Zelens Body Defence Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30
60/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Zelens Body Defence Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 is a chemical body sunscreen using an older filter mix of Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Homosalate, Octocrylene, and Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane for UVA. The balanced finish keeps white cast low and feels lightweight with a low pore-clogging profile, though it may sting somewhat near the eyes. With moderate rated protection and a score of 59.9, it is a mid-tier pick for everyday body coverage.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
44
- +17.1 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #4, UV filter
- +7.6 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #5, UV filter
- +11.4 Homosalate at #6, UV filter
- +28.5 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +12.8 Octocrylene at #9, UV filter
- −13.7 UVB coverage saturated
- ×0.9 Limited long-UVA1 coverage
- ×0.75 Avobenzone + octinoxate degrade each other in sunlight
- +1 Label claims (SPF 30)
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Health safety
Medium
33
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Homosalate at #6 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- −12.6 Octinoxate at #4, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- −10.5 Octocrylene at #9, 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
77
- +100 Starting score
- −8 4 declared fragrance allergens
- −12 Essential oils (Citrus Bergamia Melarosa Peel Oil Expressed, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Leaf Oil, …)
- −3 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (Octocrylene)
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Eye sting
Medium
46
- +100 Starting score
- −16 Avobenzone at #7, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −7 Octocrylene at #9, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −11 Octinoxate at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −6 Homosalate at #6, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −6 Octisalate at #5, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −8 4 declared fragrance allergens
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Comedogenic
Low
95
- +100 Starting score
- −1 Glycine Soja Oil at #30, moderate comedogenic signal
- −4 Olea Europaea Fruit Oil at #10, moderate comedogenic signal
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Fungal acne
Medium
63
- +100 Starting score
- −37 3 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil)
- +0 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride at #1, a safe base that does not feed Malassezia
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Fabric stains
High
30
- +100 Starting score
- −45 Avobenzone at #7, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
- −15 Octocrylene at #9, co-stains alongside avobenzone
- −10 Avobenzone + Octocrylene, the classic staining pair
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Moisture
Hydrating
LightNourishing
- → 5 3 emollient lipids (Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil)
- → 4 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- ← 4 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Dicaprylyl Ether)
- → 7 3 emollient lipids (Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- → 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +3 1 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for water resistance
Full ingredient list (48)
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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 4 → nourishing light emollient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate)
- ↑ 17.1 UV protection
- ↓ 12.6 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- ↑ 11 migrates into eyes with sweat
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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 (Homosalate)
- ↑ 11.4 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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Legacy UV filter (Octocrylene), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 12.8 UV protection
- ↓ 10.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- ↑ 7 migrates into eyes with sweat
- ↑ 15 co-stains alongside avobenzone
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Botanical extract
- ↑ 4 moderate comedogenic signal
- 2 → nourishing emollient lipid
- 3 → dewy emollient lipid
- ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
- 2 → nourishing emollient lipid
- 3 → dewy emollient lipid
- ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
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13 Polyester-7
Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
- ↑ 3 film former
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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29 Glycolipids
Supporting ingredient
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Plant oil, an emollient
- ↑ 1 moderate comedogenic signal
- 1 → nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 → dewy emollient lipid
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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Botanical extract
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Botanical extract
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Plant oil, an emollient
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44 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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45 Limonene
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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46 Linalool
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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47 Geraniol
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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48 Citral
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
Is the Zelens Body Defence Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 mineral or chemical?
It is a chemical sunscreen, using older-generation filters like Homosalate, Octocrylene and Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane.
Does the Zelens Body Defence Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 sting the eyes or skin?
It may sting a little for some users. Sensitivity varies, so take care around the eyes.
Is it any good?
It scores 59.9/100, which is middling, with moderate protection. It is a serviceable body sunscreen rather than a standout.