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TULA Protect + Glow Daily Sunscreen Gel Broad Spectrum SPF 30
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Protect + Glow Daily Sunscreen Gel 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.

Avobenzone/homosalate/octisalate gel with probiotic ferments, AHA, citrus extracts; glowy finish but mild acid and homosalate concerns.

CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant, but filter choice matters. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB — covers the whole sun-damage spectrum. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance — lower irritation risk if your skin's reactive. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
Where to buy it
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60.6
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1331 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Avobenzone/homosalate/octisalate gel with probiotic ferments, AHA, citrus extracts; glowy finish but mild acid and homosalate concerns.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%. That's the recipe.
01 The score breakdown
UV protection How hard it blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 59
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 50
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 48
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity plus how biodegradable the UV filters and surfactants are. 85
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, and how it actually feels on skin. 76
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 55
02 Composition · key UV filters 3 filters resolved
UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered
Avobenzone Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Homosalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
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.
Glowy
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
Verdict Is it worth it?

An avobenzone, homosalate, and octisalate gel built around lactococcus ferment, ectoin, and lactic acid for a glowy finish. The texture and humectant payload are appealing, but the lactic acid plus homosalate pairing is the main thing to weigh.

Pros
  • Fragrance-free per the listed INCI
  • Lactococcus ferment lysate and ectoin reinforce hydration
  • Lightweight gel base with mica for soft luminosity
  • Tocopherol and green tea extract contribute antioxidants
Cons
  • Contains homosalate, flagged in endocrine-disruption review
  • Lactic acid can heighten sun sensitivity for some users
  • Citrus and pineapple extracts may not suit reactive skin

Who it's for: Suits combination-to-oily skin wanting a fresh chemical gel with a soft glow who already tolerate low-level AHAs.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 40 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 4 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 3 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 3
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. · Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Pentylene Glycol·Lactococcus Ferment Lysate·1‚2-Hexanediol·Silica·Ectoin· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Arginine·Hydroxyectoin·Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract·Carica Papaya Fruit Extract·Lactic Acid·Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract·Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract·Triethyl Citrate· Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Citrus Limon Peel Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract·Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract·Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract· Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Pimpinella Anisum Fruit Extract·Mica· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer·Synthetic Fluorphlogopite·Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer·Carbomer·Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide·Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide·Propanediol·Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate·Sodium Chloride·Sodium Benzoate· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Tin Oxide·Phenoxyethanol
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
02 Homosalate LEGACY FILTER Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature.
03 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
04 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
05 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
06 Lactococcus Ferment Lysate Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
07 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
08 Silica Silica
09 Ectoin Ectoin
10 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
11 Arginine Arginine
12 Hydroxyectoin Hydroxyectoin
13 Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract Pineapple Fruit Extract
14 Carica Papaya Fruit Extract Papaya Fruit Extract
15 Lactic Acid Lactic Acid
16 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Green Tea Leaf Extract
17 Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract White Ginger (Hedychium Coronarium) Root Extract
18 Triethyl Citrate Triethyl Citrate
19 Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
20 Citrus Limon Peel Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
21 Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract Pear Fruit Extract
22 Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract Apple Fruit Extract
23 Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract Raspberry Fruit Extract
24 Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
26 Mica Mica
27 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
28 Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
30 Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/PVP Crosspolymer
31 Carbomer Carbomer
32 Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
33 Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
34 Propanediol Propanediol
35 Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
36 Sodium Chloride Sodium Chloride
37 Sodium Benzoate Sodium Benzoate
38 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
39 Tin Oxide Tin Oxide
40 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol