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The Mineral Melt Broad Spectrum 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.

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 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 #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%.
Verdict Should you buy 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.

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. 72
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 58
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 78
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) — covered
Zinc Oxide 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.
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) 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 19 Jun 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