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UV Expert Supra Screen Invisible Sunscreen Serum SPF 50+

SPF 50+ 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.

US version is alcohol-free with niacinamide, hyaluronate, ascorbyl glucoside; fragrance presence is the main sensitivity penalty.

◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
66.2
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1085 of 1558 in the current catalogue. US version is alcohol-free with niacinamide, hyaluronate, ascorbyl glucoside; fragrance presence is the main sensitivity penalty.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

US version of the Supra Screen serum, alcohol-free with niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate and ascorbyl glucoside in a matte essence. UV filters aren't listed in the US INCI, so the specific filter set isn't transparent from the label.

Pros
  • Alcohol-free unlike the global version
  • Niacinamide and ascorbyl glucoside included
  • Sodium hyaluronate for hydration
  • Carnosine antioxidant in the base
  • Matte essence finish
Cons
  • Fragrance present in INCI
  • UV filters not disclosed on US label
  • No PA rating on US packaging
  • Sclerotium gum may pill under makeup

Who it's for: US shoppers wanting a fragranced but alcohol-free hydrating serum sunscreen who don't need filter transparency.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 61
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 50
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 55
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 76
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 65
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.
Essence
Finish How the formula looks on skin 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' differs — may contain masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
No
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) 24 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 5
Water· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·C15-19 Alkane· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Propanediol·C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate·Cetearyl Alcohol·Sclerotium Gum·Hydroxyacetophenone·Caprylyl Glycol·Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate·Glyceryl Stearate·Jojoba Esters·Carnosine·Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera·Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate·Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Ascorbyl Glucoside·Sodium Hydroxide· Polyglycerin-3 Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
03 C15-19 Alkane C15-19 Alkane
04 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
05 Propanediol Propanediol
06 C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer
07 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
08 Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
09 Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Alcohol
10 Sclerotium Gum Sclerotium Gum
11 Hydroxyacetophenone Hydroxyacetophenone
12 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
13 Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
14 Glyceryl Stearate Glyceryl Stearate
15 Jojoba Esters Jojoba Esters
16 Carnosine Carnosine
17 Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera Sunflower Seed Wax
18 Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
19 Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
20 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
21 Ascorbyl Glucoside Ascorbyl Glucoside
22 Sodium Hydroxide Sodium Hydroxide
23 Polyglycerin-3 ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
24 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.