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Herbal UV Defense Gel Broad Spectrum SPF 40 Sunscreen
SPF 40
Our score 75.0 / 100 Multiple aromatic oils and 2.6% octocrylene raise sensitization concerns. Volatile silicones and gel polymers support light wear; no specific health harm established at supplied exposure.
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.
Gel
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
Where to buy it
Ulta US In stock 広告 / Affiliate Disclosure · Sunscreen Ranker earns commission on the above links. Rankings are scored independently — no brand pays for placement.
75.0
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1643 of 1759 in the current catalogue. Multiple aromatic oils and 2.6% octocrylene raise sensitization concerns. Volatile silicones and gel polymers support light wear; no specific health harm established at supplied exposure.
The score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 filters resolved
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 43 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 5 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 6 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. ·Water· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Dipropylene Glycol·Caprylyl Methicone·Methyl Trimethicone·Betaine·Silica·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract·Bioflavonoids·Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract·Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract· Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Coix Lacryma-jobi Ma-yuen Seed Extract·Glycyrrhiza Glabra Rhizome/Root Extract·Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract· Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Tocopheryl Acetate·Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract·1,2-Hexanediol·Aminomethyl Propanol·Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer·Angelica Gigas Root Extract·Biosaccharide Gum-4·Butylene Glycol·Carbomer· Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide·Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide·Disodium EDTA· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/PVP Crosspolymer·Hydroxyacetophenone· Ocimum Basilicum Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Propanediol·Phenoxyethanol·Potassium Sorbate
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
16 Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
17 Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
21 Lavandula Angustifolia Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
31 Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
39 Ocimum Basilicum Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
40 Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.