Good Molecules Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 - Minimal White Cast Zinc Oxide Sunscreen For Face - Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid, UVA/UVB Protection, Reef-Safe

Good Molecules Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30I've been through hundreds of sunscreens in the last few years to find one that's fragrance-free, non-endocrine disrupting, and free of known problematic chemicals. Balancing that with no thick, greasy, or sticky after-feel, no obvious white cast (med to light skin tone), & proper UVA/UVB SPF protection has been almost impossible. This is the best I've found after an exhaustive search through all types of formulas & applications (lotions, sticks, sprays).PROS• Broad Spectrum, SPF 30• Free of EWG's stated endocrine-disrupting chemicals, known at time of posting• Absorbs quickly, Non-pilling under makeup• Light Feel: approved by Sensory members of the family (to date, the only other approvedsunscreen is a dry-touch, chemically-laden spray)• Great for most Sensitive Skin: non-nano, zinc oxide (13.3%) based, fragrance-free formula.No: titanium dioxide, silicones, or heavy ingredients to clog poresnote: for individuals sensitive to chemical filters (found in most sunscreens, including mineral &many "natural" sunscreens) butyloctyl salicylate is an ingredient, so do a patch test.• Light formulation: can rub-in easily to prevent obvious white cast, but may see some lightening effect.For those with medium to dark skin tones: you will likely notice a white cast.• Small travel-size tube to try out product & for carry-on or small bagCONS• More noticeable white cast the darker your skin tone, due to the higher concentration of zinc oxide• Higher cost per ounce than other sunscreens available• No larger tube optionI continue to look for a formulation that doesn't cause the lightening effect on darker skin tones & that's more cost effective. For now, I highly recommend this sunscreen for light to medium skin tones, given my exhaustive search & that I haven't found a better sunscreen that fits all the above criteria.

This is by far the best facial sunscreen I have ever used. It is moisturizing, does not have a wierd smell like the Bubble sunscreen, does not pill, and leaves no white cast whatsoever. I am so pleased and will be repurchasing!!!

***UPDATE 07/04/2024***I continued to purchase this sunscreen for the reasons I mentioned in my original review. I purchased more of this sunscreen in May 2024 and noticed that the texture of the lotion changed from when I originally purchased it back in February 2024. The original texture of the lotion was watery / goopy, which made it very easy to apply to the skin / face / facial hair / a beard; the new texture comes out thicker and worm-like from the container. This new texture corrects the issue I mentioned at the end of this review of having to hold the container sideways when applying and when not in use because it is no longer runny. It also corrects the issue of accidently squeezing out more lotion than intended.The downside is that it leaves a more noticeable white cast, particularly on facial hair / a beard. The lotion is still easy to apply to the face, skin, facial hair, a beard. I prefer the old texture of when it was runny / watery / goopy.***SEE ORIGINAL REVIEW BELOW*** ⬇️The TOP REASON I WOULD RECOMMEND this sunscreen is that it is very lightweight and very easy to spread to the skin, including to facial hair / a beard, without stretching the skin. I have tried many mineral sunscreen lotions, and this one, so far, has been the easiest to apply to the skin and facial hair/a beard. Other mineral sunscreen lotions are thick and sit heavy on the skin, which is potential for stretching of the skin.I WOULD ONLY recommend applying this sunscreen to the face; use another sunscreen for the rest of the body. This sunscreen is ideal for incidental sun exposure and short periods of time out in the sun - driving locally in your vehicle, sitting near windows, or being outdoors where buildings are covering the sun.I WOULD NOT recommend for long periods of time out in the sun.Some of the reviews mentioned that this sunscreen left a white cast and left flakes on the skin - I did not experience a heavy white cast. I would say it left a faint white cast. It did, however, look flakey after it had dried. This is the primary reason why I wouldn't recommend spending long periods of time out in the sun with this sunscreen, while the other reason would be the moderate concentration of zinc oxide. The flakiness did not completely wash out. The flakiness only occurred on my face and forehead; it did not occur on my neck.ADDITIONAL COMMENTS (04/27/2024):As I previously mentioned, I highly recommend this sunscreen because of how easy it is to apply to the face, without stretching the skin. The ease of application is a main factor one should consider when purchasing sunscreen - your skin is like a rubber band and stretching it over time causes it to remain stretched. It also contains an adequate amount of zinc oxide to provide moderate UVA protection. This sunscreen is only meant for the face. Considering the amount of zinc, it only leaves a faint white cast.I am not experiencing the amount of dry flakes as when I first started using this product.Because this sunscreen is runny, do not leave it face down. Instead, lay it flat. Be careful when opening the product and when squeezing the contents out, as sometimes more lotion than desired may come out.

I have grown to love this sunscreen for its lightweight feel and how well it rubs in. Its now my daily sunscreen. My only complaints are that it is too liquidy which makes a bit hard to control and I found it to be slightly irritating the first few times I used it. I saw others mentioned similar issues but it wasn't too bad for me and went away after a few uses. I

Good Molecules sunscreen for the face is a game-changer! Its lightweight formula absorbs quickly without leaving a greasy residue, making it perfect for daily use. The broad-spectrum protection offers peace of mind, while the added hydration keeps my skin feeling soft and smooth. Plus, it works wonderfully under makeup. Highly recommend for anyone looking for effective sun protection that feels great on the skin!