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DUNE Suncare The Golden Guard Sunscreen Gel, Broad Spectrum, Paraben Free, Antioxidant Rich, Non Nano - SPF 30 - 5.5 fl oz - Beauty Studio
DUNE Suncare

The Golden Guard Sunscreen Gel, Broad Spectrum, Paraben Free, Antioxidant Rich, Non Nano - SPF 30 - 5.5 fl oz - Beauty Studio

SPF 30
Our score 75.5 / 100

Fragrance and octocrylene add tolerance concerns; fragrance level is unknown. Esters and gel polymer support spreadability, with wear uncertain; no established health concern.

Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. United States
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.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How it feels going on — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Gel
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.
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
Where to buy it
Target US In stock
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75.5
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1626 of 1759 in the current catalogue. Fragrance and octocrylene add tolerance concerns; fragrance level is unknown. Esters and gel polymer support spreadability, with wear uncertain; no established health concern.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%. That's the recipe.
The score breakdown
UV protection How hard it blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 59
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 50
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 75
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. 80
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 90
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 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
Avobenzone Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octocrylene Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 21 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 4 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 3
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. · Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate·Caffeine·Caramel·Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract·Iron Oxides·Mica·Phenoxyethanol· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Sodium Hydroxide·Sodium Polyacrylate·Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Water
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
02 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
03 Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time.
04 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
05 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
06 Caffeine Caffeine
07 Caramel Caramel
08 Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil Watermelon Seed Oil
09 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
10 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.
11 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
12 Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract
13 Iron Oxides Iron Oxides
14 Mica Mica
15 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
16 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
17 Sodium Hydroxide Sodium Hydroxide
18 Sodium Polyacrylate Sodium Polyacrylate
19 Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
20 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
21 Water Water