The INKEY List Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30.

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About this product

A mineral sunscreen with SPF 30 that provides UV protection using physical blockers.

Full ingredients

Water (Aqua/Eau), Zinc Oxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Coconut Alkanes, Glyceryl Stearate, Caramel, Glycerin, Silica, PEG-100 Stearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Silica Crosspolymer, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Stearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polysilicone-11, Squalane, Bisabolol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Lecithin, Polysorbate 60, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate

Guru Score

65%

Mixed

Early verdict · Few reviews so far

2Gurus

1Yay

0Mixed

1Nay

What they liked

Tinted without white cast
Good price point

What they flagged

Drying on the skin
Very matte finish
Only SPF 30

What the gurus are saying

This mineral sunscreen earns praise for replacing other favorites, though it splits reviewers on texture. One expert found it satisfied enough to switch brands entirely. Another experienced significant dryness and an overly matte finish, which may trouble those preferring a more dewy or comfortable wear. A patch test makes sense if you have dry or sensitive skin.

Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take July 2026

Type

SunscreenLotion

Key actives

Vitamin CVitamin ESPFSqualane

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

Where to buy

Sephora → Ulta → Amazon → Google →

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What the gurus are saying.

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AliceintheRabbitHole

59k subs

~Yay

"I am happy with the mineral sunscreen from The INKEY List, which is why I'm not going to repurchase my old secret favorite from Blume."

Skin Obsessed Mary

33k subs

~Nay

"I do like that it's tinted and it didn't leave any kind of white cast, which is great, but for me this was really dry, drying on the skin, and the finish was far more matte than I would have liked. This could be great for somebody who has really oily skin. [...] It's a great price point and it doesn't leave a white cast, but it was an SPF 30. I will always go for a higher SPF, I try to do a 50 where I can."

What the evidence says.

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

Vitamin C

Topical vitamin C is an antioxidant with reasonable evidence for dullness and uneven tone. It breaks down in light and air, so how a product is formulated and packaged matters as much as the percentage on the front.

Source: DermNet

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

Humectants and emollients

Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.

Source: DermNet

Frequently asked.

What is The INKEY List Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30?

A mineral sunscreen with SPF 30 that provides UV protection using physical blockers.

Is The INKEY List Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 worth it?

The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 65%.

What is The INKEY List Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30's Guru Score?

The INKEY List Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 holds a Guru Score of 65%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.