Nutrient Day Cream SPF 30

The Nutrient Day Cream SPF 30 by Josh Rosebrook combines daily moisturizing care and mineral sun protection in an exceptionally nourishing formula. Non-nano zinc oxide provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB radiation, while aloe vera, shea butter, and a variety of high-quality plant oils supply the skin with moisture and lipids.

• Product type: day cream and mineral facial sunscreen in one
• Skin types: suitable for all skin types - including dry, dehydrated, sensitive, combination, oilier, and blemish-prone skin
• Sun protection: SPF 30 broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB radiation
• UV filter: non-nano zinc oxide with a large particle size
• Skincare benefits: provides moisture, replenishes skin lipids, and supports a supple skin feel
• Key ingredients: aloe vera, shea butter, avocado, broccoli, hemp, borage, jojoba, and sea buckthorn oils
• Finish: lightweight, matte and cared-for, without a heavy sunscreen film
• Quality: free from essential oils and added fragrance, vegan, cruelty-free, made in the USA

The nourishing base distinguishes Nutrient Day Cream from many conventional mineral sunscreens. Olive, avocado, broccoli seed, grapeseed, evening primrose, jojoba, hemp, borage, and sea buckthorn oils provide various fatty acids and antioxidant plant compounds. They support a supple skin barrier and ensure that the skin feels nourished and comfortable despite the mineral filter.

The botanical diversity typical of Josh Rosebrook is also present, with bladderwrack, bilberry, burdock root, calendula, chamomile, green tea, marshmallow, nettle, and sage. This means the cream works not only as an SPF but also as a complete day moisturizer - especially comfortable for skin that quickly feels dry or tight under sunscreen.

For even, reliable sun protection, the formula is designed so that the non-nano zinc oxide can spread finely and form an as continuous a protective film as possible on the skin. The result is a lightweight, supple cream with a matte, cared-for finish and without the typically strong white film of many mineral sunscreens.

Nutrient Day Cream is fragrance-free and contains no essential oils. This also makes it very suitable for sensitive, reactive, or blemish-prone skin.

Key ingredients

• Zinc oxide is the formula's mineral UV filter and covers a broad spectrum of UVA and UVB radiation. Josh Rosebrook deliberately uses non-nano zinc oxide with a comparatively large particle size. Reliable sun protection depends not only on the filter itself but also on how evenly it can spread across the skin and form a continuous protective film there. The entire formula is designed around precisely this.
• Aloe vera, shea butter, and olive oil form an exceptionally nourishing base for a sunscreen. Aloe vera contains water-binding polysaccharides and supports a pleasantly hydrated skin feel. Shea butter provides, among other things, oleic and stearic acids as well as unsaponifiable plant compounds and helps reduce moisture loss. Olive oil complements the formula with emollient lipids and natural antioxidant compounds.
• Avocado, broccoli seed, and jojoba oils particularly shape the cream's sensory profile. Avocado oil is rich and high in oleic and palmitic acids. Broccoli seed oil has an unusual fatty acid profile with long-chain fatty acids and gives the skin an exceptionally smooth, almost silicone-like feel. Jojoba consists predominantly of liquid wax esters that spread finely across the skin. Together, these lipids help a mineral sunscreen feel supple rather than dry and chalky.
• Hemp, borage, and evening primrose oils contribute particularly valuable polyunsaturated fatty acids. Hemp seed oil is rich in linoleic and alpha-linolenic acids, while borage and evening primrose oils are also valued for their gamma-linolenic acid content. These fatty acids are interesting components of skincare for dry, sensitive, or imbalanced skin and support a supple skin barrier.
• Sea buckthorn, bilberry, and green tea complement the sun protection with antioxidant plant compounds. Sea buckthorn oil is especially rich in natural carotenoids and tocopherols, bilberry provides anthocyanins and other polyphenols, and green tea is known for its catechins. Antioxidants of course do not replace a UV filter - but they are a useful addition to a day moisturizer whose purpose is precisely to protect against environmental and light-induced oxidative stress.
• Butyloctyl Salicylate, Polyester-8, and VP/Hexadecene Copolymer have a technical but important role. Butyloctyl Salicylate improves the spreadability of zinc oxide and creates a more supple skin feel. Polyester-8 and VP/Hexadecene Copolymer support the formation of an even, adherent film. 

How to use

• Apply generously and evenly to the face as the last step in your morning skincare routine.
• For the stated SPF 30, Josh Rosebrook recommends ¼ teaspoon for the face. Using too little significantly reduces the actual sun protection.
• Do not forget the neck, ears, hairline, and décolleté, and use additional product for these areas.
• The cream spreads especially well on well-hydrated skin, for example after the Hydrating Accelerator.
• Allow it to set evenly on the skin briefly before applying makeup.
• During extended time outdoors, reapply approximately every two hours, as well as after heavy sweating or when the protective film has been removed by rubbing or drying off.
• The cream does not replace other sun protection measures: avoid intense midday sun whenever possible and, in high UV conditions, also use shade, a sun hat, and sunglasses.

Those who would like to learn more about the correct application amount and modern UV filters can find further information in our guide to mineral and modern sun protection.

FAQ

Is Nutrient Day Cream SPF 30 also a moisturizer?
Yes. The formula was specifically developed as day care and sun protection in one. Aloe vera, shea butter, and numerous plant oils supply the skin with moisture and lipids. For many skin types, it can therefore replace a conventional face cream in the morning.

Which UV filter is used?
The mineral UV filter is non-nano zinc oxide. It provides broad-spectrum protection in the UVA and UVB ranges. The SPF 30 and broad-spectrum protection of the finished formula were tested in a laboratory.

Does the cream contain chemical UV filters?
The formula's actual UV filter is zinc oxide. Butyloctyl Salicylate is a functional emollient and dispersing aid that, among other things, improves the even distribution of zinc oxide. Polyester-8 and VP/Hexadecene Copolymer are functional film formers or formulation aids and contribute to the even adhesion of the sunscreen film.

Why does the formula contain synthetic film formers?
With a sunscreen, the UV filter must remain distributed as evenly as possible on the skin. Polyester-8 and VP/Hexadecene Copolymer improve the formula's film formation, adhesion, and wear resistance. Josh Rosebrook deliberately combines high-quality plant care with modern formulation technology when this improves protection and application.

Does zinc oxide leave a white film?
The non-nano zinc oxide grade used was selected for an as transparent an application as possible. Combined with the dispersing and film-forming agents, the cream spreads very evenly and does not leave the pronounced white film typically associated with older mineral sunscreens.

Is the cream suitable for sensitive skin?
Yes. It is also designed for sensitive and reactive skin and contains neither essential oils nor added fragrance. Its rich lipid base also makes it comfortable for skin that quickly feels dry or tight under conventional sunscreen products.

Is it also suitable for combination or oilier skin?
Yes. Despite the shea butter and plant oils, the cream has a comparatively lightweight, matte and cared-for finish. For oilier skin, it can often provide both moisture and SPF in one morning step.

Is Nutrient Day Cream also available tinted?
Yes. Those who prefer a light tint or want an even more invisible finish with mineral sunscreen can choose the Nutrient Day Cream Tinted SPF 30, the tinted version.

Is Nutrient Day Cream SPF 30 water-resistant?
A defined water-resistance period of, for example, 40 or 80 minutes is not stated for the product. After sweating, rubbing, or drying off, the sunscreen should therefore be reapplied generously.

Find more products for daily UV protection in our sun protection for the face.

Josh Rosebrook

Josh Rosebrook combines high-quality plant ingredients with modern cosmetic formulation wherever it improves product performance. The independent, founder-owned brand develops its products with high standards for ingredient quality, sensory experience, and efficacy. Nutrient Day Cream SPF 30 demonstrates this approach particularly clearly: mineral UV protection, high-quality plant lipids, and functional formulation technology work together so that daily sun protection not only protects reliably but is also enjoyable to wear.

Ingredients

*Aloe Vera Leaf Juice, *Shea Butter, *Olive Fruit Oil, Zinc Oxide, Butyloctyl Salicylate, *Avocado Oil, †Broccoli Seed Oil, Polyester-8, Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax, *Grape Seed Oil, VP/Hexadecene Copolymer, *Evening Primrose Oil, *Jojoba Seed Oil, *Hemp Seed Oil, *Bladderwrack Seaweed, *Bilberry, *Burdock Root Extract, *Sesame Seed Oil, *Borage Seed Oil, *Sea Buckthorn Oil, *Calendula Extract, *Chamomile Extract, *Chickweed Extract, *Dandelion Extract, *Ginkgo Leaf Extract, *Green Tea Flower Extract, *Marshmallow Root Extract, *Nettle Extract, *Rose Flower Extract, *Sage Extract, *Guar Gum, *Gum Arabic, Potassium Sorbate, *Vitamin E.

*Certified Organic
† Organic