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Sci-Tech Sunscreen Photoadaptive Marine Body Mist 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.

Fragrance-free, alcohol-free chemical mist with modern filters and antioxidant botanicals; octocrylene present but no oxybenzone/octinoxate.

◐ 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).
74.6
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #596 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Fragrance-free, alcohol-free chemical mist with modern filters and antioxidant botanicals; octocrylene present but no oxybenzone/octinoxate.
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 mist keeps the same fragrance-free, alcohol-free base while stepping up UVB protection over the SPF 30 sibling. Uvinul A Plus reinforces UVA1, though octocrylene remains a tolerance and EDC consideration.

Pros
  • SPF 50 with Uvinul A Plus for stronger UVA1 coverage
  • Fragrance-free and free of denatured alcohol
  • Spray format simplifies even body application
  • Laminaria, ferulate, and Rubus seed oil for antioxidant support
  • No oxybenzone or octinoxate in the formula
Cons
  • Octocrylene under endocrine-disruption scrutiny
  • Mist format risks under-application versus label dose
  • No niacinamide, ceramide, or peptide actives
  • Spray delivery may drift in wind during outdoor use

Who it's for: Body wearers who want fragrance-free SPF 50 in a fast-application mist and accept octocrylene in the filter mix.

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. 62
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 72
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 68
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.
Spray
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) 25 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 1 LEGACY FILTER 2 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0
Avobenzone 3%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. ·Aqua·Propanediol·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·1‚2-Hexanediol· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin)·Ethyl Ferulate·Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract·Isoamyl Laurate·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate·Hydroxyacetophenone·Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate·Tromethamine·Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract·Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil·Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer·Caprylyl Glycol·Carrageenan·Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax·Eclipta Prostrata Extract·Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract·Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Avobenzone 3%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
02 Aqua Water
03 Propanediol Propanediol
04 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
05 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
06 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
07 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
08 Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin) Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin)
09 Ethyl Ferulate Ethyl Ferulate
10 Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract Golden Seaweed (Laminaria Ochroleuca) Extract
11 Isoamyl Laurate Isoamyl Laurate
12 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
13 Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate
14 Hydroxyacetophenone Hydroxyacetophenone
15 Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
16 Tromethamine Tromethamine
17 Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract
18 Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil Raspberry Seed Oil
19 Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
20 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
21 Carrageenan Carrageenan
22 Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax Japanese Lacquer Tree Peel Wax
23 Eclipta Prostrata Extract False Daisy Extract
24 Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract Neem Leaf Extract
25 Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil Moringa Seed Oil