20 Best Body Sunscreen For Sensitive Skin (2022 Updated)

I put this sunscreen on my face, arms, and chest, and within a couple of minutes, my face started burning like crazy so i quickly washed it off. I left it on my chest and arms and within a few hours I broke out in a raised red rash covering my chest and arms that itched so badly I couldn’t sleep last night.

Its the next day now, and just washing my face burns, so it has become hypersensitive. The bumpy red rash on my chest and arms is still itching badly, and I have no idea how long its going to take for my skin to heal from one application of your “sensitive skin” 60 spf sunscreen.

You guys need to take this horrible product off the market.

Honestly, this sunscreen is amazing. I’ve tried more expensive, higher SPF mineral sunscreens and get was less of a whitecast using this sunscreen product. I bought this after forgetting my face sunscreen in a tiny mountain town while I was on vacation and was less than thrilled to have to use this until I did and I’m honestly so surprised with the results.

If you’re looking for a high SPF mineral sunscreen that is also super affordable, you need to try this! I recommend warming it up in your fingertips then spending at least 30 seconds rubbing it in.

Let me start by saying that I have dry acne prone skin. This sunscreen is really nice as of appearance and price, but once I started to use it I noticed that there was a major white-cast (which I kinda figured that there would be since it is a mineral sunscreen) it was also really thick.

Later, I realized my face was breaking out more than usually. So, I did a little experiment of my own. I put the sunscreen on my leg and within not even 30 minutes, I had hives going from the top of my leg down to my knee.

I bought 2 of these during a buy one get one half off, one for myself and one for my sister, and we both really liked it. I was a bit scared because of some of the reviews that said they had reactions, but my skin doesn’t tend to be super sensitive so I ended up being completely fine.

If you think this would be a concern for you, I definitely recommend spot testing this. It also performs really well for a physical sunscreen. I’m happy that it’s an spf 50, has tons of product, is unscented, AND really affordable, especially if you have a coupon or sale.

The consistency is just right, not too drying and not too greasy. I usually have issues with sunscreens cling to my dry-patches and I haven’t really experienced that with this sunscreen. Now, to the obvious issue, does this mineral sunscreen have a white cast? Probably.

I’m super fair and I really like to pile on sunscreen, but even then it absorbs and blends in so beautifully; much quicker than la roche posay, for example. Approach with caution if you’re not melanin-deficient.

Not much pilling though. The texture is just thin enough without being overly runny, and not pasty at all. I think I’ve found one of my staple sunscreens.

I first heard about this sunscreen from a Dermatologist (who is a POC) and she mentioned how it didn’t leave a white cast on her. I have fair Asian skin (Clinique foundation shade Bone, Fitzpatrick Type 2, some rosacea on the cheeks), so I figured I give this a try.

My skin is typically on the balanced side (oiler in the summertime along the T-Zone) and was excited to try this, especially seeing how affordable it is compared to other mineral sunscreens at SPF 50.

Unfortunately, it did not work out for my skin. Using the 2 finger rule, this sunscreen left a white cast on me and felt oily. Even after dry down time, my face was still shiny. It also didn’t pair well with any of my SPF powder I used to try to tone down the shine (it also clumped on my the SPF powder’s brushes, but that could have also been because of the brush itself).

I tried this both in the summertime and winter, but unfortunately, it was still very greasy on me no matter the climate. I think this sunscreen could be worth it for someone with dry skin types or stick with using it on babies who don’t care about white cast/greasiness.

In the end, I wound up using the rest of the sunscreen as a hand cream in the wintertime because I didn’t want to waste the product (it worked really well as this).

First the good: It’s a mineral sunscreen, so it’s effective immediately. I always want a mineral backup in case I don’t get my sunscreen on early enough. It is pretty thin and goes on smooth. It has a bit of a white cast that mostly goes away decently well (I have fair skin though)–probably the least casty mineral foundation I’ve encountered.

It hasn’t caused my eyes to burn (which is more common in chemical sunscreens). On to the bad: My skin feels a little painful after applying. I can’t feel any graininess in the lotion, but my eyelids feel like I just used a physical exfolint on them after using it.

Makes my skin really greasy both in feeling it sitting on my face, never drying and in shine. For hours–until it’s wiped/washed off. This may not happen if you’re not using enough, but if you don’t use enough you’re not getting the SPF 50 labeled.

I am still using this as my “work sunscreen” that I apply right before I leave the office, but if I find a better mineral one, this one will be replaced when the bottle is empty. That being said, as far as the white caste, it has the Coppertone Sport and Pure & Simple lines, as well as Blue Lizard Kids, Bare Republic Baby, and Mustela Baby beat.

Avène Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Sunscreen Fluid SPF 50+ Tinted was a decent product for me. I cannot say how this product worked for me in the long run because I only received a sample packet.

When I first opened the packet, things got very messy. I did not expect this sunscreen to be so liquidy. A lot of the product ended up all over the packet and my hands because the sunscreen kept leaking out of the package.

Once I was able to apply the product I was not overwhelmed by a scent or any greasy feelings. However, I did start to notice my face was looking more tanned than usual. I did not have to deal with a white cast, but this tinted sunscreen was a little too dark for my complexion.

I would not be able to put much of this sunscreen on without having my face be a noticeably different shade than the rest of my body. Maybe it would be better for me to use this sunscreen in the summer time when I have a darker tan.

I would suggest for Avène to have a range for tinted options. I did not try to put any makeup on over the sunscreen because my face had plenty coverage with this product already, so I cannot say if the application will be smooth.

While I had the sunscreen on, I did not experience any bad skin reactions personally, but my face is not sensitive to many products. It is recommended that face sunscreens have an SPF of at least 30, so I was very pleased to learn that this sunscreen has an SPF of 50.

With SPF 50, it will block around 98% of UVB rays. Overall, I like the ingredients, high SPF, and the fact that the Avène Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Sunscreen Fluid SPF 50+ Tinted was Fragrance and Oil free.

I wanted to love this because the ingredients are stellar and it’s spf 50+. Tinted sunscreens are my favorite. However this may be more suited for oilier skin types and is most definitely not a universal shade.

The good: it goes on quite smooth just as described as a fluid not a lotion – similar to a serum foundation – and zero white cast, also the ingredients are great. The not so great: the color is orange.

I am a light medium neutral undertone. I used this and it was pretty dark but was able to blend it in and down my neck and ears which need sunscreen anyway. Because the weather is cold and rest of my body was covered, the skin tone differences wasn’t too noticeable but it did feel like I was wearing self tanner.

I felt like this made me hesitant to put on more product therefore not giving me adequate sun protection. On the second day I wore it, I decided to apply additional makeup in the form of cream blush and eyeshadow.

Mistake! Everything began to pill so badly. I had to keep wiping my skin. I probably ended up taking off too much of the protection ugh. So I don’t recommend this one although I do like the brand. I think this can possibly work for you under very specific circumstances- if your skin is oilier, your tone matches almost exactly (very warm tan skin) and you don’t plan to apply additional cream makeup – powder would be fine.

As a person of color, I have found in the past that other tinted sunscreens I’ve tried are targeted to much lighter skin tones than mine, which is frustrating. My skin is also a combination of dry with a very oily t-zone as well as sensitive to harsh chemicals and fragrances.

This has caused me to break out or appear greasy when trying other products. However, the Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Tinted Sunscreen addressed both these issues for me beautifully. I decided to test this free sample I received from BzzAgent on a day my daughter had a softball tournament because I knew I’d be at the field in full sun all day.

The formulation felt smooth and lightweight on my face, which I appreciate as someone who rarely wears foundation. I was pleasantly surprised that the tint blended perfectly with my skin tone. Imperfections in my skin were slightly hidden while still appearing very natural, which I prefer.

I reapplied the sunscreen once later in the day and was pleased that there was no flaking, build up, or noticeable issue with the application. I even shared it with a fellow team mom who had forgotten her sunscreen, and she also loved the lightweight feel and coverage.

Overall, I really enjoyed using this product and would recommend it to all my POC who’ve had difficulty finding a time sunscreen that works with darker skin. I would not hesitate to purchase this for all our days at the field.

I desperately wanted to like this sunscreen. I have been on the hunt for a mineral sunscreen with 20% zinc that was safe for sensitive skin, was free from irritants, and wouldn’t completely dry out my eczema-prone skin but also stay on my face without sweating off in the sun.

I have been using Biossance’s mineral sunscreen for reference. Going on, the sunscreen was a lot “drier” and spread more like a sunscreen than the Biossance (which spreads more like a traditional moisturizer).

It also dried down much more than the Biossance, which had me believing this would be a more ideal product for daytime sweating. However, within two days of wearing this, my skin exploded with acne. I NEVER break out unless there’s a combo of factors – sweating, on my period, dirty makeup sponges, touching my face during the day etc.

And even then, it’s never more than 1 or 2 zits. This breakout was ALL over my face indicating it was a product reaction. I couldn’t believe it. It took another day for me to realize it was the sunscreen because I seriously never have an issue with products causing a breakout – I never check for oil-free or non-comedogenic products because my skin is so dry and generally loves oils and thick moisturizing ingredients.

However, upon looking up the ingredients, the coconut alkanes came up as highly comedogenic which makes sense since coconut oil will break me out if I use it on my face. I understand I could be really sensitive to this particular ingredient, but since I’ve never broken out like this before in my LIFE, I have to believe there’s some sort of ingredient interaction happening, perhaps with one of my other products that has some lower level of comedogenic ingredients that together with the coconut alkanes exploded my face.

Unfortunately, because this sunscreen was the thing that changed my skin chemistry and broke me out, it’s the one that goes.

I received this from FAB for free in exchange for an honest review. I have to say I am impressed with this product! I have sensitive, dry, rosacea-prone skin, and this sunscreen did not irritate my skin at all.

There are no fragrant ingredients, but there is a super light, almost undetectable smell that I enjoyed. I have pretty fair skin (on the lighter side of Fitzpatrick Type II), and there was a slight white cast visible on me at first.

It dissipated quickly after working the product in for a few seconds, though. I’m fairly confident it would leave a cast on darker skin tones. It spreads across the skin nicely and has calming, hydrating, and moisturizing ingredients.

It isn’t one of those sunscreens that disappears as soon as you apply it, but I like knowing I have sun protection on my face. It doesn’t feel heavy or stifling under makeup. As mentioned before, you do have to work it in a little bit.

I wish it was higher than SPF 30. I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of product in the tube. I use A LOT of sunscreen, and the product lasted a lot longer (almost 2 months) than I thought it would.

It is a little on the pricey side in my opinion, but I value a good mineral sunscreen. Hopefully they formulate an SPF 50+ that has less of a cast!.

*I received this product in exchange for an honest review* I have brown skin and this left minimal white cast on me. For my melanated folks y’all know about the purple hue a lot of mineral sunscreens provide on our skin, this one is giving lavender.

It definitely is not transparent but I would feel comfortable being out in public with it and definitely under makeup. There is a noticeable white line around my hairline and in comparison to my neck my face looks a shade lighter.

It is hard to find a mineral sunscreen with a high level of zinc oxide that doesn’t leave some kind of white cast and for what this product is I think it did a pretty good job. It has a thick consistency and takes a minute to rub in but after I worked it in it was fine.

The feel on my skin was noticeable but not uncomfortable and mask like. That being said I only used about two pumps for my face. If you’re a two finger lengths girly you’ll put in some work for sure.

For people with very deep skin tones, if it’s giving Nyma Tang, it will for sure leave some kind of a cast but probably not the harsh one we’re used to.

I love this product! I have many Supergoop prods and this is definitely a new favorite! I’m a content creator and love having a product that helps me have beautiful skin during daytime (no flash photography) photoshoots.

It’s similar to Fenty Beauty’s Diamond Bomb powder in the sense that it have very fine glitter in it, but unlike diamond bomb it’s both moisturizing and has SPF. The formula is super comfortable although I recommend only applying it to skin that’s exposed rather than wearing underneath clothes.

The price is quite high so I’ll definitely be using the play sunscreen + this where I want a bit of extra shine.

I am so bummed about this sunscreen! I have the original glow screen for face and love it, so when I saw this one for body I couldn’t wait to grab it. Unfortunately it is NOT up to par. I wore on a recent vacay to Florida and was immediately surprised by the amount of sparkle.

Unlike the facial glow screen which is more of a sheen and provides a beautiful glow, this product is more like straight up sparkle. Like others have said, it’s like putting on glitter. That’s not even the worst part though! I applied to my chest because it was the highest SPF I brought (supposedly SPF 40) and really wanted my chest to be protected.

Even with a couple reapplications, I got a sunburn! I had SPF 30 and 15 on other areas—shoulders, back, arms—and didn’t burn a bit. I’m sure the sparkles attracted sun, but I couldn’t believe the sunburn.

For the rest of the week, I used this product very sparingly so I didn’t look like I was coated in glitter and I only applied after I had already applied another trusted SPF of at least 30. If it hadn’t cost so much, I would probably just get rid of it.

I don’t recommend if you are looking for any real protection from the sun, and if you want a glowy look from your sunscreen, stick to the original glow screen!.

I have used Supergoop in the past and liked it a lot so I was excited to try this version. The smell and texture seem the same to me, the major difference is the shimmer. I applied this to my legs immediately after shaving and did not experience any irritation.

The shimmer is nice for arms and legs, IMO. I don’t think I’d wear it on my décolletage. I think it’s best suited for a day by the pool or at the beach. The shimmer is not dramatic, just enough to create a slight golden reflection.

I think it’s really nice for those sort of self-conscious areas. My only complaint is that I don’t love the smell. I noticed I could smell it still a few hours later. I believe the scent is the same as other Supergoop products.

I like Supergoop a lot but feel that they are overpriced. The value is the main reason for the 3 stars. I received this gift in exchange for my honest review.

This is a chemical sunscreen with several chemical filters. It’s also water resistant. – Texture wise it has a light lotion feel. – Scent wise this smells like a moisturizing lotion you’d get from the pharmacy not perfumy /overwhelming.

– I use this exclusively on my face dot it around my face, neck, and ears. – It might feel light, but it does take some time to blend especially in the eyebrow area, but once it’s all blended I dont notice a white cast at all.

For reference, I’m a beige skin tone. – After blending, it doesnt feel suffocating, but I do feel a layer on my skin like I applied something occlusive. – It dries down to an almost matte finish it doesnt feel greasy.

– I’ve tested this both indoors outdoors and it has protected my skin effectively. Never sunburnt or darker. Just ensure you reapply. – It has also worked great on my acne prone skin hasnt caused any breakouts.

– Only downside is it burns my eyes badly. So apply it away from your eyes.

like the Neutrogena Sport Face Oil Free Lotion Sunscreen with Broad Spectrum SPF 70+. It doesn’t feel heavy or oily on my skin. It doesn’t have a strong, overpowering fragrance and it didn’t clog my pores.

I like the fact that this sunscreen is Oxybenzone free and PABA free. I love the fact that this sunscreen is water resistant and sweat resistant. This is a great sunscreen for outdoor sport activities, because it resists wear off from sweating, rubbing or wiping.

It also has an electrolyte complex that helps restore your skins balance. I used this sunscreen on my face when I went hiking with my family last weekend and it worked great. It’s one of the best sunscreens that I have used!.

Alright everyone, it is time to rethink how sunscreen fits into our skincare and lifestyles. Sunscreen is not just for the summer or the beach, it is necessary year round, ESPECIALLY WINTER TIME. You want to know how I know that? Not because I read about it (I have) but because I’ve experienced sun-damage on my face in the winter that I never even felt as it was happening because I used to only associate the need for for SPF when it was hot and sunny.

That all changed when I was gifted by a family friend. for Christmas. She swore that this wasn’t my usual sunscreen and that if I made this part of my skincare routine for a month I would thank her. I hated everything about sunscreen before this product.

The smell, the way it felt on my face, the way my sensitive skin would never fail to feel at least some chemical stinging, and of course the break outs that eventually occurred onto temples about 4 days after using it.

Well this product changed my entire attitude toward sunscreen. I had absolutely NO sensitivity, no stinging, and it absorbed into my skin like my favorite moisturizer. I applied after my moisturizer and let it soak in completely before my primer and makeup.

No cast or film and if anything my skin felt softer. In less than two weeks I noticed my forehead was less dull and more hydrated. I swear it was because of this sunscreen. I’ve come along way from laying in tanning beds and have now experienced what it is like to invest in skin protection and the importance of it because UV damage is so hard to reverse the signs of (trust me I am NOW seeing the damage from all my tanning bed visits from 10 years ago).

I have since gifted this to others and use daily. [brand:neutrogena].

This is my absolute favorite sunscreen for my body! I use Korean sunscreens for my face/decolletage/hands, and then this for everything else. I keep one in my bathroom, one by the door, and another in my bag so I always have it available to reapply.

It’s a spray so you need to be sure you’re using enough and covering all your skin (and reapply!!) or you will burn, that’s just how all spray sunscreens are. But used properly, this sunscreen is the GOAT! I’ve never burned from it, it dries super fast, doesn’t stain, and it’s the only spray I’ve found that doesn’t stink or make me cough if I spray it indoors.

If Alba discontinues it, espeically in this scent, I don’t know what I’ll do!!.

Alba Botanica proclaims itself as eco-conscious, plant based, “vegetarian” and containing “botanical ingredients”. In the past, the small handful of their products available in my market typically had an ingredient profile that fit this general premise even though there is no legal definition for their claims per the FDA guidelines (look it up if you don’t believe me).

So based on previous knowledge of the brand’s products, I didn’t think twice about testing out a new, or revised possibly (it’s not entirely clear), spray on sport sunscreen, even though I usually avoid spray on sunscreen because I inevitably miss areas.

Imagine my surprise when I got the can and not only discovered it smells of harsh alcohol and had an intensely drying effect on the skin, AND is an ENTIRELY CHEMICAL SUNSCREEN. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve seen the newer studies on Zinc, but honestly, a full chemical sunscreen is something I’ve avoided based on far more pronounced research.

If you heavily moisturize, don’t care about smell or chemical sunscreens, this could be for you. If any of those three are a concern for you, then look to other options.

I call myself the sunscreen queen for a reason. Sunscreen should be worn every day not just for the sun’s rays but also the constant blue light we are experiencing. 90 percent of visible changes to the skin, photoaging is a direct result of cumulative sun damage you’ve been exposed to throughout your life.

This is one of the many esthetician-approved sunscreens I recommend for my former clients and friends. Use any sunscreen to practice my “press and massage” method to avoid a white cast from application.

So important to wear sunscreen and also a hat. You could even go the extra mile and wear a face shield with me. Make fun of me now but I’m saving the big bucks in the long run. Also, I will have less of a chance of getting skin cancer.

If this helps one person then my job is done.

WOULD NOT RECOMMEND! Gonna go to Target and try to get my money back. This is horrible! I have an olive skin tone and this left me looking WHITE, the cream is runny when you pore it on your hands but it’s SOOOO thick once you get it on your face.

It doesn’t rub in easily, I tried washing it off immediately after I put it on but it will not come off!! I washed my face twice and I can still feel the residue on my skin. It’s hard to explain, but it left my skin stiff and kinda sticky.

Friends recommended other sunscreens but bc I have sensitive skin, I only use Aveeno products, I bought this hoping I could use it as a daily face cream but I’ll never put this on my face again! Have never had this much trouble with Aveeno before, so disappointed!!.

If there is a person who is very particular about sunscreen, its me. I constantly have to reapply every 45 minutes to an hour because I burn so bad. I also usually spend each event on the side lines wiping my eyes with a towel or my shirt wondering why I even applied cream or spray sunscreen on my face to begin with because once I sweat or get in water, every sunscreen I’ve tried melts and drips into my eyes.

This causes an extreme burning and discomfort in my eyes for the rest of the day and I can never seem to enjoy myself. With this Aveeno® Positively Mineral Sensitive Skin Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50, I didn’t experience this because the sunscreen applies smooth, but solid.

I will admit, it did take me a minute to get over the fact it looks like you are rubbing deodorant on your face, but the sunscreen goes on so smooth and works like a charm so it is well worth it. I never experienced any burning on my skin during the days I used it.

I also really like that it is made for sensitive skin like mine and free from parabens, fragrances and phthalates. I typically get breakouts on my face and shoulders after using regular spray or cream sunscreens but with this product that is targeted for sensitive skin, I feel guilt-free putting it on because I did not experience a break out after using it!!.

This sunscreen is great for anyone looking for something lightweight and glowy. I bought this product back in March and I have been using it every day for the past 5 months, with around 1/4 of the bottle left to go.

The consistency of the sunscreen is quite runny. I’d say it’s a little bit thicker than a face oil like rosehip seed oil, so be careful when you squeeze it out of the bottle. A little goes a long way; I use about a dime-sized amount for my entire face and neck.

Be sure to shake well before use. On my medium-tan skin, it sheers out completely after rubbing it into my skin and doesn’t leave a white or gray cast at all, nor does it leave streaks. I can’t speak to how it would look on darker and very deep skin tones, but I have a feeling it would act the same way.

It has a very minor to sometimes nonexistent beachy scent. You wouldn’t smell it when it’s on your face, probably just when you first squeeze it out. One downside to this product, however, is that it sometimes gets in my eye and makes it sting/tear up, which is irritating.

Sometimes I don’t even rub my eye or touch my face and it still gets in beause of sweat or movement. It doesn’t happen every day, so I don’t think it’s really the product’s fault. Now I’m just a bit more careful with applying the sunscreen around my eye socket and making sure not to put it around the corners of my eyes.

Overall I really recommend this sunscreen! I’m planning to repurchase it once my current bottle runs out.

I needed a new facial sunscreen for vacation. I’m extremely fair skinned and photosensitive. I decided to try this after seeing it at Target. Pros: affordable, mineral sunscreen, not greasy, did not irritate my face, prevented sunburn.

Cons: bit hard to blend in, it’s mineral and not tinted so it might leave a white cast on darker skin tones. Note: as with many mineral sunscreens, this contains Butyloctyl Salicylate which is a chemical sunscreen booster.

It’s a bit misleading since it’s in the same family as chemical sunscreens. It’s quite common to find it in mineral sunscreens but this might be a deal breaker for those who have a sensitivity to it or are trying to avoid any of these types of ingredients.

I’d highly recommend checking out Lab Muffin on IG or Twitter, she’s a great science-based source of info about how brands play marketing tricks about “safe” or “unsafe” ingredients. I didn’t try it under makeup so I can’t really speak to how it would work for that but based on how it felt after it absorbed and dried down, it felt like it’d be ok under foundation.

I’ll update my review if/when I use it under makeup. Overall, I’d recommend this for fair skinned people. Eucerin is a brand I trust for dry skin and eczema so I’m happy they now offer sunscreen.

I never write reviews so trust me when I say this is the best face spf I’ve ever used. Granted, I try to stay away from higher-end spfs because I don’t have the funds for it, but this one is still at the top of my list.

One day I googled a dupe for the supergoop glow screen and this popped up on google so I thought I’d give it a dry. I have now repurchased it 5 times and will continue to buy it until I find something better.

It adds such a nice glow to the skin and doesn’t have any white cast. There is a bit of a tacky finish, but I really like to layer it under makeup so that doesn’t bother me. But even if you aren’t wearing makeup, it does dry down after about 5-10 minutes so it’s not an issue either way.

It also doesn’t pill, break me out, or burn my eyes or skin. I have really sensitive skin and have had a really hard time finding an spf that doesn’t irritate my skin, but this one doesn’t irritate it or sting at all.

I seriously recommend this sunscreen to everyone I know and I can’t recommend it enough. If you don’t love the glowy look then this one might not be for you. But if you’re like me and like to look like a newborn baby, then BUY.

THIS. SUNSCREEN!!!.

I developed an allergy to chemical sunscreens over the past year. I tried all sorts of dermatologist recommended and sensitive skin sunscreens but still had issues with my skins reactivity. I’d either breakout or have an allergic reaction.

I used to be a SPF every day sort of person, but I had finally had enough and stopped wearing sunscreen altogether. I bought this after extwnsive research and had it for several months before I finally decided to do a patch test.

I was terrified, but nothing happened. No reaction! After a week, I tried it all over my face and let me tell you, I am amazed. Finally I have found a sunscreen that doesn’t cause breakouts or irritate my sensitive skin!!! After three weeks of wearing this stuff I have also noticed that my acne has gotten better, my hyper-pigmentation is not so bad, and it just goes on so well.

It can leave a white cast, but for a very fair skinned woman, I like that it lightens my redness. It’s also very luminous. It will cling to dry patches though, and be very careful to rub it in around the brows and hairline.

It also has a strange smell, but it goes away after it dries. Overall, I highly recommend this product for anyone struggling with a sunscreen allergy and acne.

I have two favorite facial sunscreens right now and this is one of them. I love that it is completely unscented (I loathe, mean loathe sunscreen smell period) and liquid for easy application. When first applied, you will have a white cast, just keep gently rubbing it in and it will disappear.

Plays well with makeup! I have used this for years and love it. Please don’t stop making this product available! This product was unavailable for few months in store and online. They recently made it available online only through the official Neutrogena site, which I love due to knowing I am getting an unexpired, authentic product! Thank you Neutrogena for this product!.

I bought this sunscreen to see if I can use it as my daily SPF without it breaking me out. I’m absolutely thrilled to report that that is the case! My skin is incredibly sensitive to ingredients that cause breakouts, so I was nervous to try this.

I’m so glad I did! The only reason I’m giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is that there is a slight white cast when I first apply it, so I’m not sure how it would do if I tried to reapply over makeup throughout the day.

Also, in certain spots (mainly where my glasses rest on my face), my sebum mixes with the sunscreen and leaves a bit of white residue. Overall, I find this product’s value to be unmatched. If you’re debating whether you want to try it because your skin is sensitive, you do.

Started using this sunscreen over 5 years ago, I always come back to it. I’ve tried every mineral sunscreen and tinted moisturizer on the market, Paula’s choice, supergoop, biossance, drunk elephant, farmacy, REN, Dr Jart, bareminerals, tower, live tinted, tower 28, and multiple Korean brands.

Clinique’s body mineral sunscreen is the only one that does not break me out (I am very acne prone so this is no small feat), rubs in without feeling heavy or greasy, does not irritate my skin or make it burn/peel.

I have medium-dark Asian pacific skin and this does leave a tiny white cast, but it fades away after 10min to nothing. It is neither too moisturizing or drying (I have very oily skin and live in Florida), it sits right in the middle.

I have given up trying to find a fancier replacement in a flashier bottle because this sunscreen is simply the OG and the best and I really hope they never stop making it.

An easily applied very fluid lotion that provides light hydration and excellent for warmer and/or humid days. What I really like about this product is that it can be literally applied from head to toe, even on the face and around the eye area since it is so light that it will be absorbed into the skin quickly having no possibility to migrate into the eyes.

(And the pH is correct for the eye area too. ) The composition is such that it is used plant-based emollients and emulsifiers and a bit of dimethicone (for counteracting soaping). There are some excellent actives (Panthenol and Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Bisabolol, Phytosphingosine) but most likely in a very minor concentration.

The Aloe Vera juice is around 5% in the formula, that can be considered as rather high among the commercially available cosmetic products. (It provides hydration and has anti-inflammatory effect. ) This product is excellent for people that have normal (or oilier) skin (sensitive skin too) and have generally no problems with dryness or other aging related problems.

As said, it can also be applied to the face (although cosmetic companies will definitely prefer that we buy separate products for the face and eye area. Preferably several 🙂 ) Absorbs very quickly after application without leaving any greasy residue, only a perceptible hydrating feeling that last for a while.

Ingredients: Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Octydodecanol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Gentiana Lutea (Gentian) Root Extract, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan), Panthenol, Glycerin, Caffeine, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Sucrose, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polysorbate 60, Glycerine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Sorbitan Palmitate, Glycerin Soja (Soybean) Sterols, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phytantriol, Bisabolol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Phytosphingosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Potassium Carbomer, Potassium Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Sorbic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Yellow 5 (Cl 19140), Yellow 6 (Cl 15985).

I have always struggled to find facial sunscreen that didn’t make me break out, then things got worse when I suddenly developed a severe allergy to the chemicals that are used as SPF in the majority of sun creams.

It took me a while to realise my skin could tolerate mineral SPF just fine. Since then I have tried at least 8 different types of mineral sunscreen and this Clinique one is both better then any of the mineral ones I have tried and better than the chemical ones I used to use as well.

It’s so light that there is really very minimal white cast from it, much much less then many other mineral suncreams, and any white cast there is is very easy to rub in. As another reviewer said it is also very lovely, soft and moisturising.

I wear this suncream every day and whenever I put it on I always feel like I am doing something good for my skin and nourishing it. I actually prefer how my skin looks when I have just put this suncream on and a bit of concealer than how it looks with foundation! Additionally I have mild rosacea which is almost totally triggered by UV light.

Since I have started wearing this suncream every day my Rosacea is totally under control and unnoticeable, which makes me certain the suncream is doing its job and blocking the UV rays. Thank you Clinique for making such a lovely sun cream that doesn’t make my skin spotty and leaves it feeling soft and glowing.

PS I have also tried the factor 50 version of this cream from Clinique, it’s much thicker and doesn’t rub in half as well so I definitely recommend opting for the SPF 30 version. As I say just the SPF 30 version must be doing its job of blocking out the UV rays otherwise my head would be really red an inflamed!.

I have been using mineral-based sunscreens because I believe they are safest to use. They do NOT contain skin-penetrating, potentially toxic and potentially carcinogenic ingredients. If you look at the ingredients in most of the sun screens that cover smoothly and invisibly, they have oxybenzone (possibly the worst) or octnoxate, homosalate, octisalate, octocylene, etc.

These protect from sun and are easy to use. By contrast, safe, mineral-based sunscreens are made from titanium dioxide (Anthelios Mineral) or zinc oxide. Unfortunately all mineral sunscreens that I have tried prior to Anthelios Mineral have been super effective at blocking the sun, but apply with difficulty like thick white clown paste.

Further, they are difficult to scrub off. This Anthelios Mineral is the exception. It spreads easily and doesn’t leave a white mask! A first for me. It has a bit of coloring that blends in with my skin.

My only objection is the high price for the small bottle. It is like an overpriced cosmetic. I am a bit cautious of all the complicated ingredients used to make it spreadable and not pasty white, but I have not found any research showing them to be toxic.

it is the only game in town that I have found which safely protects, spreads easily and avoids pasty whiteness, I will continue using this over-priced product.

Recently with the influx of skincare and makeup videos on apps like Instagram and tik tok, I’ve been seeing so many things about sunscreen and sun protection. I’m only 25 but I’ve started to notice some fine lines and signs of sun damage since I’m quite pale and fair skinned, which is all the more reason for me to use this.

I’ve tried other sunscreens for the face but most of them leave a white cast or make my skin feel even more oily than it already is, or even pill up on dry areas. That was until I went searching for the best face sunscreen and found this.

At first I was hesitant because of the price, and thought about it for a few months. I mean $37 for sunscreen is definitely a lot, but to those wondering if it’s worth it: it definitely is. This sunscreen is absolutely amazing, it’s light, fluid, makes me feel like I’m wearing nothing at all, and best of all leaves NO WHITE CAST!!! I love knowing that I’m protected and the spf 50 is great for someone like me with super pale skin.

The only issue I have with it is that it does leave my face looking a little oily but usually I’ll just put a bit of powder on and it looks normal. I would definitely be interested in trying something that has a more matte finish, if available.

Also I will say if you use the recommended amount of sunscreen daily you will go through this bottle pretty quick. It lasted about 3-4 weeks for me, so it could be worth investing in a backup sunscreen that’s cheaper, but overall I love this sunscreen it’s the best one I’ve tried yet!!.

This was my first time trying a sunscreen from this brand and I was not that impressed. I got this one and the non-tinted version of this, and both were just not that great. They don’t sit well over certain moisturizers (I use cerave cream) and can pill/bunch up depending on the skincare you have underneath.

The tint on this claims to be universal, but it was noticeably darker compared to my natural skintone. I’m Asian with light/fair skin (Fitzpatrick type 2), and the color difference was so obvious. I applied this to my face and neck, and it was so dark compared to my chest.

I was confused because reviews with lighter skin said the tint was fine, but it might also be that people don’t apply an appropriate amount for proper spf coverage. The tint on this is really suited for those who are a solid medium/tan skintone.

This is also not dark-skinned friendly (I had my friend try it out), as it leaves you looking ghostly. Also, the smell is similar to that of rubber tires. I do like that it’s spf 50 and lightweight, but the cons heavily outweigh the pros for me that I would not find myself ever purchasing this again.

Our family has used Coppertone products for almost 20 years for our kids. We tried the new Pure & Simple last year and my daughter (then 13) had a horrible reaction. It was unexplainable since she was hardly in the sun and the other two kids were equally exposed and no reaction.

(Her face was so swollen and blistered that she was seen by a doctor at the resort and prescribed medications. Oddly, a liquid benadry helped more. ) She couldn’t even use sunscreen on her face the remaining days.

We tried it again this year when we were in warm & sunny places and she had a similar reaction to the Pure & Simple Coppertone Face on the first day. We tossed it out and made a note not to use it again.

It’s possible she’s allergic to a specific ingredient, but I haven’t figured out what it is. I have had a similar, milder reaction to Banana Boat products in the past. We LOVE Coppertone – it’s a go to that otherwise has not caused any reactions.

We use Coppertone frequently, but not the Pure & Simple Face Sunscreen.

I buy this EVERY year for my red-headed kids, and have been buying it since they were babies and it seemed like I tried every mineral sunscreen there was. This one is the one we stick with. As long as I reapply every 80 minutes, the kids don’t ever get sunburns.

I trust the mineral formula not to be terrible for us or the ocean, and it doesn’t sting eyes at all (I switched to using it myself, because my fancier Neutrogena sunscreen stings like crazy!). It does leave a sheer whitish tint on our skin, which makes no difference for my super-fair children, and I put up with it because it’s not nearly as bad as some other mineral subscreens I have tried that made me absolutely ghostly.

The price is fantastic for mineral sunscreen, so I can buy tons of it and keep it on us all summer long. Regarding whether it dries out skin: my skin isn’t normally dry, but after wearing this sunscreen all day, every day on 6-day beach trips, my skin does feel dry for a few days afterwards, so it probably has some drying-out effect; however, I never notice any problems after our usual, weekend use.

So I specifically seek dermatologists on Youtube to find out the common thread that many of them suggest to look for in skin products because I’m more concerned about skin health and longevity over temporary solutions to cover up and look flawless all the time.

I don’t wear face makeup 98% of the year so I want to be able to apply my daily sunscreen liberally without a white cast, especially since I have olive skin (Mexican and Asian blend). To my delight, this sunscreen actually looks good on my face and skin.

I was prepared to start committing to wearing a tinted sunscreen on top of a base layer of sunscreen to cover any white cast but honestly. I don’t need to with this. I went on an obsessive sunscreen spree when I started trying out different brands and this one is by far my favorite! The percentage of zinc oxide is quite considerable and the ingredients overall compare to the same ingredients used in high-priced sunscreens on the market.

As far as formulation and consistency, I quite like that it’s runnier than other sunscreens because I apply it as if I’m finger painting my face. I work in increments, building up the amount of product but the general way I apply is rubbing it into the pads of my fingertips and then blotting it on like how beauty gurus do with foundation and concealer.

Then I blend blend blend and spread spread spread—runnier and wetter is better for that, in my opinion. I probably use about two quarters worth of product on my face and neck in total but I build my way up to that point.

As far as how the sunscreen wears, I am active and get outside every day plus I work out at least three times a week. I’m able to apply this sunscreen close to my eyes and it doesn’t sting—I don’t even know if it gets into my eyes because I haven’t noticed a problem.

Make sure, if you put sunscreen on your eyelids and underneath your eyes as I do, that you check up on the fine line creases as the sunscreen sets. I usually get into the habit of using my finger to lightly blend the top of my lid and under my eyes about 10-15 mins after first applying the sunscreen to erase that white build up.

I don’t have to keep doing that throughout the day, it’s just one time after the first application. I am 25 so my skin has matured past the horrors of adolescent, acne flare ups. It’s not perfect, and if I don’t take care of my skin I will most defintely break out, but using this on top of my basic CeraVe and Differin Moisturizer in the morning (I toggle between or use both) is a game changer.

I’m all about ingredients and what products ACTUALLY do for you, so every moisturizer, cleanser, or sunscreen I put on my skin has solid ingredients, is applied in the recommended order, and includes the recommended amount.

I don’t care for sparkly masks, fragrant lotions, or magic oils… anything that makes me wonder “Hmmm… if it’s really so magical why haven’t professional dermatologists been advertising it for years?” So much of skincare in marketing… I’m just here to stay PURE AND SIMPLE, hehe.

Get yourself this sunscreen and Coppertone, never stop making it!.

I’m in my mid 20’s and just recently started caring about sun protection, because after all, they say it’s the most important defense for anti aging. I used to hate wearing sunscreen on my face, especially when tanning or laying out in the sun because my face would be paler than my body and I don’t like wearing makeup in the summer.

but I also want good skin for years to come, so I’m trying to bite the bullet. I also hate the smell of sunscreen! I have the Cerave AM moisturizing lotion for when I wanted an SPF but it has that same nasty strong smell and pills terribly under makeup so I needed something new.

I thankfully snagged this on sale. For the price point I don’t think it’s the best value. It looked like my bottle was a quarter empty when it arrived and the package is already small! It is a good quality product though.

I haven’t used it consistently yet but I have no complaints. There is no smell. No white cast. It’s so thin and lightweight on your skin. I usually mix with IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Lotion and put it on that way.

It always rubs right in. It hasn’t irritated my face at all. I’ve also had no problems cleansing off at the end of the day. All in all, it is pretty much exactly what I am looking for, but if I can find a cheaper alternative that checks the same boxes I would probably switch and not repurchase.

It’s all trial and error, but this product definitely has a place on my list!!.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk 60 is an oil free, lightweight lotion sunscreen that provides broad-spectrum SPF 60 protection with a powerful antioxidant complex to protect skin from free radicals caused by UV rays.

Key Ingredients: – Cell-Ox Shield technology combines broad-spectrum UVA/UVB filters and powerful antioxidant protection with senna alata, a tropical leaf extract known to defend skin cells against damaging free radicals that can accelerate skin aging – La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water is naturally rich in minerals with soothing and antioxidant properties This has a silk-like creamy texture that is similar to a lotion.

It has the typical sunscreen scent but it’s not overpowering. I love how lightweight this is and that is doesn’t feel heavy on my skin. It’s absorbs fast into the skin, doesn’t leave behind a white cast (I am light/medium tone).

I haven’t found it to be greasy on my skin, although it does cling to dry areas so use a good moisturizer beforehand. It’s best to wait 30 minutes after it has absorbed before continuing with your routine, otherwise it pills.

I would say it’s worth a try for those with normal or combination skin, but honestly there are better facial sunscreens out there. PROS: ✅ Free of fragrance, oil, parabens, octinoxate, oxybenzone ✅ Non-comedogenic ✅ Water resistant 80 minutes ✅ Lightweight Absorbs fast ✅ Doesn’t leave a white cast on my skin CONS: ❌ Contains Alcohol Dent.

❌ Pills under makeup ❌ Stung eyes when I started to sweat.

Pros: this product doesn’t sting my sensitive eyes, and it prevents sunburn. Cons: It settles into the lines of my skin and makes them white. I end up with white lines across my neck, and the visual effect is similar to old age stage makeup.

It makes the lines look deeper and more severe. Also, the performance under makeup is appallingly bad. Utterly woeful. I tried it with Bareminerals Barepro pressed powder, and I also tried it with the Lisa Eldridge longwearing liquid foundation, and the makeup looked nice when I first applied it, but then it quickly degraded over the next few hours.

The powder foundation cracked so badly that it ended up looking like I had flaky snake scales all over my face. I was still at work, and I took a tissue and savagely wiped away the worst bits. The longwearing foundation fared better, but it split and cracked like a desert floor.

The foundation I’ve been using instead for everyday wear, that doesn’t sting my eyes but plays well with makeup, is the Supergoop Play. I get the big jug of it and use it on my face and body, and my makeup sits on top of it beautifully.

I would recommend the anthelios for a hike, or some other activity where you’ll be in the sun but your appearance doesn’t matter.

I absolutely love this sunscreen. I have very fair skin that burns incredibly easily. I’m so pale I’ve even gotten burns while wearing sunscreen and reapplying every 90 minutes. I avoid the sun as much as possibly.

I recently was a bridesmaid in an outdoor wedding. I willing to sacrifice my complexion for the bride but hoped it could be avoided. I wore this all day, reapplied once, and didn’t burn! I was actually shocked.

I’ve tried many sunscreens in the past and this one delivers the most protection. I was equally impressed by the lack of transfer onto my corsage and pastel dress! The product has the typical sunscreen glisten and I felt like I was wearing a sunscreen, however it didn’t feel sticky and there was no oil transfer.

There was a bit of pilling when I applied make up over the product with my fingers, but there was less when I used my sponge applicator. This has become my new everyday sunscreen for my body. However because I want a more matte look for my face most of the time, I prefer to use the ultralight fluid on my face for daily wear.

However when I’m in settings where I’ll be in the sun for long periods of time, this offers the best protection.

This sunscreen is the best I tried. It goes on evenly and is easy to apply. Its lightweight on the skin and didn’t leave a greasy or tacky feeling behind on the skin. I didn’t get sunburned while wearing this.

And it didn’t get greasy throughout the day. By that I mean you know when your out sweating in the sun all day and you start to sweat mixed with the sunscreen you just feel greasy. This didn’t do that all if that makes sense like I was swearing outside but didnt feel like the sunscreen was making my skin feel worse.

Overall this is a great sunscreen I love that’s its non greasy. That is something I look for in sunscreens as I hate wearing ones that make my skin feel greasy and just gross. This is like as if I didn’t apply anything but I did.

I would give it 4. 5 if I could. Hands down the best face / body sunscreen lotion I’ve ever tried! I am very fair and burn very easy and have to wear sunscreen anywhere that gets sunlight whenever. This lotion is suuuuper lightweight which I love.

It doesn’t take ages to rub it in like many others, doesn’t leave your skin looking chalky, and it doesn’t have too strong of that sunscreen smell (it does have a bit tho). The lotion itself is a bit too runny for my preference but other than that, it’s a great product.

Doesn’t make me break out or feel too heavy on my skin. It’s on the pricier side for a sunscreen but I would definitely recommend!.

Kiehl’s Activated Sunscreen is one of my favorites. The thing I love the most about it is the amazing water-like feel upon application. It’s so light and refreshing! It is a chemical sunscreen, SPF 30, and water resistant for 80 minutes.

The texture is creamy gel, it has no scent, and leaves no sticky residue on the skin. The one gripe I have about it is that when I sweat, it tends to run into my eyes and sting. For this reason, I use it only on my body, rather than my face.

The price is pretty reasonable at $32 for a huge 5 oz tube.

One of the best sunscreen I’ve every used! No white cast at all even for my deeper brown south East Asian skin tone! layers nicely over other skin care products, and leaves the skin looking dewy but not oily (if you’re not into the dewy look, this is probably not for you).

It also doesn’t feel heavy, and it applies and absorbs nicely. I use 2 fingers of lines worth everyday, and lasts for almost a year. One of the cheaper sunscreens out there at such a high SPF (of 50!) for the amount you get.

Be very careful when putting around the eye area as it will sting!.