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The INKEY List Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Tinted.

The INKEY List Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Tinted
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About this product

A mineral sunscreen with SPF 30 that provides UV protection using physical blockers.

Full ingredients

Water (Aqua/​Eau), Zinc Oxide, Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Coconut Alkanes, Glyceryl Stearate, Caramel, Glycerin, Silica, PEG-100 Stearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane/​Silica Crosspolymer, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Stearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Coco-Caprylate/​Caprate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/​Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polysilicone-11, Squalane, Bisabolol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Lecithin, Polysorbate 60, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate

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Guru Score

70%

Mixed

4 experts · Moderate agreement

What the gurus are saying

This mineral sunscreen earns praise for replacing other favorites, though it splits reviewers on texture. One expert found it satisfied enough to switch brands entirely. Another experienced significant dryness and an overly matte finish, which may trouble those preferring a more dewy or comfortable wear. A patch test makes sense if you have dry or sensitive skin.
Synthesized from 4 expert reviews · most recent take July 2026

What they liked

  • Tinted without white cast
  • Good price point

What they flagged

  • Drying on the skin
  • Very matte finish
  • Only SPF 30

Type

SunscreenLotion

Key actives

Vitamin CVitamin ESPFSqualane

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

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What the gurus are saying.

Every take we've logged from this product's reviews across YouTube. Click any row to watch the moment they said it.

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~Yay
"I am happy with the mineral sunscreen from The INKEY List, which is why I'm not going to repurchase my old secret favorite from Blume."
~Yay
"In the winter months sometimes however I will swap this out for something that's a little bit more hydrating. [...] I also like that this gives me natural tint so I don't feel like I have to wear makeup. Most days I'll still apply makeup just because I enjoy it, but if I am running errands or around the house or at a sporting event for my children, a tinted mineral sunscreen gives just enough coverage without feeling like you have to go overboard with makeup."
~Nay
"I do like that it's tinted and it didn't leave any kind of white cast, which is great, but for me this was really dry, drying on the skin, and the finish was far more matte than I would have liked. I think this could be great for somebody who has really oily skin, but it's [...] an SPF 30. I will always go for a higher SPF, I try to do a 50 where I can. [...] For me I just didn't dig it. I gave this a 0 out of 5 because I'm never gonna use it, it's just not suited to my skin whatsoever."
~Yay
"The mineral tinted sunscreen is really really nice. It blends in nicely. [...] It does not have a glowy finish, it does not have a matte finish. It's what I would describe as a really good normal kind of finish, just like adapts to your normal skin look. No white cast and blends in nicely. So that is an awesome awesome option."
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"The mineral tinted sunscreen is really really nice. It blends in nicely. [...] It does not have a glowy finish, it does not have a matte finish. It's what I would describe as a really good normal kind of finish, just like adapts to your normal skin look. No white cast and blends in nicely. So that is an awesome awesome option."
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"I really like this for acne routines because it actually rubs in pretty matte but it is not drying to the skin. It literally has no white cast at all and matches beautifully. I think that you could probably get this to match a wide variety of skin tones and it kind of warms up once you put it on the skin."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Vitamin C

Topical vitamin C is an antioxidant with reasonable evidence for dullness and uneven tone. It breaks down in light and air, so how a product is formulated and packaged matters as much as the percentage on the front.

Source: DermNet

Sunscreen filters

Sun protection is the best evidenced way to slow visible ageing, and the filters are what does the work. Mineral and chemical filters both protect when a product is applied thickly enough and often enough, which is where most people fall short rather than on the choice of filter.

Source: DermNet

Humectants and emollients

Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.

Source: DermNet

Frequently asked.

What is The INKEY List Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Tinted?

A mineral sunscreen with SPF 30 that provides UV protection using physical blockers.

Is The INKEY List Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Tinted worth it?

The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 70%.

What is The INKEY List Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Tinted's Guru Score?

The INKEY List Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Tinted holds a Guru Score of 70%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 4 expert reviewers we have collected.

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