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City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 / PA++++
SPF 50+ · PA++++ 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.
Mineral (TiO2 2.7%+ZnO) tinted; retinyl palmitate in a daytime sunscreen is controversial, urea and dense PEG/silicone mix reduce safety margin.
◐ 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). ● TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — covers white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
63.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1233 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Mineral (TiO2 2.7%+ZnO) tinted; retinyl palmitate in a daytime sunscreen is controversial, urea and dense PEG/silicone mix reduce safety margin.
Verdict Should you buy it?
A tinted mineral SPF 50 led by titanium dioxide (2.7%) and zinc oxide, with iron oxides providing the tint. Retinyl palmitate in a daytime sunscreen is unusual, and the dense silicone-PEG base sits heavier than a modern fluid.
Pros
- Mineral filter system (TiO2 + ZnO) with iron oxide tint
- Fragrance-free formula
- Tint helps offset white cast typical of mineral filters
- Includes argan oil, tocopheryl acetate, and ascorbic acid
- Bisabolol and oat extract for soothing
Cons
- Retinyl palmitate is debated for daytime sun-exposure use
- Mineral-only filter set lacks modern long-UVA coverage
- Dense silicone and PEG matrix can feel heavy on some skin
- Urea may sting on broken or sensitized skin
Who it's for: Reactive-skin buyers in the US who want a tinted mineral formula and accept retinyl palmitate in a daytime product.
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.
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) 45 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Titanium Dioxide (2.7%), Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Aqua·Dimethicone·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Triheptanoin·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·C13-16 Isoparaffin·Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil·Tocopheryl Acetate·Polyurethane-35·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Polymethylsilsesquioxane·Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer·Avena Sativa Kernel Extract·Xanthophyll·Retinyl Palmitate·Ascorbic Acid·Bisabolol·Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters·Urea·Yeast Amino Acids·Trehalose·Inositol·Taurine·Betaine·Biosaccharide Gum-4·Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid·Silica·Tapioca Starch·Sucrose·Pentylene Glycol·Butylene Glycol·Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer·Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone·PEG-8 Dimethicone·Octyldodecanol·Sodium Propoxyhydroxypropyl Thiosulfate Silica·Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Aluminum Stearate·Alumina· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Phenoxyethanol·Ci 77491
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Titanium Dioxide (2.7%), Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
16 Xanthophyll
35 Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone