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On-the-Glow SHIELD SPF 50
SPF 50+ Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. US United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Heavy load of legacy chemical filters (avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, octocrylene); tinted with elegant finish but endocrine-concern filter stack.
◉ HYB Hybrid filters Hybrid filters — Combines mineral and chemical filters for balance of protection and feel. ((· 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). ● TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — covers white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
63.9
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1202 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Heavy load of legacy chemical filters (avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, octocrylene); tinted with elegant finish but endocrine-concern filter stack.
Verdict Should you buy it?
Classic US filter quartet — avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, octocrylene — finished with TiO2 and iron-oxide tint for a glowy cream at SPF 50. The filter stack delivers reliable broad-spectrum coverage but pulls in homosalate and octocrylene at the same time.
Pros
- Avobenzone with octocrylene stabilization for steady UVA1
- Iron-oxide tint helps with visible-light coverage and tone
- Jojoba and castor oils, plus vitamin E, give a dewy finish
- Fragrance-free and alcohol-free per disclosed INCI
Cons
- Homosalate and octocrylene stack endocrine concerns
- No PA rating provided for UVA benchmark
- Polyethylene contributes a microplastic concern
Who it's for: Buyers wanting a tinted, dewy SPF 50 chemical-led formula who accept the US legacy filter set and don't need a stated PA grade.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 5 filters resolved
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.
Hybrid
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.
Cream
Finish How the formula looks on skin once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Glowy
Tinted Adds sheer pigment (iron oxides) that masks the white cast common to mineral filters and gives a skin-tone finish.
Yes
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) 24 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 4 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 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. ·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Polyethylene·Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate·Synthetic Beeswax·Polymethylsilsesquioxane·Dicaprylyl Carbonate·Cetyl Ethylhexanoate·Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil·Isopentyldiol·1‚2-Hexanediol·Caprylyl Glycol·Tocopheryl Acetate·Ricinus Communis Seed Oil· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract·Hydrogenated Castor Oil·Triethoxycaprylylsilane· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. · Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Iron Oxides