HE
Hero Cosmetics
Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30
SPF 30 Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. US United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Pure mineral (ZnO 17.5%), fragrance-free; clean health profile. Neem/turmeric extracts mildly drop sensitivity. Mineral cast/finish caps elegance.
△ MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on skin and reflect UV. Reef-safer; very gentle. ((· 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).
72.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #717 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Pure mineral (ZnO 17.5%), fragrance-free; clean health profile. Neem/turmeric extracts mildly drop sensitivity. Mineral cast/finish caps elegance.
Verdict Should you buy it?
Single-filter zinc oxide at SPF 30 with ectoin, antioxidant botanicals and bisabolol. Gentle and fragrance-free, but the SPF 30 ceiling and mineral-only system leave UVA depth and cosmetic finish on the table.
Pros
- Fragrance- and alcohol-free per INCI
- Single-filter zinc oxide simplifies allergen avoidance
- Includes ectoin, a humectant
- Bisabolol, tocopherol and green tea extract for antioxidant support
- No PEG emulsifiers and no parabens
Cons
- SPF 30 caps daily UV index versus SPF 50 peers
- No PA rating provided for UVA strength
- Zinc-only base risks a slight white cast on deeper tones
- Mineral-only finish skews drier and matte
Who it's for: A US-market buyer wanting a fragrance-free, mineral-only daily-wear formula and content with SPF 30 coverage.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 1 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.
Mineral
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) 55 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 3
Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·C13-15 Alkane·Propanediol·C15-19 Alkane·Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Ectoin·Alteromonas Ferment Extract·Harungana Madagascariensis Extract·Ipomoea Batatas Root Extract·Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil·Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract·Corallina Officinalis Extract·Curcuma Longa Leaf Extract·Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract·Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract·Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil· Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Oryza Sativa Hull Extract·Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract·Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Bisabolol·Amber Powder·Coco-Glucoside·Glucose· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Xanthan Gum·1‚2-Hexanediol·Caprylhydroxamic Acid·Arachidyl Alcohol·Arachidyl Glucoside·Hydroxyacetophenone·Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6·Behenyl Alcohol·Cetearyl Alcohol·Isostearic Acid·Lecithin· Polyglycerin-3 Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Polyglyceryl-3 Lactate/Laurate·Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Silica·T-butyl Alcohol·Sodium Benzoate·Sodium Citrate·Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine·Sodium Phytate·Citric Acid·Inositol·Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate·Saccharomyces Lysate·Butylene Glycol·Caprylyl Glycol
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
19 Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
25 Amber Powder