Essential Glow Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF30
Ingredients
Aqua, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (Emollient), Zinc Oxide (Nano, Sunscreen), Titanium Dioxide (Nano, Sunscreen), Glycerin (Skin-replenishing), Isononyl Isononanoate (Emollient), Butylene Glycol (Texture Enhancer), Cetearyl Alcohol (Emollient/Texture Enhancer), Potassium Cetyl Phosphate (Emulsifier), Dimethicone (Hydration), Glyceryl Stearate (Texture Enhancer), Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract (Skin-soothing), Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Extract (Antioxidant), Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil (Non-fragrant Antioxidant Plant Oil), Tetrapeptide-30 (Skin-restoring Agent), Linoleic Acid (Skin-restoring Agent), Resveratrol (Antioxidant), Ascorbyl Glucoside (Vitamin C/Antioxidant), Niacinamide (Skin-restoring), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E/Antioxidant), Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C/Antioxidant), Bisabolol (Skin-soothing), Tocopherol (Vitamin E/Antioxidant), Phospholipids (Skin-restoring Agent), Lecithin (Skin-restoring Agent), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols (Antioxidant/Hydration), Xanthophylls (Antioxidant), Pullulan (Texture Enhancer), Sodium Gluconate (Hydration), Xanthan Gum (Texture Enhancer), Sclerotium Gum (Texture Enhancer), Alumina (Texture Enhancer), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Skin-replenishing), Citric Acid (Ph Adjuster), Triethoxycaprylylsilane (Texture Enhancer), C13-14 Isoparaffin (Solvent), Acrylates Copolymer (Film-forming Agent), Polyhydroxystearic Acid (Dispersing Agent), Caprylyl Glycol (Hydration), Polyacrylamide (Film-forming Agent), Ceteareth-20 (Texture Enhancer), Aluminum Stearate (Texture Enhancer), Laureth-7 (Emulsifier), Ethylhexylglycerin (Preservative), Phenoxyethanol (Preservative).
This is one of those rare sunscreens that feels like a proper moisturizer first. It’s light, fluid, and spreads effortlessly — especially impressive for a mineral SPF. The texture absorbs quickly, doesn’t leave a cast, and gives just a subtle, healthy glow without veering into greasy or shiny territory. While it may not be enough on its own for very dry skin, it’s surprisingly hydrating, and works beautifully across skin types.
It performed increibly well under makeup: it makes foundation apply more smoothly and last longer throughout the day. There’s also a touch of tint in the formula, which visibly helps even out skin tone. It’s subtle enough that you can take it right up to the beard line without getting that awkward “beige paste” buildup where the product hits the hair. There’s a faint sunscreen scent, but nothing strong or lingering.
Where this formula really sets itself apart is the ingredient list. It’s packed with hydrators, emollients, antioxidants, and barrier-repair ingredients — including niacinamide, two forms of vitamin C, two forms of vitamin E, resveratrol, linoleic acid, phospholipids, bisabolol, argan oil, licorice extract, and peptides. There are no added fragrances or essential oils, and no problematic irritants flagged by the classifier.
The dual use of zinc oxide and titanium dioxide gives reliable mineral-based broad-spectrum protection, while the surrounding formula does what most mineral sunscreens don’t: it actually feels nice on the skin. The classifier gives it a perfect score, and I feel validated, because it's my (and my husband's) favorite sunscreen of all time — this is a true hybrid between effective sun protection and serious skincare.