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Sci-Tech Sunscreen Photoadaptive Hydra-Gel Face 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.

Fragrance-free; homosalate active still raises EDC concern. Hydra-gel with botanicals provides a fresh, lightweight finish.

◐ 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).
63.7
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1214 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Fragrance-free; homosalate active still raises EDC concern. Hydra-gel with botanicals provides a fresh, lightweight finish.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A fragrance-free hydra-gel relying on avobenzone as the sole listed UV filter, supported by ferulate, laminaria, and seed-oil antioxidants. The light, hydrating finish is undercut by SPF 30 protection and a filter system that leans on a single legacy molecule.

Pros
  • Short, focused INCI with no fragrance or denatured alcohol
  • Ethyl ferulate and laminaria extract add antioxidant support
  • Hydra-gel base feels light and non-greasy
  • Buddleja and moringa botanicals included for soothing positioning
  • Carrageenan and acrylate gellants give a fresh slip
Cons
  • Avobenzone listed without a photostabilizer in the active row
  • SPF 30 only — lower UV protection than the SPF 50 sibling
  • Filter modernity is limited for a 2026 launch
  • No niacinamide, ceramide, or peptide support

Who it's for: Light-coverage daily wearers who prefer fragrance-free gels and accept SPF 30; not for high-UV-exposure days.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 46
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 50
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 70
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 78
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 60
02 Composition · key UV filters 1 filters resolved
UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — not covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered
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.
No
Formulation & feel
Texture How the formula feels at application — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Gel
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) 25 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 2 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. ·Aqua·Propanediol·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Methoxyphenylthioethyl T-butylbenzoxate (pending review)·1‚2-Hexanediol· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin)·Ethyl Ferulate·Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract·Isoamyl Laurate·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate·Hydroxyacetophenone·Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate·Tromethamine·Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract·Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil·Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer·Caprylyl Glycol·Carrageenan·Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax·Eclipta Prostrata Extract·Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract·Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
02 Aqua Water
03 Propanediol Propanediol
04 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
05 Methoxyphenylthioethyl T-butylbenzoxate Pending review
06 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
07 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
08 Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin) Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin)
09 Ethyl Ferulate Ethyl Ferulate
10 Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract Golden Seaweed (Laminaria Ochroleuca) Extract
11 Isoamyl Laurate Isoamyl Laurate
12 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
13 Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate
14 Hydroxyacetophenone Hydroxyacetophenone
15 Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
16 Tromethamine Tromethamine
17 Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract
18 Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil Raspberry Seed Oil
19 Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
20 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
21 Carrageenan Carrageenan
22 Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax Japanese Lacquer Tree Peel Wax
23 Eclipta Prostrata Extract False Daisy Extract
24 Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract Neem Leaf Extract
25 Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil Moringa Seed Oil