# Mixable Mineral Sunscreens Drunk Elephant's Mineral Cream SPF Comes in Three Adaptable Shades By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2024-06-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mineral-cream-spf References: [byrdie](https://www.byrdie.com/drunk-elephant-umbra-sheer-sunscreen-launch-review-8636167) & [drunkelephant](https://www.drunkelephant.com/collections/sun-protection/)  [Drunk Elephant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-bronzer) relaunched its Umbra Sheer Mineral Cream SPF with a new and improved formula and three shades to better support all skin tones. Using mineral sunscreen can be challenging as it often leaves a white cast on darker skin tones, and with its new sun care trio, [Drunk Elephans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bora-barrier-repair-cream) is making it easier for everyone to find a formula that looks and feels good for them. Umbra Tinte and Umbra Cocoa are two new Mineral Cream SPF 30/PA+++ sun protection products and they're lightweight, sheer, blendable and suitable for all skin types, including sensitive ones. For these formulas, Drunk Elephant opted for zinc oxide to provide skin-friendly [mineral broad-spectrum protection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mineral-sunscreen-spf-50) and excluded essential oils, silicones, fragrances, dyes and chemical sunscreens. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 25% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Inclusive Sun Care:** Brands are developing adaptable sun protection that accommodates a range of skin tones, addressing the long-standing issue of white cast on darker skin. - **Clean Beauty Formulations:** Consumers are gravitating towards sun care products made without essential oils, silicones, fragrances, dyes, and chemical sunscreens to avoid skin irritation. - **Mineral-based Protection:** Mineral sunscreens with zinc oxide are on the rise as they offer broad-spectrum protection without the negative aspects of chemical sunscreens. ### Who This Affects Most - **Cosmetics:** The cosmetics industry is evolving with the integration of multi-shade mineral sunscreens that cater to a diverse range of skin tones. - **Skincare:** In skincare, there's a growing demand for clean, mineral-based products that ensure safety and effectiveness for sensitive skin types. - **Health and Wellness:** Health-conscious consumers are increasingly preferring sun care products that incorporate non-toxic, skin-friendly ingredients, promoting overall well-being. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Orange-Based Mineral Sunscreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/100-mineral-sunscreens.md) - [Gel-Cream Mineral Sunscreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gel-cream-spf.md) - [Tinted Mineral Sunscreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinted-mineral-sunscreen.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Tinted Sunscreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-tinted-mineral-sunscreen.md) - [Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mineral-sheer-stick-spf-30.md) - [Reef-Safe Mineral Sunscreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saltyface-daily-sun-shield-mineral-sunscreen.md) - [Green-Tinted Sunscreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uv-skin-recovery.md) - [SPF-Primer Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimodal-sheer-mineral-sunscreen.md) - [Lightweight Serum-Like Sunscreen Formulas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serum-spf.md)