Better Screen Miner-all UV Serum Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50

Kiehl's Better Screen Miner-all UV Serum Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 is a mineral filter in serum form, made for skin that reacts badly to most sunscreens. Zinc oxide handles the protection, cica centella handles the comfort, and the serum texture is what lets it blend out instead of sitting there as a white layer.

Skin type	Sensitive, normal and oily
Targets	Dryness · redness
Format	Serum, mineral SPF 50
Key technology	Nano-Array Mineral Filter Technology with nano zinc oxide · cica centella

What it actually does

• Blocks sun damage with minerals, not chemical filters. Kiehl's Nano-Array Mineral Filter Technology is the protective base here.
• Avoids the usual white cast. The nano zinc oxide is formulated to disperse smoothly across skin, which the brand credits with cutting down that chalky finish mineral sunscreens are known for.
• Calms as it protects. Cica centella is included to soothe, by putting moisture back and supporting the skin's own moisture barrier.
• Moisturises in the same step. Kiehl's describes it as protecting while it hydrates — relevant if your skin tends dry or reddened.

Brand-reported results

From a Kiehl's clinical study of 70 panellists: soothes instantly with moisture, reinforces the skin's barrier within one hour, and reduces redness. In consumer-perception testing, 97% agreed it blended seamlessly into skin immediately after use, and after eight weeks 94% agreed their skin looked calmed.

Figures as published by Kiehl's. Individual results will vary.

How to use

1. Put it on last. It goes at the very end of your skincare routine.
2. Be generous. A thin smear undercuts the SPF rating — apply a full, even amount.
3. Give it a quarter of an hour. Wait 15 minutes before you go into the sun.
4. Top up every two hours. Reapplication is part of how the protection holds.

Is it right for you?

Questions

Will it leave me looking grey or chalky?

Reducing that is the specific point of the nano-array dispersion. Kiehl's consumer testing reported 97% agreement that it blended seamlessly. Mineral sunscreens still behave differently across deeper skin tones, so blend it in properly rather than patting it on.

Does it go before or after moisturiser?

After. It is designed as the final skincare layer, so moisturiser goes on first.

Is it suitable for reactive skin?

Sensitive skin is exactly who it is aimed at, and cica centella is in the formula for soothing. As with any new sunscreen, a small patch test over a few days is still sensible.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. Items already in stock arrive at the shorter end of that range.

What can I pay with?

Credit card, debit card, Instapay and mobile wallets — no cash on delivery.

What if there is something wrong with it?

Report defective, damaged or expired items within 1 day of delivery and we will arrange a refund to your original payment method within 15–30 days. Those are the only grounds on which we accept returns.