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Iron Oxides

Cleaner choiceReviewed September 18, 2026

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Mineral pigments, the red, yellow and black behind almost every natural-looking tint.

What it does

Colour & shimmer

Our take

Mineral pigments used where a conventional formula would use coal-tar lake dyes. Inert, non-comedogenic, and in tinted SPF they add real benefit by blocking visible light. How we get colour without coal tar dyes. Inert, non-comedogenic, and in tinted sunscreen they add a real benefit: iron oxides block visible light, which is the wavelength that drives melasma.

Suitable from

Tween, 8+ · Teen, 13+ · Young adult, 20+ · Middle aged, 40+

Best for

Sun protection

Skin types

Any skin · Sensitive · Blemish-prone