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 22, 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
Pacha Soap Co
Deodorant Stick
Lists fragrance
SHEGLAM
Dew & Done Skin Tint With SPF20-Linen
Foundation · Lists silicones
Naturium
Dew-Glow Moisturizer Mineral SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Cream Beauty Bar
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Amande et Hibiscus
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
dove pink beauty bar
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove pure & sensitive
Lists coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Savon Lavant Antibactérien Exfoliant Doux 2x100g
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Savon Pain de Toilette Micellaire 2x100g
Lists coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Savon Pain de Toilette Original 2x100g Lot de 3
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Savon Pain de Toilette Pink Lot 2x100g
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Savon Pain de Toilette Soin et Huile Surgras 2x100g Lot de 3
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Secrets de Soin Gel Douche Lavande
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
dove soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Palladio
DUAL WET & DRY POWDER FOUNDATION
Foundation · Lists retinoid, silicones
Elmex
Elmex Sensitive Professional Repair & Prevent Tandpasta
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Everyday Sunscreen Tinted Face Lotion SPF 40
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Vanicream
Facial Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Elizabeth Arden
Flawless Finish Skincaring Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Elizabeth Arden
Flawless Finish Skincaring Foundation
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Lavilin
Foot Deodorant Fragrance Free
Deodorant · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Lavilin
Fragrance Free Roll-on Deodorant
Deodorant · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
100% Pure
Fruit Pigmented Long Last Concealer with Super Fruits
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Palladio
FULL-COVERAGE CONCEALER
Concealer · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
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