Mineral sunscreens have come a long way from their heavy, chalky beginnings. As demand grows for sun protection that’s both effective and wearable, the industry faces a clear challenge: how to deliver high-performance SPF without compromising on texture or inclusivity. The Covascreen® UVZNO Clear Dispersion Range is Sensient Beauty’s answer—a range of mineral UV filter dispersions designed to provide broad-spectrum protection with a transparent finish that works across all skin tones.
The Future of SPF Is Clear
The sun care category has grown into a beauty powerhouse, with a global value reaching $12.3 billion in 2023 and a projected CAGR of over 6 percent through 2030. As awareness around sun protection grows, especially among diverse consumers, the demand for inclusive, non-irritating, mineral-based filters is louder than ever.
Covascreen® UVZNO Clear Range rises to this challenge with a breakthrough: ultra-transparent zinc oxide dispersions developed specifically to leave no white cast, even on deeper skin tones. These fluid, pourable dispersions offer up to 75 percent active content, ensuring high performance while maintaining a light, elegant skin feel.
What is the Covascreen® UVZNO Clear Range?
The Covascreen® UVZNO Clear Dispersion Range in CCC (coco-caprylate/caprate) has been developed to offer formulators a new level of versatility in creating mineral sunscreens and SPF-infused products. Designed with both performance and user experience in mind, the range includes both an untreated zinc oxide as well as an AS (triethoxycaprylylsilane) treated zinc oxide dispersion—each tailored for different formulation needs while sharing key benefits: broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection, transparent application, and a light, dry-touch feel suitable for all skin tones.
Covascreen® UVZNO Clear – CCC
This high-transparency, 75 percent active zinc oxide dispersion is the most transparent in the range, developed to deliver truly invisible protection without leaving behind a white cast or blue undertones. It’s fluid and pourable, making it ideal for use in very lightweight formulations such as skin tints, dropper serums, or lotions. Thanks to its high active content, it allows formulation flexibility while maintaining consistent performance.
Covascreen® UVZNO Clear AS – CCC
Featuring a surface-treated zinc oxide dispersion at 70 percent active content, this variant builds on the benefits of the Clear version with enhanced hydrophobicity, offering better resistance to water, sweat, and humidity. It delivers a transparent finish across all skin tones and is suitable for both fluid formats and hot-pour applications, such as sticks and balms. It’s the go-to choice when long wear and durability are formulation priorities.
The Covascreen® Clear range of dispersions in CCC are RSPO MB certified, vegan, Sephora Clean-compliant, and align with clean beauty expectations while delivering the technical performance demanded by today’s sun care consumers.
So what are the properties and benefits?
- Mineral-only UV protection: Offers broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection using high-load zinc oxide dispersions.
- Transparent on all skin tones: Leaves no white cast or blue undertones—suitable for all Fitzpatrick types.
- Versatile and easy to formulate: Fluid, pourable texture works across formats from serums to sticks and balms.
- Light, dry-touch feel: Spreads evenly with a non-greasy finish, enhancing user comfort.
- Clean and compliant: RSPO MB certified, vegan, Sephora Clean, and up to 100% natural origin index.
Contact us to request a sample of Covascreen® UVZNO Clear Dispersion Range or to arrange a VIVID session with our team. We’ll be happy to walk you through our latest ingredient innovations and how they can elevate your next sun care formulation.
