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Hello Sunshine Invisible Sunscreen For Face SPF 50
SPF 50+ 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.
US filter stack with high homosalate/octocrylene plus parfum, linalool, limonene; finish is invisible and modern but allergen + endocrine concerns drag both safety axes.
◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant, but filter choice matters. ((· 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).
Where to buy it
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64.7
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1164 of 1558 in the current catalogue. US filter stack with high homosalate/octocrylene plus parfum, linalool, limonene; finish is invisible and modern but allergen + endocrine concerns drag both safety axes.
01 The score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 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.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How it feels going on — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Cream
Finish How it looks once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Matte
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?
A US-market SPF 50 chemical stack of homosalate, octocrylene, octisalate, and avobenzone in an invisible-finish base with panthenol and hyaluronic acid. Parfum plus declared linalool and limonene push allergen exposure higher.
Pros
- SPF 50 broad-spectrum with avobenzone for UVA
- Invisible matte finish on application
- Panthenol and hyaluronic acid for hydration
- Jojoba esters and sunflower wax for skin feel
Cons
- Contains parfum plus linalool and limonene allergens
- High-load homosalate and octocrylene face endocrine scrutiny
- No modern UVA-strong filters like Tinosorb S or Mexoryl
- No PA rating declared
Who it's for: Suits US shoppers wanting an invisible matte SPF 50 and untroubled by fragrance; skip if you avoid scent allergens or older filter stacks.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 30 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 4 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 2 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 5
Aqua· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. · Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. ·C15-19 Alkane·Propanediol· Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. ·C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer· Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. · Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate·Cetearyl Alcohol·Sclerotium Gum·Hydroxyacetophenone·Caprylyl Glycol·Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate·Glyceryl Stearate·Jojoba Esters· Parfum Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera·Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate·Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Pentylene Glycol·Taraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract·Citric Acid· Linalool 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. · Polyglycerin-3 Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Limonene 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.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
09 C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer
20 Parfum ADDED FRAGRANCE Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.
28 Linalool 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.
30 Limonene 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.