Waxhead Mineral Tinted Sunscreen for Face
Your everyday sun defense—clean, breathable, and beautifully minimal.
Built for daily wear, this tinted mineral sunscreen gives your face broad-spectrum protection with just nine clean, food-grade ingredients. It’s lightweight, lightly tinted, and loaded with non-nano zinc oxide—designed for real life: walking the dog, working by a window, running errands, or sitting at soccer practice. Simple. Effective. Thoughtful.
A Hint of Tint, Not a Face Full of Makeup
Our iron oxide tint offsets zinc's natural whiteness, creating a soft, sheer glow that enhances your natural skin tone without caking, streaking, or clogging.
Choose from:
- BurlyWood – a pink-beige for lighter skin tones
- DarkGoldenRod – a bronze-tan for medium tones
The pigments offer blue light defense and a subtle sheer tint. You’ll still look like you, just a little more even and a lot more protected.
Skin-First, Everything-Else-Second
This sunscreen doubles as skincare, thanks to organic butters and oils that hydrate, nourish, and support skin health. It won’t clog pores or cause breakouts, and it plays well under makeup—if you choose to wear any.
Clean, Conscious, and Made for Real Life
Waxhead is reef-safe, kid-safe, pregnancy-safe, and safe for sensitive skin. It’s also packaged in recyclable materials and free of anything that doesn't belong in or on your body.
Not Sport Sunscreen. Better.
Most sport sunscreens are overbuilt for everyday use, leaving a greasy film or irritating your skin. Waxhead is purposefully different. We skipped the silicones, fragrance, and synthetic chemicals. You get gentle, non-comedogenic, breathable protection that feels more like skincare than gear.
Best For
- Everyday Use – Morning walks, Zoom calls, grocery runs, or reading on the patio.
- Health-Conscious Consumers – If you’re picky about what goes on your skin, this is your sunscreen.
- Minimalists + Clean Beauty Fans – Tinted, effective, and elegant in its simplicity.
- Parents & Professionals – Subtle, smart, and safe enough for all ages.
If you’re tired of sunscreens that overpromise and underdeliver, it’s time for a daily sunscreen that respects your face and your values.
Need help choosing a tint? Check our guide to the best tinted sunscreen for face.
Available Sizes
Choose a 4oz tube, 8oz supply, or gallon-size refill. This is skincare for life outside—one tube at a time.
"Waxhead is one of the best sunscreens for kids."
"Waxhead is one of the best Beach & Sport, Kid-Friendly sunscreens.”
"Waxhead provides full protection and you won’t damage the oceans."
Ingredients used effectively for thousands of years
Waxhead ingredients are without equal, from top-grade non-nano zinc oxide to our collection of certified organic, edible-grade inactive ingredients. We combine modern holistic science and ancient ingredients used for thousands of years. They deliver the safest, most effective, eco-friendly sun defense without petrochemicals or other questionable additives.
Sunscreen Ingredients Matter
Regardless of marketing messages, the actual ingredients matter. We use only superior-quality ingredients. Our products are FDA-approved and contain certified organic, edible-grade inactive ingredients. See the roster of all our ingredients.
Tinted Facial Sunscreen Ingredients
1. 25% non-nano, uncoated Zinc Oxide
2. Spring Water
3. Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
4. Organic Jojoba Oil
5. Vegetable Glycerine
6. Organic Shea Butter
7. Vegetable Emulsifying Wax
8. Vegetable Vitamin E
9. Iron Oxides
Ingredient Details
25% non-nano uncoated Zinc Oxide: Our sunscreen's high concentration of non-nano uncoated Zinc Oxide provides powerful sun protection, reflecting and absorbing harmful UV rays away from your skin and preventing damage.
Spring Water: Infused with refreshing spring water, our sunscreen hydrates your skin, leaving it feeling revitalized and quenched, even under the sun's heat.
Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Experience the nourishing benefits of organic extra virgin olive oil, which helps moisturize and soothe your skin, leaving it soft and supple.
Organic Jojoba Oil: Embrace the balancing properties of organic jojoba oil, which helps regulate moisture levels, keeping your skin hydrated without feeling greasy or heavy.
Vegetable Glycerine: Our sunscreen's vegetable glycerine locks in moisture, providing long-lasting hydration and leaving your skin feeling plump and smooth.
Organic Shea Butter: Pamper your skin with our sunscreen's luxurious organic shea butter, as it deeply moisturizes, soothes, and nourishes, leaving your skin feeling velvety soft.
Vegetable Emulsifying Wax (from coconuts): Our sunscreen's silky-smooth texture is thanks to the vegetable emulsifying wax derived from coconuts. This wax ensures easy application and a comfortable feel on your skin.
Vegetable Vitamin E (non-GMO from sunflower seeds): Benefit from the antioxidant power of vegetable vitamin E sourced from non-GMO sunflower seeds, which helps protect your skin from free radicals, promoting a youthful appearance.
Iron Oxides: The iron oxides in our sunscreen provide a subtle tint, enhancing your natural beauty. They give your skin a radiant, sun-kissed glow while offering additional protection from the sun.
Embrace the nourishing, protective power of these exceptional ingredients in our sunscreen, and indulge in a skincare experience that leaves your skin healthy, glowing, and shielded from the sun's harmful rays.
Tinted Facial Sunscreen FAQs
Will this sunscreen make my skin white? We've added natural iron oxide to conceal zinc oxide's typically white appearance. When used properly, zinc oxide sunscreen gives skin a visible hue.
When will this sunscreen expire? Technically 3 years from purchase, but the useful life of our sunscreens has no practical limit, since our active ingredient zinc oxide is a mineral and does not lose its sunscreen capabilities over time, EVER. However, the FDA requires all sunscreen products to list a 3-year shelf life (mainly because petrochemical active ingredients in common sunscreens degrade quickly, even on the shelf). Regardless, if you ever feel a Waxhead product has spoiled, just let us know, and we'll send you a free replacement.
Does Waxhead Tinted Facial Sunscreen leave a residue on clothing? Our sunscreen is formulated with iron oxide for tinting, which, yes, can stain light-colored clothing. Our awesome customer Joanne recommends Arm & Hammer. She says, "I sprinkled this on the stain and rubbed it with a wet sponge. The stain came out completely!"
Is this sunscreen vegan and cruelty-free? Yes, it is! We are proud to say that our sunscreen is vegan and has never been tested on animals. Waxhead uses absolutely NO animal testing. We test our sunscreens on willing humans using federally mandated FDA sunscreen testing protocol to accurately calculate our products’ SPFs for labeling. Our tinted facial sunscreens are also vegan. We believe in creating products that are both ethical and effective.
Is Waxhead Tinted Facial Sunscreen suitable for sensitive skin? Absolutely! Our sunscreen is formulated with gentle, certified organic ingredients suitable for even the most sensitive skin types. However, we always recommend performing a patch test before full application to ensure compatibility with your skin.
How often should I reapply Waxhead Tinted Facial Sunscreen? We recommend applying sunscreen every two hours, especially if swimming or sweating. Remember, consistency is key when it comes to sun protection!
Why non-nano zinc oxide sunscreen? Non-nano zinc oxide provides safer and more effective sun protection than chemical sunscreens. It sits on your skin as a physical barrier against harmful UV rays.
What makes Waxhead the best sunscreen for kids and beach activities? Waxhead is not only kid-friendly but also ocean-friendly. Our sunscreen won't damage the oceans, giving you peace of mind while enjoying beach adventures.
Can I wear Waxhead Tinted Facial Sunscreen under makeup? Absolutely! Our lightweight formula blends effortlessly, making it the perfect base for your makeup routine.
Can both men and women use Waxhead Tinted Facial Sunscreen? Absolutely! Our sunscreen is designed for all genders. Its lightweight formula and tinted finish suit anyone seeking a natural, healthy glow while staying protected from the sun.
Will Waxhead Tinted Facial Sunscreen leave my skin feeling greasy? Our sunscreen is formulated to be lightweight and non-greasy, ensuring a comfortable and pleasant application. It will leave behind a natural glow finish. If it is too shiny for you, try using a facial powder.
Can Waxhead Tinted Facial Sunscreen be a standalone foundation? Yes, it can! Our tinted facial sunscreen provides light coverage and can be a light foundation. It evens out your skin tone while protecting it from the sun's harmful rays.
Can I also use Waxhead Tinted Facial Sunscreen on my body? While our product is primarily designed for facial use, there's no harm in using it on other exposed areas of your body. However, we recommend using our Natural Sunscreen Sticks for optimal protection for full-body coverage.
Is Waxhead Tinted Facial Sunscreen reef-safe? Absolutely! Our sunscreen is reef-safe and formulated without oxybenzone and octinoxate, which are known to be harmful to coral reefs. With Waxhead, you can enjoy your time in the water while protecting our precious marine ecosystems.
Why does Waxhead cost more than other sunscreens? Our prices represent a true cost to the world. We source our top-grade ingredients only from reputable, fair-trade, cruelty-free, almost entirely US-based companies. We don’t purchase ingredients from countries with questionable labor or production practices. Learn more.If you have any more questions, please contact mac@gowaxhead.com. We're here to help you make the most informed decision for your sun protection needs!
How to apply Waxhead Tinted Sunscreen
A little goes a long way; you can see exactly where you apply it.
Step 1: Shake to mix
Our sunscreens lack chemicals to keep ingredients homogenized, so a bit of liquid may squirt from tube varieties before the sunscreen appears. This is OK, and there’s nothing wrong with your sunscreen. Just close the lid and knead or shake the tube.
Step 2: Dot sunscreen onto the skin in sections
Put sunscreen on your fingertips and apply it in small dots on sections of the face. Dot and spread with fingertips or a makeup sponge. If it is too dewy on the skin, use a facial powder. Tint can stain clothing.
Why Choose Waxhead?
Because Biochemistry Matters
Waxhead products are designed using top-level biochemistry knowledge.
We use a complete holistic appreciation for how our formulations react with skin in the sun and how they affect our environment.
Because We Take Care of our Customers
We pretty much cherish our customers. When they have questions about skincare, we give our full unbiased info and opinions.
In the rare instances when they have problems, we do all we can to make them happy.