Dossier library · 09 formulas

The sunscreen dossiers.

Every published formula, opened up: exact identity, evidence status, shade limits, community feedback, update history, and market-labeled merchant routes.

Published dossiers — candidates and drafts excluded

Community ratings are never presented as our publisher rating. Controlled wear evidence is labeled separately when available.

01 Editor's Pick Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Aqua-Fresh
Beauty of Joseon$13.50

Relief Sun: Aqua-Fresh

A near-weightless chemical SPF that vanishes on skin. No cast, no stickiness. The Korean cult-favorite that restarted the sunscreen conversation.

Dewy, invisibleRead dossier ↗
02 Western Champion MERIT The Uniform Tinted Mineral
MERIT$45

The Uniform Tinted Mineral

The rare mineral tint that actually works on deep skin. 12 shades, featherlight, no pilling under foundation.

Satin, tintedRead dossier ↗
03 For Sensitive Skin SKIN1004 Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit
SKIN1004$18.99

Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit

Built around Madagascar centella — the anti-redness cult hero. Doubles as a serum. If your skin flinches at everything else, start here.

Serum-like, hydratingRead dossier ↗
04 The Makeup Swap numbuzin No.3 Porcelain Base-skip Tone Up
numbuzin$19.59

No.3 Porcelain Base-skip Tone Up

Replaces foundation on low-effort days. Blurs pores, evens tone, and lands SPF 50 in one step.

Soft-blur, tone-upRead dossier ↗
05 The Multitasker Live Tinted Hueguard 3-in-1 Mineral
Live Tinted$36

Hueguard 3-in-1 Mineral

Sunscreen + moisturizer + primer in one tube. Made by Deepica Mutyala specifically for deep and melanin-rich skin.

Moisturizing, tintedRead dossier ↗
06 Historical Formula Beauty of Joseon Daily Tinted Fluid Sunscreen
Beauty of Joseon$16

Daily Tinted Fluid Sunscreen

Beauty of Joseon's retired 12-shade tinted SPF 40 US formula. Preserved as a historical dossier; do not confuse it with the 2026 Tinted Mineral Dayscreen SPF 30.

Dewy, natural glowRead dossier ↗
07 The Cult Classic ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40
ILIA$48

Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40

The product that arguably started the skin-tint category. 30 shades, 100% mineral zinc oxide, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, squalane — and 15,000+ verified reviews to prove it.

Dewy, glass-skinRead dossier ↗
08 Derm's #1 Pick EltaMD UV Clear Tinted SPF 46
EltaMD$47

UV Clear Tinted SPF 46

The sunscreen dermatologists actually recommend. 5% niacinamide, oil-free, fragrance-free — clinically designed for acne and rosacea skin. One universal warm tint with 20,000+ ratings.

Matte, invisibleRead dossier ↗
09 The Pharmacy Staple La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Tinted SPF 50
La Roche-Posay$39.99

Anthelios Mineral Tinted SPF 50

31,000 Amazon ratings and counting. The French pharmacy formula trusted by dermatologists worldwide — pure titanium dioxide mineral, water-resistant 40 min, zero white cast.

Matte, softRead dossier ↗