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Zinc Oxide
Zinc Oxide
Provides mineral broad-spectrum SPF30 protection through a physical UV filtering mechanism.
DAILY COMPLEXION
The Cover : CC Ceramide Stick in 20 Light
CC ceramide tinted stick · 20 Light
A press-and-blend stick that corrects tone, delivers mineral SPF30, and layers in ceramides and emollients for a natural, skin-close finish in one swift step.
$45
- Vegan and cruelty-free
- Made fresh once you order
- Dispatched within 2 working days
- Free US shipping over $75
Made fresh for you once you order · dispatched within 2 working days.
On the skin
What this stick brings
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Blends into fair-light skin in seconds
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Delivers barely-there coverage with no white cast
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Leaves skin cushioned with ceramides and cocoa butter
Why this exists
There is a middle ground between bare skin and full coverage that many face products do not really serve. Some days need a little tone correction, a little protection, and a little comfort, but not the weight or effort of a foundation. This stick is built for that exact gap. It combines Zinc Oxide mineral SPF30 with a smooth wax-emollient base, mineral pigments, ceramide-related lipids, and nourishing plant emollients so the step feels simple while doing more than one job. The formula is calibrated for fair to light skin in shade 20 Light, with the same care given to barrier support and finish as to coverage, so the result stays natural rather than mask-like.
Inside the formula
The key actives
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Ceramides
Glycosphingolipids
Supports the skin barrier during wear with ceramide-related lipids that help maintain comfort.
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Cocoa Butter
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Adds emollient richness and helps the stick melt into skin with a smoother, cushioned feel.
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Jojoba Oil
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Contributes lightweight emollience that supports easy blending without a heavy finish.
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Sea Buckthorn Oil
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Brings nourishing fatty acids and antioxidant support to the daily wear layer.
On the skin
A smooth, solid stick that softens as it meets skin. It blends without streaking and sets to a natural, skin-close finish. The feel is breathable rather than heavy.
The application
How to layer this
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Apply to targeted areas
Swipe directly onto the face where you want tone correction, SPF coverage, or both. Build lightly rather than over-layering at first.
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Blend with fingertips
Press and blend immediately after application. The formula is designed to melt into the skin with minimal effort and without tugging.
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Use as a final step
In the morning, apply after moisturiser and before the rest of your day. Reapply as needed for touch-up coverage and protection.
What to expect
On the skin, over time
Day 1
The stick glides on easily and blends to a skin-close finish within seconds. Coverage looks natural rather than mask-like, with immediate SPF30 protection.
Week 1
Daily wear feels more comfortable, especially when skin is exposed to colder or drier conditions. The finish remains simple and low-effort through the day.
Week 4
It becomes an easy part of the ritual, replacing more complex coverage steps when you want light correction and protection in one product.
The deeper detail
The formulation, the provenance, the standard
Formulation
Zinc Oxide at a meaningful concentration is the mineral sun filter. As a physical reflector of UV radiation, it provides broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection without the absorption-based mechanism of chemical filters, making it suitable for sensitive and reactive skin types. Titanium Dioxide reinforces the UV scatter. Both are present as mineral pigments : ➂ in the INCI : and contribute to the coverage alongside the Iron Oxide colour blend.
The wax matrix : Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax, and Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax : creates the solid stick form and melts imperceptibly at skin temperature, allowing the formula to blend smoothly without tug. Dicaprylyl Carbonate and Isoamyl Laurate provide the lightweight feel during blending.
Glycosphingolipids (ceramide-related lipids) support the skin barrier function during daily wear. Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, organically sourced, adds emollient richness and is one of the most skin-compatible plant butters available. Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, organically sourced, and Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Oil, organically sourced, contribute essential fatty acids and carotenoid antioxidants. Tocopherol (Vitamin E) stabilises the formula and provides additional antioxidant protection. The finish is a natural, breathable coverage with no white cast.
Provenance
A small-batch boutique skincare house, made to order. Every bottle is formulated and filled within two working days of your order, then dispatched from the fulfilment centre closest to you : our European facility for United Kingdom and European Union customers, our United States facility for North American customers. Because every bottle is bottled to order, what arrives at your door is at the peak of its actives : nothing has been sitting against light, heat, or oxygen for months. Two-day production is the price of formulation freshness, and the boutique standard we hold ourselves to.
Cruelty-free. Vegan. Gluten free. Natural certified (Ecocert COSMOS Natural).
From our community
Reviews and reflections
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perfect shade
20 Light is actually my skin. Love it.
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so easy
Twist, blend, done. The finish is natural and the stick just melts on contact. My morning ritual is now about three seconds long and my skin looks awake.
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works well
Finish is really nice. Fair skin approved.
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not quite enough
Smooth finish but my cheeks still show through. Wanted a bit more coverage tbh.
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handbag essential
Lives in my bag because it needs no tools or fuss. SPF30 sorted without thinking. Takes seconds and travels well. Only thing is I blend a bit more carefully round dry bits, but honestly the result is still really good and I keep reaching for it.
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low effort mornings
Fair skin tint that actually looks believable. The stick makes it dead easy to use and the SPF30 is sorted. Wish it covered redness a bit better but for mornings when I can't be bothered it's spot on. No streaking, just looks like skin.
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so neat
Finish is natural and controlled. Makes my short morning feel more organised.
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fair and reactive approved
My skin is very fair and reactive so the mineral thing mattered. 20 Light blends clean, feels breathable and just sits nicely. Been using it on low-key days.
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fills the gap
On days when moisturiser isn't quite enough this sorts it. SPF30 plus the shade works on my fair skin. Not dramatic but proper useful.
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easier than expected
Press and blend. Glides without dragging. obsessed
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first thing i reach for
Melts on contact then sets like bare skin. 20 Light is believable and I'm out the door.
Every OVESSI order is prepared once you place it. Your stick is filled, sealed and labelled for you, then dispatched within 2 working days. Nothing waits on a warehouse shelf.
- ✦Made fresh
- ○ 2-day dispatch
- →UK 3 to 7 / EU 5 to 10 / US 2 to 5 days
In case you wondered
Frequently asked
What does shade 20 Light suit?
Shade 20 Light is calibrated for fair to light skin tones. It is designed to blend into that range with a natural, skin-close finish.
Is this a foundation?
No. It is a tone-correcting stick with mineral SPF30 and barrier-supporting ingredients. It offers light, skin-close coverage rather than full foundation coverage.
How should I apply it?
Swipe directly from the stick onto clean, moisturised skin, then press and blend with fingertips. You can build coverage in thin layers where needed.
Can I use it every day?
Yes. It is designed for daily use as a simple, wearable step in the Brightening ritual.
Is it suitable for sensitive skin?
The formula uses mineral Zinc Oxide for sun protection and a press-and-blend stick format, which may suit skin that prefers a simpler coverage step.
What kind of finish does it leave?
It blends out without streaking and sets to a natural, breathable, skin-close finish with no white cast.
When will my order arrive?
We start preparing your order once it is placed and dispatch within 2 business days. From dispatch, delivery is UK 3 to 7 business days, EU 5 to 10 business days, US 2 to 5 business days.
Pair it with
Curated companions
Small batch. Filled for you. Made in EU and US.
