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d'Alba Piedmont
Essence Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Chemical 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.
All-US-chemical (homosalate, octocrylene, octinoxate, avobenzone). Multiple citrus + litsea EOs irritate sensitive skin; clear essence is elegant; filters dated.
◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum. 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).
59.9
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1355 of 1558 in the current catalogue. All-US-chemical (homosalate, octocrylene, octinoxate, avobenzone). Multiple citrus + litsea EOs irritate sensitive skin; clear essence is elegant; filters dated.
Verdict Should you buy it?
An all-chemical US essence relying on homosalate, octocrylene, octinoxate, octisalate, and avobenzone. The texture stays clear and lightweight, but a citrus and litsea oil blend plus the legacy filter set limit who can wear it comfortably.
Pros
- Fragrance-free and alcohol-free per the INCI list
- Clear essence texture with silica for a soft-focus finish
- Ceramide NP, panthenol, and sodium hyaluronate support the barrier
- Centella asiatica leaf and extract for soothing input
Cons
- Octinoxate, homosalate, and octocrylene anchor a dated filter system
- Multiple citrus peel oils and litsea cubeba may photosensitize
- BHT is included as an antioxidant stabilizer
Who it's for: US shoppers seeking an invisible chemical essence and willing to accept older US filters alongside a citrus-oil aroma.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 5 filters resolved
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.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How the formula feels at application — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Essence
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.
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) 34 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 6 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 2 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 9
Water· Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. · Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. · Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. ·Propanediol· Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. · Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·1‚2-Hexanediol·Pentylene Glycol·Silica·Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer·Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Vp/Eicosene Copolymer·Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil·Polyurethane-15· Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Inulin Lauryl Carbamate·Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether·Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Butylene Glycol·Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil· Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. · Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. · Ceramide Np Skin-barrier lipid. · Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. ·Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water· Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair. · Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract Centella — calming, repair.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
18 Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
23 Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.