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DUNE SUNCARE The Mineral Melt Broad Spectrum SPF 30
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The Mineral Melt Broad Spectrum SPF 30

SPF 30 Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens out your skin tone. United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Fragrance-free mineral with ZnO/TiO2 and botanical antioxidants; only SPF30 and may show cast on deeper tones.

MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on top and reflect UV. Reef-safer and super gentle. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB — covers the whole sun-damage spectrum. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance — lower irritation risk if your skin's reactive. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
Where to buy it
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71.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #762 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Fragrance-free mineral with ZnO/TiO2 and botanical antioxidants; only SPF30 and may show cast on deeper tones.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%. That's the recipe.
01 The score breakdown
UV protection How hard it blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 58
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 72
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity plus how biodegradable the UV filters and surfactants are. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, and how it actually feels on skin. 58
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 78
02 Composition · key UV filters 1 filters resolved
UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
03 The facts, at a glance
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid runs both.
Mineral
Broad spectrum Covers both UVA and UVB. UVA drives aging and deeper damage; UVB gives you burns.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How it feels going on — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Cream
Finish How it looks 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' is different — it can hide masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
Yes
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Doesn't mean fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl — those are emollients.
Yes
Verdict Is it worth it?

Mineral cream led by zinc oxide in a fragrance-free base, with beta-carotene, carnosine and Cistus extract as antioxidants. Botanical oil blend nourishes, but SPF 30 and a single-filter mineral system mean it may leave a cast on deeper skin tones.

Pros
  • Zinc oxide mineral filter, fragrance-free
  • Antioxidant blend: beta-carotene, carnosine, Cistus extract
  • No denatured alcohol or essential oils
  • Botanical oils for nourishment
Cons
  • SPF 30 modest
  • May leave white cast on deeper skin tones
  • Contains propylene glycol
  • Benzyl alcohol preservative present

Who it's for: Sensitive-skin buyers seeking a fragrance-free zinc-only mineral with antioxidants; lighter skin tones will tolerate the cast better.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 37 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
02 Alumina Alumina
03 Benzyl Alcohol NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
04 Beta-carotene Beta-Carotene
05 C15-19 Alkane C15-19 Alkane
07 Canola Oil Canola Oil
08 Caprylhydroxamic Acid Caprylhydroxamic Acid
09 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
10 Carnosine Carnosine
11 Cistus Monspeliensis Extract Montpellier Cistus Extract
12 Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract Carrot Root Extract
13 Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil Carrot Seed Oil
14 Dimethicone Dimethicone
15 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
16 Glyceryl Caprylate Glyceryl Caprylate
17 Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil
18 Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract Sunflower Sprout Extract
19 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
20 Maltodextrin Maltodextrin
21 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
23 Polyglycerin-6 ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
24 Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate
25 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
26 Propylene Glycol Propylene Glycol
27 Silica Silica
28 Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
29 Sodium Benzoate Sodium Benzoate
30 Sodium Hydroxide Sodium Hydroxide
31 Sorbitan Isostearate Sorbitan Isostearate
33 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
34 Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E Acetate
35 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
36 Water Water
37 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum