Mineral Sunscreen reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 183 Reddit reviews across 26 subreddits and 70 posts to rank the best Mineral Sunscreen brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/30PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddiction, r/45PlusSkincare, r/AusSkincare, r/breastfeeding. Top-rated brands include EltaMD (4.8/5), Colorescience (4.5/5), Australian Gold (4.3/5).

Stats

Reviews183

Subreddits26

Posts70

Brands83

Products52

Top communities

r/30PlusSkinCare39 r/SkincareAddiction36 r/45PlusSkincare21 r/AusSkincare16 r/breastfeeding10

183 reviews from

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By Brand

By Product

EltaMD

4.8

(8)

"Both are great for sensitive skin!"

"EltaMD is my fav."

"EltaMD works for me."

"Another vote for Elta MD."

"I love EltaMd, but it is very hard to get the brand in Aus."

"I find the EltaMD sunscreens are my favorite."

"Elta md"

"I love EltaMd, but it is very hard to get the brand in Aus."

Colorescience

4.5

(8)

"Colorscience Flex"

"Colorscience."

"I love Colorescience. For my rosacea, that doesn’t trigger flushing even a bit."

"Colorescience is a fantastic brand/SPF with amazing protection."

"Colorescience flex."

"Colorscience or Saie."

"Color Science SPF."

Australian Gold

4.3

(7)

"I use Australian Gold spf 50 and Cerave spf 30 1:1."

"Type: Mineral (zinc oxide and titanium dioxide) Finish: Matte Price: Around $13 for 3 oz"

"I like Australian Gold and SuperGoop Matte"

"Only one I could find at SPF 50"

"Australian Gold. SPF 50 doubles as a BB cream."

"I use a mix of Australian Gold spf 50 and Cerave tinted spf 30."

"Very affordable but limited shade range and not brown girl friendly unfortunately."

Elta MD

4.7

(6)

"Hybrid spf is what you’re looking for. Elta md uv clear, bubble solar mate."

"Elta MD"

"Elta MD, 100%. Comes in tinted and untinted. Far and away my favorite."

"Elta MD just released a deep tint of their UV clear."

"Elta MD is very hydrating imo!"

"Not sure if you can get it at the drugstore but easily online."

La Roche-Posay

4.5

(6)

"Both are great for sensitive skin!"

"I use LRP Anthelios Mineral Tinted Sunscreen."

"Laroche posay!"

"I also appreciate La Roche-Posay and EltaMD - they're good alternatives."

"It's available at our local drug store."

"My derm recommended the La Roche posay tinted mineral sunscreen."

Torriden

4.3

(6)

"Torriden dive in mild sun cream has been my favorite mineral sunscreen that feels somewhat hydrating."

"One of the most hydrating mineral sunscreens I’ve tried so far."

"Torriden dive in mild sun cream"

"It works well for dry skin types and blends easily into the skin."

"Check out Torriden dive in mild sun cream."

"Torriden dive in mild sun cream works pretty well."

Lion Pose

5.0

(5)

"Great for sensitive skin, so lightweight and good under makeup."

"I use it under makeup w/o any issue."

"I'm using Ghostbuster by Lion Pose. It has no white cast, hydrating but does not feel oily, and great under makeup."

"[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."

"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."

Pipette

5.0

(5)

"Pipette mineral sunscreen."

"I love Pipette mineral, it’s in the baby section at target or on Amazon."

"It's non-comedogenic, it doesn't leave a white cast."

"Pipette is the only one that works for us."

"So far, Pipette is the best one we have tried."

Cocokind

4.8

(5)

"I like Cocokind’s mineral Daily SPF. It’s 21% zinc."

"Try cocokind!! I have acne prone skin and this has never broken me out."

"Cocokind daily spf!"

"Cocokind’s daily spf is wonderful! been using it daily for over a year."

"The yellow bottle of Cocokind."

#10

Tizo

4.2

(5)

"TIZO."

"Tizo! I tried Elta but it felt too heavy."

"Is good."

"I love Tizo and Cotz tinted and non-tinted."

"My derm recommends highly the TIZO brand sunscreen, which is mineral."

#11

Summer Fridays

4.8

(4)

"Summer Fridays "

"Summer Fridays a million percent!"

"Summer Fridays Sunscreen and Murad Correct and Protect are the most weightless ones I've ever tried."

"There are also newer formulations of mineral sunscreen without tint that look much less white than the baby ones. Summer Fridays comes to mind."

#12

Neutrogena

3.8

(5)

"Neutrogena was my go-to in the past but I didn't know they made a zinc-based one!"

"The only one that’s never irritated me is the Neutrogena invisible daily defense facial serum sunscreen."

"Good around the eyes too, not sting for me."

"I’ve heard the 2nd neutrogena one is good based on reviews."

"I've used the Neutrogena one and it does leave a noticeable white cast."

#13

Haruharu

4.5

(4)

"It's the bomb"

"Lately I've been using Haruharu mineral sunscreen."

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

"I love the haruharu one."

#14

Blue Lizard

4.0

(4)

"I bought blue lizard initially for my baby, and it’s great!"

"I freaking love blue lizard sunscreen. It’s my go-to for daily use."

"Blue lizard."

"We like thinkbaby and blue lizard! I think they both meet your requirements and easy to find."

#15

Ethical Zinc

4.0

(4)

"Ethical zinc tinted is my favourite!"

"My sis has ethical zinc tinted and I tried it out and liked it."

"Ethical Zinc Tinted has a nice finish."

"I am now trying ethical.zinc tinted and that has both a light and dark tint version."

#16

Isdin

5.0

(3)

"This is the one I have. Isdin is the brand. I love it!"

"Isdin non-tinted is also nice. By far the best physical sunscreen I’ve ever used."

"I used Isdin for years and loved it."

#17

Vanicream

4.7

(3)

"I’m finding Vanicream to be moisturizing and it blends great under makeup— no pilling."

"I love vanicream!"

"Vanicream is the only one that doesnt make my skin (the most sensitive skin on earth) to not break out."

#18

MD Solar Sciences

4.7

(3)

"Only sunscreen other than blue lizard which doesn’t irritate me."

"It feels light and airy."

"My favorite was Md solar sciences, it was amazing!"

#19

Cotz

4.3

(3)

"COTZ is the bomb.com and I believe it’s an Australian brand!"

"Cotz spf 40 non tinted"

"COTZ sensitive doesn't dry out my dry skin."

#20

Eucerin

4.0

(3)

"That’s decent and leaves no white cast."

"I use Eucerin Daily Protection Face Lotion."

"There’s also a Eucerin tinted mineral that’s pretty good."

#21

Korean Sunscreens

5.0

(2)

"If I were you, I'd use Korean sunscreens for sensitive skin on a daily basis."

"I'd use Korean sunscreens for sensitive skin on a daily basis."

#22

Black Girl Sunscreen

5.0

(2)

"Black girl sunscreen."

"That’s what we use. It’s excellent and no white cast."

#23

Cancer Council

5.0

(2)

"The winners are Cancer Council CC cream for face."

"Hands down my fave."

#24

Alastin

5.0

(2)

"Alastin hydratint!"

"It’s a mineral sunscreen and doubles as a glowing tint to even out your skin."

#25

Hero

5.0

(2)

"Comes in two shades and doesn’t irritate my barrier."

"Hero has a mineral sunscreen that doesn’t leave a white cast."

#26

Heliocare

5.0

(2)

"Heliocare has several mineral sunscreens and their products hypoallergenic."

"Amazing stuff, I have used it for years."

#27

Supergoop

5.0

(2)

"Supergoop Matte Screen is great for the face - slight tint and acts like a primer."

"I absolutely love Supergoop Matte Screen."

#28

Paula's Choice

5.0

(2)

"Is amazing under makeup, I used it as a primer"

#29

Skinbetter

4.5

(2)

"Skinbetter is really the best."

"I've tried the Skinbetter one that the other person mentioned its a really beautiful tone and they also have a non tined version."

#30

Etude House

4.5

(2)

"It is now my HG sunscreen."

"It takes a while to dry so I don’t need to rub it on."

#31

Mychelle

4.5

(2)

"Mychelle is the best."

"I’ve used Mychelle face and body mineral sunscreen for years."

#32

SkinMedica

4.5

(2)

"I just adore skinmedica 35spf because it’s so airy and light."

"Skinmedica, Priori, and Murad make some more hydrating sunscreens that are mineral."

#33

Etude

4.5

(2)

"It’s very matte, controls oil, great under makeup, soothing and mineral"

"It’s good for combo skin, not really greasy but it does contain fragrance."

#34

Altruist

4.5

(2)

"It's actually developed by dermatologists."

"I found the Altruist SPF 50 and 30 does not trigger any outbreaks for me."

#35

Neogen

4.5

(2)

"I used Neogen sunscreen for years. Loved it. Felt like nothing."

"I like neogen brand sunscreen."

#36

Live Tinted

4.5

(2)

"There’s a new one called Live Tinted—tinted, 18%clear zinc, works as primer and moisturizer."

"Try the brand Live Tinted at Ulta."

#37

Hero Cosmetics

4.5

(2)

"Hero Cosmetics Force Shield is a very lightweight mineral formula."

"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."

#38

Kosas

4.5

(2)

"I really like the Kosas Dreambeam."

"It is very pricey ($40/1 oz) but it is easily the best US mineral sunscreen I've found."

#39

Osmosis

4.0

(2)

"Osmosis protect."

#40

Tower 28

4.0

(2)

"SPF 30. Sometimes I mix them together."

"Kosaa and Tower 28 skin tints! Mineral sunscreens and safe for sensitive skin."

#41

Dr G

4.0

(2)

"(mineral)"

"Is mineral spf and a nice smooth texture."

#42

Sun Bum

4.0

(2)

"I get sun bum tinted mineral sunscreen on Amazon."

"I use Sun Bum tinted mineral sunscreen myself and it doesn't have a white cast."

#43

Airyday

4.0

(2)

"Airyday dreamscreen"

"Airyday Pretty in Zinc :)"

#44

Trader Joe's

5.0

(1)

"I’ve been using the Trader Joe’s sunscreen - feels like makeup primer."

#45

Bob

5.0

(1)

"I just got some bob sunscreen for my toddler and I’ve been using it too. It doesn’t break me out or feel gross."

#46

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel

5.0

(1)

"Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel!"

#47

Josie Maran Argan Oil Sunscreen

5.0

(1)

"Josie Maran argon oil one is my all time fave. Leaves the smoothest, softest skin finish for me."

#48

Beauty of Joseon

5.0

(1)

"I use Beauty of Joseon and absolutely love it. Very gentle on my sensitive skin!"

#49

Clinique

5.0

(1)

"Is great."

#50

Murad

5.0

(1)

"It’s one of my holy grails!"

#51

AiryDay

5.0

(1)

"I use AiryDay and love it as it does not make my eyes sting and does not cause any congestion."

#52

Sarah Creal

5.0

(1)

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

#53

SkinMedica Tinted Mineral SPF 32

5.0

(1)

"My derm put me on skinmedica tinted mineral 32 spf, and I love it to death."

#54

Ultraviolette

5.0

(1)

"Ultraviolette, naked Sunday, summer Friday, airyday."

#55

Suntribe

5.0

(1)

"I really like the Suntribe sunscreens. I have sensitive, dry skin and their sunscreens never break me out."

#56

Beautifiltr

4.0

(1)

"Beautifiltr mineral sunscreen is great!"

#57

Bondi Sands

4.0

(1)

"The Bondi Sands Sunny Daze (in the tube not the fluid drops) is mineral."

#58

Brush On Block

4.0

(1)

"I use Brush on Block. Comes in a 50 SPF."

#59

Josie Maran Tinted Sunscreen

4.0

(1)

"Jose Marin (tinted) were the best ones - but both were pricey and hard to find."

#60

Coola Tinted Sunscreen

4.0

(1)

"Coola (tinted) were the best ones - but both were pricey and hard to find."

#61

Madara Stem Cell Sunscreen

4.0

(1)

"For the face: Madara stem cell and Juice beauty cc, both are tinted."

#62

Dr. Jart+

4.0

(1)

"Dr. Jart has been the only one for me"

#63

Naked Sundays

4.0

(1)

"Naked Sundays Collagen Glow is cruelty free, non- comedogenic and acne safe."

#64

Hawaiian Tropic

4.0

(1)

"Hawaiian tropic mineral sunscreen reviews"

#65

Alga Maris

4.0

(1)

"They have tinted mineral sunscreens in both SPF30 and SPF50."

#66

R&R

4.0

(1)

"The best cheap option is the R&R"

#67

INNbeauty

4.0

(1)

"Is good for sensitive skin and doesn’t burn eyes IMO"

#68

Kiehl’s

4.0

(1)

"My favorite is Kiehl’s Better Screen UV serum."

#69

Pharmaceris

4.0

(1)

"I think you should check out the Pharmaceris Emotopic Mineral Protection Cream SPF 50+."

#70

Sunplay

4.0

(1)

"Sunplay or Banana Boat."

#71

Dermalogica

4.0

(1)

"Dermalogica invisible physical defence spf 30 (especially if you don't wear make up and have skin on the drier side)."

#72

REN

4.0

(1)

"A friend just gave me this one by Ren and so far I’m super happy with it."

#73

Clear Choice

4.0

(1)

"Clear choice sport is good for me. With zinc but surprisingly no white cast. Very lightweight"

#74

Banana Boat

4.0

(1)

"Personally I use one from Banana Boat for my day to day."

#75

Q+A

4.0

(1)

"The one I can recommend is Q+A Squalane Spf50."

#76

Mad Hippie

4.0

(1)

"I have been trying out the Mad Hippie Daily Protective Serum (SPF 30) and like it so far."

#77

Dr Sam Bunting

4.0

(1)

"Ive been looking at Dr Sam Buntings Flawless Gossamer spf."

#78

Biore

4.0

(1)

"Biore kids pure milk."

#79

Pavise

4.0

(1)

"Pavise!"

#80

Benton

4.0

(1)

"Benton works for me."

#81

Little Urchin

4.0

(1)

"We use little urchin from woolworths, and stock up when they have their 40% off."

#82

Cotz Tinted Sunscreen

2.0

(1)

"I wouldn't recommend the Cotz tinted one its very very ... orange lol"

#83

Aveeno

2.0

(1)

"I’ve also had experience like others mentioned about the Aveeno sunscreen being absurdly white on the skin."

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