By the Beach
Candy Clouds SPF30 Dry Oil
SPF 30 Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that straight-up disappear on skin. United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Oxybenzone + octinoxate + octocrylene with fragrance — high endocrine concern and contact-sensitizer risk. Oily finish OK for body, not facial wear.
◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant, but filter choice matters. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB — covers the whole sun-damage spectrum. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
Where to buy it
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45.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1544 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Oxybenzone + octinoxate + octocrylene with fragrance — high endocrine concern and contact-sensitizer risk. Oily finish OK for body, not facial wear.
01 The score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 5 filters resolved
03 The facts, at a glance
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid runs both.
Chemical
Broad spectrum Covers both UVA and UVB. UVA drives aging and deeper damage; UVB gives you burns.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How it feels going on — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Cream
Finish How it looks 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' is different — it can hide masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
No
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Doesn't mean fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl — those are emollients.
Yes
Verdict Is it worth it?
An SPF30 dry-oil with five chemical filters including oxybenzone and octinoxate, alongside fragrance and BHT. Botanical oils carry the texture, but the filter generation and additives drag both health and sensitivity scores down.
Pros
- Lightweight dry-oil glide with multiple botanical oils
- Argan, macadamia, jojoba, and grapeseed oils included
- Bisabolol and tocopheryl acetate for skin feel
Cons
- Contains oxybenzone, restricted in several markets
- Contains octinoxate, also restricted in several markets
- Fragrance and BHT add sensitivity load
- SPF30 only, with no modern UVA actives
Who it's for: A buyer who specifically wants an oil-format SPF and accepts older chemical filters, fragrance, and BHT.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 16 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 4 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 2
Isohexadecane·Isopropyl Myristate· Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. · Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. · Benzophenone-3 Notable endocrine + reef-toxicity literature. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. · Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Tocopheryl Acetate·Bisabolol·Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil·Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil·Ricinus Communis Seed Oil·Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil·Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil· Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
08 Fragrance ADDED FRAGRANCE Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.