Best mineral sunscreen on Reddit

178 reviews from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddiction, r/45PlusSkincare and 20 more subreddits

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#1

Neutrogena

4.2
(10)
"I love my Neutrogena vitamin e 60 spf sunscreen 13.99 and no white cast I absolutely love love wearing it."
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"Neutragena Clear Face oil-free sunscreen has been amazing for my acne prone skin."
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"Another lightweight, non-greas"
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"I've been using Neutrogena's tinted mineral sunscreen and it's pretty good for the price."
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"I alternate between 2 - neutrogena invisible daily defense 60+ (in the pinkish tube) and a Korean brand recommended on here called Madagascar Centella."
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"The only one that’s never irritated me is the Neutrogena invisible daily defense facial serum sunscreen."
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"Good around the eyes too, not sting for me."
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"When I exercise I really like neutrogena sport 50+spf."
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"I’ve heard the 2nd neutrogena one is good based on reviews."
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"I've used the Neutrogena one and it does leave a noticeable white cast."
#2

Colorescience

4.5
(8)
"Colorscience Flex"
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"Colorscience."
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"I love Colorescience. For my rosacea, that doesn’t trigger flushing even a bit."
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"Colorescience is a fantastic brand/SPF with amazing protection."
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"Colorescience flex."
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"Colorescience flex."
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"Colorscience or Saie."
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"Color Science SPF."
#3

EltaMD

4.9
(7)
"Both are great for sensitive skin!"
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"EltaMD is my fav."
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"EltaMD works for me."
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"Another vote for Elta MD."
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"I love EltaMd, but it is very hard to get the brand in Aus."
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"I find the EltaMD sunscreens are my favorite."
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"I love EltaMd, but it is very hard to get the brand in Aus."
#4

Elta MD

4.7
(7)
"Hybrid spf is what you’re looking for. Elta md uv clear, bubble solar mate."
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"I love Elta MD tinted."
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"Elta MD"
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"Elta MD, 100%. Comes in tinted and untinted. Far and away my favorite."
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"Elta MD just released a deep tint of their UV clear."
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"Elta MD is very hydrating imo!"
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"Not sure if you can get it at the drugstore but easily online."
#5

Australian Gold

4.4
(7)
"I use Australian Gold spf 50 and Cerave spf 30 1:1."
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"Type: Mineral (zinc oxide and titanium dioxide) Finish: Matte Price: Around $13 for 3 oz"
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"Australian Gold in the lightest tint."
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"Only one I could find at SPF 50"
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"Australian Gold. SPF 50 doubles as a BB cream."
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"I use a mix of Australian Gold spf 50 and Cerave tinted spf 30."
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"Very affordable but limited shade range and not brown girl friendly unfortunately."
#6

Torriden

4.3
(6)
"Torriden dive in mild sun cream has been my favorite mineral sunscreen that feels somewhat hydrating."
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"One of the most hydrating mineral sunscreens I’ve tried so far."
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"Torriden dive in mild sun cream"
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"It works well for dry skin types and blends easily into the skin."
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"Check out Torriden dive in mild sun cream."
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"Torriden dive in mild sun cream works pretty well."
#7

Lion Pose

5.0
(5)
"Great for sensitive skin, so lightweight and good under makeup."
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"I use it under makeup w/o any issue."
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"I'm using Ghostbuster by Lion Pose. It has no white cast, hydrating but does not feel oily, and great under makeup."
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"[Ghost-buster](https://lionpose.com/products/ghost-buster-100-mineral-sunscreen-spf-42) by Lion Pose also has minis so you can try. It has no white cast and promotes hydration, also good under makeup."
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"I'm using a mineral sunscreen spf42 from Lion Pose called [Ghostbuster](https://www.sephora.com/product/lion-pose-ghost-buster-100-mineral-sunscreen-spf-42-with-super-zinc-for-no-white-cast-P510085). It has no white cast which I love and it has squalene for hydration and glutathione as an antioxidant."
#8

Pipette

5.0
(5)
"Pipette mineral sunscreen."
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"I love Pipette mineral, it’s in the baby section at target or on Amazon."
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"It's non-comedogenic, it doesn't leave a white cast."
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"Pipette is the only one that works for us."
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"So far, Pipette is the best one we have tried."
#9

Cocokind

4.8
(5)
"I like Cocokind’s mineral Daily SPF. It’s 21% zinc."
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"Try cocokind!! I have acne prone skin and this has never broken me out."
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"Cocokind daily spf!"
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"Cocokind’s daily spf is wonderful! been using it daily for over a year."
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"The yellow bottle of Cocokind."
#10

Summer Fridays

4.4
(5)
"Summer Fridays "
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"Summer Fridays a million percent!"
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"Summer Fridays Sunscreen and Murad Correct and Protect are the most weightless ones I've ever tried."
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"There are also newer formulations of mineral sunscreen without tint that look much less white than the baby ones. Summer Fridays comes to mind."
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"Right now I use summer Fridays mineral shade drops but I have to have a hefty moisturizer underneath!"
#11

Tizo

4.2
(5)
"TIZO."
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"Tizo! I tried Elta but it felt too heavy."
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"Is good."
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"I love Tizo and Cotz tinted and non-tinted."
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"My derm recommends highly the TIZO brand sunscreen, which is mineral."
#12

Isdin

4.8
(4)
"This is the one I have. Isdin is the brand. I love it!"
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"Isdin non-tinted is also nice. By far the best physical sunscreen I’ve ever used."
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"I used Isdin for years and loved it."
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"I like the Isdin tinted sunscreen. A lot."
#13

La Roche-Posay

4.5
(4)
"Both are great for sensitive skin!"
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"I use LRP Anthelios Mineral Tinted Sunscreen."
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"It's available at our local drug store."
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"My derm recommended the La Roche posay tinted mineral sunscreen."
#14

Ethical Zinc

4.0
(4)
"Ethical zinc tinted is my favourite!"
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"My sis has ethical zinc tinted and I tried it out and liked it."
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"Ethical Zinc Tinted has a nice finish."
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"I am now trying ethical.zinc tinted and that has both a light and dark tint version."
#15

Cotz

3.8
(4)
"COTZ is the bomb.com and I believe it’s an Australian brand!"
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"Cotz spf 40 non tinted"
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"COTZ sensitive doesn't dry out my dry skin."
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"I wouldn't recommend the Cotz tinted one its very very ... orange lol."
#16

Paula's Choice

5.0
(3)
"Some other good ones are Paula's choice glow mineral moisturizer."
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"Is amazing under makeup, I used it as a primer"
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#17

MD Solar Sciences

4.7
(3)
"Only sunscreen other than blue lizard which doesn’t irritate me."
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"It feels light and airy."
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"My favorite was Md solar sciences, it was amazing!"
#18

Vanicream

4.7
(3)
"I’m finding Vanicream to be moisturizing and it blends great under makeup— no pilling."
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"I love vanicream!"
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"Vanicream is the only one that doesnt make my skin (the most sensitive skin on earth) to not break out."
#19

Etude

4.7
(3)
"I use Etude Sunprise spf 50."
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"It’s very matte, controls oil, great under makeup, soothing and mineral"
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"It’s good for combo skin, not really greasy but it does contain fragrance."
#20

Live Tinted

4.7
(3)
"Live tinted 3 in 1."
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"There’s a new one called Live Tinted—tinted, 18%clear zinc, works as primer and moisturizer."
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"Try the brand Live Tinted at Ulta."
#21

Naked Sundays

4.7
(3)
"I am OBSESSED with Naked Sundays BeautyScreen SPF 50."
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"Naked Sundays."
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"Naked Sundays Collagen Glow Mineral Sunscreen aussie made!"
#22

Blue Lizard

4.3
(3)
"I bought blue lizard initially for my baby, and it’s great!"
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"I freaking love blue lizard sunscreen. It’s my go-to for daily use."
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"Blue lizard."
#23

Sun Bum

4.3
(3)
"Sunbums tinted mineral face is amazing."
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"I get sun bum tinted mineral sunscreen on Amazon."
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"I use Sun Bum tinted mineral sunscreen myself and it doesn't have a white cast."
#24

Heliocare

5.0
(2)
"Heliocare has several mineral sunscreens and their products hypoallergenic."
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"Amazing stuff, I have used it for years."
#25

Supergoop

5.0
(2)
"Supergoop Matte Screen is great for the face - slight tint and acts like a primer."
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"I absolutely love Supergoop Matte Screen."
#26

Cancer Council

5.0
(2)
"The winners are Cancer Council CC cream for face."
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"Hands down my fave."
#27

Korean Sunscreens

5.0
(2)
"If I were you, I'd use Korean sunscreens for sensitive skin on a daily basis."
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"I'd use Korean sunscreens for sensitive skin on a daily basis."
#28

Black Girl Sunscreen

5.0
(2)
"Black girl sunscreen."
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"That’s what we use. It’s excellent and no white cast."
#29

Alastin

5.0
(2)
"Alastin hydratint!"
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"It’s a mineral sunscreen and doubles as a glowing tint to even out your skin."
#30

Hero

5.0
(2)
"Comes in two shades and doesn’t irritate my barrier."
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"Hero has a mineral sunscreen that doesn’t leave a white cast."
#31

Clinique

5.0
(2)
"Is great."
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"I really love the Clinique pep start sunscreen. It has a slight tint so it’s great for no-makeup days."
#32

Murad

5.0
(2)
"It’s one of my holy grails!"
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"Murad City Skin SPF 50 is my HG for high sun."
#33

Hero Cosmetics

4.5
(2)
"Hero Cosmetics Force Shield is a very lightweight mineral formula."
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"You could try hero cosmetics force shield? It doesn't leave a white cast on me but I don't think thats saying much considering I am quite pale."
#34

Mychelle

4.5
(2)
"Mychelle is the best."
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"I’ve used Mychelle face and body mineral sunscreen for years."
#35

Altruist

4.5
(2)
"It's actually developed by dermatologists."
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"I found the Altruist SPF 50 and 30 does not trigger any outbreaks for me."
#36

Kosas

4.5
(2)
"I really like the Kosas Dreambeam."
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"It is very pricey ($40/1 oz) but it is easily the best US mineral sunscreen I've found."
#37

Neogen

4.5
(2)
"I used Neogen sunscreen for years. Loved it. Felt like nothing."
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"I like neogen brand sunscreen."
#38

Haruharu

4.5
(2)
"Lately I've been using Haruharu mineral sunscreen."
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"Lately I've been using Haruharu mineral sunscreen mixed with a non-AB liquid bronzer and am happy with the result."
#39

Etude House

4.5
(2)
"It is now my HG sunscreen."
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"It takes a while to dry so I don’t need to rub it on."
#40

SkinMedica

4.5
(2)
"I just adore skinmedica 35spf because it’s so airy and light."
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"Skinmedica, Priori, and Murad make some more hydrating sunscreens that are mineral."
#41

Skinbetter

4.5
(2)
"Skinbetter is really the best."
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"I've tried the Skinbetter one that the other person mentioned its a really beautiful tone and they also have a non tined version."
#42

SkinCeuticals

4.5
(2)
"A bit pricey but worth it. It was recommended by my dermatologist."
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"If you aren't concerned about budget , skinceuticals tinted mineral is the best but it's pricey."
#43

Bare Minerals

4.5
(2)
"I love the Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue."
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"Bare minerals does a nice one."
#44

Eucerin

4.0
(2)
"That’s decent and leaves no white cast."
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"There’s also a Eucerin tinted mineral that’s pretty good."
#45

Tower 28

4.0
(2)
"SPF 30. Sometimes I mix them together."
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"Kosaa and Tower 28 skin tints! Mineral sunscreens and safe for sensitive skin."
#46

Osmosis

4.0
(2)
"Osmosis protect."
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"Osmosis protect."
#47

Dr G

4.0
(2)
"(mineral)"
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"Is mineral spf and a nice smooth texture."
#48

Paula’s Choice

5.0
(1)
"I love the Paula’s Choice SPF in the light blue bottle."
#49

Mineral Sunscreen

5.0
(1)
"Our pediatrician said mineral only is fine for 2+ months."
#50

Coola

5.0
(1)
"And coola dew good."
#51

Sarah Creal

5.0
(1)
"My favorite; pricey but moisturizing, makes my skin look great, doesn’t break me out, and is 100% mineral."
#52

CeraVe

5.0
(1)
"Cerave hydrating mineral sunscreen with sheer tint."
#53

Beauty of Joseon

5.0
(1)
"I use Beauty of Joseon and absolutely love it. Very gentle on my sensitive skin!"
#54

Dime

5.0
(1)
"I love Dime Wonderscreen!"
#55

Invisible Zinc

5.0
(1)
"I'm an Aussie and the Invisble Zinc tinted is so unbelievably good for my fair skin."
#56

Drmtlgy

5.0
(1)
"Drmtlgy Tinted SPF is really good!"
#57

Scininc

4.0
(1)
"I use the scininc mild sun sunscreen right now."
#58

TiZO

4.0
(1)
"I just ordered TiZO Ultra Zinc Body & Face Sunscreen Tinted SPF 40 for a summer option with greater protection."
#59

Sunplay

4.0
(1)
"Sunplay or Banana Boat."
#60

Natio

4.0
(1)
"Natio Clear Zinc Mineral Sunscreen"
#61

Airyday

4.0
(1)
"Airyday Pretty in Zinc :)"
#62

Banana Boat

4.0
(1)
"Personally I use one from Banana Boat for my day to day."
#63

Ultra Violette

4.0
(1)
"Ultra Violette Future Fluid"
#64

Q+A

4.0
(1)
"The one I can recommend is Q+A Squalane Spf50."
#65

Cetaphil

4.0
(1)
"I find the Cetaphil Sun SPF 50 works for me! Only zinc oxide as active ingredient."
#66

Prequel

4.0
(1)
"I’ve had great luck with both Prequel’s mineral sunscreen and Summer Friday’s as well."
#67

Kinship

3.0
(1)
"I've been having trouble with streaking and pilling with the spf 35 one lately."

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