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Protect + Glow Daily Sunscreen Gel 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.
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; 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).
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.
Verdict Should you buy 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.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 3 filters resolved
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.
Gel
Finish How the formula looks on skin 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' 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) 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 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
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.
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.