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The Bod Guard Invisible Gel 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.
Alcohol denat plus homosalate/octocrylene/avobenzone with fragrance; invisible gel finish is elegant but sensitivity/health flags significant.
◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters.
52.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1494 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Alcohol denat plus homosalate/octocrylene/avobenzone with fragrance; invisible gel finish is elegant but sensitivity/health flags significant.
Verdict Should you buy it?
Lightweight body gel built around avobenzone with a matte invisible finish. Erythritol and brassica glycerides give slip without heaviness, but denatured alcohol, added fragrance and modest SPF 30 limit its use to body wear in low-UV conditions.
Pros
- Invisible matte finish suited to body application
- Avobenzone provides UVA filter coverage
- Erythritol and brassica glycerides for slip
- Neem and hibiscus extracts as antioxidants
Cons
- Denatured alcohol present
- Added fragrance raises sensitization risk
- SPF 30 modest for high UV index days
- Only one UVA filter listed
Who it's for: Body-application buyers wanting a clear, fast-absorbing gel who tolerate ethanol and fragrance; underpowered for face or prolonged exposure.
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.
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.
Gel
Finish How the formula looks on skin once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Matte
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.
No
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 22 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. ·Water Dimethicone (pending review)·Propanediol· Alcohol Denat. Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. · Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·1‚2-Hexanediol· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate·Brassica Glycerides·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Aminomethyl Propanol·Caprylhydroxamic Acid·Polysilicone-11·Disodium Edta·Erythritol· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Tocopheryl Acetate·Butylene Glycol·Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract·Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract·Hibiscus Sabdariffa Fruit Extract·Decyl Glucoside
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
02 Water Dimethicone Pending review
04 Alcohol Denat. ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
16 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.