DermaQuestSheerZinc SPF 30 TintedIngredients

DermaQuest SheerZinc SPF 30 Tinted is a product from Sunscreens category with 46 ingredients. Notable: Zinc Oxide, Glycerin, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Palmitate), Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Citric Acid. The product is made by DermaQuest.

SheerZinc SPF 30 Tinted provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Softening and 20 more.

Organic score: 33% natural vs 61% chemical.

INCI

Zinc Oxide

Bulking agent, Colorant

Water

Solvent

Cyclopentasiloxane

Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Solvent

Butylene Glycol

Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Glycerin

Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Emulsifying agent, Surfactant

PEG-100 Stearate

Cleansing agent, Surfactant

All the Positive

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AHA [1]: Citric Acid

Vitamins [2]: Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Palmitate), Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

Antioxidants [5]: Lecithin, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Palmitate), Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Citric Acid

Moisturizing 9: Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate SE, PEG-100 Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Carbomer, Sodium Lactate, Iron Oxides

Softening 9: Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate SE, PEG-100 Stearate, Sorbitan Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Lecithin, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate

Soothing 7: PEG-8, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Citric Acid, Polygonum Aviculare (Knotweed) Extract, Sodium Lactate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Plankton Extract

Lightening 4: Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Palmitate), Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Citric Acid, Sodium Lactate

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores

Zinc Oxide, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Hexylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Palmitate)

Can support fungal acne

PEG-100 Stearate, Sorbitan Stearate, Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Palmitate)

Silicones

2 components

Cyclopentasiloxane^#3

Dimethicone^#12

PEG

2 components

PEG-100 Stearate^#8

PEG-8^#21

ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Yes

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 5Negative: 0

Butylene Glycol^#4Glycerin^#5Tocopherol^#26Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)^#28Sodium Lactate^#37

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 1

Zinc Oxide^#1Glyceryl Stearate SE^#7

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 1

Zinc Oxide^#1Citric Acid^#29

Detailed view

DermaQuest SheerZinc SPF 30 Tinted

#1Zinc Oxide

Origin: natural

Role: Bulking agent, Colorant

UV Protection

Antiseptic

Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Good for oily skin

Zinc Oxide is a great physical sunscreen, meaning it deflects the UV rays. It’s the only natural mineral sun protector recommended by the FDA for babies. It’s good for sensitive skin because it’s less irritating than chemical sunscreens.

It has very nice spectrum protection. It helps to protect from UVA I, UVA II, and UVB and nowadays it’s the broadest range of sunscreen used in cosmetics. In other words, it’s brilliant in its league.

The negative side is that it can feel heavy on the skin. It can leave a slight whitish tint on the surface of the skin and some people may not like this. Keep in mind that it’s relatively easy to wash off, so it’s better to use water-resistant sunscreens if you are swimming.

#2Water

Origin: natural

Role: Solvent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

#3Cyclopentasiloxane

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Solvent

Protection

Silicones

EWG Rating [ 3 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Cyclopentasiloxane is a fluid silicone. It’s non-greasy and doesn’t have any scent or color. It evaporates pretty fast which makes this ingredient essential when it comes to making products that have to dry quickly. It also gives a nice silky feeling when you apply the product to the skin and hair. It leaves a thin film that protects the skin after evaporation.

Cyclopentasiloxane is chemically neutral, meaning it doesn’t react with other components.

#4Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Softening

Hair protection

Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

#5Glycerin

Origin: natural

Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Softening

Hair structure improvement

Hair gloss

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.