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Dr. Brandt
Liquid Sun Shield SPF 50
SPF 50+ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. US United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
ZnO-led mineral with ectoin; lavender, orange peel and linalool/linalyl acetate/limonene knock sensitivity; otherwise modern clean mineral.
△ MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on skin and reflect UV. Reef-safer; very gentle. ((· 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).
75.4
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #560 of 1558 in the current catalogue. ZnO-led mineral with ectoin; lavender, orange peel and linalool/linalyl acetate/limonene knock sensitivity; otherwise modern clean mineral.
Verdict Should you buy it?
A zinc oxide mineral SPF 50 with ectoin and a tone-up finish, but the ingredient list includes lavender oil, orange peel oil, and the fragrance allergens linalool, linalyl acetate, and limonene. Modern mineral structure undercut by botanical sensitizers.
Pros
- Zinc oxide single-filter mineral at SPF 50
- Includes ectoin, a cellular-stress humectant
- Tone-up finish brightens visible skin
- Shea butter and tocopherol for emollient feel
- No denatured alcohol
Cons
- Lavender and citrus peel oils are common sensitizers
- Contains linalool, linalyl acetate, limonene allergens
- Not suitable for fragrance-sensitive or reactive skin
- Tone-up may leave cast on deeper skin tones
Who it's for: Buyers who tolerate essential oils and want a high-SPF tone-up mineral with ectoin; reactive skin should avoid due to lavender and citrus oils.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 1 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.
Mineral
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.
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.
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) 42 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 5 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 3
Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Water·Isododecane·Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate·Propanediol·Dimethicone·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Trimethylsiloxysilicate· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Coco-caprylate/Caprate·Isoamyl Laurate·Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate·Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate·Lecithin·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Ectoin·Polymethylsilsesquioxane·Butyrospermum Parkii Butter· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Plankton Extract· Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Lavandula Hybrida Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Decyl Glucoside·Sodium Ascorbate·Caprylyl Glycol·Dimethiconol·Propylene Carbonate·Aminomethyl Propanol·Polysilicone-11·Disteardimonium Hectorite· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Polysorbate 20·Sclareolide·Tocopheryl Acetate·Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. · Linalool Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added. ·Linalyl Acetate·Hexylene Glycol·Phenoxyethanol· Limonene Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
20 Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
22 Lavandula Angustifolia Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
23 Lavandula Hybrida Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
38 Linalool NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
42 Limonene NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.