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e.l.f. Cosmetics
Suntouchable All Set for Sun SPF 45
SPF 45 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-forward setting mist with avobenzone/octisalate/octocrylene; very wearable over makeup but ethanol high.
◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance or perfume — lower irritation risk for reactive skin.
61.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1292 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Alcohol denat-forward setting mist with avobenzone/octisalate/octocrylene; very wearable over makeup but ethanol high.
Verdict Should you buy it?
Alcohol-forward setting product with avobenzone, octisalate and octocrylene, designed to layer over makeup. Squalene, bisabolol and ethyl ferulate refine the finish in a fragrance-free base, but the high ethanol load limits suitability for reactive skin.
Pros
- Designed to layer over makeup
- Fragrance-free formulation
- Squalene, bisabolol and tocopherol soften skin
- Avobenzone delivers UVA coverage
Cons
- Denatured alcohol prominent in the formula
- Contains octocrylene, a known sensitizer
- No PA rating disclosed
- Limited active skincare beyond antioxidants
Who it's for: Makeup wearers wanting a touch-up sun layer who tolerate ethanol; not for sensitive or compromised skin.
01 Score breakdown
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.
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.
No
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 20 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 2 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Avobenzone 2.9%, Octisalate 4.9%, Octocrylene Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. · Alcohol Denat. Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. · Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Isododecane·Diisooctyl Succinate·Diheptyl Succinate·Silica Caprylyl Silylate·Dicaprylyl Carbonate·Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil·Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract·Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil·Bisabolol·Pvp· Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Ethyl Ferulate· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Beta-sitosterol·Squalene·Nylon-12·Lauroyl Lysine
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Avobenzone 2.9%, Octisalate 4.9%, Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
02 Alcohol Denat. ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.