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.
$39.00
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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$48.50
This is a great lightweight sunscreen. I love that it’s clean, vegan and reef-safe!! ...Love it’s eco friendly and reef safe as well!
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.
ITEM: 2569754
Size: 1.7 oz / 50 mL
$48.50
Best Reef-Safe Sunscreen I've tried....A reef-safe sunscreen that's all about skin care, LOVE IT. ...Exactly what I’ve been looking for! Love this one! I use REEF-SAFE products only! Most mineral sunscreen have a white cast.
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.
$34.00
Leaves no white cast on the skin and doesn't feel like you're wearing Sunscreen....I am loving this sunscreen, has a slight tint and applies so smoothly!
What it is: An indoor/outdoor SPF that shields against digital blue light damage, UV rays, and pollution.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Dullness, and Uneven Texture
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Lutein: Antioxidant carotenoid from marigold flowers that enhances protection by helping to defend against blue light.
- Iron Oxides: Help protect skin from infrared radiation and visibly even tone.
- Polymer Matrix: Acts like a breathable "second skin" and blocks adhesion and penetration of toxic pollutants.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, phthalates, mineral oil, oxybenzone, and sulfates SLS & SLES.
$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 skineven 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.
ITEM: 2577385
Size: .67 oz/ 20 mL
$32.00
Hydrating sunscreen - great for dry skin...This is a super hydrating SPF moisturizer, great for those with dry skin like myself. WOC safe as it doesn’t leave a white cast, and it leaves my skin feeling hydrated (but not greasy) and supple!...Best sunscreen by far...I was previously using La Neige sunscreen, which I liked but the smell was bothering me so I tried this one.
What it is: A broad-spectrum SPF 45 moisturizer with a unique water-break texture and invisible finish that plumps the look of skin with moisture.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Dryness
Formulation: Cream
$43.00
Literally the only sunscreen you'll ever need!...You can also layer it under any type of product and it won't make you greasy throughout the day like many sunscreens and it does not pill. It's also a REEF SAFE mineral sunscreen, it's cruelty free, and a Canadian company. ...decent sunscreen...I usually hate sunscreen texture but this one is so good. Goes on smooth without residue and doesnt smell like other sunscreens.
What it is: A silky and comfortable sunscreen to enrich all your daytime skincare products with SPF 30.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Formulation: Lightweight Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Titanium Dioxide: Provides UV protection.
- Zinc Oxide: Provides UV protection.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens.
What Else You Need to Know: Silky and extremely comfortable, this sunscreen leaves the skin velvety-soft with no oily film. Applied after your regular daytime skincare products or before going out into the sun, Sun Smart is your skin's best ally.
$42.00
I do not like the spray sunscreens because they end up getting into my eyes and i don’t like the cream sunscreens because they feel sticky, after about 2 reapplications. ...A must have! Best stick sunscreen- non sticky!...Not only is this reef safe but it also doesn’t break me out. I’ve already purchased my second one for the summer :)
What it is: A clear sunscreen stick, with SPF 50+, that works over and under makeup for sun protection on the go.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Highlighted Ingredients:
- WetForce and HeatForce Technologies: Create an invisible, lightweight protective veil.
- SynchroShield™: Supports the protective layer upon exposure to heat, water, and sun.
What Else You Need to Know: This ocean-friendly formula offers UV protection for face and body. It glides on clear, under or over makeup, for easy, portable coverage on active, outdoor days. This stick is also free of oxybenzone and octinoxate and is compliant with Hawaii regulations.
$26.50
The ingredients (other than the essential oils) are reef-safe, clean, and gentle on the skin. 4. It's formulated with Zinc Oxide. 5. ...Most brands use an entirely different type of chemical sunscreen that don't leave a white cast and are reef safe.
What it is:
A water-resistant, chemical-free SPF, with broad-spectrum sun protection for the ultimate sun and sport fun.
What it is formulated to do:
Made especially for an active outdoor lifestyle, SPF 30 Sport Sunscreen blends rich organic jojoba and soothing aloe with antioxidants and vitamins for the ultimate daily protection. It does not contain chemical sunscreen, but protects with mineral zinc oxide SPF 30, broad spectrum, non-nano natural sunscreen. It is water-resistant for up to 80 minutes and blends and absorbs quickly, so it’s great for the entire familyfrom head to toe.