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Sci-Tech Sunscreen Photoadaptive Hydra-Gel Face SPF 50

SPF 50+ 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.

Same Sci-Tech base, SPF 50 — fragrance-free helps tolerance; homosalate/octocrylene EDC concerns persist. Lightweight gel finish.

◐ 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).
74.7
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #589 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Same Sci-Tech base, SPF 50 — fragrance-free helps tolerance; homosalate/octocrylene EDC concerns persist. Lightweight gel finish.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

The SPF 50 sibling pairs avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, and octocrylene with Uvinul A Plus to broaden UVA1 coverage. The hydra-gel base remains lightweight and fragrance-free, though the filter mix carries familiar endocrine-disruption scrutiny.

Pros
  • Uvinul A Plus added for stronger UVA1 protection
  • Stable octocrylene-supported avobenzone system
  • Fragrance-free and free of denatured alcohol
  • Laminaria and pongamol provide antioxidant support
  • Light hydra-gel finish suitable for daily face use
Cons
  • Homosalate and octocrylene remain under EDC scrutiny
  • No niacinamide, ceramide, or barrier-repair actives
  • Antioxidant support is light for the filter load

Who it's for: Daily face wearers wanting fragrance-free SPF 50 with modern UVA support and comfortable with US-style chemical filters.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 70
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 100
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 70
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 78
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 60
02 Composition · key UV filters 1 filters resolved
UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — not covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
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.
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) 23 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 1 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0
Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 7%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. ·Aqua·Propanediol·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Caprylyl Methicone· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·1‚2-Hexanediol·Acrylates Copolymer·Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin)·Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Pongamol·Hydroxyacetophenone·Tromethamine·Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer·Caprylyl Glycol·Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract·Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil·Carrageenan·Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax·Eclipta Prostrata Extract·Octyldodecanol·Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 7%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
02 Aqua Water
03 Propanediol Propanediol
04 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
05 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
06 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
07 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
08 Acrylates Copolymer Acrylates Copolymer
09 Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin) Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin)
10 Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract Golden Seaweed (Laminaria Ochroleuca) Extract
11 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
12 Pongamol Pongamol
13 Hydroxyacetophenone Hydroxyacetophenone
14 Tromethamine Tromethamine
15 Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
16 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
17 Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract
18 Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil Raspberry Seed Oil
19 Carrageenan Carrageenan
20 Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax Japanese Lacquer Tree Peel Wax
21 Eclipta Prostrata Extract False Daisy Extract
22 Octyldodecanol Octyldodecanol
23 Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract Neem Leaf Extract