Kosas DreamBeam Silicone-Free Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40

What the experts use it for.

The concerns the experts tie this product to, in their own words. Paid and founder takes don't count.

Skin barrier support2 experts

“It contains peptides, a blend of ceramids, hyaluronic acid to help your skin hold onto water, as well as allantoin to help protect and nourish your skin barrier.”

Tea with MD, watch at 1:23

Dark spots and post-acne marks1 expert

“And also because it contains tint, it's great for those that struggle with hyperpigmentation because the iron oxide helps to defend against visible light.”

Dr. Jenny Liu, watch at 18:37

Melasma1 expert

“Like my hyperpigmentation melasma, it's hard to cover up, so this one kind of evens it out.”

No BS Beauty, watch at 8:00

Irritated or reactive skin1 expert

“It also contains vitamin E, biopeptide E, bioflavonoids and squalane for soothing.”

No BS Beauty, watch at 3:23

What the gurus are saying.

Every take we've logged from this product's reviews across YouTube. Click any row to watch the moment they said it.

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Dr. Jenny Liu

324k subs

✓Yay

"This is lovely because it has no white cast, it's all mineral formulation, it's creamy, blends nicely, got this nice kind of dewy finish that is just lovely, really beautiful. And also because it contains tint, it's great for those that struggle with hyperpigmentation because the iron oxide helps to defend against visible light. It's got nano zinc particles that blocks UVA and UVB, ceramides, peptides, hyaluronic acid, allantoin. It's almost like skin care and sunscreen mixed together."

All 2 takes from Dr. Jenny Liu

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"This is lovely because it has no white cast, it's all mineral formulation, it's creamy, blends nicely, got this nice kind of dewy finish that is just lovely, really beautiful. And also because it contains tint, it's great for those that struggle with hyperpigmentation because the iron oxide helps to defend against visible light. It's got nano zinc particles that blocks UVA and UVB, ceramides, peptides, hyaluronic acid, allantoin. It's almost like skin care and sunscreen mixed together."

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"The first new launch that I've really been enjoying that's very elegant and nice is from Kosas. Their DreamBeam Silicone-Free Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40. As the name implies, this is a silicone-free pure mineral sunscreen that contains zinc oxide. It is tinted, only comes in one shade though. Texture-wise, it's a lightweight lotion cream that applies very elegantly, very smoothly. It is very nice in the sense that you can wear it a lot and your skin doesn't feel heavy or thick."

Jamie Genevieve

974k subs

✓Yay

"I'm going to use the Kosas DreamBeam, which is the comfy smooth sunscreen. This is quite new to me but it's so beautiful. I love the needle nose and this works really really nicely with all the skin care underneath. It just melts in, there's no pilling, there's no moving around."

No BS Beauty

89k subs

✓Yay

"It's a fragrance and alcohol-free sunscreen with a hydrating serum texture and tint. It's a mineral sunscreen with 21.7% non-nanozinc oxide. It's pricey but it's very nice. The tint is pretty friendly as well. It's on the hydrating side, so it has kind of that serum texture, so when you're applying it very liberally and if you have oilier skin you might not love it. It also contains vitamin E, biopeptide E, bioflavonoids and squalane for soothing."

All 5 takes from No BS Beauty

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"If you apply this over a full morning skincare routine and then apply foundation over it, it will pill. But if I apply this after washing my face and applying a vitamin C serum and then just set it with powder, I don't have any issues with pilling, and I'm pretty confident I'm applying it liberally. In here we've got alantan, some frugal saccharides which are sugar-based humectants, bioflavonoids, ceramide, and sodium hyaluronate, which is probably the cause of some of the pilling for people."

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"It is radiant, so if you have oily skin I would not recommend this one. It is pretty shiny and greasy. At first, the first several weeks I used it, it didn't bother me. But then once it got to be spring and summer in the more humid months, I noticed the greasiness was more of an annoyance than it was in the winter. In the winter I really didn't mind it, but when it became spring and summer time, when you really need your sunscreen even more, this one became kind of shiny and radiant."

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"I've got a sunscreen with a peptide in it, that is the [Kosas] DreamBeam. So in here we've got ceramide, we've got glycoprotein, we've got a peptide, we've got lanolin. For this one it's wonderful, it's a mineral sunscreen with SPF 40 in it. I think it comes in different shades."

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"The [Kosas] DreamBeam mineral SPF, it's got peptides and ceramides in here, it's fragrance-free, it's got a really nice tint to it and kind of a creamy texture to it, and it kind of doubles as a foundation depending on how many skin issues you have. Like my hyperpigmentation melasma, it's hard to cover up, so this one kind of evens it out."

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"It's a fragrance and alcohol-free sunscreen with a hydrating serum texture and tint. It's a mineral sunscreen with 21.7% non-nanozinc oxide. It's pricey but it's very nice. The tint is pretty friendly as well. It's on the hydrating side, so it has kind of that serum texture, so when you're applying it very liberally and if you have oilier skin you might not love it. It also contains vitamin E, biopeptide E, bioflavonoids and squalane for soothing."

Sincerely Miss Ash

196k subs

✓Yay

"This is one of the ones that I look forward to using in my morning routine. When I don't want to wear makeup, I use it because it's tinted."

All 3 takes from Sincerely Miss Ash

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"If you're looking for a nice tinted mineral sunscreen that is super lightweight and moisturizing but also contains peptides ceramides to strengthen that skin barrier and hyaluronic acid to hydrate and plump, you have to check out this one."

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"This is one of the ones that I look forward to using in my morning routine. When I don't want to wear makeup, I use it because it's tinted."

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"Sometimes it can look very unnatural even with or without makeup. Sometimes these formulations can look very tiny on the skin. I don't want to look like Tin Man. I don't want to look like my skin is super greasy and shiny and sweaty looking. I just really like that natural skin-like glow. So if that's what this is, please let me know in the comments. I might pick it up but I'm still deciding."

Dr. Mamina

283k subs

✓Mixed

"I love this, I am a fan of that Kosas sunscreen. I do think that depending on what I have on my skin there can be pilling, so I've honestly haven't been that motivated to use it because I've just been kind of discouraged by the pilling. [...] I don't think it agrees with all skin tones. I think it happens to work with mine, but I don't think it's dark enough for people with darker skin tones. It's a lovely sunscreen and if it matches your skin type go for it."

Tea with MD

115k subs

✓Yay

"It really is a multitasking mineral sunscreen. It contains peptides, a blend of ceramids, hyaluronic acid to help your skin hold onto water, as well as allantoin to help protect and nourish your skin barrier. I like that it's tinted. It goes on so nicely, so smoothly, very radiant. It's very, very hydrating, very, very creamy. It provides light [...] coverage. This is more of [...] a straight-up sunscreen that I would wear on its own as SPF."

Dr Dray

2.69M subs

✓Mixed

"The tint on this product is much deeper in comparison to the Iris and Romeo one, so it may not work out well if you have a paler skin type, but for me personally it's almost a little bit too deep in that it gives the look that I maybe have a light coating of sunless tanner on my face. In contrast to the Iris and Romeo one, this one is water resistant, so it's a good option if you're going to be outdoors for a prolonged period of time doing activities where maybe you work up a sweat."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Alpha hydroxy acids

Alpha hydroxy acids loosen the bonds holding dead cells at the surface. The evidence supports smoother texture and more even tone over time, and they can leave skin more sensitive to sun.

Source: NIH, National Library of Medicine

Sunscreen filters

Sun protection is the best evidenced way to slow visible ageing, and the filters are what does the work. Mineral and chemical filters both protect when a product is applied thickly enough and often enough, which is where most people fall short rather than on the choice of filter.

Source: DermNet

Ceramides

Ceramides are part of the skin's own barrier, and moisturisers built around them have evidence for holding water in and settling the tightness and flaking that come with a damaged barrier.

Source: DermNet

Frequently asked.

What is Kosas DreamBeam Silicone-Free Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40?

A tinted, silicone-free mineral sunscreen with SPF 40 and zinc oxide, formulated with skincare ingredients such as ceramides, peptides and hyaluronic acid. It is designed to protect skin from UVA and UVB rays with a hydrating, creamy finish.

Is Kosas DreamBeam Silicone-Free Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40 worth it?

Mostly yes. 5 of the 8 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 75%.

What is Kosas DreamBeam Silicone-Free Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40's Guru Score?

Kosas DreamBeam Silicone-Free Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40 holds a Guru Score of 75%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 8 expert reviewers we have collected.

Who is Kosas DreamBeam Silicone-Free Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40 best for?

Kosas DreamBeam Silicone-Free Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40 is generally suited to dry skin.

What is Kosas DreamBeam Silicone-Free Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40 good for, according to the experts?

In their reviews, experts say Kosas DreamBeam Silicone-Free Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40 is good for skin barrier support (2 experts), dark spots and post-acne marks (1 expert), melasma (1 expert) and irritated or reactive skin (1 expert).

Is Kosas DreamBeam Silicone-Free Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40 good for skin barrier support?

2 experts who reviewed Kosas DreamBeam Silicone-Free Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40 say it is. Tea with MD put it this way: “It contains peptides, a blend of ceramids, hyaluronic acid to help your skin hold onto water, as well as allantoin to help protect and nourish your skin barrier.”