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Compare sunscreen UV filters

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By Nora Ellison · Updated

Coverage before conclusions

4 of 28 identified SPF/sunscreen records have structured active-filter panels reviewed for this browser. 24 have unknown or incomplete panel coverage. Other recorded specs may contain useful filter information but have not been opted into this check. Inactive lists alone cannot prove active-filter absence.

These panels were structured from existing manufacturer transcriptions; their original label-check dates remain beside each product. Regional formulas, shades and reformulations can differ. Percentages are label claims, not SPF calculations or a protection ranking. We make no environmental certification, legal-compliance or allergy-safety conclusion.

How to choose and use sunscreen · NOAA: sunscreen and marine life. Absence of oxybenzone and octinoxate is not proof of environmental harmlessness.

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Dermalogica Invisible Physical Defense Mineral Sunscreen SPF30

Mineral-only active-filter panel. Neither oxybenzone nor octinoxate listed on this reviewed panel.

US manufacturer listing. Recorded SPF 30 lotion active-filter panel; check the current package.

Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream SPF 30

Other UV-filter panel. Lists oxybenzone or octinoxate.

US manufacturer listing. Recorded Marine Cream SPF 30 active-filter panel; not SPF-free Marine Cream or other markets.

Jane Iredale Powder-Me SPF 30 Dry Sunscreen

Mineral-only active-filter panel. Neither oxybenzone nor octinoxate listed on this reviewed panel.

US manufacturer listing. Recorded SPF 30 powder active-filter panel, not other Jane Iredale powders.

Laneige Hydro UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+

Other UV-filter panel. Neither oxybenzone nor octinoxate listed on this reviewed panel.

US manufacturer listing. Recorded Hydro UV Defense SPF 50+ active-filter panel; not other regional or reformulated versions.

Unknown or incomplete panel coverage (24)

These are not confirmed matches or exclusions. Their absence from filtered results does not tell you which filters they use.

Matching method and limitations.