Quick Summary:
Date Tested: 1/12/2026
In this Glossier Invisible Shield SPF 50 daily sunscreen lotion review, I test a very protective SPF 50 sunscreen. Thanks again go to Rebecca for this sample!
The Glossier Invisible Shield SPF 50 daily sunscreen lotion is a chemical sunscreen formula which contains Avobenzone at 3%, Homosalate at 7%, Octisalate at 5%, and Octocrylene at 10%. The tube I tested does has the phrases “broad spectrum,” and “SPF 50” located at the bottom of the tube instead of directly under the phrase “daily sunscreen.” The ingredients list (and order) is identical between the website with the updated tube design and the one I have tested.
The Glossier Invisible Shield SPF 50 reduced 99.03% of irradiated UVA, 97.05% UVB, and 98.91% of total UVI. Great UV filtering performance!
Glossier Invisible Shield SPF 50 daily sunscreen lotion ingredients
Active ingredients: Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Inactive Ingredients: Isododecane, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Polysilicone-22, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dicaprylyl Ether, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Bisabolol, Tocopherol, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract.
Manufacturers Website: www.glossier.com
Glossier Invisible Shield SPF 50 daily sunscreen lotion characteristics at a glance:
- Cruelty-free
- Non-comedogenic
- Vegan
- Protective
- Breathable
- Viscosity is medium-low
Prepared slide BEFORE testing
The Glossier Invisible Shield SPF 50 daily sunscreen lotion is clear, but appeared to be evenly distributed.
Glossier Invisible Shield SPF 50 daily sunscreen lotion UV blocking test results
Ultraviolet light quick reference:
UVA: The Ultraviolet wavelength from 315nm – 400nm. The “Aging UV light” – Causes wrinkles.
UVB: The Ultraviolet wavelength from 280nm – 315nm. The “Bad UV light” – Causes skin cancer.
UVI: The global sun UV index. The more a sunscreen can reduce the level of UVI, the better.
UV test results:
Ultraviolet sensor readings:
| Before Sunscreen | After Sunscreen | % UV Blocked | |
| TEMP | 72.845 | 72.415 | |
| UVA | 41829.5 | 404.75 | 99.03% |
| UVB | 2383.5 | 70.25 | 97.05% |
| UVI | 24.77 | 0.27 | 98.91% |
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Testing notes:
Great invisible sunscreen UV protection!
Glossier Invisible Shield SPF 50 daily sunscreen lotion?
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