Sun Veil Illuminating Elixir Face Sunscreen SPF 38
SPF 38TintedIron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish.🇺🇸United Statesus-fdaFormulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Hybrid with octisalate/octocrylene/zinc and a dense citrus + spearmint essential-oil and aroma chemical blend (geraniol, limonene, terpineol) — irritant-heavy.
△MINMineral filtersMineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on top and reflect UV. Reef-safer and super gentle.FF-FREEFragrance-freeFragrance-free — No added fragrance — lower irritation risk if your skin's reactive.AA-FREEAlcohol-freeAlcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).●TINTTintedTinted — Adds sheer colour — kills white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
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Ranks #1362 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Hybrid with octisalate/octocrylene/zinc and a dense citrus + spearmint essential-oil and aroma chemical blend (geraniol, limonene, terpineol) — irritant-heavy.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%. That's the recipe.
Titanium DioxideMineralPhysical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
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.
No
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.
Natural
Tinted Adds sheer pigment (iron oxides) that masks the white cast common to mineral filters and gives a skin-tone finish.
Yes
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.
Yes
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 hybrid face cream with octisalate, octocrylene, and zinc oxide, supported by niacinamide and hyaluronic acid. The INCI carries no Parfum, but citrus and spearmint oils plus geraniol, limonene, and terpineol load the aroma profile.
Pros
Niacinamide, panthenol, and sodium hyaluronate added
Pairs zinc oxide with octisalate and octocrylene
Iron oxides for cast control
No Parfum/Fragrance listed in the INCI
Cons
Citrus peel oils and spearmint oil are notable in a sun product
Aroma chemicals: geraniol, limonene, terpineol
Gamma-decalactone and dimethyl heptenal as flavor/aroma agents
Tinted finish limits shade flexibility
Who it's for: Skin tolerant of essential oils and aroma chemicals that wants hybrid filters with hydration actives; avoid if reactive to citrus or fragrance components.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 39 ingredients
MODERN FILTER0LEGACY FILTER2MINERAL FILTER1ADDED FRAGRANCE0NATURAL FRAGRANCE6ALCOHOL0WATCH0ACTIVE5
25GeraniolNATURAL FRAGRANCEKnown 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.
31Benzyl AlcoholNATURAL FRAGRANCEKnown 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.
32LimoneneNATURAL FRAGRANCEKnown 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.
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