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Dermalogica
Invisible Physical Defense SPF 30
SPF 30 Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. US United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Pure-ZnO mineral with argan, cordyceps; eucalyptus and lavender oils plus linalool/limonene drag sensitivity; SPF 30 only, slightly matte ZnO finish.
△ MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on skin and reflect UV. Reef-safer; very gentle. ((· 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).
68.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #926 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Pure-ZnO mineral with argan, cordyceps; eucalyptus and lavender oils plus linalool/limonene drag sensitivity; SPF 30 only, slightly matte ZnO finish.
Verdict Should you buy it?
Single-filter zinc oxide mineral SPF 30 with argan oil, cordyceps, and Trametes mushroom extracts plus bisabolol. Eucalyptus and lavender oils with linalool and limonene leave a mid-tier gentleness profile despite the no-parfum status.
Pros
- Pure zinc oxide mineral filter
- Fragrance-free per INCI and alcohol-free
- Argan oil, cordyceps, and Trametes versicolor extracts
- Bisabolol and sodium hyaluronate
Cons
- Eucalyptus and lavender essential oils included
- Linalool and limonene declared
- SPF 30 ceiling
- Visible mineral cast despite the invisible naming
Who it's for: US buyers wanting a daily mineral SPF with botanical actives who do not react to essential oils.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 1 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.
Mineral
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.
Cream
Finish How the formula looks on skin once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Matte
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) 37 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 5 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 3
Water· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate·Dimethicone· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Butylene Glycol· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Silica·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·PEG-10 Dimethicone·Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil·Cordyceps Sinensis Extract·Trametes Versicolor Extract· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract· Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Lavandula Spica Flower Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Tocopheryl Acetate·Sodium Chloride·Stearalkonium Hectorite·Pentylene Glycol·Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone·Propanediol·Dimethicone Crosspolymer·Sodium Citrate·Propylene Carbonate·Xanthan Gum·Caprylyl Glycol·Bisabolol· Lavandula Hybrida Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Sodium Hydroxide·Potassium Sorbate·Sodium Benzoate· Linalool Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added. · Limonene Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
17 Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
18 Lavandula Spica Flower Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
23 Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
31 Lavandula Hybrida Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
36 Linalool NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
37 Limonene NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.