filters Hybrid filters — Combines mineral and chemical filters for balance of protection and feel. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance or perfume — lower irritation risk for reactive skin. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
63.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1254 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Active filters not listed; rich inactive base with shea, avocado, jojoba. Lavender oil and carrot seed oil are mild allergens. Conservative scoring due to missing actives.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A botanical-leaning hybrid lotion whose UV actives are not disclosed in the published INCI. The inactive base is rich in shea butter, jojoba, avocado, and sunflower with ethyl ferulate antioxidant, but lavender oil and carrot seed oil are common contact sensitizers.

Pros
  • Shea butter, avocado, and jojoba oils for emollience
  • Ethyl ferulate antioxidant in the base
  • Aloe and glycerin contribute hydration
  • Tone-up finish per product specification
Cons
  • UV filters not listed in the published INCI
  • Lavender oil is a documented contact allergen
  • Carrot seed oil adds another fragrant essential oil
  • No PA rating reported

Who it's for: Dry-skin buyers drawn to a rich botanical base for daily SPF 50 who can tolerate lavender and carrot seed essential oils.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 60
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 50
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 60
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 60
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 60
03 At-a-glance facts
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid blends both.
Hybrid
Broad spectrum Protects across both UVA and UVB ranges. UVA causes aging and deeper damage; UVB causes burns.
No
Formulation & feel
Texture How the formula feels at application — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Cream
Finish How the formula looks on skin once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Natural
Tinted Adds sheer pigment (iron oxides) that masks the white cast common to mineral filters and gives a skin-tone finish.
No
Fragrance-free No synthetic perfume added. Not FDA-defined in the US; the EU requires 'Parfum' + the 26 named allergens on the label. 'Unscented' differs — may contain masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
Yes
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Does not refer to fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl alcohol, which are emollients.
Yes
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 22 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 1
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Acrylic Acid/Vp Crosspolymer Acrylic Acid/VP Crosspolymer
02 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Aloe Vera Leaf Juice
04 Caprylhydroxamic Acid Caprylhydroxamic Acid
05 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
06 Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil Carrot Seed Oil
07 Ethyl Ferulate Ethyl Ferulate
08 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
09 Glyceryl Caprylate Glyceryl Caprylate
10 Glyceryl Undecylenate Glyceryl Undecylenate
11 Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil
12 Lavandula Angustifolia Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
13 Olus Oil Vegetable Oil
14 Persea Gratissima Oil Avocado Oil
17 Sodium Hydroxide Sodium Hydroxide
18 Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
19 Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E Acetate
20 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
21 Vp/Acrylates/Lauryl Methacrylate Copolymer VP/Acrylates/Lauryl Methacrylate Copolymer
22 Water Water