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Firming Face Oil 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.

Homosalate at 5% plus fragrance, terpineol and dense botanical oils; oily finish and endocrine-disruption concerns drag scores down.

◐ 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).
44.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1547 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Homosalate at 5% plus fragrance, terpineol and dense botanical oils; oily finish and endocrine-disruption concerns drag scores down.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A high-load chemical-filter face oil pairing avobenzone, homosalate 5%, octisalate 5%, and octocrylene with sunflower, jojoba, and moringa oils, plus bakuchiol and tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate. Fragrance, terpineol, and a dense oil base limit who can comfortably wear it.

Pros
  • Pairs tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate with tocopheryl acetate
  • Rich oil base supports dry, mature skin
  • Bakuchiol adds a cosmetic firming feel
  • Alcohol-free oil format
Cons
  • Homosalate at 5% raises endocrine concerns
  • Contains Fragrance and terpineol — known sensitizers
  • Heavy oil finish unsuitable for oily or breakout-prone skin
  • Four chemical filters increase irritation potential

Who it's for: Dry or mature skin that tolerates fragrance and wants a single-step oil with antioxidants; skip for oily, sensitive, or acne-prone complexions.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 36
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 50
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 25
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 45
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 40
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.
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.
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) 19 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0
Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 5%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. ·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil·Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene·Maleated Soybean Oil Glyceryl/Octyldodecanol Esters·Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate·Bakuchiol·Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil·Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil·Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil·Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil·Alaria Esculenta Extract· Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil·Tagetes Erecta Flower Extract·1‚2-Hexanediol·Tocopheryl Acetate·Terpineol· 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 Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 5%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
02 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
03 Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil
04 Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene (Solastay S1)
05 Maleated Soybean Oil Glyceryl/Octyldodecanol Esters Maleated Soybean Oil Glyceryl/Octyldodecanol Esters
06 Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate Vitamin C Ester (THD Ascorbate)
07 Bakuchiol Bakuchiol
08 Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil Moringa Seed Oil
09 Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
10 Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil Safflower Seed Oil
11 Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil Sea Buckthorn Fruit Oil
12 Alaria Esculenta Extract Alaria Esculenta Extract
13 Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
14 Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil Watermelon Seed Oil
15 Tagetes Erecta Flower Extract
16 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
17 Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E Acetate
18 Terpineol Terpineol
19 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.