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Clinique
Superdefense City Block Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Daily Energy + Face Protector Primer
SPF 50+ Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. US United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Octinoxate 5% + TiO2 3.2% + ZnO hybrid in a tinted primer matrix; no fragrance/alcohol but octinoxate carries mild endocrine concern.
◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. 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). ● TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — covers white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
66.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1049 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Octinoxate 5% + TiO2 3.2% + ZnO hybrid in a tinted primer matrix; no fragrance/alcohol but octinoxate carries mild endocrine concern.
Verdict Should you buy it?
A tinted hybrid primer pairing octinoxate 5% with TiO2 3.2% and zinc oxide in a silicone primer base. Cosmetic feel and fragrance/alcohol-free status are strong, but octinoxate is an older filter with mild endocrine concern.
Pros
- Hybrid filter set with mineral UVA backbone
- Fragrance-free and alcohol-free
- Iron oxide tint adds visible-light protection
- Primer-grade silicone matrix grips makeup well
Cons
- Octinoxate carries mild endocrine-disruption concern
- No PA rating disclosed for UVA strength
- Older filter generation than newer EU-style blends
- Heavy silicone load can pill under some bases
Who it's for: Makeup wearers who want a tinted SPF primer and accept octinoxate in exchange for a smooth, fragrance-free silicone finish.
01 Score breakdown
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.
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.
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' 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) 36 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 2 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 2
Octinoxate 5.0%, Titanium Dioxide 3.2%, Zinc Oxide Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. ·Aqua·Dimethicone· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Isononyl Isononanoate·Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate·Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone·Butylene Glycol·Polydecene·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene·Hydrated Silica·Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer·Trimethylsiloxysilicate·Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer·Hydroxyapatite·Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone·Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer·Sodium RNA·Quaternium-90 Bentonite· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3·Styrene Acrylates Copolymer·Sodium Chloride·Caprylyl Glycol·Peg-8 Laurate·Propylene Carbonate·Silica· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Sodium Citrate·Disodium Edta· Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. ·Phenoxyethanol·Potassium Sorbate·Ci 77491·Iron Oxides
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Octinoxate 5.0%, Titanium Dioxide 3.2%, Zinc Oxide LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
07 Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
19 Sodium RNA