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Pro-Collagen Skin Protection Fluid 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.
Modern chemical filters in clean fluid base, alcohol-free; octocrylene + homosalate carry endocrine-disruption concerns lowering health score.
◐ 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).
69.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #900 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Modern chemical filters in clean fluid base, alcohol-free; octocrylene + homosalate carry endocrine-disruption concerns lowering health score.
Verdict Should you buy it?
US-FDA chemical fluid with octocrylene, ethylhexyl salicylate, homosalate, and avobenzone in an alcohol- and fragrance-free base with botanical actives; UV protection is solid but the octocrylene plus homosalate combination raises endocrine concerns.
Pros
- Fragrance-free
- Alcohol-free
- Lightweight fluid format
- Tocopherol, bioflavonoids, and collagen amino acids
- SPF 50 with multi-filter US stack
Cons
- Octocrylene and homosalate raise endocrine flags
- No modern UVA filters beyond avobenzone
- US-FDA filter stack limits filter modernity
Who it's for: US buyers wanting a fluid, fragrance-free SPF 50 with antioxidant and collagen-derived extras; not for those avoiding octocrylene or homosalate.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 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.
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.
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) 42 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 4 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Aqua· Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. ·Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes· Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. · Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Propylheptyl Caprylate·Coco-caprylate/Caprate·Undecane·Triheptanoin·Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate·Hydroxyacetophenone·Tridecane·Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters·C9-12 Alkane·Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer·Cetearyl Alcohol·Xanthan Gum·1‚2-Hexanediol·Caprylyl Glycol·Cetyl Palmitate· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Sorbitan Palmate·Gluconolactone·Sodium Citrate·Pentylene Glycol·Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract·Sodium Phytate·Sodium Benzoate·Sorbitan Oleate·Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer·Citric Acid·Sodium Hydroxide·Collagen Amino Acids·Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum·Fructooligosaccharides·Phytic Acid·Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate·Bioflavonoids·Glycoproteins