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Smoothing Skin Tint / SPF20

30 mL

Broad Spectrum and PA+++ rated. This ultra lightweight sheer tint is designed to blur and smooth the appearance of the skin instantly while protecting and repairing against UV damage over time. Your real life daily filter to wear alone or under your makeup.

Rated 4.5 out of 5
Based on 193 reviews

Shade

Light

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Benefits

3-in-1

Skin Treatment, Blurring Tint, SPF 20

Non-Nano Zinc Oxide 24%

Silicone-free

Salicylate-free

Fragrance-free

Recyclable packaging

Aleph Clean Promise

PA+++ Rated

Ingredients

Hero Ingredients

  • Plant C‑Stem™ (Phaseolus Radiatus Meristem Cell Culture Extract)

    A cold-extracted mung bean stem cell active that soothes irritation, helps repair UV, blue light, and infrared damage, and supports long-term skin resilience.

  • Defensyl™ (Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide‑7)

    A micro-peptide that calms the skin, especially post-UV exposure, helps protect collagen, and strengthens skin over time.

  • Quintup™ (Palmitoyl Pentapeptide‑4)

    A collagen-stimulating peptide that smooths fine lines and firms skin by promoting extracellular matrix renewal

Full List

ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Non-nano Zinc Oxide 24%

INGREDIENTS: Water, Zinc oxide, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Heptyl Undecylenate, Triolein, Propandiol, Glycerin, Silica, Methylheptylglycerin, Bisabolol, Niacinamide, Isostearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Magnesium Sulphate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Sodium Chloride, Totarol, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Jojoba Esters, Trihydroxystearin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phaseolus Radiatus Meristem Cell Culture Extract, Helichrysum Italicum (Immortelle) Flower Oil, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Geraniol*, Limonene*, Linalool*, May contain +/- CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499 (Iron Oxides). *Components of natural essential oil

Pro Tips

Directions

Shake vigorously before use.

Decant a small amount onto the back of the hand or drop directly onto the face.

Blend using fingertips.

For best results, wait a few minutes to allow the protective and blurring filter to take effect before applying your Serum/Primer.

Wear it alone to enhance, smooth and protect your skin.

Use as a pre-makeup skincare treatment beneath Concealer/Foundation for added blurring and nourishing effect and broad-spectrum sun protection.

Reapply atop Concealer/Foundation for even more hydration and protection throughout the day.

Plant C‑Stem™ (Phaseolus Radiatus Meristem Cell Culture Extract)

A cold-extracted mung bean stem cell active that soothes irritation, helps repair UV, blue light, and infrared damage, and supports long-term skin resilience.

Defensyl™ (Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide‑7)

A micro-peptide that calms the skin, especially post-UV exposure, helps protect collagen, and strengthens skin over time.

Quintup™ (Palmitoyl Pentapeptide‑4)

A collagen-stimulating peptide that smooths fine lines and firms skin by promoting extracellular matrix renewal

Smoothing Skin Tint / SPF20

Smoothing Skin Tint / SPF20

Select Shade

Light
Deep Dive Into Smoothing Skin Tint / SPF20

Industry Reviews

Loved by leaders in Beauty & Wellness

Neha Hobson

Content Creator + Beauty Writer

Neha Hobson

This skin tint delivers everyday radiance with ease. It blends seamlessly into the skin, offering light to medium coverage with a dewy, fresh finish that feels breathable and wearable.

The mineral SPF 20 adds gentle protection and I really like the inclusion of ingredients like niacinamide and hyaluronic acid. The glass packaging and minimalist design add an elevated touch.

I really respect Aleph’s B-Corp certification and commitment to a wide range of social causes from Dress for Success to environmental restoration in New Zealand.

Their formulations are vegan, silicone-free and microplastic-free, with a strong clean ingredient promise. They’ve also pledged 1% for the Planet, showing a clear intention to give back.

Emma Freeman

Content + Marketing Director - Clean + Conscious

Emma Freeman

What I love about this SPF serum is how wearable it is. The “medium/dark” shade blends perfectly with my skin tone and acts like a tinted primer - there’s no chalkiness or white cast, just a soft, natural finish!

The lower SPF level makes it ideal for winter when I still want protection but don’t need a heavy-duty sunscreen. It doesn’t dry my skin out, which is a common issue I have with other SPF products at this time of year.

From ingredients to packaging to community, this feels like a brand doing the work. I appreciate that the ingredients are all plant-based, vegan and microplastic-free.

The re-Aleph packaging return program is a standout - it feels good knowing my bottle can be reused, not just recycled. I also love seeing support for local initiatives like Dress for Success and Conservation Volunteers NZ. There’s a strong sense of responsibility across both product and purpose.

Ash Quinn

Makeup Artist

Ash Quinn

This is a great “no-makeup” product. It’s sheer enough that you can see some of your skin through while also evening out the skin tone and giving a healthy glow.

I really love their commitment to clean, microplastic-free formulations, B-Corp certification and the re-Aleph program.

I also really appreciate how their sustainability efforts extend into community and environmental engagement, from tree planting to supporting women through Dress for Success.

SMOOTH. PROTECT. NOURISH. BLUR.

It's multi-dimensional skin perfection.

Smoothing Skin Tint before & after application

BLUR WITH SHEER TINT

Your IRL filter

Beautiful enough to wear alone for even skin tone with a glowing finish.

Wear underneath Concealer/Foundation as a hydrating and protecting base layer, or atop Aleph makeup for added hydration, tint, and protection.

Aleph Smoothing Skin Tint at the beach

BROAD SPECTRUM MINERAL SPF 20

Double-duty protection against UV damage

Sun damage: Protecting the skin over time by providing 20 times more protection from sunburn and UVB rays than bare skin alone.

Photoaging: With a PA+++ rating, it is highly protective against the spectrum of UVA rays that cause deeper layer damage to the skin.

Unlike conventional SPF products, Aleph avoids potentially problematic ingredients like chemical UV filters, nanoparticles, silicones, or salicylates.

Flower on a cliff

POTENT BLEND OF ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Intense moisture today and bouncy, healthy skin into the future.

Low molecular weight hyaluronic acid deeply hydrates while protecting and strengthening the skin barrier.

Lipopeptides stimulate new collagen production while helping protect against UV-related collagen loss.

Plant stem cells counteract photoaging while protecting against further damage from UV and blue light.

Niacinamide soothes the skin, stimulates collagen and elastin production, and brightens skin over time.

Immortelle Flower has been revered since ancient times for its skin-soothing and rejuvenating properties.  

Aleph Founder Emma with Smoothing Skin Tint

A NOTE FROM EMMA

“My new daily 3-in-1 skincare hero...

Packed with plant stem cells, peptides, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid to proactively hydrate skin and work against UV damage.

24% non-nano zinc oxide for broad spectrum UV and blue light protection.

And a weightless tint that smooths the complexion for clear, radiant looking skin. My teen daughter loves it just as much as I do!”

Smoothing Skin Tint running

WILDLY CLEAN

Say No to Nanoparticles, Microplastics, and Silicones

At best, they can coat the skin in an inert film, preventing active ingredients from reaching the skin and being effective.

At worst, these common cosmetic ingredients can be damaging to the skin and the planet.

See the Aleph Clean Promise for our no-go list.

Smoothing Skin Tint has sustainable, recyclable packaging

ENDLESSLY RECYCLABLE PACKAGING

Sustainable from Product to Pack

Smoothing Skin Tint/SPF 20 is presented in an infinitely recyclable glass bottle.

Concealer/Foundation & Smoothing Skin Tint shade guide

THE PERFECT MATCH

How to choose your shade

If you already know your shade in Concealer/Foundation, you can find your match in Smoothing Skin Tint/SPF 20.

Your Questions Answered

What's the coverage like?

The coverage is weightless and sheer. You won’t feel like you’re wearing makeup, but pores, wrinkles, and areas of pigmentation will look softly blurred - like a photo filter, except this is real life.

What kind of protection does Smoothing Skin Tint / SPF20 provide?

Smoothing Skin Tint/SPF 20 provides 20 times more protection from sunburn and UVB rays than bare skin alone. It is also PA+++ rated, meaning that it is highly protective against the spectrum of UVA rays that cause deeper layer damage to the skin.

Smoothing Skin Tint/SPF 20 was created after years of formulating, using only the highest quality ingredients that also have skin benefits, and rejecting ingredients that might provide additional SPF coverage but are potential irritants. We’ve struck a balance in creating an effective formula that also adheres to our strict standards for clean, beneficial, and ethical ingredients.

Additionally, the Aleph Concealer/Foundation contains a meaningful amount of titanium dioxide, which itself does offer SPF protection, but we are unable to have this product rated with an SPF number as each shade contains varying levels. Using Concealer/Foundation atop or beneath Smoothing Skin Tint/SPF 20 will add some level of additional protection and skin benefits.

What type of skin is this best suited to?

Smoothing Skin Tint/SPF 20 gives deep hydration, blurring, and sun protection to all skin types and textures.

Do I need additional skincare underneath?

Depending on your skin, your preference, and the season, you may find that Smoothing Skin Tint/SPF 20 is perfect on its own. It also pairs beautifully with Serum/Primer, The One, and Concealer/Foundation for added hydration, skincare, and coverage. Wear it underneath or atop any Aleph makeup and skincare.

Does Smoothing Skin Tint have a fragrance?

Smoothing Skin Tint/SPF 20 is free from synthetic fragrance. The faint floral aroma of the product is due to the presence of Immortelle Flower.

What does the PA+++ rating mean and how does it help me?

PA stands for Protection Grade of UVA. UVA are the spectrum of rays that penetrate deeply into the skin and cause long-term skin damage and photoaging.

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Reviewed by E W.
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I recommend this product
Age Range
55 - 64
Skin Type
Dry
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted

Best Face Sunscreen

Feels amazing .. like a second skin and you can tell it’s a nourishing product. No white sheen, nice and moisturising, and I wear perfectly under my concealer foundation. There’s no compromise to the color or feeling anything other than light and smooth - super happy to have purchased this product . Also can wear on its on in the weekend and it def blurs out my redness

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Reviewed by MS R. O. S.
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I recommend this product
Age Range
45 - 54
Skin Type
Balanced
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted

No makeup makeup!

So easy to blend into skin. Does not sit in the cracks like other makeup. I didn’t wear makeup cover for years until THIS came out. It’s perfect for blending into skin and creating a soft, smoother texture. When paired w the white powder base and setting product it stays on all day!

I love the tutorials given and her way of delivering the information is so classy but totally relatable and easy to follow!

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Reviewed by Bernadette O.
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I recommend this product
Age Range
65+
Skin Type
Dry
Rated 4 out of 5
Review posted

Not used yet

I have not used this product as yet. Looking forward to trying it out soon

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Reviewed by LINDA M. D.
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I recommend this product
Age Range
55 - 64
Skin Type
Dry
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted

Very happy!

First time user. Glides on smoothly and for me ihas enough cover/ tint to wear only this on days when I want to feel make up free!

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Reviewed by Jess S.
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I recommend this product
Age Range
25 - 34
Skin Type
Combination
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted

Love

I absolutely love this product. As a busy mum I need simplicity which it offers in spades. My skin but better!

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