SPF 45 Every Day Active Mineral Sunscreen | 2.5 Fl Oz Biodegradable & Reef Safe Sunscreen for Face & Body | Non-Greasy, Lightweight & Sheer Mineral Protection Against UVA & UVB by Stream2Sea

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 thoughCons:- 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 noticeableI 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: Bottle2: Hand before application3: 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!

Great sunscreen. I am a lifeguard instructor and have been doing 12hr days in the sun throughout the season. The first day I did not wear sunscreen because I know the chemicals in them are terrible for health. After getting severely sunburnt, I decided to look for an alternative and healthier product. This is the best one I have found so far. It does not have any foul odors and blends in very well. I prefer the tinted version. I have not burnt where I apply this sunscreen. I reapply every couple of ours or so when being in water.

EVERYDAY ACTIVE MINERAL SUNSCREEN was highly lauded by the EWG group. I would say that after a a dozen uses that I am very pleased with its protection. This is the primary purpose of sunscreen. However, from a comfort level, the cream, which probably has zinc in it is thick. It’s not that hard to apply on face, but easier if you apply a little moisturizer on first.. The effect is a very white sheen. Personally, I don’t care because I cover the sunscreen with a little tinted foundation or sometimes a tinted face powder. I wouldn’t use this as all over body sunscreen. Too thick for that, but as a face sunscreen it is very good.

Works great. I get sunburned just driving to work so I’ve been using it everyday. I spritz my face first for a more even application. It evens out my skin tone and I’m not getting burnt. I like it. My skin is sensitive so I wash my face well at night to prevent buildup.

Love that it's clean and safe for the environment. It goes on easy and seems to work well on my kids. A bonus is it's safe for peanut allergy too as I have one kid who is allergic

I have tried many non toxic sunscreens. We have tested this is out at the beach in North Carolina. It was worked great. Has great longevity and protection. You do have to work to rub it in by it is worth it in my opinion. I have 3 younger kids and have used it on all of them. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a non toxic sunscreen.

I love the ingredients, biodegradable composition, and intention behind this sunscreen, but my experience with it has been unfortunately less than ideal. The sunscreen does not smear well and is challenging to spread on your skin, leaving you looking pasty white. The product also has a bit of a funky smell that stays in your skin for a day or two after you use it, making the experience unfortunately less than positive. I am hoping the sunscreen's composition gets improved and I can one day use it again.

Got this sunscreen because it is EWG verified and also had good reviews. It is also reef safe. An added bonus was the shimmer it gives to your skin. It's really pretty and fun. Unlike some of the other safe brands out there, this one doesn't make you look white like a ghost.