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What is Zinc Oxide?

Colorant

Zinc Oxide is a colorant that gives the product its colour.

This ingredient is listed in CosIng, the EU's cosmetic ingredient database. CosIng lists what it's used for as: Colorant.

CosIng function classes are the EU's standard list of the jobs an ingredient does inside a product, such as moisturizing, emulsifying, or preserving.

Which products feature it?

74 of the 2320 products we've checked feature this as a key ingredient. Products that disclose a concentration or list it near the top of the ingredient list come first.

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  • It's made for a brighter skin tone and better hydration.

    Key: Zinc Oxide (#1 on the ingredient list · 20.9%)

    15 claims, summarized
    Only partly backed:
    a brighter skin tone · better hydration
    Tests passed:
    skin irritation
    See each claim

    claims, checked

    • With a fluid formula, it pairs refreshingly thin and close without greasinessplausible, not tested
    • Not a floating tone-up, but a customized tone-up that fits my skin perfectlypartly backed
    • With 12 customized shades, it clings snugly to my skin tone like foundationpartly backed
    • With a high-content formulation of Zinc Oxide 20.9%partly backed
    • SPF 50+ (51.6 ±8.2)partly backed
    • PA+++ (14.6 ±3.3)partly backed
    • LP100 57.825% (57.825 ±2.720%)partly backed
    • Skin tone uniformity improved by 11.44%partly backed
    • Coverage retention 94.87%partly backed
    • Moisture-supplying ingredients and anti-grease ingredients care for the skin to create a natural and smooth complexionpartly backed
    • Sensitive skin irritation test completedpartly backed
    • A low-irritation, reassuring sun serum that even sensitive skin can use every dayoverstated
    • Adheres comfortably without leaving residue on the skinno supporting source found
    • Natural glow tone-upno supporting source found
    • Not only UV A / UV B, but even blue light in everyday life — perfectly blocks it so it never touches the skin!contradicted by sources
  • It's made for better hydration and clearer-looking skin.

    Key: Zinc Oxide (#2 on the ingredient list · 10%), Jojoba Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil

    40 claims, summarized
    You can expect:
    better hydration
    Only partly backed:
    calmer skin (amount unknown) · clearer-looking skin (amount unknown) · a smoother skin texture (amount unknown)
    Don't count on:
    better barrier support · a brighter skin tone · less visible pores
    Tests passed:
    non-comedogenic · skin irritation
    See each claim

    claims, checked

    • Cream formulation without silicone oil.backed by evidence
    • Uses no synthetic fragrance or synthetic tar colorants, and contains the original scent and color of raw ingredients.backed by evidence
    • This product contains a high content of zinc oxide, a mineral powder. Due to the nature of the formulation, the formulation gradually thickens during use. Because of this, you may feel that a new product is thin.backed by evidence
    • This product contains 10% zinc oxide, a mineral ingredient. When stored in low temperatures for a long time or in cold weather, moisture may seep out when opening the cap.backed by evidence
    • Can be used as a base skincare product, and is also great as a spot product.plausible, not tested
    • Due to the nature of the zinc oxide raw material, small specks may be visible in the formulation. This is a phenomenon with no issue in quality or function, so please use with confidence.plausible, not tested
    • It has properties similar to human sebum, so it has good skin affinity and helps maintain the oil-moisture balance.plausible, not tested
    • The various vitamins, unsaturated fatty acids, and nutrients in sunflower seed oil help maintain skin health.plausible, not tested
    • Helps maintain moisture balance and provides comfort to the skin.plausible, not tested
    • Zinc Cream contains a small amount of lactic acid, which has no exfoliating function, so it can be used together with exfoliating products such as AHA or BHA.plausible, not tested
    • The fill level is at the middle of the tube, but the capacity is exactly filled to 60g.plausible, not tested
    • Helps soothe and manage sensitive spot skin through effective skincare with pure zinc oxide.partly backed
    • Skin irritation test completed.partly backed
    • Mildly acidic product with pH approximately 6.8.partly backed
    • White cream cosmetics for sensitive skin of the whole family.partly backed
    • Acne-prone skin suitability test completed!partly backed
    • Certified non-comedogenic!partly backed
    • Due to the characteristics of plant-derived ingredients without artificial fragrances, the fragrance may be perceived differently after more than 6 months from opening, but there is no problem with quality.partly backed
    • High-purity pure zinc oxide made from Zincite protects the skin from harmful external environments and helps spot-prone skin.partly backed
    • As a plant-derived ingredient from the comfrey plant, it helps soothe and relieve, and improves moisture retention to prevent skin from becoming rough in dry environments, also helping to keep skin smooth.partly backed
    • Sidmool cosmetics free from concerns about bacteria, fungi, and microorganisms.partly backed
    • A formulation with almost no white cast, making it virtually burden-free to use.overstated
    • Reliable and effective spot skin soothing care.overstated
    • Zinc oxide is zinc oxide. Zinc is an ingredient used in health foods and medicines; it is safe in topical cosmetics and is a very good ingredient for skincare.overstated
    • Blackheads that feel stuffy and dark reduced by 28.83%.overstated
    • Bumpy whiteheads reduced by 31.88%.overstated
    • Shiny and oily sebum amount reduced by 31.06%, oil content reduced by 49.17%.overstated
    • Zinc oxide does not block pores; instead, it improves pore condition.overstated
    • Doctor Turup Zinc Cream was created based on the fact that zinc oxide, a plant-derived mineral obtained from Zincite, is an ingredient beneficial to skin health.no supporting source found
    • Application of non-nano pure zinc oxide.no supporting source found
    • 1st place in the 2024 Hwahae Second Half Efficacy/Effectiveness Award.no supporting source found
    • Skincare soothing / sleeping pack category.no supporting source found
    • NON-NANO ZINC OXIDEno supporting source found
    • Skin barrier soothing care.no supporting source found
    • Dull skin care.no supporting source found
    • Sidmool, the hometown of skin, holds 90 domestic and international product and trademark-related patents and develops various products together with customers.no supporting source found
    • It has completed clinical testing with the original ingredients, without any ingredient changes.no supporting source found
    • Ingredient composition that does not burden pores.no supporting source found
    • We believe that Doctor Turup Zinc Cream, compared to overseas direct purchase zinc creams, has increased pure zinc oxide content, added moisturizing and nutritional ingredients to enhance function, and is made with a similar level of plant-derived ingredients.no supporting source found
    • Essential product for resolving skin concerns.nothing specific to check
  • It's registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for UV protection.

    Key: Zinc Oxide (#1 on the ingredient list), Titanium Dioxide

    5 claims, summarized
    You can expect:
    sun protection
    See each claim

    claims, checked

    • With SPF 50+ and PA++++, it provides powerful UV protection and is a functional sunscreen that has completed MFDS review.backed by evidence
    • In a human application test on 10 adults (2024.08.26~2024.09.26), SPF 50+ and PA++++ were confirmed.plausible, not tested
    • It is an unscented vegan formula with a skin irritation index of 0.00, usable by the entire family from age 0, and has completed 5 safety tests (sensitive panel, ocular irritation alternative, allergy, dermatology, primary skin irritation) and vegan certification.plausible, not tested
    • Hyaluronic acid powder and Sebum Control Powder™ form a moisture protective film on the skin surface, moisturizing when applied and dry-matte at the finish, minimizing white cast and stickiness without greasiness.no supporting source found
    • A low-irritation daily vegan sunscreen stick made by Illiyoon, who is sincere about sensitive skin.nothing specific to check
  • It's made for a brighter skin tone and better hydration.

    Key: Zinc Oxide (#1 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide 2%, Adenosine

    14 claims, summarized
    You can expect:
    a brighter skin tone
    Only partly backed:
    calmer skin · better hydration
    Don't count on:
    less shine
    Free of:
    12 listed ingredients
    Tests passed:
    skin irritation
    See each claim

    claims, checked

    • Niacinamide 2% brighteningbacked by evidence
    • 12-FREE animal-derived ingredients, mineral oil, tar color, polyacrylamide, imidazolidinyl urea, triethanolamine, talc, benzalkonium chloride, benzethonium chloride, iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, gluten, PTFEbacked by evidence
    • SPF 50+ PA+++partly backed
    • Skin tone evenness +20.8%partly backed
    • Redness -35.3%partly backed
    • 24-hour tone-up lasting power human application test completedpartly backed
    • Immediately after use, moisture content increase +63.8%partly backed
    • Sensitive skin primary irritation test completedpartly backed
    • Triple Cica Complex soothingpartly backed
    • Yellowness -24.7%overstated
    • Immediately after use, sebum amount decrease -34.7%overstated
    • Contains 90% skincare ingredients, comfortable like a serumno supporting source found
    • Feels like dull skin tone brightensno supporting source found
    • Houttuynia cordata tincture controls sebum secretionno supporting source found
  • Product photo of 톡톡 페이셜 선팩트 [SPF43/PA+++]

    ATOPALM

    톡톡 페이셜 선팩트 [SPF43/PA+++] (Korean)This brand publishes no English name for this product. The name above is as printed in Korean.

    It's registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for UV protection.

    Key: Zinc Oxide (#2 on the ingredient list), Centella Asiatica Extract, Panthenol

    24 claims, summarized
    You can expect:
    sun protection
    Only partly backed:
    calmer skin
    Free of:
    the ingredients it lists
    See each claim

    claims, checked

    • POINT2 100% mineral sunscreen, gentle and worry-free blockingbacked by evidence
    • The puff is built-in, so you can use it neatly outdoors without getting it on your hands.backed by evidence
    • Free of 10 harmful ingredients: artificial fragrance, artificial color, ethanol, paraben, phenoxyethanol, mineral oil, triclosan, triethanolamine (TEA), butylhydroxytoluene (BHT), benzyl alcoholbacked by evidence
    • UV protection functionalbacked by evidence
    • Hwahae BEAUTY AWARDS Beauty Award 1st Place in Baby & Maternity Sun Cushion/Pact Category 2022 ~ 2023plausible, not tested
    • Korea's Brand Power (K-BPI) 1st place in Sensitive Skincare category for 20 consecutive yearsplausible, not tested
    • Also compatible with the Tok Tok Facial Sun Pact container you have been using.plausible, not tested
    • Even if you apply it often, it's gentle so no worries, and even kids who dislike applying sunscreen can apply it themselves for fun. With the Tok Tok Facial Sun Pact, do sun care fun and conveniently.partly backed
    • It's a good size to carry, and with a refreshing finish, it's also good for multiple reapplications.partly backed
    • With an inorganic UV blocker that physically reflects and scatters UV rays and a non-nano formula* larger than the skin's gaps, it gently protects the skin from UV rays.partly backed
    • UV protection index evaluation completedpartly backed
    • Vitamin E and Vitamin B5 provide nourishment, soothe comfortably, and protect sensitized skin healthily.partly backed
    • REEF SAFE Sun Pact that thinks of ocean friends. Excludes harmful ingredients that affect the marine environment and coral reefs!partly backed
    • Strongly blocks both UVA and UVBoverstated
    • A moisturizing formula fills the skin with moisture and leaves a fresh finish on the surface.overstated
    • Mom and baby, rest assured! EWG Green grade, safe all ingredients.overstated
    • With a low-irritation, safe formula, any sensitive skin can use it without worry.overstated
    • Comfortably soothe sensitive baby skin that easily flushes and reddens due to heat.no supporting source found
    • 82.7% soothing of skin irritation caused by external stimuli (temperature)no supporting source found
    • 51.6% soothing of skin irritation caused by external stimuli (redness)no supporting source found
    • POINT 4 Sensitive skin can be at ease! Low-irritation Sun Pactno supporting source found
    • Skin irritation test completedno supporting source found
    • Fun, convenient, non-stuffy, refreshing UV protection Tok Tok Facial Sun Pact Tok Tok Facial Sun Pact SPF43 PA+++nothing specific to check
    • You'll know when you use it. The Tok Tok Facial Sun Pact that moms are satisfied with.nothing specific to check
  • Product photo of 피지쏙 무기자차 선크림 [SPF50+/PA++++]

    Etude

    피지쏙 무기자차 선크림 [SPF50+/PA++++] (Korean)This brand publishes no English name for this product. The name above is as printed in Korean.

    It's registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for UV protection.

    Key: Zinc Oxide (#2 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide, Silica

    6 claims, summarized
    You can expect:
    sun protection
    See each claim

    claims, checked

    • UV protection functional cosmetic SPF50+/PA++++backed by evidence
    • After basic skincare, before makeup, apply lightly.backed by evidence
    • 1) If, during or after use, the used area exhibits abnormal symptoms or side effects such as red spots, swelling, or itching due to direct sunlight, consult a specialist, etc. 2) Refrain from use on areas with wounds, etc. 3) Precautions for storage and handling: a) Keep out of reach of children. b) Store away from direct sunlight. [Caution] For external use only, and be careful not to get it into the eyes.backed by evidence
    • Lightly applied peach-fuzz finish oil-blotting paper mineral sunscreenpartly backed
    • #OilBlottingPaperpartly backed
    • #PeachFuzzFinishnothing specific to check
  • Product photo of 순정 디렉터 무기자차 선크림 [SPF50+/PA++++]

    Etude

    순정 디렉터 무기자차 선크림 [SPF50+/PA++++] (Korean)This brand publishes no English name for this product. The name above is as printed in Korean.

    It's registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for UV protection.

    Key: Zinc Oxide (#2 on the ingredient list), Titanium Dioxide, Niacinamide

    8 claims, summarized
    You can expect:
    sun protection
    Only partly backed:
    calmer skin (amount unknown)
    See each claim

    claims, checked

    • UV blocking functionalbacked by evidence
    • 1. If, during or after use, the use area shows red spots, swelling, itching, or other abnormal symptoms or side effects due to direct sunlight, consult a specialist, etc. 2. Refrain from using on areas with wounds, etc. 3. Precautions for storage and handling: a. Store out of reach of children. b. Store away from direct sunlight. [Caution] Use only externally and be careful not to get it into eyes.backed by evidence
    • It is a gel-lotion type that provides moisture to the skin. Its texture is characterized by smooth application and quick absorption.plausible, not tested
    • Etude upgraded the Soon Jung Director Sun Cream with a moister application and stronger adhesion, and it contains azulene, which can help soothe skin irritated by sunlight.partly backed
    • Soon Jung Director Mineral Sunscreen is a high-moisture·mild mineral sunscreen that quickly adheres without the white cast typical of physical sunscreens.partly backed
    • The blue color base, which is complementary to skin reddened by UV rays, provides a clear and fresh tone-up effect, covering skin's redness·yellowness·dullness.partly backed
    • #DirectorPie_Consult Low-irritation Moist Smooth Soothing Sun Creamno supporting source found
    • The Soon Jung Director Sun Cream line has upgraded its feel, application, and functionality through this renewal.no supporting source found
  • Product photo of 오일 컨트롤 선크림

    celimax

    오일 컨트롤 선크림 (Korean)This brand publishes no English name for this product. The name above is as printed in Korean.

    Key: Zinc Oxide (#2 on the ingredient list), Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

    3 claims checked

    claims, checked

    • Recommended skin type: Combination / Dehydrated oily / Oilybacked by evidence
    • In the last step of skincare, take an appropriate amount of this product and apply evenly to areas that are easily exposed to UV rays.backed by evidence
    • Without greasiness, all day long, fresh and dryplausible, not tested
  • It's registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for brightening, wrinkle improvement, and UV protection.

    Key: Zinc Oxide (#2 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide, Adenosine

    26 claims, summarized
    You can expect:
    less visible dark spots · softer-looking fine lines · sun protection
    Only partly backed:
    calmer skin (amount unknown) · better hydration (amount unknown)
    Don't count on:
    better barrier support
    Free of:
    the ingredients it lists
    Tests passed:
    non-comedogenic
    See each claim

    claims, checked

    • Triple functional cosmetic for wrinkle improvement, whitening, and UV blocking.backed by evidence
    • Powerful UV protection index verified by human application test: SPF 50+ PA++++backed by evidence
    • UVB protection index SPF 56.2 ± 5.0backed by evidence
    • UVA protection index PA++++ 16.5 ± 2.7backed by evidence
    • Zinc oxide inorganic sunscreen.backed by evidence
    • Completed test for no addition of 3 ingredients that can threaten marine life, including coral reefs.backed by evidence
    • A powerful non-nano inorganic sunscreen that is worry-free even for sensitive and delicate skin.partly backed
    • Satisfaction survey after 2 weeks of use: 100% satisfaction with the usage experience.partly backed
    • Non-comedogenic suitability evaluation test for acne-prone skin completed.partly backed
    • The test sample was confirmed to be a non-comedogenic sample. Accordingly, the test sample is deemed suitable for use on acne-prone skin.partly backed
    • Free of trouble-causing ingredients; completed testing for no added 6 types of parabens and 23 allergy-causing ingredients that may irritate sensitive and troubled skin.partly backed
    • Skin reaction 0.0, non-irritating.partly backed
    • Human application test for primary skin irritation assessment via skin patch completed.partly backed
    • UV irritation soothing effect.partly backed
    • Contains ingredients that help lower the heat of skin stimulated by UV and soothe reddened skin.partly backed
    • In the human application test for the soothing effect on skin irritation caused by UV exposure (damage), it was found to help soothe the erythema (Enthema) irritation caused by UV.partly backed
    • Purslane extract soothes skin and improves skin texture.partly backed
    • Beta-glucan: powerful moisturizing effect.partly backed
    • An inorganic UV blocker is a physical UV blocker that, without being absorbed into the skin, forms a protective film to reflect and block UV rays, and can be used without concern even on sensitive or troubled skin.overstated
    • Cover Seoul Bestian Sunscreen uses zinc oxide, which has the largest particle size among inorganic sunscreen ingredients and offers a broader UV protection range, making it more powerful and safer.overstated
    • REEF SAFEoverstated
    • An inorganic sunscreen that even sensitive and troubled skin can use with confidence, as proven by real customer reviews.no supporting source found
    • Improvement rate of redness at application site (%): 30.51% improvement.no supporting source found
    • Check out Cover Seoul's exclusive high-moisture • soothing • barrier-strengthening solution, Bestian Complex.no supporting source found
    • EXO-H™ stimulates hyaluronic acid secretion, strengthens the skin barrier, and maintains skin moisture.no supporting source found
    • A peace-of-mind formula for healthier skin tomorrow than today.nothing specific to check
  • Key: Zinc Oxide (#2 on the ingredient list), Titanium Dioxide, Niacinamide

    2 claims checked

    claims, checked

    • A tone-up sun cushion that soothes skin irritated by UV rays, delivers moisture, and adheres lightly for a cooling feel and a fresh finish.partly backed
    • With Beunio Calming Cool Tone-Up Sun Cushion, soothe irritated skin and feel a moisturizing freshness. It offers a sophisticated feel and a natural tone-up effect.partly backed

Are the claims about it backed up?

We checked each claim that features this ingredient. Open the list below to see the result for each one.

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ResultClaims
backed by evidence4 of 25
plausible, not tested3 of 25
partly backed9 of 25
overstated5 of 25
no supporting source found4 of 25

These are counts of claims, not products. One product can name the same ingredient in several claims, and we checked each one on its own.