RITUALS Ritual Of Karma SPF 30 Spray
67/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
RITUALS Ritual Of Karma SPF 30 Spray is a hybrid sunscreen mist combining chemical filters with Ethylhexyl Triazone for broad coverage. It applies light with a balanced finish, low white cast, and works well under makeup, but the formula may sting if it drifts near the eyes during sweaty wear. With a 67/100 score and good protection, it is a convenient reapply-friendly option for everyday and body use.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
59
- +16 Octocrylene at #2, UV filter
- +28.5 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +7.6 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #7, UV filter
- +11.2 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid at #11, UV filter
- +17.6 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #12, UV filter
- −16.4 UVB coverage saturated
- ×0.9 Limited long-UVA1 coverage
- +1 Label claims (SPF 30)
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Health safety
High
67
- +100 Starting score
- −30 Octocrylene at #2 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- −3.5 Avobenzone at #6, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
63
- +100 Starting score
- −18 Fragrance
- −16 8 declared fragrance allergens
- −3 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (Octocrylene)
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Eye sting
High
15
- +100 Starting score
- −16 Avobenzone at #6, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −22 Octocrylene at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −6 Octisalate at #7, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −2 Ensulizole at #11, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −18 Volatile alcohol at #3
- −5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
- −8 Fragrance
- −8 6 declared fragrance allergens
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Fabric stains
High
30
- +100 Starting score
- −45 Avobenzone at #6, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
- −15 Octocrylene at #2, co-stains alongside avobenzone
- −10 Avobenzone + Octocrylene, the classic staining pair
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 22 Volatile alcohol at #3
- → 10 Glycerin at #4, the anchor humectant
- → 1 1 strong humectants (Panthenol)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- ← 5 Volatile alcohol at #3
- ← 1 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dicaprylyl Ether)
- → 6 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- → 10 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #3), fast, even canvas
- → 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 1 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer)
- ← 1.5 Humectant syrup tackiness (partly offset by the base)
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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
Skincare extras
Beneficial actives this formula contains. Informational only, not part of the rating: their effect depends on a concentration the label does not disclose.
- ✨ Vitamin E
Full ingredient list (41)
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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1 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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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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Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
- ↑ 5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
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4 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 10 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 6 → dewy emollient lipid
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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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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate)
- ↑ 7.6 UV protection
- ↑ 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
- ↑ 7 film former
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Legacy UV filter (Ensulizole), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 11.2 UV protection
- ↑ 2 migrates into eyes with sweat
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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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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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14 Fragrance
Fragrance
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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pH adjuster
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18 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 → nourishing humectant
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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25 Limonene
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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26 Linalool
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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28 Carbomer
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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30 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Supporting ingredient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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34 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
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35 Citronellol
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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Botanical extract
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37 Citral
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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Botanical extract
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39 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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41 Sorbic Acid
Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
Does the RITUALS Ritual Of Karma SPF 30 Spray sting the eyes?
It may sting if the spray drifts near the eyes, especially during sweaty wear. Take care when applying around the face.
Does the RITUALS Ritual Of Karma SPF 30 Spray work under makeup?
Yes, it rates good as a makeup base with a balanced, lightweight finish and low white cast. As a spray it is also handy for reapplying over the day.
What SPF is it?
It is SPF 30 with good measured protection. That works for everyday use, with reapplication recommended for longer time outdoors.