This is a high-concentration mineral sunscreen serum featuring 21.75% Zinc Oxide designed to provide robust broad-spectrum UV protection within a moisturizing, botanical-infused emollient base.
The formula features a high concentration of Zinc Oxide (21.75%), which provides robust broad-spectrum UV protection. The addition of Butyloctyl Salicylate and Tridecyl Salicylate helps to stabilize the minerals and boost the effective SPF. The inclusion of Shea Butter, Olive Fruit Oil, and Coconut Alkanes ensures the serum functions as a powerful moisturizing agent, though the high mineral content may leave a slight white cast or feel somewhat heavy on oily skin types.
This product uses Zinc Oxide, a physical UV filter generally recognized as safe and effective (GRASE). It is free from harsh synthetic fragrances, parabens, and volatile alcohols. The use of Calendula and Tocopheryl Acetate provides soothing and antioxidant properties, making it an excellent choice for sensitive or reactive skin.
Overall, this is a high-quality mineral sun-serum that prioritizes both skin barrier health and sun safety. While the texture might be richer than traditional serums due to the lipid-heavy base, the clean ingredient profile and lack of irritants make it a standout product for those seeking a physical sunscreen with skincare benefits.
This formulation is primarily a physical sunscreen designed for maximum skin safety and protection, centered around a potent 21.75% Zinc Oxide concentration. Zinc Oxide is the gold standard for mineral-based UV defense, offering immediate protection against both UVA and UVB rays without the chemical absorption typical of synthetic filters. Because it sits on top of the skin rather than penetrating it, this serum is exceptionally well-suited for those with reactive or sensitive skin who find chemical sunscreens irritating. The base of the serum is remarkably rich and focused on barrier repair. By utilizing Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coconut Alkanes, and Shea Butter, the formula acts as a powerful occlusive layer, locking in hydration while providing a smooth, cushiony texture. The inclusion of Olive Fruit Oil and Calendula Officinalis provides soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, which help to calm the skin and reduce redness. Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate) serves as a secondary line of defense, offering antioxidant protection against environmental pollutants and free radical damage. However, the high mineral content combined with Shea Butter and fatty alcohols suggests a heavy, oil-rich consistency. While marketed as a serum, the user experience will likely resemble a rich fluid or oil. Those with oily or acne-prone skin should be cautious, as the coconut derivatives and olive oil can be comedogenic for some, potentially leading to clogged pores. Furthermore, the high percentage of Zinc Oxide may cause a noticeable white cast on deeper skin tones, despite the emollient nature of the serum. This product is an excellent choice for individuals with dry, dehydrated, or mature skin who require a fragrance-free daily protector that doubles as a heavy moisturizer. It is particularly effective for use in dry climates or during winter months when the skin’s moisture barrier is most vulnerable to the elements.
🧪 Zinc Oxide / 氧化锌
Purpose: Sunscreen agent
Concerns: None
Notes: Provides broad-spectrum UV protection.
🧪 Dicaprylyl Carbonate / 碳酸二辛酯
Purpose: Emollient
Concerns: None
Notes: Helps to spread the product smoothly.
🧪 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride / 辛酸/癸酸甘油三酯
Purpose: Skin conditioning
Concerns: None
Notes: Derived from coconut oil and glycerin.
🧪 Butyloctyl Salicyclate / 水杨酸丁辛酯
Purpose: Solvent and stabilizer
Concerns: None
Notes: Helps stabilize UV filters.
🧪 Tridectyl Salicyclate / 水杨酸十三烷酯
Purpose: Skin conditioning agent
Concerns: None
Notes: Used as a solvent and emollient.
🧪 Coco-Caprylate/Caprate / 椰油醇-辛酸酯/癸酸酯
Purpose: Emollient
Concerns: None
Notes: Provides a silky feel to the skin.
🧪 Coconut Alkanes / 椰油烷烃
Purpose: Emollient
Concerns: None
Notes: A plant-derived alternative to silicones.
🧪 Sorbitan Sesquioleate / 山梨坦倍半油酸酯
Purpose: Emulsifier
Concerns: None
Notes: Helps blend water and oil.
🧪 Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate / 聚甘油-2 二聚羟基硬脂酸酯
Purpose: Emulsifying agent
Concerns: None
Notes: Used to stabilize water-in-oil emulsions.
🧪 Cetyl Alcohol / 鲸蜡醇
Purpose: Thickener and emulsifier
Concerns: None
Notes: A fatty alcohol that is non-irritating.
🧪 Stearyl Alcohol / 硬脂醇
Purpose: Emulsion stabilizer
Concerns: None
Notes: Helps to keep the product consistency.
🧪 Lecithin / 卵磷脂
Purpose: Emollient and emulsifier
Concerns: None
Notes: A natural phospholipid.
🧪 Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter / 牛油果树果脂
Purpose: Skin conditioning
Concerns: None
Notes: Rich in fatty acids and vitamins.
🧪 Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) / 生育酚乙酸酯
Purpose: Antioxidant
Concerns: None
Notes: Protects the skin from oxidative stress.
🧪 Calendula Officinalis (Pot Marigold) Flower / 金盏花提取物
Purpose: Soothing agent
Concerns: None
Notes: Known for its anti-inflammatory properties.
🧪 Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil / 油橄榄果油
Purpose: Emollient
Concerns: None
Notes: Deeply moisturizing botanical oil.
🧪 Ethylhexylglycerin / 乙基己基甘油
Purpose: Preservative enhancer
Concerns: None
Notes: Also functions as a weak skin conditioning agent.