Oars + Alps
Hydrating Antioxidant SPF 30 Spray
SPF 30 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.
Grapefruit peel oil (photosensitizer) plus fragrance and homosalate; spray is elegant but irritation/endocrine risk high.
◐ 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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53.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1480 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Grapefruit peel oil (photosensitizer) plus fragrance and homosalate; spray is elegant but irritation/endocrine risk high.
01 The score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 filters resolved
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 SPF 30 spray on avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate and octocrylene with tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate for antioxidant support. Grapefruit peel oil and added fragrance push the sensitivity profile to the high-risk end of this lineup.
Pros
- Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate (vitamin C derivative) included
- Ethyl ferulate and sunflower seed oil add antioxidant load
- Olive-derived ethyl olivate softens the spray feel
- No ethanol or denatured alcohol in the INCI
Cons
- Grapefruit peel oil is a known photosensitizer
- Fragrance present alongside citrus peel oil
- Homosalate raises SCCS endocrine concerns
- SPF 30 ceiling with no modern UVA-specific filters
Who it's for: Buyers prioritizing a vitamin C spray format and accepting citrus oil, fragrance and a lower SPF than the brand's lotion.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 19 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 5 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0
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. · Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Cladonia Stellaris Extract·Dicaprylyl Carbonate·Diisopropyl Adipate·Ethyl Ferulate·Ethyl Olivate· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil·Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate·Isodecyl Neopentanoate·Olea Europaea Leaf Extract·Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate·Tridecyl Neopentanoate·Va/Butyl Maleate/Isobornyl Acrylate Copolymer
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
06 Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
12 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.