CA
Caldera + Lab
The Face SPF | Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
SPF 30 Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. US United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Mineral ZnO with botanical-heavy base; bakuchiol/nettle/yarrow add sensitization risk but no fragrance/alcohol. SPF30 only; chalky risk on deeper tones.
△ MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on skin and reflect UV. Reef-safer; very gentle. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance or perfume — lower irritation risk for reactive skin. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
71.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #761 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Mineral ZnO with botanical-heavy base; bakuchiol/nettle/yarrow add sensitization risk but no fragrance/alcohol. SPF30 only; chalky risk on deeper tones.
Verdict Should you buy it?
An SPF30 mineral sunscreen using zinc oxide as the sole filter, in a fragrance- and alcohol-free base built around bakuchiol, squalene, ceramide-adjacent lipids, and botanical extracts.
Pros
- Single-filter zinc oxide, fragrance- and alcohol-free
- Bakuchiol, bisabolol, and tocopherol antioxidants
- Squalene, lecithin, and beta-sitosterol lipids
- Tone-up finish helps unify visible skin tone
Cons
- SPF30 ceiling with no PA UVA rating disclosed
- Botanical-heavy base (nettle, yarrow, bakuchiol) may sensitize
- Zinc oxide can read chalky on deeper skin tones
Who it's for: A buyer who wants a minimal mineral SPF30 with botanical actives and a tone-up finish, and is fine with the SPF30 cap.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 1 filters resolved
03 At-a-glance facts
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid blends both.
Mineral
Broad spectrum Protects across both UVA and UVB ranges. UVA causes aging and deeper damage; UVB causes burns.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How the formula feels at application — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Cream
Finish How the formula looks on skin once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Natural
Tinted Adds sheer pigment (iron oxides) that masks the white cast common to mineral filters and gives a skin-tone finish.
No
Fragrance-free No synthetic perfume added. Not FDA-defined in the US; the EU requires 'Parfum' + the 26 named allergens on the label. 'Unscented' differs — may contain masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
Yes
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Does not refer to fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl alcohol, which are emollients.
Yes
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 45 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 3
Aqua· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·C13-15 Alkane·Pentylene Glycol· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·C15-19 Alkane·Propanediol·Achillea Millefolium Extract·Arachidyl Alcohol·Arachidyl Glucoside·Bakuchiol·Behenyl Alcohol·Beta-carotene·Beta-sitosterol·Bisabolol·Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2·Calcium Gluconate·Cetearyl Alcohol·Citric Acid·Coco-Glucoside·Gluconolactone·Glucose· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract·Inositol·Isostearic Acid·Lecithin·Physalis Alkekengi Calyx Extract·Phytic Acid·Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6· Polyglycerin-3 Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Polyglyceryl-3 Lactate/Laurate·Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Potassium Sorbate·Sclerotium Gum·Sodium Benzoate·Sodium Citrate·Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine·Sodium Phytate·Squalene· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract·Xanthan Gum