Quick Summary:
Date Tested: 5/27/2025
In this Cotz Flawless Complexion Tinted SPF 50 mineral sunscreen review, I find a low performing SPF 50 sunscreen formulation. Thanks go to Alisa for the sunscreen sample!
The Cotz Flawless Complexion Tinted SPF 50 is a mineral sunscreen formula which contains Zinc Oxide at 20%. This brand touts its vegan, gluten free, and natural approach to skincare. Interesting!
The Cotz Flawless Complexion Tinted SPF 50 reduced 81.45% of irradiated UVA, 75.64% UVB, and 81.11% of total UVI. About as effective as a SPF30.
Cotz Flawless Complexion Tinted SPF 50 mineral sunscreen ingredients
Active ingredients: Zinc Oxide 20%
Inactive Ingredients: Bismuth Oxychloride, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl PEG/PPG 10/1 Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, Disodium EDTA, Glycerin, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Iron Oxides, Mica, Microcrystalline Wax, PEG-10 Dimethicone, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Chloride, Stearyl Dimethicone, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethanolamine, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Water
Manufacturers Website: www.cotzskincare.com
Cotz Flawless Complexion Tinted SPF 50 mineral sunscreen characteristics at a glance:
- Animal Test-Free and Vegan
- Gluten Free
- CōTZ Flawless Complexion SPF 50 is specially formulated without chemical sunscreens, fragrances, oils, or preservatives, which often trigger irritation. This mineral-based sunscreen provides gentle, effective protection ideal for sensitive skin.
- Viscosity is low.
Prepared slide BEFORE testing
The Cotz Flawless Complexion Tinted SPF 50 mineral sunscreen distributed rather thinly towards the center of the slide sample. This is likely due to the low viscosity of the formula.
Cotz Flawless Complexion Tinted SPF 50 mineral sunscreen UV blocking test results
Ultraviolet light quick reference:
UVA: The Ultraviolet wavelength from 315nm – 400nm. The “Aging UV light” – Causes wrinkles.
UVB: The Ultraviolet wavelength from 280nm – 315nm. The “Bad UV light” – Causes skin cancer.
UVI: The global sun UV index. The more a sunscreen can reduce the level of UVI, the better.
UV test results:
Ultraviolet sensor readings:
| Before Sunscreen | After Sunscreen | % UV Blocked | |
| TEMP | 74.59 | 75.68 | |
| UVA | 43016.5 | 7980.75 | 81.45% |
| UVB | 2365.5 | 576.25 | 75.64% |
| UVI | 25.385 | 4.80 | 81.11% |
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Testing notes:
Still provides SPF 30 protection, but may protect unevenly depending on uniform application upon the skin.
Want to try the Cotz Flawless Complexion Tinted SPF 50 mineral sunscreen?
Doesn’t protect as well as the SPF 50 rating.
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