StriVectin
Advanced Retinol Daily Repair Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30
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.
US chemical filter quartet (avobenzone/homosalate/octisalate/octocrylene) plus retinol, fragrance, alpha-isomethyl ionone — sensitizing and not ideal for daytime.
◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant, but filter choice matters. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
Where to buy it
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Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1502 of 1558 in the current catalogue. US chemical filter quartet (avobenzone/homosalate/octisalate/octocrylene) plus retinol, fragrance, alpha-isomethyl ionone — sensitizing and not ideal for daytime.
01 The score breakdown
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.
No
Formulation & feel
Texture How it feels going on — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Cream
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 retinol moisturizer doubling as SPF 30 with the US chemical quartet of avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, and octocrylene. Active retinol plus parfum and alpha-isomethyl ionone load the formula with daytime irritants.
Pros
- Avobenzone-led quartet covers UVA and UVB
- Includes retinol, niacinamide precursors, ceramide-supporting lipids
- Hyaluronic acid and beta-glucan add hydration
- Tocopheryl acetate and bisabolol soothe in theory
Cons
- Contains parfum and alpha-isomethyl ionone
- Retinol layered with daytime SPF can raise irritation risk
- Homosalate raises endocrine concerns at US-cap levels
- No PA rating disclosed; UVA strength relies on avobenzone alone
Who it's for: An anti-aging user comfortable combining daytime retinol with chemical filters and tolerant of fragrance allergens, not for reactive or fragrance-sensitive skin.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 55 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 2
Avobenzone 2.70%, Homosalate 6.30%, Octisalate 4.05%, Octocrylene Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. ·Aqua·Propanediol·Isononyl Isononanoate·Myristyl Nicotinate· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Cetearyl Alcohol·Ethylhexyl Isononanoate·Coco-Glucoside·Potassium Cetyl Phosphate·Prunus Persica Flower Extract·Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-polypeptide-76·Retinol·Beta-glucan·Zingiber Officinale Root Extract·Bisabolol·Beta-sitosterol·Hibiscus Sabdariffa Fruit Extract·Oryza Sativa Germ Extract·Glycine Soja Extract·Oryza Sativa Extract·Dimethicone·Bacillus/Sea Salt Ferment Filtrate· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Gluconolactone·Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate·Glycine Soja Oil·Ascorbyl Palmitate·Ascorbic Acid·Tocopheryl Acetate·Polysorbate 20·Erythritol·Glucose·Pentylene Glycol·Butylene Glycol·Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer·Caprylyl Glycol·Sodium Acrylates Copolymer·Lecithin·1‚2-Hexanediol·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate·Caprylhydroxamic Acid·Polysilicone-11·Propyl Gallate· Parfum Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Aminomethyl Propanol·Disodium Edta·Xanthan Gum·Phenethyl Alcohol·Citric Acid· Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. ·Sodium Benzoate·Potassium Sorbate· Alpha-isomethyl Ionone Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Avobenzone 2.70%, Homosalate 6.30%, Octisalate 4.05%, Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
12 Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-polypeptide-76 Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 sh-Polypeptide-76
36 Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer
46 Parfum ADDED FRAGRANCE Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.
55 Alpha-isomethyl Ionone NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.