zinc oxide
noun
: an infusible white solid ZnO used especially as a pigment, in compounding rubber, and in pharmaceutical and cosmetic preparations (such as ointments and sunblocks)
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Saie Slip Tint Moisturizer with SPF 35 The Saie Slip Tint uses ingredients like hyaluronic acid to hydrate the skin, licorice root extract to brighten the complexion, and 100 percent mineral non-nano zinc oxide to shield it from sun damage, per the brand.
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Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Addae is developing zinc oxide sunscreens that don’t leave as much of a white pallor by changing the shape of the chemical’s particle structure, an advancement which may be particularly beneficial for people with darker skin tones.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 25 May 2026
Made with 20 percent non-nano zinc oxide, squalene, glycerin and sea buckthorn oil, the product simplifies the skin and body routine, eliminating the need for serums, lotions and oils.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
The newer version bumps protection up to SPF 50 and pairs zinc oxide with titanium dioxide, two mineral filters that work together to broaden UV coverage while maintaining that barely-there feel.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 May 2026
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Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Addae is developing zinc oxide sunscreens that don’t leave as much of a white pallor by changing the shape of the chemical’s particle structure, an advancement which may be particularly beneficial for people with darker skin tones.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 25 May 2026
Made with 20 percent non-nano zinc oxide, squalene, glycerin and sea buckthorn oil, the product simplifies the skin and body routine, eliminating the need for serums, lotions and oils.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
The newer version bumps protection up to SPF 50 and pairs zinc oxide with titanium dioxide, two mineral filters that work together to broaden UV coverage while maintaining that barely-there feel.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 May 2026
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“Zinc oxide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zinc%20oxide. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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