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TULA SKINCARE Protect + Glow Daily Sunscreen Gel Broad Spectrum SPF 30 - 1.7oz - Beauty Studio
TULA SKINCARE

Protect + Glow Daily Sunscreen Gel Broad Spectrum SPF 30 - 1.7oz - Beauty Studio

SPF 30
Our score 74.6 / 100

Citrus/anise extracts and wheat protein add sensitization potential despite no listed fragrance. Gel polymers support spread; mica suggests shimmer, with wear untested and no established harm.

Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that straight-up disappear on skin. Sensitive & baby fragrance-free, low-irritant, baby-safe gentle formulas. United States
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
Where to buy it
Target US In stock
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74.6
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1651 of 1759 in the current catalogue. Citrus/anise extracts and wheat protein add sensitization potential despite no listed fragrance. Gel polymers support spread; mica suggests shimmer, with wear untested and no established harm.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%. That's the recipe.
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. 78
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. 81
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 90
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.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 41 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. ·Aqua· 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 Aqua Water
05 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
06 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
07 Lactococcus Ferment Lysate Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
08 1,2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
09 Silica Silica
10 Ectoin Ectoin
11 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
12 Arginine Arginine
13 Hydroxyectoin Hydroxyectoin
14 Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract Pineapple Fruit Extract
15 Carica Papaya Fruit Extract Papaya Fruit Extract
16 Lactic Acid Lactic Acid
17 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Green Tea Leaf Extract
18 Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract White Ginger (Hedychium Coronarium) Root Extract
19 Triethyl Citrate Triethyl Citrate
20 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.
21 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.
22 Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract Pear Fruit Extract
23 Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract Apple Fruit Extract
24 Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract Raspberry Fruit Extract
25 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.
27 Mica Mica
28 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
29 Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
31 Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/PVP Crosspolymer Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/PVP Crosspolymer
32 Carbomer Carbomer
33 Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
34 Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
35 Propanediol Propanediol
36 Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
37 Sodium Chloride Sodium Chloride
38 Sodium Benzoate Sodium Benzoate
39 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
40 Tin Oxide Tin Oxide
41 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol