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KidSpray SPF 40

SPF 40 Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that disappear on skin. Sensitive & baby Fragrance-free, low-irritant, baby-safe gentle formulas. US United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

SD Alcohol 40 spray with avobenzone, octisalate, octocrylene — endocrine-disruptor and dryness concerns despite quick-dry feel.

◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. 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).
55.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1461 of 1558 in the current catalogue. SD Alcohol 40 spray with avobenzone, octisalate, octocrylene — endocrine-disruptor and dryness concerns despite quick-dry feel.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A US chemical spray relying on avobenzone, octisalate and octocrylene in an SD Alcohol 40 base. Fast-drying and lightweight, but drying alcohol and an older filter set limit appeal beyond quick reapplication.

Pros
  • Spray format speeds reapplication on active days
  • Fragrance-free formula
  • Includes vitamin C ester, caffeine and aloe
  • Avobenzone provides UVA absorption
Cons
  • SD Alcohol 40 base can dry skin
  • Avobenzone/octisalate/octocrylene is an older filter set
  • Octocrylene has known stability and safety concerns

Who it's for: Active users needing fast spray reapplication who tolerate denatured alcohol; skip if skin is dry or reactive.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 48
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 50
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 35
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 70
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 50
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.
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) 13 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0
Actives: Avobenzone 3% / Octisalate 5% / Octocrylene 2.75% SD Alcohol 40 (pending review)· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Polyester-8·Caprylyl Methicone·Diisopropyl Adipate·Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer·Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate·Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract·Caffeine·Phytic Acid·Disodium Edta·Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Actives: Avobenzone 3% / Octisalate 5% / Octocrylene 2.75% SD Alcohol 40 Pending review
02 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
03 Polyester-8
04 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
05 Diisopropyl Adipate Diisopropyl Adipate
06 Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer
07 Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate Vitamin C Ester (THD Ascorbate)
08 Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
09 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Aloe Vera Leaf Extract
10 Caffeine Caffeine
11 Phytic Acid Phytic Acid
12 Disodium Edta Disodium EDTA
13 Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate