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Face Mist SPF 45

SPF 45 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.

Only actives listed; mist format implies high alcohol/fragrance. Homosalate 15% raises endocrine concern. Mist wears invisibly but irritation risk is high.

◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. 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).
50.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1520 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Only actives listed; mist format implies high alcohol/fragrance. Homosalate 15% raises endocrine concern. Mist wears invisibly but irritation risk is high.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

An SPF 45 face mist with avobenzone, homosalate at 15%, octisalate and octocrylene; no inactive ingredients are listed in the provided data. The mist format and high homosalate load mean reapplication ease comes with meaningful trade-offs.

Pros
  • Mist format makes over-makeup reapplication easy
  • Avobenzone provides UVA coverage
  • Invisible finish with no mineral cast
Cons
  • Inactive ingredient list not disclosed in data
  • Homosalate at 15% sits at the US upper allowance
  • Mist inhalation risk during facial application
  • Cannot confirm fragrance- or alcohol-free status from data shown

Who it's for: Makeup wearers wanting fast facial reapplication who accept homosalate-heavy chemistry and an undisclosed inactive list.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 54
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 50
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 30
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 55
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 35
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.
No
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.
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) 1 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0
Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 15%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 15%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.