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Hampton Sun

Classic Sun SPF 30 Lotion

SPF 30 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.

Octocrylene/homosalate/avobenzone trio with fragrance and triethanolamine. Decent texture for lotion but sensitivity risk from fragrance.

◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
50.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1518 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Octocrylene/homosalate/avobenzone trio with fragrance and triethanolamine. Decent texture for lotion but sensitivity risk from fragrance.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Chemical SPF 30 lotion using octocrylene, homosalate, octisalate, and avobenzone in an aloe and emollient base. Added fragrance and triethanolamine pull down the sensitivity score.

Pros
  • Standard chemical quartet including avobenzone
  • Aloe juice and caprylic/capric triglyceride base
  • Sodium ascorbyl phosphate adds antioxidant
  • Lightweight lotion texture
Cons
  • Added fragrance can irritate reactive skin
  • Homosalate is under ongoing regulatory review
  • Triethanolamine raises formulation flags

Who it's for: Buyers wanting a familiar chemical SPF 30 lotion who tolerate added fragrance and the standard organic filter set.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 48
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 50
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 35
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 85
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 55
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 45
02 Composition · key UV filters 3 filters resolved
UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — not covered
Octocrylene Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Homosalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
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.
No
Formulation & feel
Texture How the formula feels at application — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Lotion
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.
No
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) 19 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 4 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0
Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. · Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Avobenzone 3.0%Purpose of active ingredients: sunscreenInactive Ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. · Benzyl Alcohol 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. ·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Carbomer·Chlorphenesin·Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate·Disodium Edta·Ethylhexyl Palmitate· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Polyamide-8·Oleth-10·Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate·Sorbitol·Tocopheryl Acetate·Triethanolamine·Water
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time.
02 Homosalate LEGACY FILTER Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature.
03 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
04 Avobenzone 3.0%Purpose of active ingredients: sunscreenInactive Ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
05 Benzyl Alcohol 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.
06 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
07 Carbomer Carbomer
08 Chlorphenesin Chlorphenesin
09 Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate (Oxynex ST)
10 Disodium Edta Disodium EDTA
11 Ethylhexyl Palmitate Ethylhexyl Palmitate
12 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.
13 Polyamide-8
14 Oleth-10 Oleth-10
15 Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
16 Sorbitol Sorbitol
17 Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E Acetate
18 Triethanolamine Triethanolamine
19 Water Water