The 9 Best Mineral Sunscreens to Try This Summer

From a rose-infused BB cream SPF to a passionfruit-filled sunscreen that minimizes shine, find your new favorite mineral sunscreen.

The 9 Best Mineral Sunscreens to Try This Summer

And just like that, summer is back like it never left. More days will be spent enjoying picnics and the beach. Finding the best mineral sunscreens to protect our skin from the sun’s intense rays should, accordingly, be high on the priority list.

You might be wondering, why mineral sunscreen specifically? “They can be less irritating on the skin to those with sensitivities”—such as acne, rosacea, or eczema, says esthetician and founder of Cave of Beauty Lily Njoroge. 

Dermatologist Elyse Love echoes this statement, adding that these formulas’ zinc oxide and titanium dioxide both protect skin from UVA and UVB rays. “UV damage can lead to skin cancer, skin aging, and irregularities in skin tone (redness and pigmentation).”

Not only are mineral SPFs better for your skin, they’re also better for the environment. Non-mineral sunscreens include chemicals that can be damaging to marine life, including oxybenzone which, when in water, damages the coral reefs.

Below, find 9 of the best mineral sunscreens to try so that you can have the best, safest, and most environmentally friendly summer yet.

ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica

“Compared to many mineral sunscreens, this formula is light-weight and non-chalky,” says Dr. Love. “The tint is friendly to most skin tones, and it contains enzymes that have been clinically shown to reverse signs of sun damage.”

ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+

Suntique I'm Safe for Sensitive Skin SPF 35

“This sunscreen is my favorite because it’s affordable, does not leave a white cast on darker skin tones (which is a significant concern for skin of color using mineral sunscreens), and it is lightweight,” Njogore says.

Suntique I'm Safe For Sensitive Skin

Ren Clean Skincare Clean Screen Mineral SPF30

Yellow passionfruit seed extract and rice starch set this mineral sunscreen apart. They work together to provide antioxidants to the skin, protect against environmental damage, absorb excess oils, and keep shine at bay.

REN Clean Screen Mattifying Face Sunscreen SPF 30

Hawthorne Everday Mineral Face Sunscreen

This sunscreen transitions from a white paste to clear on the skin, avoiding the chalk-like cast. Infused inside is green tea for defense against free radicals and coconut alkanes for a moisturizing, matte finish.

Hawthorne Everyday Mineral Face Sunscreen

La Roche Posay Anthelios Mineral SPF Moisturizer With Hyaluronic Acid

A blend of UVA/UVB filters make up this sun protector: titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and antioxidants. Then there’s a hyaluronic acid to keep the skin hydrated and plump, while glycerin takes the skin moisturization to the next level.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral SPF 30 Moisturizer + Hyaluronic Acid

MDSolarSciences Mineral Crème SPF 50

This creamy mineral SPF is recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation to use daily. Additionally, their patented ProVention- R™ liposome technology combines green tea, cranberry fruit, and pomegranate extracts which defend skin against environmental aggressors.

MDSolarSciences Mineral Creme SPF 50

Supergoop! Mineral Sheerscreen SPF 30

The name of this product says it all: it’s a completely sheer mineral sunscreen (not always easy to come by!). Bush clover extract is the main event, as it defends against both free radical damage as well as blue light. Aloe leaf juice acts as the ultimate skin hydrator, and squalane serves up extra non-greasy softness.

Supergoop! Mineral Sheerscreen SPF 30 PA+++

Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion WetForce for Sensitive Skin and Children SPF 50+

This sunscreen is great for anyone with sensitive skin as well as children and babies over 6 months. Raspberry fruit extract is infused for antioxidants and aloe leaf extract serves up hydration.

Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion WetForce for Sensitive Skin and Children SPF 50+ Sunscreen

COOLA Mineral Face SPF 30 Rōsilliance® Tinted Organic BB+ Cream

This is a great option for those who want great mineral protection with a little hint of coverage. Rose stem cell is a key ingredient, offering both hydration and protection against environmental aggressors.

COOLA Mineral Face SPF 30 Rōsilliance Tinted Organic BB+ Cream

This story originally appeared on: Vogue - Author:Akili King