Still, the loss is pretty much a non-issue because the formula contains other non-fragrant plant oils, including marula and sunflower seed oils. In terms of emollients, that's the biggest change to the formula: Whereas the previous incarnation featured coconut oil, this does not.
However, the white cast is surprisingly minimal given the amount of zinc oxide used, and it fades to a near-invisible finish after a few minutes. This has a white cast, which is unavoidable with any non-tinted mineral sunscreen. Packaged in an opaque plastic squeeze tube, it's easy to dispense the amount needed, and this type of packaging ably protects its more delicate ingredients from light and air exposure.
As is the case with any moisturizing formula, this may be tricky for the acne-prone-if you have acne and dry skin the only way to know for sure is experiment and see what happens.
It's best for normal to slightly dry or classic dry skin, and the fragrance-free formula is also suitable for those with sensitivity concerns, including rosacea or eczema. The formula also includes a skin-benefitting array of antioxidants for additional environmental defense.
This moisturizing yet sheer cream feels pleasant on skin, and provides broad-spectrum mineral sunscreen protection from zinc oxide. Umbra Sheer Physical Defense SPF 30 is one of Drunk Elephant's most popular products, and fans of this sunscreen will be happy to know its reformulation is minimal, and in fact retains everything likeable about the original.