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Oars + Alps Face + Scalp Mist with SPF 35
Oars + Alps

Face + Scalp Mist with SPF 35

SPF 35 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.

Added fragrance plus citrus/safflower/cucumber oils; homosalate-octocrylene base. Light spray vehicle but sensitizer-heavy.

◐ 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. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
Where to buy it
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56.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1439 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Added fragrance plus citrus/safflower/cucumber oils; homosalate-octocrylene base. Light spray vehicle but sensitizer-heavy.
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. 66
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 50
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 35
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. 42
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.
Spray
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.
No
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 chemical spray on the avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate and octocrylene base intended for face and scalp. Added fragrance plus safflower, cucumber and ashwagandha extracts stack a sensitizer-heavy lineup despite the light spray vehicle.

Pros
  • Light spray format suited to scalp and hair-adjacent use
  • Bisabolol and aloe extract included as soothing actives
  • Caffeine and green tea extract add antioxidant support
  • No ethanol or denatured alcohol in the INCI
Cons
  • Contains Fragrance, with no allergens broken out separately
  • Homosalate raises endocrine concerns per SCCS
  • Several botanical extracts stack additional sensitizer load
  • SPF 35 below the 50 ceiling typical of daily sun routines

Who it's for: Spray fans who want scalp and face coverage from a US chemical formula and accept fragrance plus a moderate SPF rating.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 27 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 5 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
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. ·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract·Bisabolol· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Caffeine·Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract·Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil·Citric Acid·Cladonia Stellaris Extract·Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil·Ethyl Ferulate· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Fructose·Glyceryl Stearate· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil·Lauroyl Lysine·Nylon-12·Polyester-8·Pvp·Silica Caprylyl Silylate· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Water·Withania Somnifera Root Extract
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 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Aloe Vera Leaf Extract
06 Bisabolol Bisabolol
07 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
08 Caffeine Caffeine
09 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Green Tea Leaf Extract
10 Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil Safflower Seed Oil
11 Citric Acid Citric Acid
12 Cladonia Stellaris Extract Reindeer Lichen Extract
13 Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil Cucumber Seed Oil
14 Ethyl Ferulate Ethyl Ferulate
15 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.
16 Fructose Fructose
17 Glyceryl Stearate Glyceryl Stearate
18 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
19 Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil
20 Lauroyl Lysine Lauroyl Lysine
21 Nylon-12 Nylon-12
22 Polyester-8
23 Pvp PVP
24 Silica Caprylyl Silylate Silica Caprylyl Silylate
25 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
26 Water Water
27 Withania Somnifera Root Extract