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Tag: mineral

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!

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, 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!

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!

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