
About this product
A tinted, mineral face sunscreen with SPF 50 and 12% zinc oxide that comes in multiple shades and is designed to provide broad-spectrum UV protection while evening out skin tone.
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Zinc Oxide (12%), Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Isododecane, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, Mica, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Niacinamide, Tridecyl Salicylate, Dimethiconol/Propylsilsesquioxane/Silicate Crosspolymer, Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl Dimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Maltodextrin, Sodium Chloride, Bisabolol (Levomenol), Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp (Silver Ear Mushroom) Extract, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Caesalpinia Spinosa (Tara) Fruit Pod Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Sprout Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Isoceteth-10, Silica, Tin Oxide, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Benzoic Acid
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6 experts · Strong agreementWhat the gurus are saying
This tinted mineral sunscreen wins praise for its ability to even out skin tone and work as a makeup primer or foundation replacement, with the shade range letting people match their complexion across seasons. The heavily pigmented formula means applying the proper amount (a quarter teaspoon) on its own can feel too thick, so some prefer layering it under a lighter sunscreen or mixing shades to dial in coverage. Water and sweat resistant for 40 minutes and packed with a blurring effect that softens the appearance of pores, it's become a favorite for those wanting protection without looking like they are wearing sunscreen.
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A tinted, mineral face sunscreen with SPF 50 and 12% zinc oxide that comes in multiple shades and is designed to provide broad-spectrum UV protection while evening out skin tone.
Mostly yes. 5 of the 6 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 80%.
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