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MDSolarSciences KidCrème SPF 50
MDSolarSciences

KidCrème SPF 50

SPF 50
Our score 87.8 / 100

No fragrance or ethanol; silicone elastomers and dispersants support estimated smooth spread. Tint may soften mineral visibility but shade fit is unknown; health screen at baseline.

Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. Sensitive & baby fragrance-free, low-irritant, baby-safe gentle formulas. United States
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.
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.
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
Where to buy it
Ulta US In stock
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87.8
Composite score · independent
Ranks #568 of 1759 in the current catalogue. No fragrance or ethanol; silicone elastomers and dispersants support estimated smooth spread. Tint may soften mineral visibility but shade fit is unknown; health screen at baseline.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%. That's the recipe.
The score breakdown
UV protection How hard it blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 83
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 90
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity plus how biodegradable the UV filters and surfactants are. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, and how it actually feels on skin. 87
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 90
02 Composition · key UV filters 3 filters resolved
UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Parsol SLX Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 23 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 1 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 1
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
02 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
03 Dimethicone Dimethicone
04 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
05 Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone Crosspolymer
06 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
07 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
08 Glyceryl Isostearate Glyceryl Isostearate
09 Polysilicone-15 MODERN FILTER Parsol SLX
12 Ubiquinone Coenzyme Q10
13 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Green Tea Leaf Extract
14 Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate Vitamin C Ester (THD Ascorbate)
15 Squalane ACTIVE Plant emollient; skin-mimicking.
16 Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E Acetate
17 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
18 Silica Silica
19 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
20 CI 77891 CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide)
21 CI 77491 Iron Oxide Red (CI 77491)
22 CI 77492 Iron Oxide Yellow (CI 77492)
23 CI 77499 Black Iron Oxide (CI 77499)