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SPF 45 Wrinkle Control Face Cream

SPF 45 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.

Homosalate/octocrylene/avobenzone face cream; no fragrance but propylene glycol and benzyl alcohol. Moderate sensitivity tolerance.

CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. 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).
53.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1483 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Homosalate/octocrylene/avobenzone face cream; no fragrance but propylene glycol and benzyl alcohol. Moderate sensitivity tolerance.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A homosalate, octocrylene, and avobenzone face cream that skips synthetic fragrance and ethanol, paired with sodium hyaluronate and cucumber extract. Benzyl alcohol and propylene glycol are points to weigh on reactive skin.

Pros
  • Fragrance-free and free of denatured alcohol
  • Sodium hyaluronate and glycerin support hydration
  • Octocrylene helps stabilize avobenzone against UV breakdown
  • Cream texture suits dry to normal face skin
Cons
  • Older organic filter mix with a heavy homosalate load
  • Benzyl alcohol can trigger reactions in sensitive users
  • Propylene glycol may bother very reactive skin
  • No modern UVA-anchor filter like DHHB or Tinosorb

Who it's for: Dry to normal face skin wanting a chemical SPF 45 cream without fragrance and comfortable with a richer texture under makeup.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 65
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. 40
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 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
Homosalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octocrylene 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.
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) 21 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 4 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. · Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. · Avobenzone 3.0%Purpose of active ingredients: sunscreenInactive Ingredients: Aluminim Starch Octenylsuccinate 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. · Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Carbomer·Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract·Dimethicone· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Dimethyl Mea·Phenoxyethanol·Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate·Propylene Glycol· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Sodium Phytate·Sorbitan Isostearate·Sorbitol·Stearic Acid·Tromethamine·Vp/Eicosene Copolymer·Water
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Homosalate LEGACY FILTER Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature.
02 Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time.
03 Avobenzone 3.0%Purpose of active ingredients: sunscreenInactive Ingredients: Aluminim Starch Octenylsuccinate LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
04 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.
05 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
06 Carbomer Carbomer
07 Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract Cucumber Fruit Extract
08 Dimethicone Dimethicone
09 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
10 Dimethyl Mea Dimethyl MEA
11 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
12 Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
13 Propylene Glycol Propylene Glycol
14 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
16 Sorbitan Isostearate Sorbitan Isostearate
17 Sorbitol Sorbitol
18 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
19 Tromethamine Tromethamine
20 Vp/Eicosene Copolymer VP/Eicosene Copolymer
21 Water Water