- Texture
- Light fluid, matte finish
- Scent
- Fragrance-free
Mineral Daily SPF 50
Broad-spectrum 50, and no white cast to argue with.
A mineral sunscreen with micronized zinc oxide. High protection with a matte finish that wears well under makeup.
- Free delivery over $60, otherwise $5 standard in three to five working days.
- Thirty day returns, opened or not, with free return postage in the US.
- Vegan, fragrance-free and never tested on animals.
About this formula
Mineral sunscreen has a reputation for sitting grey on the skin. That comes down to particle size and the base it is suspended in, not the zinc itself. Ours is micronized and dispersed in a light fluid, so it finishes matte and near-invisible on most skin tones.
Zinc oxide at 18% gives genuine broad-spectrum protection across UVA and UVB, which is the part that matters for pigmentation and for the sun damage that shows up as lines a decade later. There are no chemical filters, so it suits reactive skin and skin that has just started a retinoid.
The finish is matte enough for oily skin to wear alone and grippy enough for foundation to sit on top without sliding by midday.
Key benefits
- SPF 50, broad spectrum, with 18% micronized zinc oxide
- Matte finish with no white cast on most skin tones
- No chemical filters, suitable for reactive and post-procedure skin
- Holds foundation without pilling or sliding
How to use it
- 01Apply every morning as the last step, after moisturizer.
- 02Use two fingers' length for the face and neck. Less than that is not SPF 50.
- 03Wait two minutes before applying makeup.
- 04Reapply every two hours in direct sun, and after swimming or heavy sweating.
Ingredient highlights
- Zinc oxide, 18%
- Micronized for broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection without the grey cast.
- Niacinamide, 2%
- Keeps oil steady so the finish stays matte through the day.
- Vitamin E
- An antioxidant layer that works alongside the filter against daylight damage.
Full ingredient list
Zinc Oxide 18%, Aqua, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Silica, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Isododecane, Tocopherol, Allantoin, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate.
What people say about the Mineral Daily SPF 50
Every mineral sunscreen I have tried has made me look ashy. This one does not, and I am deep-skinned enough that I had stopped expecting it. I wear it every day now, which is the whole point.
