Whether you're going to the beach, the pool, or just out for a walk in the sun, it's important to protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays. There are many types of sunscreens that can help you do just that. Here are some of the best mineral face sunscreens on the market today.
$50.00
Love this mineral sunscreen!...Love mineral sunscreen for my face!!! This is great for ski days and lake days, when I know my face will be exposed. ...nice mineral sunscreen, less product though...This is a nice mineral sunscreen, it doesn’t leave a thick white cast like many other minerals sunscreens do, the only this is that you don’t get a lot of product so for daily use it may not last as long.
Which skin type is it good for?
✔ Normal
✔ Oily
✔ Combination
✔ Dry
✔ Sensitive
What it is:
An ultra-lightweight, virtually invisible 100 percent mineral sunscreen offering SPF 50 protection.
If you want to know more…
Incredibly comfortable, even for sensitive skins, this product features invisible shield technology to form a protective veil that's virtually invisible on all skintones. The quick-absorbing formula is gentle enough to use around the eye area and wears well alone or under makeup.
What else you need to know:
This product is safe for content lens wearers, non-acnegenic, oil- and fragrance-free, and allergy, dermatologist, and ophthalmologist tested.
Size: 2 oz·ITEM: 2771418
Color: Cocoa
$49.00
I have sensitive skin and this hasn’t irritated it at all, where many other sunscreens do. It does leave a bit of a white cast as most mineral sunscreens do but it rubs in easily after a couple of minutes after applying!...Finally a mineral sunscreen I am happy with....Loving the new formulation of this sunscreen. It is the nicest mineral sunscreen I have ever tried.
What it is: A smooth, lightweight, 100 percent mineral sunscreen that delivers powerful SPF 30/PA+++ compatible colors.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Redness
Highlighted Ingredients:
- 20% Zinc Oxide: Mineral sunscreen active that provides broad spectrum (UVA and UVB) protection.
- Astaxanthin: Derived from seaweed, known to provide powerful antioxidant benefits.
- Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate: A form of vitamin C; has the potential to improve signs of aging and uneven skin tone.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is cruelty-free.
$27.00
Amazing mineral sunscreen for dry, sensitive skin...First of all, this is a really good spf if you’re looking for a 100% mineral sunscreen. Since it’s mineral, it can have a bit of a white cast especially on darker skin tones. ...Really nice mineral sunscreen with no white cast on me. Better than any drugstore mineral sunscreens ive tried and for the price you cant go wrong.
What it is: A lightweight, mineral, broad spectrum SPF 30 daily sunscreen that hydrates the skin and protects from UVA/UVB rays.
Skincare Concerns: Dryness
Formulation: Cream
SPF: 30
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Zinc Oxide: Creates physical mineral sunscreen protection from UVA/UVB rays.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan,
$33.00
Great mineral sunscreen!...A very lightweight, non-greasy mineral sunscreen that provides excellent protection! ...Have been looking for a face sunscreen for years, this is finally the one that is the best I’ve tried with no issues.
What it is: A 100 percent mineral, oil-free sunscreen that helps leave skin looking mattified and pore-less.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Pores, and Redness
Formulation: Lightweight Cream
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This 100 percent mineral sunscreen helps leave skin looking mattified and pore-less. This formula smooths your skin's appearance and minimizes the look of pores, all with broad spectrum SPF 40, leaving a natural look with shine control.
ITEM: 2625010
Size: 0.15 oz / 4.43 mL
$48.00
Will not disturb your makeup. love that it's a mineral sunscreen. Read the directions before using it because I could not figure it out. ...Supergoop!'s (Re)setting 100% Mineral Powder SPF 35 Mineral Sunscreen is a game-changer for me.
What it is: A mineral setting powder that mattifies shine, sets makeup & applies sunscreen with an easy-to-use, soft-bristled brush.
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 vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
Size: 1 oz / 30 ml·ITEM: 2703601
Color: Translucent Tone 2 - for medium to medium-deep skin tones
$87.00
I have dark skin and I was looking for something that will be suitable for postpartum (i.e. no chemical sunscreens for me!) As a dark-skinned girly it's not easy to find a mineral sunscreen that doesn't leave a white cast. ...Overall, I think it’s too expensive, it’s just not worth it in my opinion. There are better mineral sunscreens out there for half the price.
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.
Size: 0.5 oz/15 mL·ITEM: 2877413
Color: Sunlit - soft golden
$30.00
Best clean incurrent mineral sunscreen out on the market right now! I love this sunscreen so much it worked perfectly for me! ...Great Zinc Oxide based mineral sunscreen...If you are looking for a Zinc Oxide based sunscreen, this one is awesome. I specifically wanted a zinc oxide mineral sunscreen ( for zinc's moisturizing properties and its overall effectiveness), but was struggling to find one that didn't cause me to break out or look like a ghost.
What it is: A clean, silicone-free, comfy mineral sunscreen packed with ceramides and peptides to moisturize, visibly smooth and brighten, and create the dreamiest makeup base.
$54.00
I love using this mineral sunscreen on my face! It's lightweight, hydrating, there is no white cast, it absorbs quickly and it contains SPF 50. ...Usually i hate mineral sunscreens but this one exceptional ❤️...My favourite mineral sunscreen
What it is: A mineral SPF 50, packed with skin-loving ingredients, that protects your skin from UV rays and visibly fades dark spots.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Uneven Texture, and Acne and Blemishes
Formulation: Lightweight Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Zinc: Shields skin from damaging UV rays and is gentle enough for sensitive skin.
- Niacinimide: Visibly smooths texture, minimizes pores, and refines uneven tone.
- Allantoin: Soothing and healing, it reduces irritation and redness caused by blemishes
$47.50
A great mineral sunscreen...This mineral sunscreen has a nice light citrus scent, is not overly sticky or greasy. ...Best mineral sunscreen I’ve tried!...Love that this is a mineral sunscreen as it doesn’t aggravate my perioral dermatitis like chemical sunscreens do.
What it is: A mineral sunscreen that protects skin against UVA and UVB rays and corrects and prevents visible signs of sun damage.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Dullness
Highlighted Ingredients:
- 16.3% Zinc Oxide: Creates a physical barrier on your skin that rapidly reflects UVA and UVB rays; prevents visible dark spots caused by UV light.
- Banana Powder-Inspired Pigments: Light-reflecting mineral pigments.
- Enhanced Vitamin C: Visibly brightens, evens skin tone, and defends skin against damaging free radicals; corrects the look of existing signs sun damage, such as dark spots.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formalde
ITEM: 2779668
Size: 1.7 oz / 50 mL
$48.50
Must have mineral sunscreen...This is a great mineral zinc -only sunscreen, I love how the texture is velvety and non greasy and unlike other mineral sunscreens isn’t a chore to apply and doesn’t leave a white cast. ...The texture of the sunscreen is not quite as thick as other mineral sunscreens I've tried - it's described as non-greasy and velvety in texture and I would agree.
What it is: A super-soothing, softly mattifying mineral face sunscreen that blurs and primes for makeup, is fragrance free and protects the skin from premature aging and harmful UV rays.
Skin Type: Normal, Oily, and Combination
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Uneven Texture, and Acne and Blemishes
Formulation: Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Zinc: A mineral UVA and UVB filter that soothes and protects sensitive skin.
- Kakadu Plum: An antioxidant-rich vitamin C, that visibly brightens and smooths uneven skin tone.