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safe sunscreens

Sephora customers often prefer the following products when searching for safe sunscreens.

A sunscreen is a must for anyone who wants to enjoy the beach or other outdoor activities this summer. Here are some great options for safe sunscreens.

NUDESTIXNudescreen Daily Mineral Face Veil SPF 30

Size: 1.7 oz / 50 mL·ITEM: 2647683

Color: Tan - Natural Medium tint

277 Reviews

$36.00

My face can still get red after some time under the sun even with sunscreen applied nevertheless, I was happy to see that this sunscreen gave me enough protection for several hours. ...This is a great lightweight sunscreen. I love that it’s clean, vegan and reef-safe!! ...Love the SPF protection with added tint

What it is: A light, hydrating, and oil-free SPF lotion, rich in vegan-powered extracts to help protect against free radicals as well as blue light.

Coverage: Light

Finish:
Natural

Formulation:
Liquid

SPF: SPF 30

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Purple Tea Extract: Antioxidants defend against free radicals.
- Green Algae Extract: A natural source of niacinamide that provides moisturizing properties.
- Passionflower Extract: Protects the skin from the adverse effects of atmospheric pollutants.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, sulfates SLS & SLES, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also gluten-free and cruelty-free.

$22.00

Reef safe sunscreen!!...favorite face sunscreen...I find that most face sunscreens feel gross on my face, like it’s obvious I have sunscreen on but this is nothing like that ... it’s lightweight enough that I use it on top of my normal skin care routine, but it still gives me that needed protection and I love the glow it gives me ...

What it is: A hydrating, makeup-gripping primer with SPF 40 and blue-light protection that has a pearlescent finish to leave skin luminous with a instant glow.

Skincare Concerns: Dullness, Dryness, and Fine Lines and Wrinkles

Formulation: Lotion

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin B5: Help boost moisture in the skin, leaving it feeling soft and nurtured.
- Sea Lavender: Provides powerful antioxidant protection while also supporting long-lasting hydration.
- Cocoa Peptides: Help protect the skin from blue-light damage.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is cruelty-free, and gluten-free.

$48.00

Want glow and protection? Look no further.....I highly recommend this sunscreen. If you do not like the tint or glow, try the unseen sunscreen instead....Amazing sunscreen...I love how this tinted sunscreen blends into my skin very evenly. There is definitely not the usual sticky white sunscreen left on my skin like with other sunscreens.

What it is: A glowy daily primer with tinted sun protection that leaves a dewy, hydrated finish & preps skin for makeup — now in four flexible shades!


Skincare Concerns: Dullness, Dryness, and Fine Lines and Wrinkles


Formulation: Lotion


Highlighted Ingredients:

- Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin B5: Help boost moisture in the skin, leaving it feeling soft and nurtured.

- Sea Lavender: Provides powerful antioxidant protection while also supporting long-lasting hydration.

- Cocoa Peptides: Help protect the skin from blue-light damage.


Ingredient Callouts: This product is cruelty-free, and gluten-free.

ILIAC Beyond Triple Serum SPF 40 Mineral Sunscreen with Vitamin C 10% + Niacinamide

Size: 1 oz / 30 mL·ITEM: 2512580

Color: Translucent Tone 1 - For extra light to light-medium skin tones

641 Reviews

$64.00

I always apply sunscreen before going outside to keep my face protected. ...Great sunscreen...The serum provides lightweight coverage and SPF 40 sunscreen protection. I highly recommend this serum because only does the serum provide protection; it also helps revive the skin.

What it is: A stabilized 10% Vitamin C serum with mineral SPF 40 for visibly brighter skin—available in three translucent tones to neutralize white cast without adding coverage.

Supergoop!100% Mineral (Re)setting Powder SPF 35

Size: 0.15 oz/ 4.25 g·ITEM: 2421618

Color: Light

395 Reviews

$35.00

Big fan of Supergoop’s mineral sunscreens. This is great for adding protection throughout the day. ...Not a good sunscreen...This is not a true replacement for liquid sunscreen

What it is: A 100 percent mineral, non-nano setting powder to set makeup, mattify shine, and help you easily reapply your SPF throughout the day.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores and Oiliness

Highlighted Ingredients:
- 100% Mineral Zinc Oxide: Delivers broad-spectrum UV protection.
- Ceramides and Olive Glycerides: Help seal in moisture.
- Coated Silica: Diffuses light and helps to diminish the visible appearance of pores.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is gluten-free, cruelty-free.

tarteAmazonian Clay BB Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Sunscreen

Size: 1.7 oz·ITEM: 759811

Color: Tan - for medium complexions with yellow undertones

2.6K Reviews

$39.00

Good tint, good texture, and MINERAL sunscreen...I really like a mineral sunscreen and now again, I'm hearing about certain combinations of chemical sunscreens, previously considered safe, can form a carcinogenic substance when combined. ...tarte just became one of my favorite cosmetic brands, their products are natural, green and work. i don't like to wear heavy foundation, unless i'm going to wedding sort of event. this product seems to be perfect for me, it provides light coverage with a subtle shimmer, plus it saves from having to apply a separate layer of sunscreen.


✔ Normal
✔ Combination
✔ Dry
✔ Oily

What it is:
An oil-free, multitasking tinted moisturizer that hydrates, brightens, treats, and protects skin.

tarteBB blur tinted moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen

Size: 1 fl oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2413011

Color: Tan-Deep - tan to deep skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

3.6K Reviews

$40.00

This stuff really does do it all--sunscreen, primer, moisturizer, foundation..and does it beautifully. ...It is matte, does not get oily, covers and gives great sun protection. I use it in place of my normal sunscreen/foundation routine if I being lazy.

What it is: A revolutionary matte, tinted moisturizer with SPF 30 for a no-makeup look.

Coverage: Medium

Finish:
Matte

Formulation:
Liquid

SPF: 30

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Amazonian Clay: Delivers better, longer, truer wear.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Intensely hydrates.
- Vitamin E: Is a natural preservative with soothing, emollient, and antioxidant properties.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, mineral oil, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclocarban, and triclosan. It is also gluten-free and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This skincare-infused multitasker with broad-spectrum SPF 30 delivers medium coverage with a blurred matte fi

SaieSlip Tint Dewy Tinted Moisturizer SPF 35 Sunscreen

Size: 1.3 oz/ 40 mL·ITEM: 2486504

Color: Ten - for rich skintones with neutral undertones

1.2K Reviews

$36.00

I have been looking for a clean facial moisturizer with mineral sunscreen protection. This checks all the boxes. Goes on smooth, not thick like other sunscreens with zinc, and an extra bonus that their is a tint! ...My favorite product for a clean facial moisturizer with mineral sunscreen protection. This tinted moisturizer from Saie checks all the boxes for me.

What it is: A tinted moisturizer that offers skin-loving hydration, sheer, dewy coverage in confusion-free shades, and 100 percent mineral UV protection.


Coverage: Light


Finish: Radiant


Highlighted Ingredients:

-Hyaluronic Acid: Helps to attract water and retain moisture in the skin.

-Pansy Flower: An antioxidant that works with Hyaluronic Acid to boost hydration.

-Licorice Root extract: Helps to brighten the overall appearance of skin..


Ingredient Callouts: This product is gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

$36.00

I also like that it doesn’t smell like sunscreen. I was skeptical of the protection, but it does a great job....It spreads easily and leaves no white cast and provides good sun protection. Very easy to use. It has long lasting protection.

What it is: A clear sunscreen mist with aloe leaf juice, vitamin C, and vitamin E that protects and hydrates the skin, with absolutely no white cast.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Acne and Blemishes, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Vitamin C: Brightens and firms skin and reduces appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Vitamin E: Nourishes and supports skin barrier against environmental stress.
- Aloe Leaf Juice: Contains antioxidants to deeply hydrate and soothe skin while diminishing visible redness.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
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$54.00

Great protection...Like many higher SPF sunscreens, it does first appear white but after blending I no longer looked pale and I was protected from the subs harmful rays. ...I like that it is broad spectrum (including protection from blue light). It hydrates, protects against free radical damage from the sun and is water resistant for 80 minutes!

What it is: A broad-spectrum mineral sunscreen that shields skin from harmful UV rays and blue light, preventing visible signs of premature aging.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dryness, and Dullness

Formulation: Cream

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Non-nano Zinc Oxide: Acts as a physical sunscreen to protect the skin from harmful UVA/UVB rays.
- Ectoin: Protects against pollution-induced damage and reduces the feeling of roughness and scaliness.
- Tasmannia lanceolata Leaf Extract: Calms the skin and reduces appearance of redness.

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“I bought this for a trip to Jamaica and really like it. One of the best spray sunscreens I've tried as it is not tacky and sticky like so many others”
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“This product is great for oily skin I went swimming with it on it didn't come off but I also didn't run my face after I went under and when I came back up it wasn't caked up at all I also went hiking and sweat a lot still didn't come off I think it's great”
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“Fantastic product when I’m looking for light coverage. It goes on nicely and doesn’t feel heavy”
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“When I opened the second pack, the new sponge had dried out and fallen apart. Compact is very thick so not ideal for carrying around, though reapplication throughout the day is necessary”