STREAM 2 SEA Tint Mineral Sunscreen SPF 45 Broad Spectrum Reef Safe

I've likely gone through 30+ different facial sunscreens in the past year and half, including but not limited to: 5 of EltaMDs, Neutrogena, 3 of La Roche Posay, Cerave, Cetaphil, 3 of Blue Lizard, 3 of SuperGoop, Waxhead, Suntegrity, etc.) trying to find the most optimal one for my needs. Although I found an everyday chemical Korean one which is not staining but not waterproof, I still wanted one that I could use for physical/sweating activities as well, and something that could color blend my face nicely together as a man. And this Stream2Sea Tinted right here is the one. Pros: - EWG Verified, one of only a few tinted zinc sunscreens that is - Never pills (Out of 11 tinted zinc sunscreens, this is the only one with no piling for me. Take this with a grain of salt though, I've seen reviews say that before but I didn't have the same experience as them) - High Zinc Oxide % = Better UV-A Protection (my main concern is UVA Spectrum coverage) - Included anti-oxidants, having free radical protection is an often overlooked factor of sun protection that needs more attention as it damages skin - Price (at time of purchase): $~11/oz, very comfortable pricing (compared to EltaMD of $~21/oz) - Excellent tint tone, can blend with different skin colors - I don't believe this feels greasy - No skin irritation on me - Sunscreen does not "crack" when stretching skin like EltaMD does (stretching as in opening mouth to eat, yawning, etc.) Neutral/No Factor: - Moisturizing factor not noticed, as I apply a moisturizer 3-5 min beforehand - Higher UV protection in water was not applicable in my situation, have not gone swimming with this - This product comes out thick, but does not necessarily go on as thick - No added fragrance but!: smells like what you think zinc would smell like, I personally enjoy it. Either way, not noticeable after application - Needs more effort and slight increased time to spread and blend to skin, not substantial though Cons: - Can stain clothing (all tinted mineral sunscreens will stain unfortunately, so don't wear this with white clothing please!) - Hard to remove, but this is common with waterproof sunscreens. Face wash does not do the trick, needs either more physical rubbing or a makeup remover like Garnier (works perfectly) - Too shiny, not enough to be concerning but definitely noticeable I am a Pilot, and while I can't wear this sunscreen with any uniform as it will stain it, it works phenomenally with my general aviation flying. On hot summer days in Arizona where the sun is blasting and the airplane cabin is toasty, this sunscreen does not fail me despite all the sweating on my face and neck. Further more, I have never noticed any sun burns with this. The color of the tint is fantastic for my skin, and I think for others as well. It does not make you look like an oompa loompa (*ahem Waxhead ahem*), nor is the tone too cold. A universal blend. Although the perfect sunscreen can never exist, as everyone has their own needs and desires, I believe I have found the closest thing to a "golden sunscreen", and because of that - I will continue to use this indefinitely (or until a better one is found). Pictures - 1: Bottle 2: Hand before application 3: Hand after 5 seconds of rubbing in (please ignore my lack-of-tan where my would-be watch is, my actual hand in the picture is my typical showing skin color) ------------- TLDR: After 11 tinted sunscreens, this is my favorite one. Strongly recommended to purchase to give it a try. Very fair pricing, great sweat protection, healthy ingredients, strong UVA protection, low risk of skin allergic reaction. Will recommend to family and friends! ---- Edit: March 2024 - Hi everyone, after some research I found another sunscreen which will replace this one for my daily use. It's a European one called UVMune 400 by La Roche-Posay. It has the best chemical protection of the last 380-400nm wavelength (longest UVA, most contributive to wrinkles). But!!! That one is only a special order through an international website. So, while my new replacement can't be ordered from any US websites or Amazon, I will still continue to recommend this tinted sunscreen as your go to for a USA-made sunscreen. As the European one is quite pricey to import, I don't want to use it as much as I want. Therefore, I will still use this tinted one on my face for any sports/beach activities. Plus Zinc Oxide isn't harmful or absorbed either!

I am not a review person but this product is exceptional. I did lots of research on environmental working group prior to purchasing. It comes up highly rated and safe for the skin and environment. I have been using zinc oxide straight with a tinted sunscreen over it but not getting terrific results because it’s heavy, greasy and leaves a white cast Plus I don’t know how much of the zinc oxide is being absorbed into my skin and guessing it’s not non-nano. I just finished my first application over my skin care products and it went on beautifully. It feels completely weightless, leaves a nice matte finish along with a bit of a healthy glow. I have fair skin and the neutral shade blends in very well, I can’t see any white like I normally would.It also leaves the skin looking nice and moisturized, seems like my wrinkles and fine lines aren’t as obvious, I am 74. I am sold on this product and will never go back to any of the sunscreens I have been using on my face. I will also use this on my body but get the appropriate formula for that. This is fantastic, I can’t say it enough. I would give it 10 stars if I could. Try it and you’ll love it.

Pretty great stuff! I love how this is pretty thick, provides good coverage, and EWG verified. It hasn’t caused me any acne either which is a big win. The only thing I wish was different is how dark it is. I know you shouldn’t mix two different sunblocks together, so I wait until this has set in for 15 minutes, then apply another layer of pure white zinc sunblock to help it match my skin tone. It’s also slightly irritating to my sensitive skin, but honestly….this is the best my skin has reacted to the handful of mineral sunblocks I’ve been trying out after my go to one for years was discontinued. My skin feels much better at the end of the night after I’ve showered, so I am happy with it. The redness isn’t present anymore by morning, while the irritation I’ve been experiencing from everything else has lasted. So will keep using! I think this is definitely worth trying if you want a tinted sunblock that is mineral and waterproof. Just be mindful that if you are pretty pale, it might be a little too dark for you. And if it is too dark, don’t mix it with something lighter prior to application- they can dilute one another and you can’t be sure what SPF you’re using if you do. Layer it after giving it time to set instead. Medium and darker skin tones should be able to blend with it alone much easier! But I will totally not complain if they decide to make another shade that’s a bit lighter :)

This sunscreen is amazing and the best mineral sunscreen that I've ever tried. It melts right into the skin, with absolutely no white cast and no pilling! I have dry skin, and I don't mind the "glow" that it gives me. Yes, it's a bit oily, but my skin actually likes it as it doesn't get dry through the day. I'll take the glow over the white cast and drying any day. I do reapply it after a few hours. A little goes a long way. I love that it's EWG Verified and doesn't contain any nasty chemicals or additives that some other mineral sunscreens do. Over the moon that I found this sunscreen!

UPDATE 11/4/25 Still using this product and loving it. I mentioned in the original review to use micellar water for removal. I was using it but it was way too drying and stripping for my face. I found THE PERFECT REMOVAL CREAM EVER! I use it to take this suncreen off my face and it's fantastic. It's called Kook-Off (Google it or search on Amazon). All I know is that while not cheap, a little goes a long way. It's perfect for mineral sunscreens or makeup removal (wife uses it). It in no way is harsh for our skin. Just follow the directions. And no, I am not affiliated with that company. Just a satisfied customer! Original review: Using only on face. Fantastic sunscreen both from a sunblock and tint perspective. Goes on thick but rubs in nicely. I have NEVER used a tinted zinc sunscreen, but decided to try it after countless white cast issues with every other mineral brand, including those marketed as "clear" zinc. The search is over. This one will be my first, and now last tinted mineral find. I mean, there is ZERO white cast left on the skin with this product. The downside? For removal, it's basically a must requirement to use a micellar water based makeup remover product, such as wipes or the Garnier micellar water with cotton pads. Comes right off but won't with water and soap. At least for me. But it is an extra expense.

I absolutely hate the texture and feel of this sunscreen. It is very, very thick and very, very sticky. It’s like spreading rubber cement across my face. It leaves my face ridiculously shiny, too. I think it would be good for kids because it doesn’t seem to rub off easily, but you’d have to fight young ones to get it on because it takes so long to spread it out (let alone rub it in some). Super disappointed for such an expensive product. Upon seeing my review, their customer service contacted me to make it right. I appreciated that greatly.

I so wanted to love this. It checks a lot of boxes for me: no chemical sunscreens, decent match for my skin tone, a bit of coverage, unscented. But it is really greasy, sticky, and heavy. No amount of powder will mattify this stuff. Blegh. I'm going to use it when I need to work in the yard or when I'm out walking but not something I can wear everyday and certainly not something I'll wear to work.

Initially I gave this a bad review because it wouldn’t dry down. It was on dry skin and using the recommended dots method. Left a thick layer they didn’t dry down after an hour. Uncomfortable. I tried it again with a foundation brush and liked it but didn’t wow me. It took about 15 mins to dry down. There is a slight tack and shine. Not my favorite. It’s just okay. This is NOT a daily wear sunscreen. BUT When I used this after an intense workout, drenched and drippy with sweat was the best result. It magically spreads awesome just smearing with fingers. Normally it would be difficult to get anything to stick on such slippery skin but it does and it sets down nicely. Less shine too! It’s a nice natural comfortable feeling. This is an awesome sunscreen for the beach and watersports. Its very durable but it’s finicky so I wouldn’t use this for daily wear