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Glossier Invisible Shield SPF 50 daily sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026Leave a comment

Fantastic invisible UV protection!

Thinkdaily Tinted Face Zinc Oxide SPF 30 sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

January 17, 2026January 17, 2026Leave a comment

Protects very well, though seems a little viscous for a daily facial sunscreen.

Numbuzin No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

January 16, 2026January 16, 2026Leave a comment

Protects well.

Badger Adventure Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Cream (★★★★★)

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026Leave a comment

Has only 4 ingredients. Goes on thick, and blocks a lot of UV.

La Roche Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk SPF 100 sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026Leave a comment

Fantastic UV protection!

Eucerin Sensitive Mineral SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

January 14, 2026January 14, 2026Leave a comment

Exceptional mineral based UV protection!

Amazon Basics Sheer Touch SPF 55 sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

September 21, 2025September 21, 2025Leave a comment

Fantastic UV protection at a fantastic price!

Shiseido Anessa Tone Up Brightening UV Gel SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

September 15, 2025September 15, 2025Leave a comment

Strong UV protection! Also includes pigment lightening, and anti-inflammatory ingredients.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

September 6, 2025September 15, 2025Leave a comment

The UVMune 400 performs very well. Another winner from La Roche-Posay!

Then I Met You Essence Light SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

June 11, 2025June 11, 2025Leave a comment

Exceptional UV blocking performance!

Paula’s Choice Resist Skin Restoring Moisturizer SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

June 11, 2025June 11, 2025Leave a comment

Great protection, but some very slight desiccation issues.

Badger Baby Mineral SPF 40 Sunscreen Cream (★★★★★)

June 3, 2025June 3, 2025Leave a comment

Crazy good protection, natural, and should withstand the elements. Very thick and greasy though.

Banana Boat Mineral SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

June 3, 2025June 3, 2025Leave a comment

Very high performing SPF 50, just remember to reapply this product often as it suffers from some desiccation when exposed to air.

Cotz Sensitive Non-Tinted mineral SPF 40 sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

May 31, 2025May 31, 2025Leave a comment

Says SPF 40, provides SPF 40 UV protection. Solid!

Cotz Face Prime and Protect Tinted mineral SPF 40 sunscreen and makeup primer (★★★★★)

May 30, 2025May 30, 2025Leave a comment

Protects well, goes on thick. But maybe that's what a makeup primer is supposed to do?

Trader Joes Daily Facial SPF 40 Mineral sunscreen (★★★★★)

May 26, 2025May 26, 20251 Comment

Solid mineral SPF 40 protection.

Round Lab Birch Juice moisturizing tone up SPF 50+ sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

May 26, 2025May 26, 2025Leave a comment

Good protection.

CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 30 sunscreen (★★★★★)

May 23, 2025May 23, 2025Leave a comment

Despite being marketed as just a moisturizing lotion, this product protects like a SPF 40-50!

First Aid Beauty weightless liquid mineral SPF 30 sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

May 21, 2025May 21, 2025Leave a comment

A strong performer for a tinted, light-weight, mineral-based, sunscreen formulation!

Thrive Regenerative Skincare Bodyshield SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

February 3, 2025February 3, 2025Leave a comment

A very high performing mineral sunscreen formula, which is very environmentally conscious!

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