Here’s the thing: You really should be reapplying your sunscreen every two hours. That can seem like a lofty goal, but this powder makes it surprisingly attainable (available in four shades, it also won’t mess up your makeup). Equal parts zinc oxide and titanium dioxide come together to protect you from UVA and UVB rays and blue light, the light emitted from the screens of electronic devices, which can also be damaging to the skin. We love the super unique brush that allows for really convenient touch-ups. Find out if kids need different sunscreens from adults, if sunscreen can be toxic, and whether it matters if you’re slathering on SPF 100. READ MORE

Zinc Oxide Sunscreen: 15 Products for Adults and Kids

Formulated with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide for 100% mineral broad-spectrum SPF 50 UV protection

Considerations: The sunscreen is water-resistant for 40 minutes, so you may have to reapply slightly more often than some 80-minute water-resistant options.

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This touts an impressive 20 percent concentration of zinc oxide, which would normally mean that it could look white or chalky, particularly on darker skin tones. Not the case here. The sheer texture melts beautifully into the skin without leaving behind any kind of tell-tale residue, as pointed out by happy Sephora reviewers (even those with dark skin). Also nice: Along with powerful sun protection, it contains two different types of antioxidants to counteract free radical damage caused by sun exposure.Hawaii Compliant Sunscreen: Sunscreen filters titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, are compliant for use in Hawaii* Hawaii prohibits the sale, offer of sale, and distribution of sunscreens that contain oxybenzone. Details: Another Environmental Working Group-vetted sunscreen for babies, Neutrogena’s baby sunscreen is a tear-free formula that the National Eczema Association also awarded its Seal of Acceptance. Zinc oxide f ormula: Confirm your sunscreen contains zinc oxide in it. If you want a pure zinc oxide formula, that should be the only active ingredient listed. Note that some zinc oxide sunscreens may also contain titanium dioxide (another mineral active) or chemical actives.

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The alternative is a chemical sunscreen, which absorbs into the skin, converts the sun’s rays to heat, and releases them from the body. Now, the anecdotal stuff…We put the Palm & Pine through the paces in the later winter rays of 2022/23. It was a revelation – a downright revelation! – using the SPF 50 face protector mainly because it went on super-duper easy. We didn’t waste any precious surf time dragging our finger over a solid mass of frozen zinc. It just wiped on and stayed there; smooth as a minimal on Malibu Point. Dr. Debra Jaliman is a New York City board-certified dermatologist. She’s an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Icahn School of Medicine Mount Sinai and the author of " Skin Rules: Trade Secrets From a Top New York Dermatologist."During our own Lab testing, we discovered (and loved) that the creamy consistency covers your entire face easily with a teaspoon-sized amount. As it is a mineral sunscreen, however, it does need quite a lot of rubbing in but once absorbed it leaves a non-greasy matte finish that works well beneath makeup. Details: This sunscreen from COOLA contains 3.2 percent titanium dioxide and 7.0 percent zinc oxide. The sunscreen has a sheer application that makes it feel lightweight to the touch.