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Hydrating Antioxidant SPF 50 Spray

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.

Identical sensitizer profile to SPF 30 sibling: grapefruit oil, fragrance, homosalate-octocrylene chemical filter quartet.

◐ 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. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
59.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1360 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Identical sensitizer profile to SPF 30 sibling: grapefruit oil, fragrance, homosalate-octocrylene chemical filter quartet.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A chemical spray pairing avobenzone with homosalate, octisalate, and octocrylene for SPF 50. Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate and ethyl ferulate add antioxidant support, but fragrance and grapefruit peel oil push this away from sensitive or reactive skin.

Pros
  • Spray format covers large areas quickly
  • Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate adds a stable vitamin C derivative
  • Ethyl ferulate and sunflower oil supply antioxidant support
  • Alcohol-free vehicle avoids sting from denatured alcohol sprays
Cons
  • Fragrance and citrus peel oil can sensitize skin
  • Older US chemical filter quartet, not modern Uvinul/Tinosorb
  • Spray application makes even coverage hard to confirm

Who it's for: Body use for someone wanting fast application on tolerant skin who doesn't react to fragrance or citrus oils.

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. 28
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 85
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 72
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 40
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.
Spray
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.
No
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) 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 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 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.
07 Cladonia Stellaris Extract Reindeer Lichen Extract
08 Dicaprylyl Carbonate Dicaprylyl Carbonate
09 Diisopropyl Adipate Diisopropyl Adipate
10 Ethyl Ferulate Ethyl Ferulate
11 Ethyl Olivate Ethyl Olivate
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.
13 Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil
14 Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate
15 Isodecyl Neopentanoate Isodecyl Neopentanoate
16 Olea Europaea Leaf Extract Olive Leaf Extract
17 Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate Vitamin C Ester (THD Ascorbate)
18 Tridecyl Neopentanoate Tridecyl Neopentanoate
19 Va/Butyl Maleate/Isobornyl Acrylate Copolymer VA/Butyl Maleate/Isobornyl Acrylate Copolymer