What SOLA is, how the capsules work, and what to expect at launch. If something isn't covered here, the contact page reaches us directly.
01Frequently asked
SOLA launches across the European Union in late spring 2027, available online at sola-sun.com from launch day. We're finalising supply chain and regulatory work now. Join the waitlist to be notified first.
In the United States, sunscreen is regulated by the FDA as an over-the-counter drug, which limits the UV filters we can use and what we can say about them. So the US Edition is made to the FDA’s rules, with mineral filters, while the European Edition uses the newer filters approved in Europe.
Yes. The European Edition is sold from our European shop and ships to you from France. Its product information is written for European regulations, so please read it on the European Edition page. A US Edition is in development, and you can join the US list on our US page.
Each capsule is a single dose of our SPF formula in a biodegradable shell. Twist it open and apply like any sunscreen. One capsule covers the face and neck. The formula absorbs quickly to an invisible finish with a faint shimmer, and the shell breaks down in marine environments.
The European Edition uses next-generation organic UV filters for broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection. It is not a mineral sunscreen; the minerals you see in its finish are there for shimmer, not for protection. The US Edition is made to the FDA’s rules, with mineral filters. Full ingredient information is on the packaging at launch.
There's no water in the formula. That chemistry keeps the formula stable inside the biodegradable shell and took years to get right. It also means better stability and a longer shelf life than most water-based sunscreens.
SOLA launches with SPF 50 only. It covers daily use as well as long exposure, time in water, and sensitive skin.
Two. A 12-count and a 40-count. The 12-count suits travel or a first try. The 40-count is the better-value option for regular use through the season.
Yes. Neither edition contains oxybenzone or octinoxate, the filters linked to coral damage, and the capsule shell is built to break down. The European Edition uses organic filters; the US Edition uses mineral filters, which also meet the mineral-only rules on Maui and Hawaiʻi Island. SOLA is formulated with ocean and coral health in mind.
The shell breaks down in marine environments, against the decades a plastic bottle takes. The formula inside breaks down too, without leaving toxic residue.
Each capsule holds 0.7g of formula, enough for the face and neck in one use. One capsule, one application. No measuring, no guessing how much to apply.
It dries to an invisible finish with a faint shimmer from silica-based light-diffusing particles, which give a luminous look on skin. There's no chalky white cast, so it works across skin tones.
It's formulated with sensitive skin in mind. The base leaves out common irritants such as water, preservatives, and alcohol, and the filters are non-comedogenic and well tolerated. If you have a known allergy to a specific filter, check the full ingredient list. A patch test is always sensible for reactive skin.
Keep them cool and dry, out of direct sun and heat. Aim for 15 to 25°C and avoid storing above 30°C, since heat can affect stability. The shell is durable enough to protect the contents through normal storage and travel.
Yes to both. No animal-derived ingredients, and SOLA does not test on animals.
Both editions are produced to Good Manufacturing Practice standards. The European Edition is formulated to comply with EU Cosmetics Regulation No. 1223/2009, and the US Edition is made to the FDA’s rules for sunscreen. Manufacturing details are confirmed ahead of launch.
SOLA's intellectual property is the waterless SPF formula that works inside the capsule. The biodegradable shell is sourced from a specialist supplier. The hard part, and SOLA's contribution, was creating a formula that stays stable and effective inside a single-dose capsule, which took several rounds of formulation to perfect.
We're building the European stockist network ahead of launch. Use the contact form, choose Stockist Application, and we'll share details of the wholesale programme.
SOLA is raising a seed round and has a deck, prospectus, and formula credentials ready to share. Use the contact form, choose Investment, and we'll send the relevant materials.
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