Hampton Sun
SPF 30 Mineral Lotion
SPF 30 Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens out your skin tone. United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
20% zinc mineral with silicone slip; fragrance drops sensitivity score. Some white-cast risk on deeper tones.
△ MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on top and reflect UV. Reef-safer and super gentle. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB — covers the whole sun-damage spectrum. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
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Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1174 of 1558 in the current catalogue. 20% zinc mineral with silicone slip; fragrance drops sensitivity score. Some white-cast risk on deeper tones.
01 The score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 1 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.
Mineral
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.
Lotion
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.
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
Verdict Is it worth it?
Zinc-only mineral SPF 30 lotion in a silicone-rich, alcohol-free base with diatomaceous earth and red algae for slip. Added fragrance is the main weak point in an otherwise pared-back formula.
Pros
- Single-filter zinc oxide formulation
- Alcohol-free silicone base
- Dimethicone crosspolymer for smooth slip
- Red algae extract adds skin minerals
Cons
- Added fragrance can irritate reactive skin
- Zinc alone can leave white cast on deeper tones
- Heavy silicone feel may not suit oil-prone skin
Who it's for: Buyers wanting a single-filter zinc lotion with a silicone-smooth finish who accept added fragrance.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 18 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0
Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Caprylyl Glycol·Diatomaceous Earth·Dicaprylyl Carbonate·Dimethicone·Dimethicone Crosspolymer·Dimethicone/Bis-isobutyl Ppg-20 Crosspolymer· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Isododecane·Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract·Mannitol·Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate·Polyester-7·Polymethylsilsesquioxane·Hydrated Silica·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Zinc Sulfate
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
09 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.
14 Polyester-7