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4-in-1 Skin Tint Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50

SPF 50+ Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. US United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Tinted mineral with retinol and lactic acid (mild irritants) but no fragrance/ethanol; sophisticated texture with niacinamide and ceramides.

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). TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — covers white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
77.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #476 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Tinted mineral with retinol and lactic acid (mild irritants) but no fragrance/ethanol; sophisticated texture with niacinamide and ceramides.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A tinted mineral on zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, with niacinamide, ceramide AP and retinol in a silicone-rich vehicle. Fragrance- and alcohol-free per INCI, though retinol and lactic acid add mild irritant potential during daytime wear.

Pros
  • Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide for broad UV coverage
  • Tinted finish with iron oxides for visible-light support
  • Niacinamide, ceramide AP and bisabolol included
  • Fragrance-free and denatured-alcohol-free per INCI
  • Silicone elastomers give a soft-focus, blurring finish
Cons
  • Retinol and lactic acid raise daytime irritation potential
  • Tint limits flexibility for buyers outside the shade range
  • Mineral UVA coverage weaker than modern organic filters

Who it's for: Anyone wanting a tinted mineral with skincare extras, who accepts retinol and lactic acid in a daytime SPF.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 83
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 65
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 75
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 70
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 filters resolved
UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
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.
Yes
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) 40 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 5
Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Aqua·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Lauryl Peg-8 Dimethicone·Isododecane·Propanediol·Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Caprylyl Methicone·Dimethicone·Polymethylsilsesquioxane·Trilaureth-4 Phosphate·Dimethiconol/Propylsilsesquioxane/Silicate Crosspolymer·Lauryl Peg-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone·Retinol· Ceramide Ap Skin-barrier lipid. ·Lactic Acid·Butyrospermum Parkii Butter·Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate·Helianthus Annuus Extract· Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Bisabolol· Allantoin Soothing; barrier-supportive. ·Hydrogenated Lecithin·Oryza Sativa Bran Extract·Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate·Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate·Sodium Chloride·Hexylene Glycol·Aluminum Hydroxide·Caprylyl Glycol· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Sodium Hydroxide·Phenoxyethanol· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Ci 77491·Ci 77492·Ci 77499
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
02 Aqua Water
03 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
04 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
05 Lauryl Peg-8 Dimethicone Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone
06 Isododecane Isododecane
07 Propanediol Propanediol
08 Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
09 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
10 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
11 Dimethicone Dimethicone
12 Polymethylsilsesquioxane Polymethylsilsesquioxane
13 Trilaureth-4 Phosphate Trilaureth-4 Phosphate
14 Dimethiconol/Propylsilsesquioxane/Silicate Crosspolymer Dimethiconol/Propylsilsesquioxane/Silicate Crosspolymer
15 Lauryl Peg-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl Dimethicone
16 Retinol Retinol
17 Ceramide Ap ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
18 Lactic Acid Lactic Acid
21 Helianthus Annuus Extract Sunflower Extract
22 Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
23 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
24 Bisabolol Bisabolol
25 Allantoin ACTIVE Soothing; barrier-supportive.
26 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
27 Oryza Sativa Bran Extract Rice Bran Extract
28 Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
29 Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
30 Sodium Chloride Sodium Chloride
31 Hexylene Glycol Hexylene Glycol
32 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
33 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
34 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
35 Sodium Hydroxide Sodium Hydroxide
36 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
37 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
38 Ci 77491 Iron Oxide Red (CI 77491)
39 Ci 77492 Iron Oxide Yellow (CI 77492)
40 Ci 77499 Black Iron Oxide (CI 77499)