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Sun Bum Mineral Sunscreen Face Tint SPF 30
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Mineral Sunscreen Face Tint SPF 30

SPF 30 Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Tinted TiO2/ZnO with iron oxides masks cast better; silicone-rich, fragrance-free. Decent for sensitive skin if rosemary tolerated.

△ MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on top and reflect UV. Reef-safer and super gentle. 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). ● TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — kills white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
Where to buy it
Ulta US In stock
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65.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1127 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Tinted TiO2/ZnO with iron oxides masks cast better; silicone-rich, fragrance-free. Decent for sensitive skin if rosemary tolerated.
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. 46
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 60
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. 65
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 70
02 Composition · key UV filters 1 filters resolved
UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — not covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered
Titanium Dioxide 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.
No
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.
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' 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?

A tinted titanium dioxide formula with iron oxides to mask the white cast and a silicone-heavy base for slip. Fragrance-free and alcohol-free, but UVA breadth relies on TiO2 alone, and several botanical extracts may bother reactive skin.

Pros
  • Iron oxides reduce the white cast typical of mineral SPF
  • Fragrance-free and free of denatured alcohol
  • Silicone-rich base gives smooth, primer-like slip
  • Tocopherol adds antioxidant support
Cons
  • TiO2 as sole UV filter limits long-UVA coverage
  • Rosemary, sunflower, and rice extracts can sensitize reactive skin
  • No PA rating disclosed

Who it's for: Sensitive or breakout-prone wearers who want a fragrance-free tinted mineral SPF 30 and don't mind multiple botanical extracts.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 20 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 1
Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Cyclopentasiloxane·Isopropyl Myristate·Polyamide-5·Dimethicone Crosspolymer·Stearalkonium Hectorite·Polysilicone-11·Oryza Sativa Bran 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. ·Helianthus Annuus Extract· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Mica·Iron Oxides·Propylene Carbonate·Synthetic Wax·Hydrogen Dimethicone·Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate·Aluminum Hydroxide·Silica Silylate·Octyldodecyl Oleate
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
02 Cyclopentasiloxane Cyclopentasiloxane
03 Isopropyl Myristate Isopropyl Myristate
04 Polyamide-5
05 Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone Crosspolymer
06 Stearalkonium Hectorite Stearalkonium Hectorite
07 Polysilicone-11 Polysilicone-11
08 Oryza Sativa Bran Extract Rice Bran Extract
09 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.
10 Helianthus Annuus Extract Sunflower Extract
11 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
12 Mica Mica
13 Iron Oxides Iron Oxides
14 Propylene Carbonate Propylene Carbonate
15 Synthetic Wax
16 Hydrogen Dimethicone Hydrogen Dimethicone
17 Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
18 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
19 Silica Silylate
20 Octyldodecyl Oleate Octyldodecyl Oleate