Zinc Oxide
Zinc Oxide is an uv filter and uv absorber ingredient. It’s in 179 products on Poliage, most often sunscreen, foundation and concealer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A white mineral powder. Scatters UV light in mineral sunscreens and adds opacity and body.
What it does
Contains Zinc Oxide: bulking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Zinc Oxide: cosmetic-colorant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Zinc Oxide: skin-protecting
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Zinc Oxide: uv-absorber
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Zinc Oxide: uv-filter
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 38968, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as zinci oxidum and non nano zinc oxide.
Products that contain Zinc Oxide
Oars + Alps
100% Mineral Antioxidant Sunscreen Spray with SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
100% Mineral Antioxidant Sunscreen Spray with SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
100% Mineral Sunscreen Lotion with SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Palladio
2-IN-1 MOSAIC BLUSH & BRONZER
Blush · Lists coconut derivatives
Murad
Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA++++
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Mario Badescu
Almond & Honey Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
CeraVe
AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Josie Maran
Argan Sun Milk Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 33
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Sun Bum
Baby Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Spray
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Babo Botanicals
Baby Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 - Pump Spray Bottle
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Babo Botanicals
Baby Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 for Sensitive Skin, Fragrance-Free
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Ole Henriksen
Banana Bright Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
bareMinerals
BAREPRO 16HR All Over Skin-Perfecting Matte Concealer Mineral SPF 25
Concealer · Lists silicones
Erborian
BB crème au ginseng korean formula
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Erborian
BB Eye
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Dove
Beauty Cream Bar
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Black Girl Sunscreen
BGS Baby SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Bliss
Block Star Clarifying Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Live Tinted
Blush Crush Liquid Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Native
Body Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Supergoop!
Bright-Eyed Mineral Eye Cream SPF 40
Sunscreen · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Pai
British Summer Time | Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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