Tula swapped the 100% zinc for a chemical filter blend. And the internet is actually fighting about it in the comments.
The old version gave you that chalky, “I’m wearing a mask” look. This one disappears — but now I’m side-eyeing the ingredient list.
It’s a mineral-meets-chemical hybrid SPF 30, $38 for 1.7 oz. They claim “invisible glow” — and for once, that’s not a lie.
No white cast
Zero ghost face. Even on my olive skin, it melts in 8 seconds flat.
Dewy finish
Not greasy — that wet-look glow that makes you look like you slept 8 hours.
Sits under makeup
No pilling. No weird separation. Actually acts like a primer.
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Instead of 20% zinc oxide, they’re using butyloctyl salicylate + 3% zinc. It’s a UVB booster that makes the texture silky — but purists are mad about the absorption debate.
- Butyloctyl Salicylate: Makes it spread like butter, not paste
- 3% Zinc Oxide: Still mineral protection, just less
- Sodium Hyaluronate: Plumps without sticky
- Vitamin C: Brightens enough to skip concealer
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Squeezed out a pearl-sized drop — it’s thinner than before. Like a light lotion. Spreads across my whole face in 10 seconds. Zero tugging.
Week 2: My forehead stopped looking like a oil slick by 3pm. That never happens. But weirdly — my nose pores looked smaller? Not mad.
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My cheeks stopped getting that 2pm flush. No new breakouts. But if you’re super sensitive to chemical filters — your skin might throw a tantrum.
Photo: BATCH by Wisconsin Hemp Scientific / Unsplash
The new formula is better for texture and wearability. But it’s a different product now — don’t buy it expecting the old zinc shield.