Drunk Elephant Umbra 100% Mineral Cream SPF 30/PA+++ Tinted Face Sunscreen
Low-medium risk; mineral sunscreen avoids intentional PFAS use.
Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide provide UV protection without requiring water-resistant or stain-repellent coatings. The brand makes no PFAS claims, though manufacturing trace contamination cannot be ruled out.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide) with typical cosmetic emollients
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Drunk Elephant Umbra 100% Face Sunscreen is made of, ingredients and materials
Umbra uses zinc oxide and titanium dioxide as UV blockers, which sit on the skin surface rather than absorbing into it, in contrast to chemical sunscreen actives that absorb into skin. The formula includes typical cosmetic emollients (oils, silicones, glycerin) to make mineral particles spreadable and non-gritty. Mineral sunscreens avoid many of the hormone-disruption concerns linked to oxybenzone or avobenzone, though they can leave a white cast that some users find cosmetically inconvenient.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Product contains fragrance (essential oils or fragrance compounds typical in cosmetics); individual sensitivity varies widely. Patch test recommended for sensitive or reactive skin, though serious adverse events are not on record.
Skin irritation or photosensitivity from mineral particles or emollients
Mineral sunscreens can cause mild irritation in individuals with very sensitive or compromised skin barriers; silicone and oil bases may exacerbate congestion in acne-prone skin. No recalls or widespread adverse reports specific to Umbra.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Heavy metals
Iron oxide colorants used in tinted mineral sunscreens are cosmetic grade and not associated with systemic toxicity at topical concentrations. No specific testing or adverse event reports for Umbra tint formulation on record.
Source, FDA ↗Talc contamination in powder components
Umbra is a cream, not powder, so talc is unlikely as a base ingredient. No talc-related safety issues reported for this product line.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No publicly available ingredient list identifies formaldehyde donors (like DMDM hydantoin); Drunk Elephant typically uses other preservative chemistries, but full formula transparency is not disclosed.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Drunk Elephant markets itself as a clean beauty brand emphasizing ingredient transparency, though it does not publish third-party safety testing or independent certifications for individual products. The brand has not faced major safety recalls or regulatory actions on record. However, the company remains silent on intentional PFAS use in formulation or packaging, which is standard opacity in the sunscreen category even among premium brands.
How it compares in its category
Mineral sunscreens like Umbra are generally considered lower-risk than chemical formulations because they avoid endocrine-active UV absorbers. This product sits in the premium price tier (typical mineral sunscreens retail between $30-60); efficacy and safety are comparable to other mineral SPF 30 products, though some users report greasiness or slight white residue. No significant safety advantage over drugstore mineral alternatives, though formulation refinement may improve cosmetic feel.
If you buy it
Apply liberally (about 1/4 teaspoon for face) and reapply every 2 hours or after water exposure for labeled protection. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct heat; mineral sunscreen actives do not degrade significantly in normal home conditions. Mineral formulas are photostable and do not require replacement more frequently than their expiration date. Discontinue if any irritation develops, though allergic reactions to zinc oxide or titanium dioxide are uncommon.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Drunk Elephant has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to Drunk Elephant Umbra 100% Mineral Cream SPF 30/PA+++ Tinted Face Sunscreen?
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- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
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2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Synthetic fragrance allergens
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