Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "Alba Botanica - Maximum Sunscreen Clear Spray, Fragrance Free, SPF 70" can offer reliable sun protection. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: avobenzone 3.00% (declared), butyloctyl salicylate 5.70% - 8.60%, octisalate 5.00% (declared), homosalate 12.00% (declared) and octocrylene 10.00% (declared).

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Alba Botanica" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

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The product retails from 18.43$ up to 22.99$ in the United States.

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Sun protection

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

octocrylene 10%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

butyloctyl salicylate 5.7% - 8.6%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own

Anti-aging

This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.95% - 1.45%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 1.1% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

Evens skin tone

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.95% - 1.45%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Moisturizing

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: cocos nucifera oil, persea gratissima oil.

glycerin 0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

persea gratissima oil 1.6% - 2.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

cocos nucifera oil 2.2% - 3.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract, ginkgo biloba leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.95% - 1.45%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

ginkgo biloba leaf extract 0.4% - 0.95%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating

tocopheryl acetate 0.35% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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Key Actives

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.95% - 1.45%

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Works for: Antibacterial, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish

ginkgo biloba leaf extract 0.4% - 0.95%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-blemish

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating

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alcohol denat. 24% - 35%

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Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

chamomilla recutita flower extract 0.8% - 1.25%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

cocos nucifera oil 2.2% - 3.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

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Works for: Sun protection

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

homosalate 12%

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Works for: Sun protection

A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation

ethylhexyl salicylate 5%

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Works for: Sun protection

Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

Ingredient list view

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Alcohol denat., Butyloctyl salicylate, Diethylhexyl 2,6-naphthalate, Polyester-8, Acrylates/octylacrylamide copolymer, Cocos nucifera oil, Persea gratissima oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Water, Citric acid, Diisopropyl adipate, Glycerin, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate

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SPF	SPF 70	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 60	SPF 50	SPF 45	SPF 40	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +7 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +2 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: ethylhexyl triazone terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: dimethicone drometrizole trisiloxane +5 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +3 more Other: dimethicone	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +3 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +3 more Other: aleurites moluccanus seed oil allantoin +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +3 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter caprylic/capric triglyceride +6 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +2 more Other: algae extract	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate +1 more Other:	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate +1 more Other:
Irritancy	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	ginkgo biloba leaf extract Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	isobutane Has skin benefit? isobutane Has skin benefit? +9 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +12 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? lauryl peg/ppg-18/18 methicone Has skin benefit? +11 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +10 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +13 more	propolis extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +14 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? glycine soja oil Has skin benefit? +9 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? fragaria vesca fruit extract Has skin benefit? +7 more	octocrylene Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +1 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +2 more
All ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +21 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +32 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +21 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +36 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +14 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +3 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +3 more

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Anti-oxidation

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