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Tag: mineral

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 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, 2025Leave a 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!

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.

Neutrogena Purescreen+ tinted mineral UV face SPF 30 sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

September 6, 2024September 7, 2024Leave a comment

A very high performing sunscreen formulation, that has a low viscosity and is also mineral based. Color me impressed (get it? its tinted)!

Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 (★★★★★)

June 7, 2024June 7, 20241 Comment

A mind-blowingly protective formula for such a low amount of active ingredient!

Supergoop Mineral Sheer Screen SPF 30 PA+++ sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

April 15, 2024April 15, 2024Leave a comment

Supergoop has gone mineral based! A decently performing SPF 30 offering from a brand I trust.

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!

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