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Mineral Sunscreens a Toxicologist Actually Wears
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Cellura skinCare Beauvex
Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are the only two sunscreen actives the FDA has proposed as “generally recognized as safe and effective.” Every other active is still waiting on more safety data. These are the zinc and titanium formulas I'd put on my o...
 
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The only active is 17.5% zinc oxide, and it has no added fragrance. This is my everyday face pick under makeup.
Supergoop! Mineral Sheerscreen SPF 30
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24.7% zinc oxide in a brush-on powder. I use it for midday touch-ups, not as my only layer, and I apply it with my eyes and mouth closed.
Supergoop! (Re)setting 100% Mineral Powder SPF 35
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Cellura skinCare Beauvex profile picture
22.4% zinc oxide, one of the highest loads on this list. It has a natural vanilla scent, so skip it if you react to botanicals.
Kinship Self Reflect Probiotic Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF 32
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Cellura skinCare Beauvex profile picture
12% zinc oxide plus niacinamide and squalane. It's an easy way to get mineral SPF into a tinted step.
ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40
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10% zinc oxide, unscented, with a short ingredient list. It suits people who want fewer variables on sensitive skin.
Minori Daily Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 30
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16% zinc oxide, fragrance-free and labeled for all ages. This is the face-and-body bottle for the beach bag.
Babo Botanicals Sheer Zinc Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30
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9% zinc oxide plus 7% titanium dioxide, fragrance-free. This is UV Physical, not UV Clear, which also has a chemical filter.
EltaMD UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41 (Tinted)
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Cellura skinCare Beauvex profile picture
24.5% zinc oxide plus 22.5% titanium dioxide, fragrance-free. For reapplying over makeup; don't inhale it.
Colorescience Sunforgettable Brush-On Shield SPF 50
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Cellura skinCare Beauvex profile picture
6% titanium dioxide plus 5% zinc oxide, fragrance-free and oil-free. A thin fluid for people who hate the feel of mineral SPF.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Ultra-Light Fluid SPF 50
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Cellura skinCare Beauvex profile picture
10% zinc oxide plus 8% titanium dioxide, unscented, and under $16. This is the budget body option.
Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+
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Cellura skinCare Beauvex profile picture
23.4% non-nano zinc oxide, water-resistant for 80 minutes. It has a light citrus scent and a visible white cast.
thinksport Daily Use Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
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Cellura skinCare Beauvex profile picture
18.75% uncoated zinc oxide in a simple, unscented cream. Thick, but one of the shortest ingredient lists around.
Badger Active Mineral Sunscreen Cream SPF 30, Unscented
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Cellura skinCare Beauvex profile picture
16% zinc oxide in a body lotion that costs less than the face formulas on this list.
Supergoop! PLAY Mineral Lotion SPF 30
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Cellura skinCare Beauvex profile picture
15% zinc oxide, fragrance-free. A stick makes ears, nose and part lines easy.
Babo Botanicals Sheer Zinc Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 30
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Cellura skinCare Beauvex profile picture
24% non-nano zinc oxide with a sheer tint. Contains essential oils, so not fragrance-free.
Marie Veronique Sheer Tint Zinc SPF 30
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Cellura skinCare Beauvex profile picture
10% zinc oxide plus 5.5% titanium dioxide, fragrance-free. Water-resistant body option.
EltaMD UV Pure Broad-Spectrum SPF 47
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Cellura skinCare Beauvex profile picture
20% zinc oxide, unscented. A pocket-size stick for reapplying.
Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+
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Cellura skinCare Beauvex profile picture
18.75% zinc oxide in Badger's face-specific formula.
Badger Face Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
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Cellura skinCare Beauvex profile picture
12% zinc oxide plus niacinamide, fragrance-free.
Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield SPF 50
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Cellura skinCare Beauvex profile picture
13.2% zinc oxide serum. Has bitter orange flower oil, so not fragrance-free.
MARA Mineral Sunscreen Serum SPF 30 with Algae + Zinc
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