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

258 Reviews

$42.50

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

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

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

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.

$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.

NUDESTIXNudescreen - Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30

Size: 1.7 oz / 50 mL·ITEM: 2554889

Color: Hot

465 Reviews

$51.50

This sunscreen is great, it leaves my skin feeling and looking amazing! ...This product doesn’t make me break out and works like the Bobbi brown primer AND has mineral spf that’s reef safe and again good for the skin,shade cool isn’t tinted but if you wanted a good primer/bronzi drop get “warm

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.

$86.00

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

69 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

$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.

$55.00

When a sunscreen feels like skincare… I know I’ve...No chalky look, no sticky feeling—just healthy skin. Bonus: It’s reef-safe, non-comedogenic, fragrance-free, and made for all skin types, including the most sensitive. ...i love sunscreens and FAB has been really helping my skin overall so i wanted to try this one. i really like this. it’s lightweight and suits my acne prone skin so far. i would recommend it as a good sunscreen for this summer!

What it is: A sunscreen that feels like a serum, provides all-day hydration, and blends seamlessly into skin with no white cast.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dryness

Formulation: Serum

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Blend of Organic UV Filters: Protects skin from UV rays.
- Glycerin: Provides skin hydration.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This ultra-lig

$48.00

SAFE FOR SENSITIVE SKIN...This is one of the only sunscreens that didn't irritate my sensitive skin! I like the creamy consistency and that it doesn’t leave a white cast. ...I also love the fact that is reef safe since I’m a scuba diver. Win win!

What it is: A clinically tested, non-greasy mineral SPF 30 made for sensitive and acne-prone skin that won’t break you out or burn eyes.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Dryness


Formulation: Cream


Highlighted Ingredients:
- Non-Nano Zinc Oxide: Provides broad-spectrum protection and is gentle on sensitive skin.

- Ceramide Blend: Supports skin barrier and helps skin retain moisture.

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