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Hydro Booster Moisture Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30

SPF 30 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.

Near-identical filter system to sister SKU but lower SPF 30; hydrating ceramide/HA cascade, no fragrance/alcohol. PEG-100 stearate and homosalate cap health score.

◐ 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. 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).
63.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1242 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Near-identical filter system to sister SKU but lower SPF 30; hydrating ceramide/HA cascade, no fragrance/alcohol. PEG-100 stearate and homosalate cap health score.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A hydrating US SPF 30 using the standard avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, octocrylene quartet over a ceramide-, peptide-, and hyaluronic-acid-rich base. Fragrance- and alcohol-free, but SPF and filter modernity sit mid-pack.

Pros
  • Fragrance-free and alcohol-free formulation
  • Complete ceramide complex (NP, NG, NS, AS, AP, EOP) for barrier support
  • Layered hyaluronic acids, panthenol, and glycerin for hydration
  • Niacinamide and palmitoyl tripeptide-5 for tone and firmness
  • Centella asiatica extract adds soothing support
Cons
  • SPF 30 is moderate, not high-end, daily protection
  • Homosalate and octocrylene drag the health profile down
  • PEG-100 stearate and benzyl glycol penalize sensitivity slightly
  • Cyclopentasiloxane and cyclohexasiloxane are persistent silicones

Who it's for: For dry or barrier-compromised skin wanting a hydrating daily SPF 30 with skincare actives; not for those needing the highest SPF or avoiding legacy US filters.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 60
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 50
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 63
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. 58
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
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.
Avobenzone 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.
Cream
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) 63 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 5 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 23
Water· Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. ·Dipropylene Glycol· Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. ·Cyclopentasiloxane· Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. · Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. · Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Cyclohexasiloxane·Benzyl Glycol·Pentylene Glycol·Polymethylsilsesquioxane·Silica·Glyceryl Stearate·Peg-100 Stearate·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Arginine·Betaine· Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Ganoderma Lucidum Stem Extract· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Xanthan Gum·Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Butylene Glycol·Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract·1‚2-Hexanediol·Rosa Damascena Flower Water· Allantoin Soothing; barrier-supportive. ·Caffeine·Acacia Senegal Flower/Stem Extract·Iris Florentina Root Extract·Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract·Hydrolyzed Collagen·Hydrogenated Lecithin·Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract·Cetearyl Alcohol·Stearic Acid· Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair. ·Ethylhexanediol·Hydrolyzed Elastin·Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5· Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Potassium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Ceramide Np Skin-barrier lipid. · Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Cholesterol·Phytosphingosine· Ceramide Ng Skin-barrier lipid. · Ceramide NS Skin-barrier lipid. · Ceramide AS Skin-barrier lipid. · Ceramide Ap Skin-barrier lipid. ·Collagen Extract· Ceramide Eop Skin-barrier lipid.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Homosalate LEGACY FILTER Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature.
03 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
04 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
05 Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time.
06 Cyclopentasiloxane Cyclopentasiloxane
07 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
08 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
09 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
10 Cyclohexasiloxane Cyclohexasiloxane
11 Benzyl Glycol Benzyl Glycol
12 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
13 Polymethylsilsesquioxane Polymethylsilsesquioxane
14 Silica Silica
15 Glyceryl Stearate Glyceryl Stearate
16 Peg-100 Stearate PEG-100 Stearate
17 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
18 Arginine Arginine
19 Betaine Betaine
20 Panthenol ACTIVE Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant.
21 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
22 Ganoderma Lucidum Stem Extract Reishi Mushroom Extract
23 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
24 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
25 Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
26 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
27 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
28 Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract Pear Fruit Extract
29 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
30 Rosa Damascena Flower Water Damask Rose Flower Water
31 Allantoin ACTIVE Soothing; barrier-supportive.
32 Caffeine Caffeine
33 Acacia Senegal Flower/Stem Extract Acacia Senegal Gum
34 Iris Florentina Root Extract Florentine Iris Root Extract
35 Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract Melon Fruit Extract
36 Hydrolyzed Collagen Hydrolyzed Collagen
37 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
38 Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract Ivy Leaf/Stem Extract
39 Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Alcohol
40 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
41 Centella Asiatica Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
42 Ethylhexanediol Ethylhexanediol
43 Hydrolyzed Elastin Hydrolyzed Elastin
44 Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
45 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
46 Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
47 Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
48 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
49 Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
50 Potassium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
51 Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
52 Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
53 Ceramide Np ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
54 Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
55 Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
56 Cholesterol Cholesterol
57 Phytosphingosine Phytosphingosine
58 Ceramide Ng ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
59 Ceramide NS ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
60 Ceramide AS ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
61 Ceramide Ap ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
62 Collagen Extract Collagen Extract
63 Ceramide Eop ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.