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All Around Vita C Sunscreen SPF50 Broadspectrum

SPF 50+ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. US United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Hybrid ZnO/TiO2 with homosalate, octisalate, alcohol denat and fragrance — alcohol/fragrance lower sensitivity tolerance; modern filter-free of octinoxate.

◉ HYB Hybrid filters Hybrid filters — Combines mineral and chemical filters for balance of protection and feel. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum.
70.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #815 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Hybrid ZnO/TiO2 with homosalate, octisalate, alcohol denat and fragrance — alcohol/fragrance lower sensitivity tolerance; modern filter-free of octinoxate.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A US-market hybrid pairing zinc oxide and titanium dioxide with homosalate and octisalate, plus niacinamide and a stabilized vitamin C derivative. Denatured alcohol and added fragrance temper the otherwise modern lineup.

Pros
  • Niacinamide and 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid for brightening
  • Free of octinoxate and avobenzone
  • Hybrid filters reduce mineral cast versus pure mineral
  • Tocopherol antioxidant included
Cons
  • Denatured alcohol high in the formula
  • Added fragrance raises sensitivity concerns
  • Homosalate carries endocrine-disruption scrutiny
  • Heavy silicone base may pill under makeup

Who it's for: For US buyers wanting a vitamin C–boosted hybrid sunscreen and who tolerate alcohol and fragrance.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 84
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 65
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 45
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 85
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 72
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 68
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 filters resolved
UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered
Homosalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
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.
Hybrid
Broad spectrum Protects across both UVA and UVB ranges. UVA causes aging and deeper damage; UVB causes burns.
Yes
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.
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.
No
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 35 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 3 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 4
Water·Cyclopentasiloxane·Disiloxane· Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. · Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Triethoxycaprylylsilane· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. · Alcohol Denat. Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Aluminum Hydroxide·Stearic Acid·Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate·Butylene Glycol·Propanediol· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer·Polymethylsilsesquioxane·Lauryl Peg-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Silica·Sodium Chloride·3-O-ethyl Ascorbic Acid·1‚2-Hexanediol·Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract·Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract· Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Curcuma Longa Root Extract·Corallina Officinalis Extract· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Caprylyl Glycol·Glyceryl Caprylate· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Ascorbic Acid· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Cyclopentasiloxane Cyclopentasiloxane
03 Disiloxane Disiloxane
04 Homosalate LEGACY FILTER Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature.
05 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
06 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
07 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
08 Alcohol Denat. ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
09 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
10 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
11 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
12 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
13 Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
14 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
15 Propanediol Propanediol
16 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
17 Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
18 Polymethylsilsesquioxane Polymethylsilsesquioxane
19 Lauryl Peg-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl Dimethicone
20 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
21 Silica Silica
22 Sodium Chloride Sodium Chloride
23 3-O-ethyl Ascorbic Acid 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
24 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
25 Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract Neem Flower Extract
26 Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract Neem Leaf Extract
27 Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
28 Curcuma Longa Root Extract Turmeric Root Extract
29 Corallina Officinalis Extract Coralline Algae Extract
30 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.
31 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
32 Glyceryl Caprylate Glyceryl Caprylate
33 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
34 Ascorbic Acid Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
35 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.