Reef Safe Sunscreens

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When it comes to protecting your skin from the sun's harmful rays, opting for safe sunscreens is not only a smart choice for your skin but also for the environment. These sunscreens are specially formulated to provide effective sun protection while minimizing the impact on coral reefs and marine life. With a wide range of options available, you can find reef-safe sunscreens that not only shield you from the sun but also nourish and hydrate your skin. Whether you're lounging by the beach or spending time outdoors, explore our collection of reef-safe sunscreens to keep your skin protected and the oceans thriving.

EveredenSPF 50 Premium Mineral Sunscreen

ITEM: 2614220

Size: 2 oz / 60 mL

251 Reviews

$42.50

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Packaged with a convenient clip-on ring for easy portability and convenience, this reef-safe, non-comedogenic and non-sticky formula....This sunscreen is great. I wanted a mineral/reef safe sunscreen that wasn’t either super dry or super oily. ...The best mineral sunscreen I’ve used

What it is: A vegan, 100 percent mineral sunscreen that absorbs without a white cast, provides all-day vitamin E-rich moisturization, and is safe for sensitive skin.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Dryness

Formulation: Cream

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Sheertech ZincTM: Patented process that creates lightweight, sheer texture with no white cast.
- Safflower OleotechTM: Vitamin E-rich safflower extract and oleosomes hydrate skin throughout the day.
- Sunflower Seed Oil: Antioxidant-rich oil that conditions and promotes a strong moisture barrier.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and gluten-free.

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NUDESTIXNudescreen - Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30

Size: 1.7 oz / 50 mL·ITEM: 2554871

Color: Warm

461 Reviews

$51.50

I will be taking it on my trip as it is reef safe which is important so I’m interested to see how it holds up in the hot sun. ...Untinted mineral sunscreen...I'd recommend it for someone who doesn't mind a white cast or wants to mix it with their own foundation, or someone looking for a good reef-safe sunscreen.

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.

$48.50

Exactly what I’ve been looking for! Love this one! I use REEF-SAFE products only! Most mineral sunscreen have a white cast. ...Best Reef-Safe Sunscreen I've tried....A reef-safe sunscreen that's all about skin care, LOVE IT.

What it is: A lightweight, reef-friendly, SPF 30 mineral sunscreen that helps shield skin from UV rays and leaves skin with a soft, natural-looking finish.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dryness and Dullness

Formulation: Lightweight Serum

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Zinc Oxide: Shields skin from damaging UV rays and is gentle enough for sensitive skin.
- Squalane: Leaves skin appearing softer, smoother, and plumped up.
- Antioxidant Complex (Vitamin E and Ethyl Ferulate): Helps protect skin against free-radical damage.

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

$54.00

If you’re finding it doesn’t work for you, save it for a sunny vacation and use the Shiseido Urban Environment sunscreens. I have tried so many sunscreens over the years, but these I always come back to....This is my favourite sunscreen to use on pool days. My fair skinned sons are little fishes in the water and no other sunscreens protect against the sun’s harsh rays like this does.

What it is: An invisible, broad-spectrum SPF 50+ sunscreen for the face and body with a protective veil that becomes even more effective in heat and water.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Formulation: Cream

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 7%, Titanium Dioxide 3.8%, and Zinc Oxide 19.4%: Provide broad-spectrum UV protection.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of oxybenzone. It is also reef safe.

What Else You Need to Know: This ocean-friendly formula is free of oxybenzone and octinoxate and compliant with Hawaii regulations.

Clinical Results: In a test with 102 women:
Immediately after application:
- 95% said it felt lightweight and comfortable

$38.00

New Favourite Sunscreen!...This sunscreen is my new favourite sunscreen. It feels very light on the skin, and is quite hydrating! ...One of my favourite facial sunscreens. It’s perfect in my opinion. I have no complaints other than a smallish bottle for the price.

What it is: A high-protection, antioxidant-rich sunscreen suitable for all types of skin—even the most sensitive.

Skin Type: Normal

Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots

Formulation: Cream

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Olive: Protects from free radicals and revitalizes skin‘s appearance.
- Senna: Protects skin from the harmful effects of the sun.
- Baobab: Enhances protection against UV rays.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, phthalates, oxybenzone, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban. This product also comes in recyclable packaging and is reef safe.

$51.50

by far the best sunscreen...I have very sensitive skin and I've tried all sunscreens, this one is the best! it's fungal acne safe and doesn't smell bad like other sunscreens and it looks gorgeous under makeup or on it's own. ...Sephora mislabeled this as Coral reef safe...Good sunscreen. BUT Sephora has mislabeled this as “corals reef safe”.

What it is: A formula that hydrates and is a perfect addition to your daily UV care.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Highlighted Ingredients:
- SuperVeil-UV 360™: Protects against UV rays.

- Spirulina Energy Essence: Converts UV rays that go through the UV filters into skin-beneficial light.

- Hyaluronic Acid and Trehalose: Moisturize.


Ingredient Callouts: Free of oxybenzone.


What Else You Need to Know: This ultra-dewy, fresh formula hydrates skin with antioxidants that contain hyaluronic acid and vitamin C, creating a shield against UV rays, radicals, and air pollution.

$34.00

Must have sunscreen for this sunny days☀️...Whether I'm running errands or spending a day at the beach, I trust this sunscreen to keep my skin safe from the sun's harmful rays. ...I highly recommend this broad spectrum sunscreen. SKIN LOVING INGREDIENTS 💜ZINC OXIDE : A high transparency zinc oxide This reef safe filter is proven to be 2.45x more effective at free radical protection than regular zinc oxide 💜HIGH-PURITY NIACINAMIDE + HYALURONIC ACID: helps visibly firm, and even skin tone & helps skin retain moisture for a hydrated, plump appearance.

What it is: A weightless SPF 50 mineral sunscreen to hydrate, visibly even skin tone over time, and provide enhanced protection from premature aging.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

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

Formulation: Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- KLEAIR™ Zinc Oxide: 2.45X more effective at free-radical protection than standard zinc oxide.*
- Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide: Works quickly to hydrate, visibly even skin tone.
- Silk Extract: Rich in amino acids and mimics skin. Visibly boosts radiance and smooths skin texture.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, sulfates SLS & SLES, and contains less

$62.00

reef safe, no white cast...The Josie Maran Get Even Sun Milk SPF 33 is awesome for being cruelty-free and reef-safe. I don't live near an ocean and rarely go swimming anyway, but it is always better to get something that is safer for the environment overall. ...I wanted a sunscreen that was reef safe, looked and felt like wearing nothing on my skin, and provided the sun protection it promised.

What it is: A mineral sunscreen that provides broad-spectrum SPF 33 protection in an ultra-sheer, lightweight, and hydrating argan-milk base.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


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


Highlighted Ingredients:
- Non-Nano Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide: Form a physical barrier with broad-spectrum SPF 33 UVA/UVB protection.

- Argan Milk Microdroplets (Ultrafine Emulsion of Argan Oil and Purified Water): Provide lasting hydration.

- Triple Plum Complex: Is a blend of antioxidant-rich superfruits that visibly boost radiance.


Ingredient Callouts:

Supergoop!Glow Stick SPF 50 Sunscreen

ITEM: 2747087

Size: 0.7 oz / 20 g

68 Reviews

$44.00

I love it it's a great sunscreen I like to wear it it is such a good and lightweight sunscreen...Main concern is that this product isn’t reef safe. Best for a day of exploration and not for wearing in the water.

What it is: A portable sunscreen stick that leaves skin with a glowy finish & doubles as a face & body highlighter.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination


Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles and Dryness


Formulation: Oil


Highlighted Ingredients:
- Nourishing Natural Oil Blend: Rich in antioxidants to reduce the visible effects of free radicals; moisturizes with a rich supply of fatty acids.


Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and contains less

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