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

May 26, 2025May 26, 2025Leave a comment

Solid mineral SPF 40 protection.

Vanicream facial moisturizer SPF 30 sunscreen lotion (★★★★)

January 31, 2025January 31, 2025Leave a comment

A decently performing SPF 30 facial moisturizer

Olay Sensitive Zinc Oxide Mineral SPF 30 sunscreen lotion (★★)

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025Leave a comment

A poor performing sunscreen lotion. Not recommended.

THANK YOU FARMER Sun Project Relief Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

December 15, 2024February 3, 2025Leave a comment

A high performing sunscreen lotion, but it does show signs of drying out. Reapply often!

Supergoop! play SPF 50 everyday with sunflower extract sunscreen lotion (★★)

July 12, 2024July 12, 2024Leave a comment

Not sure what's going on with Supergoop!, but I would pass on this product.

Obagi Medical Sun Shield Matte SPF 50 (silver tube) sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

April 15, 2024April 15, 2024Leave a comment

A very high performing sunscreen, but could be due to the thicker nature of the formulation.

Eucerin Sensitive Tinted Mineral Face SPF 35 sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

April 15, 2024April 15, 2024Leave a comment

Eucerin gets its formulation right and produces a very effective sunscreen! Tinted too.

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

February 14, 2024February 14, 2024Leave a comment

Marketed for baby use. Just reapply often since performance is just OK.

Alba Botanica Sheer Mineral Face SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

December 19, 2023December 19, 2023Leave a comment

A fantastic value for a mineral based SPF 50 sunscreen lotion!

Coppertone Sport Mineral SPF 50 sunscreen spray (★★★★)

August 3, 2023August 3, 2023Leave a comment

Decent protection, just make sure to spread evenly by hand before sun exposure!

Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Spf 50 sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

July 31, 2023July 31, 2023Leave a comment

Fantastic protection despite containing only one active ingredient of Zinc Oxide at 12%. Recommended!

Banana Boat Sport Mineral High Endurance vs Sweat SPF 50 sunscreen Spray (★★)

July 31, 2023July 31, 2023Leave a comment

Poor performer with inconsistent results after 3 tests. Not recommended.

CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Face Sheer Tint SPF 30 sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

July 25, 2023July 30, 2023Leave a comment

Exceptional tinted sun protection. Highly Recommended!

Wonderscreen Tinted SPF 30 sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

July 23, 2023July 23, 2023Leave a comment

The Wonderscreen Tinted SPF30 tested wonderfully! Looks really can be deceiving. Recommended.

Alba Botanica clear mineral baby SPF 45 sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

February 10, 2023February 10, 2023Leave a comment

A strong performing mineral based baby sunscreen.

EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46 Facial Sunscreen Lotion (★)

December 4, 2022December 7, 20221 Comment

A disappointing and very inconsistent performer. Do not buy.

Missha Soft Finish Sun Milk SPF 50+ PA+++ sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

October 26, 2022October 27, 2022Leave a comment

With a consistency like milk, this Missha Sun Milk protects exceptionally well. Whether it withstands use in an active environment however, is questionable.

Pacifica Beauty Mineral Bronzing Body Butter SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

September 28, 2022September 29, 2022Leave a comment

Strong protection from a mineral based bronzing (tinted) Zinc Oxide sunscreen. Recommended.

Aveeno Kids Continuous Protection SPF 50 Zinc Oxide Mineral Sunscreen (★★★★★)

September 4, 2022September 26, 2023Leave a comment

One of the best in mineral based UV protection geared for kids from a trusted brand. Recommended.

Trader Joe’s Zinc Oxide SPF 40 sunscreen lotion (★★★★)

August 25, 2022September 26, 2022Leave a comment

The Trader Joe's Zinc Oxide SPF 40 sunscreen lotion did well enough, not amazing though.

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