UV Aox Elements Tinted Mineral Face Sunscreen, SPF 50
Sunscreen

UV Aox Elements Tinted Mineral Face Sunscreen, SPF 50

EltaMD10 Dec 2025
27Ingredients
0EU Banned
1Caution
0.7/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.7/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
63% Natural37% synthetic

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

Titanium Dioxide
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 6.7 — Optimal
6.7
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 6.7
Active ingredients: Ascorbyl Glucoside
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 6.7: optimal range (5–7)
Detected actives & ideal pH
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Reef-SafeLikely
No reef-harmful ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

63% natural37% synthetic
17 natural 10 synthetic

Based on 27 ingredients analyzed. 63% natural and 37% synthetic.

UV filters2 filters
TypeMineral
Preservatives2 preservatives
Silicones5 silicones

Functions Overview (15)

type of chemical entity6:Zinc Oxide, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate
skin conditioning5:Butyloctyl Salicylate, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Carnosine, Canola Oil, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract
emollient4:Dimethicone, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Cetyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone/​PEG-10/​15 Crosspolymer

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Light silky liquid that dries down to a smooth, non-greasy finish
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.