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Naked Sundays

CabanaGlow Glow Drops SPF 50 Sunscreen

SPF 50+ Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. US United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Mineral TiO2/ZnO with glow oils and iron oxides; gentle but PEG/alcohol-free silicone emulsion may feel slick.

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). TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — covers white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
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Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1086 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Mineral TiO2/ZnO with glow oils and iron oxides; gentle but PEG/alcohol-free silicone emulsion may feel slick.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Mineral drops with titanium dioxide and zinc oxide that lean glowy thanks to mica, iron oxides, jojoba seed oil, and Dunaliella extract. Fragrance- and alcohol-free with a gentle deck, though the silicone-PEG emulsion can feel slick on oilier skin.

Pros
  • Mineral TiO2/ZnO filtering with iron oxides for a tinted glow
  • Jojoba seed oil and sodium hyaluronate add a dewy feel
  • Fragrance-free and alcohol-free
  • Hibiscus and Dunaliella extracts for antioxidant support
  • Tinted base helps blur the typical mineral white cast
Cons
  • Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone may feel slick on oilier skin
  • Glow finish is not ideal for those who want a matte look
  • Aluminum hydroxide present as a TiO2 coating

Who it's for: Buyers wanting a tinted, glowy mineral drop they can mix into makeup, who don't mind a silicone-forward feel.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 60
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 50
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 70
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 68
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 62
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.
Glowy
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' 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) 25 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Titanium Dioxide 3.3%, Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
02 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
03 Aqua Water
04 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
05 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
06 Coco-caprylate/Caprate Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
07 Dimethicone Dimethicone
08 Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene (Solastay S1)
09 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
10 Hydroxyacetophenone Hydroxyacetophenone
12 Dunaliella Salina Extract Dunaliella Salina Extract
13 Iron Oxides Iron Oxides
14 Isododecane Isododecane
15 Isostearic Acid Isostearic Acid
16 Lauryl Peg-8 Dimethicone Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone
17 Magnesium Sulfate Magnesium Sulfate
18 Mica Mica
19 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
20 Polyglyceryl-2 Tetraisostearate Polyglyceryl-2 Tetraisostearate
21 Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
22 Propanediol Propanediol
23 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
24 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
25 Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract Hibiscus Flower Extract