Pressed minerals are more sheer and matte than messy loose powders

Water-resistant coverage for up to 40 minutes and reef safe

Potent botanicals such as pine bark and pomegranate offer exceptional antioxidant activity that scavenges free radicals produced by sun exposure

Natural ingredients create a thin UV blocking layer and a more even skin tone

Recommended by The Skin Care Foundation as beneficial broad-spectrum sunscreen

Micronized minerals are weightless and oil-free

100% color match guarantee with Foundation Finder Quiz

SPF 20 and SPF 15 shades

Vegan

Cruelty-free, Wheat-free

Non-GMO

Free of parabens, phthalates, synthetic preservatives, synthetic fragrances, talc, nanoparticles, and mineral oil

Ingredients Concern: None

Cons: Cannot be used on damaged or broken skin

About Company

Jane Iredale is really one of the first when it comes to the concept of clean beauty." Jane Iredale saw first-hand how the typical makeup you buy at the stores could negatively affect your skin health and set out to make a change.
As a casting director and producer, Jane worked closely with actors and helped create a cleaner makeup knowing that they often struggled with heavy makeup and the detrimental effects of it.

Jane started formulating a nourishing Loose Mineral Powder which was immediately loved by skin professionals. Dermatologists and plastics surgeons praised its ability to soothe, cover and protect, and consumers loved that it didn't feel like the typical makeup. Free of irritants and, perhaps more importantly, carefully crafted with skin-boosting ingredients, Jane Iredale's line is still popular today.

Strength, Results and Safety

Titanium dioxide and zinc oxide help lessen skin irritation from UVA and UVB exposure [1, 2]. Zinc oxide is frequently added to sunscreen as an inorganic sun blocker [2]. A zinc-deficiency is associated with oxidative stress-induced aging due to free radicals and oxygen reactive species, which are skin-damaging particles that zinc targets [3, 4]. Pomegranate and pine bark are rich sources of antioxidants that scavenge free radicals and support healthy inflammatory responses [5, 6].

What It's For

Skin tone enhancement [1-4]; Skin hydration [1, 2]; Skin health [1-6]; Sun block [1, 2]

How it Works

Titanium dioxide and zinc oxide block UVA/UVB rays by reflecting and scattering them. In doing so, these compounds lower the occurrence of sunburn and reinforce rapid skin cell rejuvenation [1, 2]. Zinc oxide is frequently added to sunscreens due to its ability to target free radicals. This blocks harmful invaders from damaging skin cells and lipids (healthy fats) that play a natural role in protecting the skin from UV exposure or skin irritants (e.g., pollution) [2]. Zinc oxide is also linked to anti-aging because it enhances the activity of collagen-producing skin cells [3]. Furthermore, zinc oxide creates a thin layer on the skin that blocks UV light and in doing so, hinders UV rays from penetrating the skin [4]. The structure of zinc oxide helps it mix easily with other topical agents and zinc does not absorb deeply into the skin [4]. This lowers the occurrence of skin irritation and is one of the main reasons it is added to sunscreen for individuals with sensitive skin. These properties make zinc oxide a strong UV-blocking shield. Pomegranate and pine bark extracts have antioxidant properties that target free radicals and other substances that are linked to skin issues [5, 6]. Pine bark extract helps target DNA damage, oxidative stress, and abnormal inflammatory responses that contribute to aging skin [6].

Ingredients

Key Ingredients: Titanium dioxide 3-14%, zinc oxide 0.6-3%, pine bark extract, pomegranate extract

All Ingredients: All shades except Cognac, Mahogany, Velvet, Bittersweet, Cocoa, Warm Brown: Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide 14%, Zinc Oxide 3%. Ingredients: Mica, Boron Nitride, Dimethicone, Stearic Acid, Plankton Extract, Algae Extract, Pinus Strobus (Pine) Bark Extract, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Extract. [+/- (May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77489, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288)] Cognac, Mahogany, Velvet: Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide 5%, Zinc Oxide 1%. Ingredients: Mica, Boron Nitride, Dimethicone, Stearic Acid, Plankton Extract, Algae Extract, Pinus Strobus (Pine) Bark Extract, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Extract. [+/- (May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77489, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288)] Bittersweet, Cocoa, Warm Brown: Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide 3%, Zinc Oxide 0.6%. Ingredients: Mica, Boron Nitride, Dimethicone, Stearic Acid, Plankton Extract, Algae Extract, Pinus Strobus (Pine) Bark Extract, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Extract. [+/- (May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77489, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288)]

How to Use

Apply with The Handi Brush in downward strokes, blending well. Finish with your favorite hydration spray.

FAQ

Warnings

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

References

1. Chaudhuri RK, Majewski G. Amphiphilic microfine titanium dioxide: Its properties and application in sunscreen formulations. Drug Cosmet Ind 1998;162:24-31.} 2. Smijs TG, Pavel S. Titanium dioxide and zinc oxide nanoparticles in sunscreens: focus on their safety and effectiveness. Nanotechnol Sci Appl. 2011;4:95-112.} 3. Cabrera √ÅJ. Zinc, aging, and immunosenescence: an overview. Pathobiol Aging Age Relat Dis. 2015;5:25592.} 4. Mohammed YH, Holmes A, et al. Support for the Safe Use of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticle Sunscreens: Lack of Skin Penetration or Cellular Toxicity after Repeated Application in Volunteers. J Invest Dermatol. 2019;139(2):308-315.} 5. Jing L, Lei Z, Li L, et al. Antifungal Activity of Citrus Essential Oils. J Agric Food Chem. 2014;62(14):3011-3033.} 6. Sarto J. Pynogenol¬Æ: Multi-Modal Defense Against Aging. Life Extension. August 2012:28-39.

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