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UV Physical Tinted Face Sunscreen SPF 41

~$48· 3 fl ozAM onlySPF 41mineral filter
RednessAcneDark spots

What it's good for

Key actives from our research database. Click any to read the full evidence dossier.

  • Zinc OxideModerate 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

  • Titanium DioxideStrong evidenceFull dossier ↗

    Another physical sunscreen that blocks UV. Often paired with zinc oxide for full sun protection.

    Good for: Sun protection

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 OxideModerate 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 ↗
Titanium DioxideStrong evidence6 citations

Another physical sunscreen that blocks UV. Often paired with zinc oxide for full sun protection.

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)

2025Positive (efficacy)PMID:41014037View source ↗

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

2024Safety assessmentSCCS/1661/23View source ↗

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

2024Positive (efficacy)PMID:38069506View 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.

Full ingredient list

Everything on the package label, not just the tracked actives above.

Fragrance freeDrying alcohol freeSulfates freeParabens free
  • Contains silicones: Dimethicone/​Methicone Copolymer, Perfluorononyl DimethiconeNo irritancy evidence. CIR rates this safe as used; some shoppers avoid it by preference.
+Show all 25 ingredients

Listed in the order printed on the package. By regulation, ingredients at 1% or higher are listed in descending order by concentration, so the first entry is the largest part of the formula.

  1. Zinc Oxide
  2. Titanium Dioxide
  3. Alumina
  4. Butylene Glycol
  5. Citric Acid
  6. Dimethicone/​Methicone Copolymer
  7. Hydrated Silica
  8. Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
  9. Iron Oxide
  10. Isopropyl Palmitate
  11. Lecithin
  12. Linoleic Acid
  13. Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
  14. Octyl Stearate
  15. Oleth-3 Phosphate
  16. Perfluorononyl Dimethicone
  17. Phenoxyethanol
  18. Polyacrylate-13
  19. Polyisobutene
  20. Polysorbate 20
  21. Purified Water
  22. Quercetin
  23. Sodium Hydroxide
  24. Thioctic Acid (Alpha Lipoic Acid)
  25. Triethoxycaprylylsilane

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