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By the Beach
Candy Clouds SPF30 Dry Oil
SPF 30 Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that disappear on skin. US 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; filter selection matters. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
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.
Verdict Should you buy 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.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 5 filters resolved
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.
Chemical
Broad spectrum Protects across both UVA and UVB ranges. UVA causes aging and deeper damage; UVB causes burns.
Yes
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.
No
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) 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 19 Jun 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.