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d'Alba Piedmont

UV Tone-Up Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+

SPF 50+ Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. US United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Same dated US filter stack as essence (homosalate/octinoxate) but iron-oxide tint covers cast better; fewer EOs than essence; still hormonally concerning filters.

HYB Hybrid filters Hybrid filters — Combines mineral and chemical filters for balance of protection and feel. 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). TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — covers white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
59.4
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1363 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Same dated US filter stack as essence (homosalate/octinoxate) but iron-oxide tint covers cast better; fewer EOs than essence; still hormonally concerning filters.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

An iron-oxide tinted hybrid that adds titanium dioxide to the same homosalate/octinoxate/octisalate base as the essence. Tint helps mask any mineral cast, but the filter chemistry is unchanged and the citrus oils carry over.

Pros
  • Iron oxides (CI 77492/77491) provide visible-light coverage
  • Niacinamide, glutathione, panthenol, and ceramide NP in the base
  • Fragrance-free and alcohol-free per the INCI list
  • Hybrid build keeps a smoother finish than pure mineral
Cons
  • Homosalate and octinoxate dominate the chemical filter share
  • Tea tree leaf water and citrus oils may bother reactive skin
  • BHT antioxidant remains in the formula

Who it's for: US buyers seeking a tinted tone-up that smooths complexion under makeup and who tolerate citrus oils and legacy filters.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 73
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 58
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 48
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 50
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 74
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 48
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 filters resolved
UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — not covered
Homosalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octinoxate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Octisalate 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.
Hybrid
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.
Yes
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) 47 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 4 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 2 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 9
Water· Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. · Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. · Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Propanediol· Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Butylene Glycol·Methyl Trimethicone·1‚2-Hexanediol·Pentylene Glycol· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Coco-caprylate/Caprate·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Vp/Eicosene Copolymer·Alumina·Stearic Acid·Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate· Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer·Polyurethane-15·Inulin Lauryl Carbamate·Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate· Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Xanthan Gum·Ci 77492·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Sodium Polyacrylate·Ci 77491·Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil·T-butyl Alcohol·PVM/MA Copolymer· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer·Polyether-1· Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. ·Glutathione· Ceramide Np Skin-barrier lipid. · Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. · Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. ·Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water· Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract Centella — calming, repair. · Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Homosalate LEGACY FILTER Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature.
03 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
04 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
05 Propanediol Propanediol
06 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
07 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
08 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
09 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
10 Methyl Trimethicone Methyl Trimethicone
11 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
12 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
13 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
14 Coco-caprylate/Caprate Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
15 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
16 Vp/Eicosene Copolymer VP/Eicosene Copolymer
17 Alumina Alumina
18 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
19 Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
20 Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
21 Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
23 Inulin Lauryl Carbamate Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
24 Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
25 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
26 Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
27 Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
28 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
29 Ci 77492 Iron Oxide Yellow (CI 77492)
30 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
31 Sodium Polyacrylate Sodium Polyacrylate
32 Ci 77491 Iron Oxide Red (CI 77491)
33 Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil May Chang Oil (Litsea Cubeba)
34 T-butyl Alcohol t-Butyl Alcohol
36 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
37 Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
39 Bht WATCH Antioxidant preservative; trace concern.
40 Glutathione Glutathione
41 Ceramide Np ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
42 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
43 Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
44 Panthenol ACTIVE Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant.
45 Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water Tea Tree Leaf Water
46 Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
47 Centella Asiatica Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.