Natio Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF 50+
81/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Natio Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF 50+ is a chemical sunscreen with a hybrid filter blend including Octocrylene, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Triazone and Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine. The fluid wears lightweight with a balanced finish and little to no white cast, though it may sting slightly around the eyes. Protection is excellent and the 81.0/100 score makes it a dependable facial sunscreen.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
88
- +16 Octocrylene at #1, UV filter
- +30 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +16)
- +22 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #3, UV filter
- +45.6 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- −19.1 UVB coverage saturated
- −8.3 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Health safety
High
67
- +100 Starting score
- −30 Octocrylene at #1 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- −3.5 Avobenzone at #2, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
97
- +100 Starting score
- −3 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (Octocrylene)
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Eye sting
Medium
54
- +100 Starting score
- −24 Avobenzone at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −22 Octocrylene at #1, migrates into eyes with sweat
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Fabric stains
High
25
- +100 Starting score
- −50 Avobenzone at #2, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
- −15 Octocrylene at #1, co-stains alongside avobenzone
- −10 Avobenzone + Octocrylene, the classic staining pair
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance →Full ingredient list (5)
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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Legacy UV filter (Octocrylene), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 16 UV protection
- ↑ 22 migrates into eyes with sweat
- ↑ 15 co-stains alongside avobenzone
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Legacy UV filter (Avobenzone), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 30 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↓ 3.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- ↑ 24 migrates into eyes with sweat
- ↑ 50 reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 22 UV protection
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S)
- ↑ 45.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
Does Natio Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen leave a white cast?
No, it shows little to no white cast. The lightweight fluid has a balanced finish that generally absorbs cleanly, fitting its invisible name.
Is the Natio Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF 50+ mineral or chemical?
It is a chemical sunscreen with a hybrid filter blend, including Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Triazone and Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine. There is no zinc or titanium dioxide.
Is it a good sunscreen?
Yes, it is a dependable facial sunscreen, scoring 81.0/100 with excellent protection. It is lightweight with a low pore-clogging rating, though it may sting slightly near the eyes.