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Clinique UV Solutions Brightening + Tinted Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50/PA+++
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UV Solutions Brightening + Tinted Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50/PA+++

SPF 50+ · PA+++ 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.

Nano ZnO + nano TiO2 mineral with niacinamide and iron oxide tint; fragrance- and alcohol-free, modern lightweight finish.

△ MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on top and reflect UV. Reef-safer and super gentle. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB — covers the whole sun-damage spectrum. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance — lower irritation risk if your skin's reactive. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol). ● 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 #130 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Nano ZnO + nano TiO2 mineral with niacinamide and iron oxide tint; fragrance- and alcohol-free, modern lightweight finish.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%. That's the recipe.
01 The score breakdown
UV protection How hard it blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 93
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 80
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity plus how biodegradable the UV filters and surfactants are. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, and how it actually feels on skin. 78
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 84
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 filters resolved
UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
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.
Mineral
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.
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.
Yes
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?

A nano zinc oxide and titanium dioxide mineral SPF 50 PA+++ with niacinamide and iron oxide tint. Fragrance- and alcohol-free, with both UVB and UVA covered by the mineral pair plus visible-light defense from the tint.

Pros
  • Nano ZnO + TiO2 give broad UVB and UVA coverage
  • PA+++ rating confirms meaningful UVA performance
  • Niacinamide and sodium hyaluronate support barrier
  • Fragrance-free, alcohol-free, iron-oxide tinted
  • Lightweight finish unusual for dual-mineral SPF
Cons
  • Tint shade range narrow for deeper complexions
  • Nano mineral particles concern some buyers
  • Cream texture is heavier than fluid chemical SPFs

Who it's for: Sensitive or pigmentation-prone skin wanting a fragrance-free dual-mineral SPF with PA+++ UVA defense and a tinted, niacinamide-supported finish.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 44 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 3
Aqua· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Dicaprylyl Ether·Isododecane· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. · Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate·Isononyl Isononanoate·Diethylhexyl Succinate·Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone·Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone·Butylene Glycol·Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone·Silica·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Sodium Chloride·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Trimethylsiloxysilicate· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Litchi Chinensis Seed Extract·Caffeine·Oryzanol·Dimethicone·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate·Caprylyl Glycol·Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate·Biosaccharide Gum-1·7-Dehydrocholesterol·Disteardimonium Hectorite·Dimethicone Silylate·Lecithin·Propylene Carbonate·Xanthan Gum·Potassium Hydroxide·Isostearic Acid·Dextrin·Triethoxycaprylylsilane· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Disodium Edta·Phenoxyethanol·Ci 77492·Ci 77491
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Aqua Water
02 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
03 Dicaprylyl Ether Dicaprylyl Ether
04 Isododecane Isododecane
05 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
06 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
07 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
08 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
09 Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
10 Isononyl Isononanoate Isononyl Isononanoate
11 Diethylhexyl Succinate Diethylhexyl Succinate
12 Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
13 Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
14 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
15 Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
16 Silica Silica
17 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
18 Sodium Chloride Sodium Chloride
19 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
20 Trimethylsiloxysilicate Trimethylsiloxysilicate
21 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
22 Litchi Chinensis Seed Extract Lychee Seed Extract
23 Caffeine Caffeine
24 Oryzanol Gamma-Oryzanol
25 Dimethicone Dimethicone
26 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
27 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
28 Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
29 Biosaccharide Gum-1 Biosaccharide Gum-1
30 7-Dehydrocholesterol 7-Dehydrocholesterol
31 Disteardimonium Hectorite Disteardimonium Hectorite
32 Dimethicone Silylate Dimethicone Silylate
33 Lecithin Lecithin
34 Propylene Carbonate Propylene Carbonate
35 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
36 Potassium Hydroxide Potassium Hydroxide
37 Isostearic Acid Isostearic Acid
38 Dextrin Dextrin
39 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
40 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
41 Disodium Edta Disodium EDTA
42 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
43 Ci 77492 Iron Oxide Yellow (CI 77492)
44 Ci 77491 Iron Oxide Red (CI 77491)