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UV Clear Tinted Face Sunscreen SPF 46

· 1.7 fl ozAM onlySPF 46mineral filter
AcneRednessDark spots
At a glance
Routine step
SPF (fluid)
When
Morning only
Skin types
Combination, Normal, Oily, Sensitive
Pairs well with
Salicylic Acid, Heartleaf, Azelaic Acid, Retinol
How to use

Apply generously as the last morning step, about a quarter teaspoon for the face. Reapply every two hours outdoors.

Ingredient research in this formula

These are ingredient-level research links, not evidence that this exact product has been clinically tested.

  • Zinc OxideGood evidenceFull dossier

    A physical sunscreen that sits on top of your skin and blocks UV. Broad-spectrum and gentle enough for sensitive or rosacea-prone skin.

    Good for: Sun protection

  • NiacinamideExcellent evidenceFull dossier

    A multitasker that calms redness, evens out skin tone, and helps oily skin balance out. One of the safest do-a-little-of-everything ingredients.

    Good for: Brightening, Barrier repair, Anti-inflammatory

Evidence behind the ingredients

Real citations from our research database, one per tracked active in this product. Click any ingredient name to read its full evidence dossier.

Zinc OxideGood evidence5 citations

A physical sunscreen that sits on top of your skin and blocks UV. Broad-spectrum and gentle enough for sensitive or rosacea-prone skin.

Kern C et al., Evaluation of an SPF50 Sunscreen Containing Photolyase and Antioxidants for its Anti-Photoaging Properties and Photoprotection, Journal of Drugs in Dermatology 2022;21(5):517-520: 10.7% zinc oxide SPF50 mineral sunscreen improved photoaging signs over 12 weeks

2022Positive (efficacy)PMID:35533024View source ↗

Schneider SL, Lim HW. A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed. 2019;35(6):442-446. Review confirms ZnO provides broad-spectrum UVA-UVB coverage; concludes zinc oxide sunscreens are safe with minimal percutaneous absorption risk.

2019Meta-analysis (positive)PMID:30444533View source ↗

CIR Safety Assessment of Zinc Salts as Used in Cosmetics (Scott et al.), final report 2018 / re-review 2024 (covers zinc oxide among 27 zinc ingredients)

2018Safety assessmentDOI:10.1177/10915818241227124View source ↗
NiacinamideExcellent evidence10 citations

A multitasker that calms redness, evens out skin tone, and helps oily skin balance out. One of the safest do-a-little-of-everything ingredients.

Moro F et al., Skin Cancer Prevention and Antiaging: Role of Nicotinamide, International Journal of Molecular Sciences 2026

2026Mechanism onlyPMID:42278444View source ↗

Passeron T et al., An Investigator-Blinded, Randomized Trial of a Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen Containing Sclareolide and Niacinamide, Dermatology and Therapy (Heidelberg) 2026

2026Positive (efficacy)PMID:41240206View source ↗

Vergilio MM et al., Topical Formulation with Niacinamide Combined with 5 MHz Ultrasound for Improving Skin Ageing, Current Medicinal Chemistry 2025

2025Positive (efficacy)PMID:39171587View source ↗

Sources: 10 clinical journals and regulatory databases across the US, EU, Korea, Japan, and China. Every entry points to a specific document. See methodology for the full list and what each outcome label means.

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