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Category: Physical

Giverny Milchak Foundation Cover #21 Light Beige SPF 30

Giverny Milchak Foundation Cover #21 Light Beige SPF 30 (★★★★★)

August 24, 2026August 24, 2026Leave a comment

Impressive UV protection from a foundation rated at only SPF 30. Tinted.

Pipette Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50

Pipette Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

August 19, 2026Leave a comment

Great mineral sunscreen, despite the uneven distribution on slide sample.

Skinceuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50

Skinceuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

August 18, 2026August 18, 2026Leave a comment

A very high performing sunscreen, especially given the liquid like formulation!

Blue Lizard Mineral SPF 50 Kids

Blue Lizard Mineral SPF 50 Kids sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

August 18, 2026August 18, 2026Leave a comment

Provides great UV blocking protection.

Bee & You Skincare Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Cream (★★★★)

January 17, 2026August 12, 2026Leave a comment

SPF 40ish protection. Not bad though.

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.

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.

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

January 14, 2026January 14, 2026Leave a comment

Exceptional mineral based UV protection!

Dermastart Brands Clear Choice Sport Shield SPF 45 sunscreen lotion (★)

June 6, 2025June 6, 2025Leave a comment

Terrible. Pass.

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 Face Moisture Lightly Tinted mineral SPF 35 sunscreen lotion (★★)

May 31, 2025May 31, 2025Leave a comment

Subpar SPF 35 performance, but just a little subpar.

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?

Cotz Flawless Complexion Tinted SPF 50 mineral sunscreen (★★★)

May 30, 2025May 30, 2025Leave a comment

Says SPF 50, but maybe SPF 30 protection.

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

May 26, 2025May 26, 20251 Comment

Solid mineral SPF 40 protection.

Well People Daygleamer Mineral Serum SPF 34 sunscreen lotion (★★)

May 22, 2025May 23, 2025Leave a comment

A lower performing SPF 30

Solara Suncare Go Mineral Defense Sport antioxidant face SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★★)

May 22, 2025May 22, 2025Leave a comment

Rated as SPF 50, but only protects as well as a SPF 30.

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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