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UV Plus Anti-Pollution Tinted Face Sunscreen SPF 50
SPF 50+ Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Oxybenzone (endocrine-disrupting filter) plus homosalate, octocrylene, fragrance, alcohol and SLS — worst-of-class on health and sensitivity.
◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant, but filter choice matters. ● TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — kills white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
Where to buy it
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Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1519 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Oxybenzone (endocrine-disrupting filter) plus homosalate, octocrylene, fragrance, alcohol and SLS — worst-of-class on health and sensitivity.
01 The score breakdown
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.
No
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.
Yes
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.
No
Verdict Is it worth it?
A tinted SPF 50 declaring homosalate 4%, octocrylene 4%, oxybenzone 1.5%, and titanium dioxide. The combination of oxybenzone with fragrance, alcohol, and sodium lauryl sulfate gives a difficult sensitivity and health profile.
Pros
- Filter percentages disclosed for clear comparison
- Tinted with iron oxides for tone-correction
- Titanium dioxide adds mineral broad-spectrum support
- Tocopheryl acetate antioxidant included
- Botanical extract complex for surface conditioning
Cons
- Oxybenzone has endocrine-disruption concerns
- Alcohol and parfum both present
- Sodium lauryl sulfate in a leave-on product
- Older US-FDA filter palette only
Who it's for: Tinted-SPF-50 buyers who specifically accept oxybenzone, octocrylene, alcohol, fragrance, and SLS in a leave-on product.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 32 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 3
Homosalate 4%, Octocrylene 4%, Oxybenzone 1.5%, Titanium Dioxide Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. ·Dimethicone·Aqua· Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. ·Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone·Aluminum Hydroxide.Stearic Acid (pending review)·Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone·Nylon-12·Peg-12 Dimethicone·Sodium Chloride·Phenoxyethanol· Parfum Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Tocopheryl Acetate·Disodium Edta·Sanicula Europaea Extract·Butylene Glycol·Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate.Lysine (pending review)·Magnesium Chloride· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Hydroxypropyltrimonium Maltodextrin Crosspolymer·Thermus Thermophillus Ferment·Lapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract·Ribes Nigrum Bud Extract·Potassium Sorbate·Citric Acid·Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract·Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract·Sodium Lauryl Sulfate·Iron Oxides·S2703a (pending review)
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Homosalate 4%, Octocrylene 4%, Oxybenzone 1.5%, Titanium Dioxide LEGACY FILTER Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature.
04 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
05 Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
06 Aluminum Hydroxide.Stearic Acid Pending review
12 Parfum ADDED FRAGRANCE Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.
19 Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate.Lysine Pending review
22 Hydroxypropyltrimonium Maltodextrin Crosspolymer Hydroxypropyltrimonium Maltodextrin Crosspolymer
32 S2703a Pending review