Mineral Sunscreen for Face SPF 50, Broad Spectrum Zinc Oxide, Made in USA with Natural & Organic Ingredients, Hydrating Daily Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin, No White Cast & No Chemicals Review
Our verdict
Beauty by Earth's Mineral Sunscreen for Face SPF 50 relies on non-nano zinc oxide for broad spectrum coverage, wrapped in a reef friendly, vegan formula that's held up to a 4.2 star average across 936 reviews, the largest review base in this lineup.
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Shoppers who want a mineral only, reef friendly sunscreen with real water resistance and a large track record of reviews to back it up.
Skip if
You're sensitive to the vanilla coconut scent or prefer a fully fragrance free formula.
- Priced 52% above the category median ($19.79 across 131 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.2/5
4.2 average across 936 owner ratings
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Popularity3.4/5
936 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other women's everyday face care: moisturizers, face mists, facial kits, rollers, cleansing brushes and steamers we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
This SPF 50 mineral sunscreen for face is made in the USA with natural and organic ingredients, positioned as a hydrating daily moisturizer suited to sensitive skin. It's marketed with no white cast and no chemical filters, comes in a vanilla coconut scent, and is formulated as a lotion for all, dry and normal skin types.
Non-nano zinc oxide is the only active ingredient listed, backed by material features like mineral based, reef friendly and vegan, plus a free from list covering artificial color, paraben, petrolatum, phthalate and sulfate. The label rates it water resistant for 80 minutes, useful for beach days and sports, and it's sold in a 1.7 fluid ounce size for $29.99.
With 936 reviews at a 4.2 star average, this is the largest review base among these eight sunscreens, and a bought_last_month figure of 50 shows steady, ongoing demand.
Pros
- Non-nano zinc oxide mineral formula
- Reef friendly and vegan
- 80 minute water resistance for swimming or sweat
- Largest review base in this group at 936 reviews, with a solid 4.2 star average
- Broad free from ingredient list
Cons
- Vanilla coconut scent won't suit everyone
- Mineral formulas can still leave more of a cast than chemical ones, even with a no white cast claim
- Price is on the higher end of this group at $29.99
- No SPF option above 50 for extended sun exposure
Performance notes
Non-nano zinc oxide is the only active ingredient listed, a mineral filter that sits on top of skin to reflect UV rays rather than absorb them, which is why the brand can market this as a no chemical formula. The 80 minute water resistance rating supports its recommended uses for beach days and sports, and the reef friendly, non-nano designation also speaks to environmental concerns some shoppers have with sunscreen runoff.
What buyers say
With 936 reviews averaging 4.2 stars, this sunscreen has the deepest track record in this list, and a bought_last_month figure of 50 shows it's still selling at a steady pace rather than coasting on old reviews.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this a mineral or chemical sunscreen?
It's a mineral sunscreen built around non-nano zinc oxide as its only active ingredient, with no chemical UV filters.
Is it water resistant?
Yes, it's rated for 80 minutes of water resistance, which fits its recommended use for beach days and sports.
Is it reef friendly?
The brand lists it as reef friendly and made with non-nano zinc oxide, generally considered a more reef conscious choice than nano particle formulas.