Raw Elements Tinted Daily Face Moisturizer – Non-Nano Zinc Oxide

This everyday tinted mineral sunscreen provides broad-spectrum SPF protection with non-nano zinc oxide and delivers lightweight hydration from plant-based oils, butters, and antioxidant extracts. The subtle tint helps soften the appearance of redness and even out skin tone without feeling heavy or makeup-like.

Ingredients

Active: Non-Nano Zinc Oxide (23%)

Inactive: Organic Green Tea Extract; Organic Black Tea; Organic Coffee Bean Extract; Organic Hemp Seed Oil; Organic Cocoa Butter; Organic Mango Butter; Organic Sunflower Oil; Organic Beeswax; Tocopherol (Vitamin E); Rosemary Extract; Iron Oxides (for tint).

Certifications

  • Reef-safe (brand-stated)

  • Certified Natural (brand-stated)

What I Like

I like that this uses 23% non-nano zinc oxide for broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection without relying on chemical UV filters.

The iron oxide tint helps reduce white cast and gives light tone-evening benefits, which makes this easier to wear daily than many mineral sunscreens.

The formula includes nourishing butters and oils (mango butter, cocoa butter, sunflower oil, hemp seed oil) that help prevent dryness often associated with zinc-based sunscreens.

Antioxidant extracts from green tea, black tea, and coffee add extra environmental support alongside sun protection.

EWG rating (EWG analyzer): 3.

Things to Keep in Mind

This formula is thicker than conventional chemical sunscreens. Warming it between your fingers before applying helps it spread more evenly.

The tint is subtle and blends best on light to medium skin tones. Deeper skin tones may still notice a cast depending on the application amount.

Because of the richer oils and butters, it can leave a slight sheen, especially on oilier skin types.

Contains beeswax; not vegan.

Mineral sunscreens can transfer onto clothing if applied generously and not fully absorbed.

Sensitive Skin & Pregnancy Considerations

Non-nano zinc oxide is widely considered a gentle, skin-friendly UV filter and is often chosen during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

This formula avoids synthetic fragrances and chemical sunscreen filters, which many sensitive skin users prefer.

If you’re acne-prone or very sensitive to richer textures, patch testing is a good idea due to the butters and oils in the base.