Body Sunscreen reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 196 Reddit reviews across 23 subreddits and 78 posts to rank the best Body Sunscreen brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/SkincareAddiction, r/IndianSkincareAddicts, r/EuroSkincare, r/30PlusSkinCare, r/CanSkincare. Top-rated brands include Nivea (4.3/5), Banana Boat (4.5/5), Neutrogena (4.4/5).
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Reviews196
Subreddits23
Posts78
Brands48
Products77
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#1
Nivea
4.3
(15)
"I use Nivea’s the blue bottle one. It’s amazing and it’s not exactly a spray."
"Get Nivea SPF 50+ body lotion, it works so well, its waterproof and sweat proof better than the sprays"
"I have nivea original and light weight moisturizer both i love both of them."
"Nivea"
"For body nivea spf 50 is the best I think. It's water resistant too."
"Is great. It matches its claims."
"For a good body sunscreen I recommend Nivea Sensitive Immediate Protect."
"Lotion formulas from either Garnier or Nivea that were tested all passed."
"Nivea spf 50."
"Nivea."
#2
Banana Boat
4.5
(14)
"I love the banana boat light as air, it is so light and cosmetically elegant on the body."
"Another vote for the banana boat light as air. My fav cheap and accessible body sunscreen."
"I love the Banana Boat Light as Air. I used it all summer and it’s the best body sunscreen I have found."
"Banana Boat light as air is the best I’ve tried. Super light, non oily, absorbs quickly, and smells excellent!"
"I loveee the banana boat one for my body."
"Banana Boat light as air sunscreen is my go to since it’s super affordable."
"The most comfortable body sunscreen I’ve tried is Banana Boat light as air sunscreen."
"Banana Boat Light As Air."
"Banana boat is easiest to put on and absorbs most easily because it’s a spray."
"I use Banana Boat's Light as Air sunscreen for my body."
#3
Neutrogena
4.4
(14)
"Neutrogena"
"Neutrogena dry touch for life baby."
"For full body sunscreen I always go with spray on kinds like neutrogena."
"Used Neutrogena Blue and didn't tan at all."
"I’ve used Neutrogena dry touch sunscreen (blue tube) in Goa and I did not tan at all."
"It does not have the typical icky sunscreen smell, but someone described it as smelling like 'pineapple and plastic,' which is fairly accurate."
"I like the Neutrogena Beach Defense"
"Neutrogena has not caused any issues."
"I'd stick to physical/hybrid ones like Neutrogena."
"Neutrogena if it works for you is the best option in the market under your budget."
#4
Altruist
4.5
(13)
"I’m a big fan of the altruist! I ordered the liter size last year and used it almost daily on my arms for the summer and still have about half of it left!"
"Altruist"
"I stock up on their sunscreen every year and have for about a decade!"
"Altruist sunscreen is the only body sunscreen that I use"
"Lovely texture, lovelier price."
"Altruist obviously"
"Altruist obviously"
"Spf50 and spf30 are great for the body and both unscented."
"Altruist is great on the body. It is waterproof and has an exceptionally high PPD protection."
"Altruist SPF 50 maybe? Until now it had the best protection for the most affordable price for me."
#5
Sun Bum
4.7
(11)
"I use Sun Bum spf 50 on my body."
"I recently found their daily lotion and it's awesome! It goes on smooth, not sticky, and the smell is very light."
"The sun bum special mineral ones work for me. I hate the grease for sun screen and this one doesn't have grease."
"I love SunBum"
"Sunbum sunscreen lotion, Equate beauty sunscreen, or La Roche Posay melt in milk."
"I like sun bum for my body :)"
"Both work really well for me!"
"Makes some really good ones and they are usually really big!!"
"I like Sun Bum also which is a little bit lighter."
"I haven't tried the lotion, but I know Sun Bum makes one. I use their sunscreen regularly and I'm intrigued to use it. It's SPF 50."
#6
Biore
4.5
(10)
"These sunscreens are marketed as suitable for the face and body, water resistant (up to 80mins), and suitable for sports."
"Biore hands down. It has high water resistance."
"Biore"
"Bioré UV is my current HG for hot summers, protects my skin like a charm."
"It goes on easily, but dries in such a way that you feel like nothing is on your skin."
"I recently visited japan and the sunscreens I purposely bought for my body were ... Biore UV PERFECT Milk SPF50+ PA++++"
"It goes on like lotion, absorbs quickly, no white cast or greasyness."
"Biore uv has a watery texture."
"Derma B Everyday Sunblock, Illiyoon easy wash sun cream, Biore Uv aqua rich watery essence."
"I use biore uv aqua rich watery essence for my body."
#7
Supergoop
4.9
(8)
"I am a huge, huge fan of the Supergoop options, especially the Matte Screen for my face."
"It’s pricey, but SuperGoop’s Play is excellent."
"I recently fell in love with Supergoop sunscreen."
"I bought the big pump bottle of Supergoop's Play last summer, and it's great."
"I really like the products from Supergoop."
"Supergoop Play smells great!"
"I like Supergoop! They're high quality."
"You could try looking at Supergoop! Sunscreens."
#8
La Roche-Posay
4.8
(8)
"If you want to splurge a little, the la roche posay melt-in milk body formula is very lightweight."
"The la roche posay melt-in milk body formula is very lightweight."
"La Roche Posay melt-in milk is the best I’ve ever used."
"I recommend La Roche Posay melt in milk sunscreen."
"LRP melt in milk sunscreen is highly protective."
"LRP Melt-in Milk"
"Work for my very picky skin."
#9
Hawaiian Tropic
4.5
(8)
"Hawaiian Tropic *Weightless Hydration* spray-on sunscreen and *Silk Hydration* lotion sunscreens are what I use."
"Is great."
"Hawaiian Tropic has never irritated my skin."
"I love the Hawaiian Tropic sheer touch 30 spf. It smells nice, not overpowering, and soaks in quickly."
"I like hawaiian tropic."
"I like Hawaiian tropical or the sheer neutrogenia."
"Hawaiian Tropic or Banana boat."
"I'm currently using the Hawaiian Tropics sheer touch at spf 50."
#10
Skin Aqua
4.5
(8)
"These sunscreens are marketed as suitable for the face and body, water resistant (up to 80mins), and suitable for sports."
"So convenient because of its big size and dries down faster than I ever knew sunscreen could"
"I recommend Skin aqua UV super moisture gel."
"It's so light, absorbs immediately, and doesn't have fragrance."
"I especially like the Skin Aqua one."
"The skin aqua one, nivea watery gel( not water resistant though)..."
"Skin Aqua super moisture gel"
"I use skin aqua super moisture gel as my body sunscreen."
#11
Eucerin
4.3
(8)
"My favourite one is Eucerin Sun allergy spf 50"
"Love this!"
"I love anything eucerin spf50 dry touch."
"Eucerin Daily Protection Moisturizing Body Lotion SPF 30."
"Eucerin dry touch kids."
"Eucerin Sensitive Protect Dry Touch Gel Cream"
"Is pretty nice. Quick to set/dry."
"Eucerin Sensitive Protect Dry Touch Gel Cream on my body."
#12
Wishcare
4.4
(5)
"Go blindly for the Wishcare body sunscreen."
"Wishcare body sunscreen is too good"
"Wishcare body sunscreen"
"Wishcare lotion"
"I think the wishcare body sunscreen would be a good choice"
#13
Bioderma
4.2
(5)
"Bioderma!!!"
"It is best really to not take chances and just invest in the best sunscreens available."
"The formula is very waterproof and relatively light."
"Bioderma Photoderm Spray! Like the other one another poster recommended."
"P20 Sensitive? Biodermal? Bioderma?"
#14
P20
4.3
(4)
"If my local shop does not have the kids version in stock or the original i will buy the senitive one and use that for my face and body. Bottom line, p20 is a really good brand."
"I like P20 Kids personally, because it has very good UVA protection."
"Reimann P20 Sensitive"
"I've had good luck with the p20 sensitive (body) too!"
#15
Garnier
4.0
(4)
"I’ve been using Garnier Ambre Solaire consistently."
"A more affordable one was the Garnier Ambre Solaire."
"I would look for something SPF 50+ and UVA in a circle in addition to being water resistant."
"I have this and am very happy with it."
#16
Pipette
4.0
(4)
"I just got pipette mineral which doesn't do the white stain as badly as others"
"Cheap too for body/hands"
"I use Pipette mineral SPF 50 and it doesn't have a scent."
"I like Pipette."
#17
UV Doux
5.0
(3)
"I vouch for that sunscreen.... its so good."
"For face, you can try UV Doux. It was a godsend during my Andaman vacation."
"UV Doux. Holy Grail."
#18
Bondi Sands
4.7
(3)
"I was out in the sun morning until evening for three days straight."
"Bondi sans if you’re POC."
#19
Sunscoop
2.8
(5)
"Sunscoop spray"
"I used sunscoop when I went to Goa. Didn’t tan too much."
"Try sunscoop."
"Sunscoop was so bad omg. It's sticky af, takes time to blend, the smell isn't oh so pleasant."
"Sunscoop is Meh.. Conflict with clothes, bad cast and orangy smell that i hate"
#20
EltaMD
4.3
(3)
"I recommend it so often they should pay me."
"EltaMD UV Sheer is another good one, but it's still a bit expensive."
"It’s $$$ but EltaMD Clear."
#21
Blue Lizard
4.0
(3)
"Lovely formulas"
"Blue Lizard might fit the bill for you, they have lotions, sticks, and sprays, are are under $20 for each product, as well as cruelty-free."
"Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen Lotion - 50 SPF & Water Resistant."
#22
Derma B
4.0
(3)
"Check out Derma B everyday sunblock."
"I like the derma b everyday sunscreen!"
"Derma B Everyday Sunblock, Illiyoon easy wash sun cream, Biore Uv aqua rich watery essence."
#23
Supergoop!
5.0
(2)
"Supergoop play, SPF 50, pa++++. I don't have any body residue ..?"
"Have you tried the supergoop mousse?"
#24
Uvmune
4.5
(2)
"Best long uva filters worldwide"
"Uvmune released pediatric sunscreens in large tubes."
#25
Vacation
4.5
(2)
"I love vacation brand"
"Vacation has the best that feel really light on the skin."
#26
Vaseline
4.5
(2)
"The yellow one from vaseline with spf 50"
"Vaseline or Nivea"
#27
Vichy
4.5
(2)
"The vichy one is amazing and even holds up in humidity."
"Just got introduced to Vichy, I quite like it so far."
#28
Heliocare
4.5
(2)
"If you have the budget use heliocare spf 50 spray its really good my derm recommended it to me"
"I use Heliocare. You still need to apply sunscreen."
#29
Bare Republic
4.0
(2)
"Bare Republic And Sunbum"
"Personally, I use Bare Republic. I don’t want to sound like an ad, but the mineral varieties are quite good for only $20."
#30
Cancer Council
4.0
(2)
"Good to know! Sounds like the cancer council ultra would work perfect for my body"
"Cancer Council Ultra as a daily sunscreen (face and body) and it's great. It sinks in well and doesn't feel overly sticky or oily. It doesn't leave a white cast at all but can make your skin a little glowy/shiny."
#31
Minimalist
4.0
(2)
"I use the minimalist body sunscreen on face as an indoor sunscreen."
"Minimalist! Spf 50."
#32
Aveeno
4.0
(2)
"Aveeno Protect + Hydrate Lotion SPF 30/50."
"Aveeno Positively Mineral Sensitive Skin Sunscreen SPF 50."
#33
SunBum
4.0
(2)
"SunBum Original SPF 30 Sunscreen Lotion."
"I've been using the Sunbum Daily 50 Body Lotion."
#34
Madagascar
5.0
(1)
"But I use Madagascar Centella Hyalu-cica water fit sun serum SPF 50+"
#35
Anthelios
5.0
(1)
"The Anthelios Dry Touch is my absolute favorite. It is not oily or greasy at all."
#36
Le Tan
5.0
(1)
"Le Tan Coconut sunscreen. Smells nice but not overwhelming, no white cast, doesn't sting the eyes, not greasy and quite affordable."
#37
EVY
5.0
(1)
"EVY spf 50+ kids mousse is a very good body sunscreen option and is very water resistant."
#38
Holika Holika
5.0
(1)
"I have been loving Korean ones, specifically Holika Holika’s Aloe Soothing Essence Waterproof Sun Cream SPF50."
#39
Dune
5.0
(1)
"The Bod Guard by Dune is my favorite body sunscreen!"
#40
Glowgetter
5.0
(1)
"My favorite for the face is called Glowgetter it’s a tinted mineral one with NO white cast."
#41
Ombrelle
5.0
(1)
"It has a non-greasy, matte finish and doesn't feel like sunscreen at all!"
#42
isNtree
5.0
(1)
"It’s been great for me."
#43
Evy Technology
4.0
(1)
"I like Evy Technology Sunscreen Mousse."
#44
Sundance Med
4.0
(1)
"I use the Sundance Med Ultra Sensitive 50+ Spray. It was third party tested in Germany and got very good grades."
#45
Cetaphil
4.0
(1)
"I used the 50+ gel-creme from Cetaphil before, that might be what you are looking for."
#46
Luxxe Organics
4.0
(1)
"For daily use, yung luxxe organics lotion palang nattry ko (and i'm loving the results)"
#47
Sunozon
4.0
(1)
"I tried this one and its quiet matte and affordable."
#48
Fixderma
3.0
(1)
"Protection is decent but starting m gives glory skin effect whereas I like matte"
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