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R&R Sun Elixir SPF 30 Glow Oil

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.

Chemical glow oil with fragrance plus homosalate/octocrylene; rich botanicals but fragrance and filters reduce safety scores.

◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
52.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1496 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Chemical glow oil with fragrance plus homosalate/octocrylene; rich botanicals but fragrance and filters reduce safety scores.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

An oil-based chemical SPF using homosalate alongside ethylhexyl methoxycrylene as a photostabilizer in a botanical oil matrix of rosehip, jojoba, argan, and tomato seed. The glow-oil format is distinctive, but added fragrance and a single chemical filter limit broader appeal.

Pros
  • Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate and lycopene as oil-soluble antioxidants
  • Bisabolol, squalane, and moringa oil for a soothing feel
  • Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate aids filter photostability
  • Maltodextrin and emblica add antioxidant variety
Cons
  • Contains fragrance, increasing irritation potential
  • Homosalate is the sole disclosed UV filter
  • Oil texture not ideal for oily or acne-prone skin
  • Filter coverage modest at the SPF 30 level

Who it's for: Suits dry skin wanting a glow-oil texture for lower-UV days who tolerate added fragrance.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 41
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 50
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 35
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 85
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 75
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 48
02 Composition · key UV filters 1 filters resolved
UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — not covered UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — not covered
Homosalate 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.
Cream
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.
No
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) 30 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. ·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Ethylhexyl Palmitate·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate·Tridecyl Salicylate·Polyester-8·Hydrogenated Methyl Abietate·Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene·Sorbitan Sesquioleate· Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate· Squalane Plant emollient; skin-mimicking. ·Bisabolol·Moringa Pterygosperma Oil·Camellia Japonica Seed Oil·Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract·Silybum Marianum Ethyl Ester· Rosa Canina Fruit Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil·Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil·Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil·Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil·Lycopene·Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil·Eclipta Prostrata Extract·Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract·Tocopheryl Acetate·Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate·Maltodextrin· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Homosalate LEGACY FILTER Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature.
02 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
03 Ethylhexyl Palmitate Ethylhexyl Palmitate
04 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
05 Tridecyl Salicylate Tridecyl Salicylate
06 Polyester-8
07 Hydrogenated Methyl Abietate Hydrogenated Methyl Abietate
08 Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene (Solastay S1)
09 Sorbitan Sesquioleate Sorbitan Sesquioleate
10 Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
11 Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate Vitamin C Ester (THD Ascorbate)
12 Squalane ACTIVE Plant emollient; skin-mimicking.
13 Bisabolol Bisabolol
14 Moringa Pterygosperma Oil Moringa Seed Oil
15 Camellia Japonica Seed Oil Camellia Seed Oil
16 Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
17 Silybum Marianum Ethyl Ester Silybum Marianum Ethyl Ester
18 Rosa Canina Fruit Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
19 Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil Argan Kernel Oil
20 Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
21 Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil
22 Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil Cranberry Seed Oil
23 Lycopene Lycopene
24 Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil
25 Eclipta Prostrata Extract False Daisy Extract
26 Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract Neem Leaf Extract
27 Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E Acetate
28 Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate (Oxynex ST)
29 Maltodextrin Maltodextrin
30 Fragrance ADDED FRAGRANCE Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.