For your skin
Another physical sunscreen that blocks UV. Often paired with zinc oxide for full sun protection.
Want the science? Keep reading ↓Mechanism of action
Mineral UV filter that scatters and absorbs primarily UVB and short UVA.
Why we tier this strong
7 cited papers across 4 countries. Multiple positive efficacy results plus regulatory backing. Clears our published bar (Strong = 15+ studies with multiple randomized controlled trials (RCTs), or a single large longitudinal cohort).
Read the research
- Seven Sunscreen Myths That Won't Die (and the Science That Kills Them)From 'SPF 100 is twice as good as SPF 50' to 'I don't need sunscreen indoors,' with the actual numbers.6 min read · Sun Damage
- Sunscreen Decoded: Mineral vs Chemical, and the Asian MarketHow the two filter types actually work, why Asian sunscreens often feel better, and what the PA rating actually tells you.5 min read · Sensitive / Irritated
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Cited research
Polena H et al., Comparison of Visible Light-Protective Tinted Sunscreen to Untinted Sunscreen to Protect Melasma Patients During Summer: A Prospective Randomized Investigator-Blinded Study, Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology 2025;24(10):e70450 — pigmentary titanium dioxide + iron oxide tinted sunscreen significantly improved pigmentation uniformity between melasma-affected and unaffected skin vs untinted (∆L*, ∆ITA°, ∆E significantly reduced; not in untinted group)
SCCS Scientific Advice on Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) (CAS/EC 13463-67-7/236-675-5, 1317-70-0/215-280-1, 1317-80-2/215-282-2), SCCS/1661/23
Ezekwe N et al., Evaluation of the protection of sunscreen products against long wavelength ultraviolet A1 and visible light-induced biological effects, Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine 2024;40(1):e12937 — the titanium dioxide 11% + iron oxide tinted product gave statistically significantly less erythema (IGA, Δoxyhemoglobin, Δa*) and less pigmentation at all time points vs unprotected irradiated skin
MFDS Approved Functional Cosmetic Active — Titanium Dioxide (UV protection / sunscreen). Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, Cosmetic Functional Active Ingredient List — inorganic UV filter approved under the Korean Functional Cosmetics Codex sunscreen category, listed alongside Zinc Oxide as one of two approved inorganic UV filters
Dréno B et al., Safety of titanium dioxide nanoparticles in cosmetics, Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology 2019;33(Suppl 7):34-46 — SCCS-aligned review: nano-TiO2 from sunscreens presents no health risk up to 25%; cautions on inhalable spray/powder formulations
Coelho SG et al., Repetitive Application of Sunscreen Containing Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles on Human Skin, JAMA Dermatology 2016;152(4):470-472 — clinical safety study of repeated TiO2-nanoparticle sunscreen application
Moseley H et al., New sunscreens confer improved protection for photosensitive patients in the blue light region, British Journal of Dermatology 2001;145(5):789-94 — pigmentary TiO2 + zinc oxide sunscreens protect across visible/blue light
Sources: PubMed · KCI · J-Stage · CNKI · Wanfang · SFD · MFDS · Cochrane · SCCS · CIR. Every entry points to a specific document. See methodology for what each outcome label means.