Packaged in a simple squeeze tube and a screw cap, the Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen is formulated with sun-protective zinc oxide, calming water lily extract, and moisturizing sugarcane-derived squalane. The dewy finish is slick to the touch but as compared to other mineral sunscreens I've tried in the past, the Biossance Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen is actually not too greasy. A dispersing agent that's used in inorganic (titanium dioxide/zinc oxide based) sunscreens or in make-up products to help to distribute the pigments nicely and evenly on the skin.

It’s a nice ingredient that just feels good on the skin, is super well tolerated by every skin type and easy to formulate with. If you find your skin doesn't like these simple alcohols, then free feel to avoid them by looking out for the Alcohol-Free icon. Look out for the tick on the EU-Allergen free label to know your cosmetic is free from any of the 26 identified cosmetic ingredients.Most of what we wrote about Titanium Dioxide is also true for Zinc Oxide so we will focus here on the differences. In 2020 Biossance launched their Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30, and since it’s never too late to try new-ish sunscreens, I had to put it to the test.

And it goes on super sheer with zero white cast; surprising to me considering it’s formulated with 100% non-nano zinc for SPF 30 protection. Parabens are a large group of preservatives which are used to prevent bacteria growing in cosmetic formulations. Sugarcane-Derived Squalane: Helps sunscreen glide effortlessly onto skin while weightlessly locking in long-lasting moisture. I usually reapply it after jumping in the ocean (which the brand recommends as it's not water-resistant), but more as a protective measure. It protects against UVB, UVA II, and UVA I almost uniformly, and is considered to be the broadest range sunscreen available today.

Great natural moisturizer and skin-identical ingredient that plays an important role in skin hydration and general skin health. Once inside the skin, it hydrates, but not from the outside - putting pure water on the skin (hello long baths! As someone who uses dozens of sunscreens all characterized as a “light lotion” I could tell right away that it does have a decent amount of oil content in it. I'm always excited when my favorite skincare brands release a sunscreen although the last time that happened, it was a bit of a disaster. When Nicol isn't writing, you can almost always find her outside practicing yoga, strumming on her ukelele, or enjoying a beautiful sunset with friends.