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e.l.f. Cosmetics
Suntouchable Invisible Sunscreen SPF 35
SPF 35 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.
Fragrance- and alcohol-free silicone primer-feel base with avobenzone/octisalate/octocrylene/homosalate; cosmetically excellent.
◐ 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. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
60.9
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1322 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Fragrance- and alcohol-free silicone primer-feel base with avobenzone/octisalate/octocrylene/homosalate; cosmetically excellent.
Verdict Should you buy it?
Silicone primer-feel chemical SPF 35 with four US-FDA filters (avobenzone, octisalate, octocrylene, homosalate), fragrance- and alcohol-free; cosmetically smooth but the US filter stack lacks modern broad-spectrum UVA molecules and SPF tops out below 50.
Pros
- Fragrance-free formula
- Alcohol-free
- Silicone primer base for matte finish
- Aloe and Limnanthes seed oil for skin feel
- Four-filter US-FDA chemical stack
Cons
- SPF 35 only — below SPF 50 standard
- Heavy homosalate and octocrylene load (endocrine concerns)
- No modern UVA filters beyond avobenzone
- Multiple PEG dimethicone crosspolymers
Who it's for: US buyers seeking a primer-feel, fragrance-free chemical sunscreen for under-makeup wear; not for those wanting modern UVA filters or higher SPF.
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.
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.
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) 16 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Avobenzone 3.0%, Octisalate 5.0%, Octocrylene 8.0%, Homosalate Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. ·Isododecane·Dimethicone·Silica Dimethyl Silylate·Caprylyl Methicone·Peg-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Peg-12 Dimethicone/Ppg-20 Crosspolymer·Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract·Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder·Polyester-7·Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate·Phenoxyethanol· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Isopropyl Palmitate
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Avobenzone 3.0%, Octisalate 5.0%, Octocrylene 8.0%, Homosalate LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
06 Peg-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer PEG-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
12 Polyester-7