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Zinc Oxide
Zinc Oxide
Provides mineral broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection in a format suited to skin that prefers a physical UV filter.
DAILY COMPLEXION
The Cover : CC Ceramide Stick in 35 Deep
CC ceramide tinted stick · 35 Deep
A press-and-blend stick with mineral SPF30, ceramide support and rich natural coverage that disappears into deeper skin tones without visible contrast or ashiness.
£36
- Vegan and cruelty-free
- Made fresh once you order
- Dispatched within 2 working days
- Free UK 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 to a no ash finish
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Delivers mineral SPF30 with ease
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Supports barrier comfort through wear
Why this exists
There is a gap between full coverage and bare skin that many rituals do not serve well. Some days call for more than moisturiser, but less than foundation, and this stick is built for that space : a tone-correcting step that also delivers mineral SPF30 and barrier-supporting lipids in one movement. For deeper skin tones, the failure mode of mineral sun protection is often a visible grey cast, so the pigment balance here is calibrated with warm iron oxides and titanium dioxide to sit with the skin rather than on top of it. At the same time, zinc oxide provides broad-spectrum protection, while ceramide-adjacent lipids, cocoa butter, jojoba oil and sea buckthorn oil bring comfort and a richer skin feel. The result is a hybrid step designed to be quick, wearable and visually quiet.
Inside the formula
The key actives
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Ceramides
Glycosphingolipids
Supports the skin barrier with ceramide-adjacent lipids that help the formula feel more nourishing on wear.
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Cocoa Butter
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Adds rich emollience and a cushiony skin feel while helping the stick glide and blend.
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Jojoba Oil
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Contributes lightweight nourishment and helps the finish feel smoother and more settled on skin.
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Sea Buckthorn Oil
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Brings an antioxidant-rich plant oil to support the formula's comfort and emollient profile.
On the skin
A solid stick that warms quickly on contact. It presses down smoothly and blends without tugging, leaving a natural finish rather than a coated one. The skin feels cushioned, with no obvious residue once worked in.
The application
How to layer this
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Apply directly to skin
Swipe onto clean skin where you want coverage and SPF support. Focus on areas that need tone evening or extra comfort.
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Blend to finish
Use a fingertip or sponge to press the product in until it disappears into the skin. Build only where you want more coverage.
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Reapply through the day
Reapply as needed for sun protection. Keep the layer even and press it back into place after topping up.
What to expect
On the skin, over time
Day 1
The finish reads as skin, not as a visible layer. Coverage integrates without obvious ashiness or contrast.
Week 1
Wear feels more comfortable by the end of the day. The barrier-supporting feel becomes part of the appeal, alongside the quick application.
Week 4
The morning step feels consolidated and efficient. SPF, tone correction and a richer skin feel are handled 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 mechanism of chemical filters, and is the filter of choice for skin that is prone to sensitivity or post-inflammatory pigmentation : both common concerns for deeper skin tones where inflammation leads more predictably to discolouration. The Iron Oxide and Titanium Dioxide pigment blend is the specific innovation of this shade : the warm, deeper tone is achieved through a higher Iron Oxide ratio that neutralises the inherent greyness of mineral UV filters.
The wax matrix : Sunflower Seed Wax, Rice Bran Wax, and Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax : melts cleanly at skin temperature for smooth blending. Dicaprylyl Carbonate and Isoamyl Laurate contribute a lightweight skin-feel with no drag.
Glycosphingolipids deliver ceramide-adjacent barrier support. Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, organically sourced, and Jojoba Seed Oil, organically sourced, provide rich emollient nourishment. Sea Buckthorn Fruit Oil, organically sourced, adds carotenoid antioxidants. Tocopherol stabilises the formula throughout its life.
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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Verified
doesn't irritate
My skin gets reactive by midday and this doesn't set it off. Tone correction is subtle, not heavy like foundation. The SPF sits nicely on my face without feeling chalky or tight.
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easy morning ritual
Warm pigment, SPF sorted, no chalky finish. Not super buildable but does the job.
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no grey cast finally
I have deep skin and warm undertones so mineral SPF is usually a disaster. This one actually blends in and looks like my own skin on a good day. Coverage is natural, not heavy and it stays comfortable all afternoon. The shade match is genuinely thought through.
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Verified
shade 35 works
Shade 35 Deep is properly tuned for my complexion and there's no grey veil situation. The stick glides on nicely and blends fast. Coverage is more evening-out than full so I still add a bit extra on redder patches, but for a quick face it's very good.
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school run sorted
Fast and easy for school runs, especially over moisturiser and sunscreen. No ashiness, even coverage and it stayed put through the morning. The stick is a bit small, but I still love it.
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Verified
good but light
Shade matching is spot on and it's SPF plus comfort in one step, which I like. I just wish it gave a bit more coverage around old marks. Still sensible for low-fuss days.
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Verified
actually disappears into skin
35 Deep blends into my skin tone completely, which is rare for mineral SPF. No ashy veil, coverage feels natural and the stick doesn't drag or feel dry when I swipe it on.
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does what it says
SPF plus coverage, no contrast on my skin.
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keeps it simple
Three-second press and blend. Shade 35 Deep is spot on and it feels more considered than a basic tint.
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built for deep skin
Actually feels made for me. Natural finish all day.
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no tug
Melts at skin temp so there's no drag. Colour balance on deep skin is the real win here.
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 foundation?
No. It is a tone-correcting stick with mineral SPF30 and barrier support, designed to give natural coverage without the feel of a full base.
Will it leave a grey cast on deeper skin tones?
It is formulated with a warmer pigment balance using more iron oxides relative to titanium dioxide, which helps it disappear into deeper skin tones more cleanly.
How do I apply it?
Apply directly to clean skin, then blend with a fingertip or sponge. The stick is made for quick, press-and-blend use.
Can I reapply it during the day?
Yes. Reapply as needed for sun protection and press it back into the skin for an even finish.
Is this suitable for sensitive or reactive skin?
It uses zinc oxide as the mineral filter and includes barrier-supporting lipids, which makes it a good fit for skin that prefers a gentler-feeling SPF step.
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.
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Curated companions
Small batch. Filled for you. Made in EU and US.
