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NEOGEN   Dermalogy Day Light Protection Airy Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50
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  Dermalogy Day Light Protection Airy Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50

SPF 50
Our score 76.4 / 100

Numerous essential oils and named fragrance allergens create substantial sensitization concerns. Isododecane and silica suggest light wear, untested; health screening remains baseline.

Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that straight-up disappear on skin. 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.
Chemical
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.
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' 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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76.4
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1601 of 1759 in the current catalogue. Numerous essential oils and named fragrance allergens create substantial sensitization concerns. Isododecane and silica suggest light wear, untested; health screening remains 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. 50
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 45
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity plus how biodegradable the UV filters and surfactants are. 85
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, and how it actually feels on skin. 86
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
Avobenzone Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Homosalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octocrylene Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 55 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 3 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 14 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 4
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. · Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. · Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. ·Water·Isododecane·Dipropylene Glycol·Silica·1,2-Hexanediol·Octyldodeceth-16·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Tromethamine·Tocopheryl Acetate· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Coptis Japonica Root Extract·Butylene Glycol·Xanthan Gum· Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil· Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil·Maltodextrin·Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Adansonia Digitata Leaf Extract·Lippia Citriodora Leaf Extract·Achillea Millefolium Extract·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract·Arnica Montana Flower Extract·Artemisia Capillaris Extract·Portulaca Oleracea Extract· Rosa Damascena Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract·Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract·Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract·Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract·Pueraria Lobata Root Extract·Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract·Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract·Phellinus Linteus Extract· Citrus Limon Fruit Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Beta-glucan· Limonene Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added. · Citral Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added. · Linalool Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added. · Citronellol Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added. · Geraniol Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added. ·Linalyl Acetate
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
02 Homosalate LEGACY FILTER Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature.
03 Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time.
04 Water Water
05 Isododecane Isododecane
06 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
07 Silica Silica
08 1,2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
09 Octyldodeceth-16
10 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
11 Tromethamine Tromethamine
12 Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E Acetate
13 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
14 Coptis Japonica Root Extract Japanese Goldthread Root Extract
15 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
16 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
17 Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
18 Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil May Chang Oil (Litsea Cubeba)
19 Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
20 Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
21 Lavandula Angustifolia Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
22 Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
23 Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
24 Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
25 Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil Clove Leaf Oil
26 Maltodextrin Maltodextrin
27 Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract
28 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
29 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
30 Adansonia Digitata Leaf Extract Baobab Leaf Extract
31 Lippia Citriodora Leaf Extract
32 Achillea Millefolium Extract Yarrow Extract
33 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Aloe Vera Leaf Extract
34 Arnica Montana Flower Extract Arnica Flower Extract
35 Artemisia Capillaris Extract Artemisia Capillaris Extract
36 Portulaca Oleracea Extract
37 Rosa Damascena Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
38 Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract Raspberry Fruit Extract
39 Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract Lowbush Blueberry Fruit Extract
40 Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
41 Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract
42 Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
43 Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract Korean Elm Root Extract
44 Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract Açaí (Euterpe Oleracea) Fruit Extract
45 Phellinus Linteus Extract
46 Citrus Limon Fruit Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
47 Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract Hibiscus Flower Extract
48 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
49 Beta-glucan Beta-Glucan
50 Limonene NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
51 Citral NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
52 Linalool NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
53 Citronellol NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
54 Geraniol NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
55 Linalyl Acetate Linalyl Acetate