Nutrient Day Cream Tinted SPF 30

The Nutrient Day Cream Tinted SPF 30 by Josh Rosebrook combines three steps in one formulation: moisturizing, mineral broad-spectrum protection, and a very light tint. Non-nano zinc oxide protects against UVA and UVB radiation with SPF 30, while mineral pigments from mica and iron oxides visually even out the complexion and soften the appearance of redness.

• Product type: tinted day moisturizer, primer, and mineral facial sunscreen
• 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
• Tint: a light, neutral universal shade with mica and iron oxides - not a full-coverage foundation
• Care: aloe vera, shea butter, and a broad blend of high-quality plant oils
• Finish: soft-matte, smoothed, and naturally more even; also suitable as a primer
• Quality: free from essential oils and added fragrance, vegan, cruelty-free, made in the USA

The tint is intentionally sheer and neutral. It works more like a subtle skin tint than a foundation: your own skin remains visible, while the complexion appears calmer and more even. At the same time, the pigments soften the typical light cast of mineral zinc oxide. The finish looks cared-for and soft-matte - pleasant to wear on its own and equally suitable as a primer under makeup.

From a skincare perspective, the formula goes well beyond a simple sunscreen. Aloe vera, shea butter, as well as olive, avocado, broccoli seed, grapeseed, evening primrose, jojoba, hemp, borage, and sea buckthorn oils provide the skin with moisture and valuable lipids. Skin that quickly feels dry or tight under mineral sunscreen particularly benefits from this rich yet surprisingly supple base.

This is complemented by the plant and antioxidant diversity typical of Josh Rosebrook, including bladderwrack, bilberry, green tea, calendula, chamomile, marshmallow, nettle, sage, and other botanicals. The result is a day moisturizer that combines reliable UV protection, lipid care, and a naturally more even complexion.

Key ingredients

• Zinc oxide is the formula's mineral UV filter and covers a broad spectrum of UVA and UVB radiation. Josh Rosebrook uses a non-nano grade with a relatively large particle size. However, actual protection depends not only on the filter but also on distributing it as evenly as possible across the skin - which is why the entire formulation is designed to create a continuous, well-adhering protective film.
• Mica and iron oxides create the transparent, neutral tint. Mica reflects light and makes the skin appear optically smoother, while iron oxides give the cream its natural skin tone and soften visible redness or slight variations in tone. The pigment level is intentionally low: the result is a more even complexion, not classic foundation coverage.
• Aloe vera and shea butter combine hydration with lipid care. Aloe vera provides water-binding polysaccharides and supports a hydrated skin feel. Shea butter contains, among other things, oleic and stearic acids as well as natural unsaponifiable plant components, and helps limit moisture loss through the skin's surface.
• Avocado, broccoli seed, and jojoba oils are particularly responsible for the supple skin feel. Avocado oil is rich and lipid-nourishing, while broccoli seed oil has an exceptionally smooth, almost silicone-like sensorial profile due to its long-chain fatty acids. Jojoba consists primarily of liquid wax esters and spreads very finely. This combination in particular helps make the mineral filter comfortable to wear on the skin.
• Hemp, borage, and evening primrose oils provide a high proportion of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Hemp seed oil contains linoleic and alpha-linolenic acids, while borage and evening primrose oils also provide gamma-linolenic acid. These lipids support a supple skin barrier and are especially interesting for dry, sensitive-feeling, or imbalanced skin.
• Sea buckthorn, bilberry, and green tea complement the care with antioxidant plant compounds. Sea buckthorn contains natural carotenoids and tocopherols, bilberry contains anthocyanins and other polyphenols, and green tea contains catechins. Antioxidants do not replace sunscreen, but they are a useful complement to a day moisturizer focused on protection from light- and environmental oxidative stress.

How to use

• Apply generously and evenly to the face and neck as the last step of your morning skincare routine.
• For the stated SPF 30, use ¼ teaspoon for the face alone. Using less also reduces the actual level of protection achieved.
• The cream spreads especially evenly over well-hydrated skin, for example after the Hydrating Accelerator.
• Carefully distribute the cream with your fingers up to the edges of the face and hairline, then allow it to set briefly.
• Wear it alone or apply makeup afterward - the lightly smoothing surface works well as a primer.
• When spending time outdoors, reapply approximately every two hours, as well as after heavy sweating, rubbing, or drying off.
• Protect the neck, ears, and décolleté with an additional amount of product.
• Do not apply sunscreen directly to the edge of the eyes.
• Avoid intense midday sun whenever possible and, in high UV conditions, also use shade, a sun hat, and sunglasses.

FAQ

How tinted is the Nutrient Day Cream Tinted?
The coverage is very light. The mineral pigments visually even out the complexion and make redness less noticeable without covering the skin like a foundation. Freckles and the natural skin texture remain visible.

Are there different shades?
No. Josh Rosebrook offers one soft-neutral tint. It was designed as a transparent universal shade and is intended to blend as unobtrusively as possible with the natural skin tone due to its low pigmentation. Anyone looking for a precisely matched or more full-coverage base will need an additional foundation or concealer.

What is the difference between the tinted and untinted Nutrient Day Cream?
The skincare base and mineral SPF are nearly identical. The tinted version additionally contains mica and iron oxides for a more even-looking complexion. If you do not want a tint, the Nutrient Day Cream SPF 30 is the colorless version.

Is the Nutrient Day Cream Tinted a foundation?
No. It is primarily a day moisturizer and sunscreen with a very light tint. It can replace foundation for a natural no-makeup look, but it does not provide medium or high coverage.

Does the cream leave a white film?
The mineral pigments also help visually balance the typical light cast of zinc oxide. However, how invisible a mineral SPF appears always also depends on the individual skin tone and the amount applied.

Does the cream contain only natural ingredients?
No. The formula is based largely on aloe vera, plant butters, organic plant oils, and herbal extracts, but it also contains modern synthetic auxiliaries such as Polyester-8 and VP/Hexadecene Copolymer for sunscreen performance. They were included in the formulation to improve the distribution, film formation, and wear of the mineral UV protection. The cream therefore cannot be classified as classic certified natural cosmetics.

Is Butyloctyl Salicylate a chemical UV filter?
In this formulation, the declared sunscreen filter is zinc oxide. Butyloctyl Salicylate serves as an emollient and dispersing agent and helps distribute zinc oxide and pigments evenly throughout the formulation. It also improves slip and skin feel.

Is the cream water-resistant?
No defined water resistance, such as 40 or 80 minutes, is claimed for the Nutrient Day Cream Tinted. It should therefore be reapplied generously after sweating, rubbing, or drying off.

Is it also suitable for sensitive skin?
Yes. The formula contains neither essential oils nor added fragrance and is also designed for sensitive and reactive skin. Thanks to its rich lipid base, it is particularly suitable when conventional mineral sunscreens quickly feel dry on the skin.

Find more mineral and tinted SPF products in our facial sunscreen collection.

Josh Rosebrook

Josh Rosebrook combines high-quality plant ingredients with modern cosmetic formulation when this improves actual product performance. The independent, founder-led brand relies on distinctive formulas rather than rigid natural-cosmetics dogma. The Nutrient Day Cream Tinted SPF 30 demonstrates this approach particularly clearly: mineral UV protection, high-quality plant-based skincare, modern film formation, and a subtle mineral tint are combined in an everyday day moisturizer.

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, Mica/Iron Oxides.

*Certified Organic
† Organic