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Oars + Alps Everyday Sunscreen Lotion with SPF 50
Oars + Alps

Everyday Sunscreen Lotion with SPF 50

SPF 50+ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that straight-up disappear on skin. 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, but filter choice matters. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB — covers the whole sun-damage spectrum. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance — lower irritation risk if your skin's reactive. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
Where to buy it
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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%. That's the recipe.
01 The score breakdown
UV protection How hard it blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 84
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 50
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 55
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. 70
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 48
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 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.
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octocrylene Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
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.
Lotion
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
Verdict Is it worth 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.

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 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