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
Almay
Skin Perfecting Comfort Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Day Cream SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones, chemical UV filters
Essence
Soft TOUCH BOUNCY BLUSH
Blush · Lists silicones
Cosmia
Soin des lèvres
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
Speed Stick
Speed Stick Zero Deodorant for Men, Fresh Woods
Lists fragrance
Raw Elements
SPF 50 Face Stick
Sunscreen · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
All Good
SPF30 Kids Mineral Sunscreen Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
All Good
SPF30 Kids Mineral Sunscreen Spray
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
All Good
SPF30 Mineral Facial Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
All Good
SPF30 Sport Mineral Sunscreen Spray
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
All Good
SPF30 Tinted Mineral Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
All Good
SPF50 Anti-Aging Daily Mineral Sunscreen Facial Moisturizer
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Babo Botanicals
Sport Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 - Aerosol Free
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Algenist
Sublime Defense Ultra Lightweight UV Defense Fluid SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Murad
Sulfur Mask for Acne
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Maelove
Sun Protector SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Colorescience
Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Colorescience
Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Colorescience
Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Glow SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Colorescience
Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Matte SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Colorescience
Sunforgettable Total Protection Sport Stick SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Native
Sunscreen Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens
Native
Sunscreen Spritz
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Physicians Formula
Super BB
Foundation · Lists silicones
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