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Activated Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 33.

Lightsaver Activated Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 33
Sunscreen

About this product

A broad-spectrum mineral sunscreen from Lightsaver at SPF 33, using zinc-based filters to protect skin from UV exposure.

Sunscreen

The Guru Index verdict

82%

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What the gurus are saying

Gurus consistently praise this sunscreen for its seamless blending, lack of white cast, and hydrating mousse texture that feels like a tinted moisturizer. The universally flattering tint skews less orange than competitors. Recurring strengths include the innovative actives (phytolis, photolysase), niacinamide for antioxidant benefits, and silicone-free formula. One reviewer notes it works particularly well for oily skin due to a mattifying effect. Community consensus is strong: this is an elegant everyday sunscreen recommended widely for its blend of efficacy, elegance, and comfortable wear.
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Key actives & flags

NiacinamideSPFSqualaneFragrance-freeAlcohol-free

Full ingredients

Zinc Oxide (14.2%), Water, Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Squalane, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Acrylate/​Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycol Stearate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyisobutene, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Lecithin, Isostearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl/​Capryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Oleate, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Gluconolactone, Plankton Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Calcium Gluconate, Jojoba Esters, Alumina, Silica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxide Ci 77499, Ci 77491

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What the gurus are saying.

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"Lightsaver is an activated mineral sunscreen, and it comes in a tinted version as well. I personally prefer the tinted version to the non-tinted version, but I think this particular sunscreen is great for people who are oily because it has a mattifying effect. It is fragrance free and it retails for $45. It is an SPF of 33."
Approved
"It really just feels so hydrating. It has a really nice universally flattering tint. The tint is less orangey on me than the others that I've talked about already. The LightSaver one is the most non-orangy on me, which I really appreciate. It does also just provide light coverage, but this is a really elegant sunscreen that I think is wonderful for day-to-day use. If you are looking for something that has a whipped mousse texture that offers more hydration, then this is it."
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"It applies like a really hydrating tinted moisturizer that disappears into my skin right away. It doesn't really have any cast on my skin tone, and unlike other tinted mineral sunscreens that rely heavily on silicone, this doesn't have dimethicone or any popular silicone oils. This is an absolutely stunning formula. Because this is developed by a dermatologist, there's an ingredient called phytolis, which is an innovative ingredient encapsulated in liposome that helps improve sun-induced damage while helping to calm and soothe the skin. There's also niacinamide, which is another great antioxidant with squalene, which is a really lightweight oil, and lingonberry, which is really rich in polyphenols and a really potent antioxidant. It's a really rich tinted mineral sunscreen, and it is absolutely amazing."
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