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Zinc Oxide
Zinc Oxide
Primary mineral UV filter that provides broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection in a physical, skin-sitting matrix.
DAILY SUN PROTECTION
The Tint : SPF50 Tinted Sun Stick
SPF 50 tinted sun stick
A tinted mineral SPF50 stick that cushions the skin in a nourishing wax-and-oil matrix while softening mineral whiteness into a natural, skin-tone-harmonising finish.
$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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SPF50 mineral protection in one stroke
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Warm tint neutralises SPF whiteness
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Nourishes with rice oil and jojoba
Why this exists
The most common reason people reach for SPF less consistently is the white cast that mineral filters can leave behind. This formula addresses that friction directly by pairing Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide with a warm Iron Oxide tint, so the finish reads more like skin than sunscreen. The stick format makes protection quick and portable, while the solid wax structure allows the product to melt on contact without brushes or extra steps. Around the UV filters sits a deliberately conditioning base of rice bran oil, jojoba, cocoa butter, and sea buckthorn, chosen to support a comfortable daytime wear experience rather than adding heaviness for its own sake. The result is a daily protection layer designed to be worn willingly and reapplied easily.
Inside the formula
The key actives
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Titanium Dioxide
Titanium Dioxide
Reinforces the mineral sunscreen base and helps support the stick's overall SPF50 protection profile.
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Iron Oxides
Iron Oxides
Warm pigment blend that counteracts mineral whiteness and helps the finish read as natural on the skin.
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Rice Bran Oil
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil
Adds a lightweight conditioning layer that helps the formula glide and feel more comfortable on application.
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Jojoba Seed Oil
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Supports the emollient base with skin-conditioning lipids that soften the feel of daily wear.
On the skin
Solid in the stick, then it softens as it meets the skin. It glides in one stroke and blends quickly, with the tint settling into a natural-looking finish. The wear feels more cushioned than slick, with no messy residue in the hand.
The application
How to layer this
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Apply as the final step
Use in the morning after your cleansing, treating, and moisturising steps. Apply generously and evenly to exposed skin as the last step in your ritual before sun exposure.
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Blend to a natural finish
Swipe directly onto the face and blend with clean fingers if needed. The warm tint is designed to reduce mineral whiteness and settle into the skin quickly.
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Reapply through the day
Reapply regularly, especially after sweating, swimming, or towelling. The stick format makes top-ups straightforward without brushes or extra product.
What to expect
On the skin, over time
Day 1
The stick applies in a single stroke and the tint helps soften the look of mineral SPF whiteness. The finish should read more like skin than sunscreen.
Week 1
Daily use becomes easier to repeat because the format is quick and portable. The skin may feel comfortably conditioned during wear rather than coated or dragged.
Week 4
The application itself often becomes the main benefit: a simpler, more consistent SPF step that is easier to keep up each morning. The tint continues to help the formula sit neatly on the skin.
The deeper detail
The formulation, the provenance, the standard
Formulation
Zinc Oxide is the primary mineral UV filter at SPF50 : a physical reflector providing broad-spectrum UVA and UVB coverage. Titanium Dioxide reinforces the UV scatter and contributes to the base colour tone. Iron Oxide pigments in the warm range provide the tint that makes the formula wearable across skin tones from fair through medium-deep; the specific blend is calibrated to read as neutral to warm on the skin rather than as applied colour.
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil forms part of the emollient base, contributing a lightweight, non-comedogenic skin-conditioning layer alongside the UV protection. Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax, and Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax create the solid matrix that holds the formula in stick form and melts cleanly at skin temperature.
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, organically sourced, and Jojoba Esters contribute essential fatty acid nourishment. Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, organically sourced, adds emollient richness. Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Oil, organically sourced, contributes carotenoid antioxidants that provide ambient protection against UV-induced oxidative stress. Nigella Sativa (Black Cumin) Seed Oil, organically sourced, adds anti-inflammatory lipid support. Glycolipids and Glycosphingolipids (ceramide-related) reinforce the skin barrier during daily wear. Tocopherol stabilises the oil fraction.
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.
From our community
Reviews and reflections
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deffo my holiday go-to
Used it all over Greece after swimming and it sat nicely over my moisturiser and sunscreen. Easy to swipe on, though the stick is a bit small. No mess at all.
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really good for outdoor days
I walk dogs and sit loads, needed something that could handle sweat. This does it. Cocoa butter stops it feeling dry. Only thing is on very deep tones it's not a perfect colour match, but protection is solid and no white cast at all so I'm happy.
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No white cast
First mineral stick that doesn't look chalky on me.
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blends well
Shade works for my fair skin, glides on nice. Stays natural looking. I let it settle before foundation.
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tint does the job
The warm tint really helps on my deeper skin. Mineral SPF alone would've been ashy but this comes much closer to my tone. Still reach for CC Cover for perfect match but for daily sun protection this works well.
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easy top-ups
Keep it in my work bag for reapplying during the day. Solid stick means no faff. Finish is nice in humidity.
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
Is this a mineral or chemical sunscreen?
This is a mineral SPF50 sun stick. Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide provide the UV-filtering base.
Will the tint suit every skin tone?
The warm tint is designed to reduce the grey-white cast of mineral SPF on many tones. On deeper skin tones, a shade-matched CC cover stick may be needed for fuller colour correspondence.
Can I wear this over moisturiser?
Yes. Apply it as the final step in your morning ritual after moisturiser has had time to settle.
Does it replace foundation?
It is designed to even out the appearance of mineral SPF, not to act as makeup coverage. The finish is natural and skin-tone-harmonising rather than opaque.
Can I reapply it over the day?
Yes. The stick format is made for easy top-ups, including after sweating, swimming, or towelling.
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.
Small batch. Filled for you. Made in EU and US.
