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Zincscreen 100% Mineral Lotion SPF 40 Sunscreen

SPF 40 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.

Pure mineral with iron oxides for tint, fragrance-free; very gentle. Slight white-cast risk on deep tones partially mitigated by tint.

MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on skin and reflect UV. Reef-safer; very gentle. 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.
73.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #663 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Pure mineral with iron oxides for tint, fragrance-free; very gentle. Slight white-cast risk on deep tones partially mitigated by tint.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Pure titanium dioxide mineral lotion shaded with iron oxides and mica for a tone-up effect, on a glycerin and triglyceride base. Fragrance-free and alcohol-free for a notably gentle profile, with mild white-cast risk the tint only partly masks.

Pros
  • Mineral filter system with no organic UV actives
  • Iron oxide tint helps blend on a range of skin tones
  • Fragrance-free and alcohol-free for reactive skin
  • Tocopherol, coconut and blueberry extracts add antioxidants
Cons
  • Single-filter system (titanium dioxide) limits UVA depth
  • Possible white cast on deep skin tones despite the tint
  • Mineral lotion can feel powdery without a moisturizer base
  • SPF 40 below the SPF 50 ceiling

Who it's for: Sensitive or reactive skin seeking a tinted, fragrance-free mineral SPF for daily wear on lighter to medium tones.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 58
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 75
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 65
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 80
02 Composition · key UV filters 1 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) — not covered
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.
No
Formulation & feel
Texture How the formula feels at application — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Lotion
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) 32 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Tetradecane Tetradecane
03 Cetearyl Nonanoate Cetearyl Nonanoate
04 Ethylhexyl Palmitate Ethylhexyl Palmitate
05 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
06 Isopropyl Palmitate Isopropyl Palmitate
07 Isopropyl Myristate Isopropyl Myristate
08 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
09 Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
10 Mica Mica
11 Propanediol Propanediol
12 Disteardimonium Hectorite Disteardimonium Hectorite
13 Gluconolactone Gluconolactone
14 Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
15 Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer Rapeseed/Tung Oil Copolymer
16 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
17 Sodium Chloride Sodium Chloride
18 Magnesium Sulfate Magnesium Sulfate
19 Fructose Fructose
20 Octyldodecyl Oleate Octyldodecyl Oleate
21 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
22 Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract Coconut Fruit Extract
23 Sodium Benzoate Sodium Benzoate
24 Ci 77492 Iron Oxide Yellow (CI 77492)
25 Dodecane Dodecane
26 Hexadecane Hexadecane
27 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
28 Withania Somnifera Flower Extract Ashwagandha Flower Extract
29 Ci 77491 Iron Oxide Red (CI 77491)
30 Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract Lowbush Blueberry Fruit Extract
31 Silica Silica
32 Calcium Gluconate Calcium Gluconate