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Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+

SPF 50+ 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.

Active filters not itemized but silicone-rich base contains fragrance, PEG-100 stearate and polysorbate; fragrance penalizes sensitivity and full active set is uncertain.

CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
55.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1449 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Active filters not itemized but silicone-rich base contains fragrance, PEG-100 stearate and polysorbate; fragrance penalizes sensitivity and full active set is uncertain.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

US-market SPF 50+ where the active filters aren't itemized in the available INCI, leaving the filter slate uncertain. The silicone-rich base carries fragrance, PEG-100 stearate, and polysorbate 20, which depress sensitivity-safety despite tocopherol and cocoa extract.

Pros
  • Silicone-rich slip for a smooth, invisible finish
  • Tocopherol and Theobroma cacao extract add antioxidants
  • Free of denatured alcohol
Cons
  • Active filters not itemized in available INCI data
  • Contains added fragrance
  • PEG-100 stearate and polysorbate 20 can sensitize
  • Lowest UV-protection score in this set due to filter uncertainty

Who it's for: Best skipped unless you can confirm the active filter slate elsewhere; better-documented COSRX SPFs are stronger picks.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 61
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 50
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 30
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 65
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 45
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.
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) 31 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Propanediol Propanediol
03 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
04 Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
05 Dimethicone Dimethicone
06 Vp/Eicosene Copolymer VP/Eicosene Copolymer
07 Silica Silica
08 Trisiloxane Trisiloxane
09 Cyclopentasiloxane Cyclopentasiloxane
10 Trimethylsiloxysilicate Trimethylsiloxysilicate
11 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
12 Behenyl Alcohol Behenyl Alcohol
13 Glyceryl Stearate Glyceryl Stearate
14 Peg-100 Stearate PEG-100 Stearate
15 C14-22 Alcohols C14-22 Alcohols
16 Cetyl Alcohol Cetyl Alcohol
17 Potassium Cetyl Phosphate Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
20 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.
21 C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
22 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
23 Disodium Edta Disodium EDTA
24 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
25 Polysorbate 20 Polysorbate 20
26 Sorbitan Isostearate Sorbitan Isostearate
27 Dextrin Dextrin
29 Gossypium Herbaceum Extract Cotton Extract
30 Glucose Glucose
31 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.