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Everyday Sunscreen Lotion with SPF 50

SPF 50+ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that disappear on skin. US United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Avobenzone/homosalate/octisalate/octocrylene quartet; coconut oil and shea may sensitize. Homosalate endocrine concern flagged by SCCS.

◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum. 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).
65.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1145 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Avobenzone/homosalate/octisalate/octocrylene quartet; coconut oil and shea may sensitize. Homosalate endocrine concern flagged by SCCS.
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 SPF 50 lotion on the avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate and octocrylene quartet, boosted with butyloctyl salicylate. Fragrance-free and alcohol-free per INCI, but coconut oil and shea butter add sensitization potential.

Pros
  • Fragrance-free and denatured-alcohol-free per INCI
  • Tocopherol antioxidant supports filter stability
  • Glycerin, shea and coconut oil for emollient feel
  • Phenoxyethanol/potassium sorbate preservation, no parabens listed
Cons
  • Homosalate flagged by SCCS for endocrine concerns at use levels
  • Coconut oil and shea may aggravate acne-prone or oil-sensitive skin
  • Older US filter set without modern UVA workhorses like DHHB or BEMT

Who it's for: Someone wanting a basic SPF 50 daily lotion at US-drugstore breadth, comfortable with homosalate and richer plant butters in the base.

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. 50
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 55
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 85
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 70
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 48
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
Avobenzone Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Homosalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octocrylene Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
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.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How the formula feels at application — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Lotion
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) 23 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 5 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 4
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. · Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. · Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Ethylhexyl Olivate· Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Cetearyl Alcohol· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate·Cladonia Stellaris Extract·Butyrospermum Parkii Butter·Cocos Nucifera Oil·Dimethicone·Propanediol· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Sodium Gluconate·Sodium Polyacrylate·Silica·Potassium Sorbate· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Phenoxyethanol·Citric Acid
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 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 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
04 Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time.
05 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
06 Ethylhexyl Olivate Ethylhexyl Olivate
07 Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
08 Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Alcohol
09 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
10 Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
11 Cladonia Stellaris Extract Reindeer Lichen Extract
12 Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter
13 Cocos Nucifera Oil Coconut Oil
14 Dimethicone Dimethicone
15 Propanediol Propanediol
16 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
17 Sodium Gluconate Sodium Gluconate
18 Sodium Polyacrylate Sodium Polyacrylate
19 Silica Silica
20 Potassium Sorbate Potassium Sorbate
21 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
22 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
23 Citric Acid Citric Acid