Calypso Once A Day SPF 50 Spray
69/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Calypso Once A Day SPF 50 Spray is a hybrid sunscreen combining octocrylene, Uvinul A Plus, homosalate, ethylhexyl salicylate, avobenzone, and ethylhexyl triazone in a lightweight spray. It has a matte finish, shows little to no white cast, and works well as a makeup base, though it scores high on stinging, so keep it away from the eyes. With good protection and a score of 68.8/100, it is a convenient option for body and reapplication.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
71
- +16 Octocrylene at #2, UV filter
- +36 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +22)
- +11.4 Homosalate at #4, UV filter
- +7.6 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #6, UV filter
- +28.5 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +17.6 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #8, UV filter
- +14.4 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #11, UV filter
- −31 UVB coverage saturated
- −8.3 UVA2 coverage saturated
- ×0.75 Avobenzone + octinoxate degrade each other in sunlight
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Health safety
Medium
33
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Homosalate at #4 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- −12.6 Octinoxate at #11, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- −10.5 Octocrylene at #2, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- −3.5 Avobenzone at #7, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- +0 2 endocrine-scrutinized filters together
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Allergens
Low
97
- +100 Starting score
- −3 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (Octocrylene)
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Eye sting
High
22
- +100 Starting score
- −16 Avobenzone at #7, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −22 Octocrylene at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −5 Octinoxate at #11, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −6 Homosalate at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −6 Octisalate at #6, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −18 Volatile alcohol at #1
- −5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
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Fabric stains
High
15
- +100 Starting score
- −45 Avobenzone at #7, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
- −15 Octocrylene at #2, co-stains alongside avobenzone
- −15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #3, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- −10 Avobenzone + Octocrylene, the classic staining pair
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 22 Volatile alcohol at #1
- ← 2 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- ← 2 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 5 Volatile alcohol at #1
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- → 2 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 10 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #1), fast, even canvas
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +7 1 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for water resistance
Full ingredient list (12)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, ↑ / ↓ give the direction, and ← / → shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.
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Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
- ↑ 5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
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Legacy UV filter (Octocrylene), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 16 UV protection
- ↓ 10.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- ↑ 22 migrates into eyes with sweat
- ↑ 15 co-stains alongside avobenzone
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 36 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Legacy UV filter (Homosalate)
- ↑ 11.4 UV protection
- ↑ 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Supporting ingredient
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate)
- ↑ 7.6 UV protection
- ↑ 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Avobenzone)
- ↑ 28.5 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↓ 3.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- ↑ 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
- ↑ 45 reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 17.6 UV protection
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- ↑ 7 film former
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 14.4 UV protection
- ↓ 12.6 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- ↑ 5 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
Does Calypso Once A Day SPF 50 Spray sting the eyes?
It scores high on stinging, so keep it away from the eyes when applying. The spray itself has a matte finish and little to no white cast.
Can I wear it under makeup?
Yes, it works well as a makeup base. As a spray it is also convenient for reapplication over the day.
Is the Calypso Once A Day SPF 50 Spray a good sunscreen?
It scores 68.8/100 with good protection. It is a convenient option for body and reapplication.