Hampton Sun
Classic Sun SPF 15 Gel
SPF 15 Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that straight-up disappear on skin. United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Dense fragrance-aldehyde stack (includes lyral analog) + walnut oil = high sensitization risk. SPF15 only, octocrylene/avobenzone; many unidentified rows reduce confidence.
◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant, but filter choice matters. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance — lower irritation risk if your skin's reactive. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
Where to buy it
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40.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1553 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Dense fragrance-aldehyde stack (includes lyral analog) + walnut oil = high sensitization risk. SPF15 only, octocrylene/avobenzone; many unidentified rows reduce confidence.
01 The score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 filters resolved
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.
No
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.
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' is different — it can hide masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
Yes
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
Verdict Is it worth it?
Chemical SPF 15 gel built on octocrylene, octisalate, and avobenzone with a heavy load of fragrance aldehydes and cyclic siloxanes including D4 and D5. The low SPF level and allergen burden limit daily use.
Pros
- Lightweight gel texture
- Avobenzone covers part of the UVA range
- Includes jojoba esters and tocopheryl acetate
Cons
- SPF 15 is below most daily-use thresholds
- Multiple fragrance aldehydes including helional
- Contains D4 and D5 siloxanes flagged for endocrine concerns
- Cyclamen aldehyde and benzyl salicylate are known allergens
Who it's for: Buyers wanting a fragrant gel feel for brief, low-UV exposure who treat SPF 15 as a minimal floor.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 31 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 3 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0
Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Avobenzone 2.5%Purpose of active ingredients: sunscreenInactive Ingredients: 1 Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. ·6-Nonaden-3-ol (pending review)·7-dimethyl (pending review)·2 benzylideneoctanal (pending review)·Phenethyl Alcohol·3-(1 (pending review)·Helional·Cyclamen Aldehyde·3-benzylideneoctanal (pending review)·3-cyclohexene-1 carboxaldehyde (pending review)·Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract·Benzoic Acid·2-hydroxy (pending review)·3-hexenyl ester (pending review)·Z (pending review)·Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-cresol· Benzyl Salicylate 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. ·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate·Cyclohexasiloxane·Cyclopentasiloxane·Hydrogenated Polyisobutene·Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters·Jojoba Esters·Juglans Regia Seed Oil·Methyldihydrojasmonate·Cyclotetrasiloxane·Sorbitan Olivate·Tocopheryl Acetate
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
03 Avobenzone 2.5%Purpose of active ingredients: sunscreenInactive Ingredients: 1 LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
04 6-Nonaden-3-ol Pending review
05 7-dimethyl Pending review
06 2 benzylideneoctanal Pending review
08 3-(1 Pending review
09 Helional
11 3-benzylideneoctanal Pending review
12 3-cyclohexene-1 carboxaldehyde Pending review
16 2-hydroxy Pending review
17 3-hexenyl ester Pending review
18 Z Pending review
20 Benzyl Salicylate 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.