SPF 20InvisibleNo white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that straight-up disappear on skin.🇺🇸United Statesus-fdaFormulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
SPF 20 oil with homosalate 15% + octocrylene 10% + octisalate 5% + fragrance; tan-boosting intent + low SPF is also a health-strategy red flag.
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40.4
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1554 of 1558 in the current catalogue. SPF 20 oil with homosalate 15% + octocrylene 10% + octisalate 5% + fragrance; tan-boosting intent + low SPF is also a health-strategy red flag.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%. That's the recipe.
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers.28
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.58
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula.26
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.
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?
SPF 20 oil pairing avobenzone with maxed homosalate 15%, octocrylene 10%, and octisalate 5%, plus fragrance and seed oils. The low SPF on a tan-boosting positioning is a poor pairing for sun-protection priorities, and the filter concentrations stress the sensitivity profile.
Pros
Oil base offers slip and a glossy body finish
Apricot, sunflower, and watermelon seed oils add emollience
Acetyl hexapeptide-1 and tocopherol carry the skincare angle
Cons
SPF 20 is low for sustained sun exposure
Homosalate 15% plus octocrylene 10% hits the regulatory ceiling
Contains fragrance
Tan-boosting framing encourages longer sun exposure
Who it's for: A glossy-finish shopper treating sunscreen as a tan accessory rather than serious sun protection — not for anyone prioritizing high SPF or sensitive-skin formulas.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 21 ingredients
MODERN FILTER0LEGACY FILTER1MINERAL FILTER0ADDED FRAGRANCE1NATURAL FRAGRANCE0ALCOHOL0WATCH0ACTIVE1
20FragranceADDED FRAGRANCESynthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.
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