Best Mineral Sunscreens for Face Updated May 2025

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Best Mineral Sunscreens for Face
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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10.0

1

10.0

Cetaphil Sheer 100% Mineral Liquid Sunscreen for Face With Zinc Oxide Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Formulated for Sensitive Skin, Unsc...
Skin protection
Effectiveness
Sun protection
Ease of application
Picked by 147 people this month!
Picked by 147 people this month!

10.0

1
Cetaphil Sheer 100% Mineral Liquid Sunscreen for Face With Zinc Oxide Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Formulated for Sensitive Skin, Unsc...
Skin protection
Effectiveness
Sun protection
Ease of application

9.8

2

9.8

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Ultra-Light Face Sunscreen SPF 50, Zinc Oxide Sunscreen for Face, 100% Mineral Sunblock, Oil F...
Effectiveness
Skin tone
Lightweight
Texture
Sun protection

9.8

2
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Ultra-Light Face Sunscreen SPF 50, Zinc Oxide Sunscreen for Face, 100% Mineral Sunblock, Oil F...
Effectiveness
Skin tone
Lightweight
Texture
Sun protection

9.5

3

9.5

Sky and Sol Non-Toxic Natural Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 | Safest Organic Natural Tallow & Zinc Oxide Sunblock | Reef Safe, Clean...
Sunscreen quality
Skin protection
Functionality
Ingredients
Smell

9.5

3
Sky and Sol Non-Toxic Natural Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 | Safest Organic Natural Tallow & Zinc Oxide Sunblock | Reef Safe, Clean...
Sunscreen quality
Skin protection
Functionality
Ingredients
Smell

9.4

4

9.4

Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Powder Sunscreen Brush SPF 30 | Beach Essentials, Zinc Oxide Mineral Sunscreen Powder SPF, Face Sunbloc...
Works well
Sunscreen quality
Scent

9.4

4
Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Powder Sunscreen Brush SPF 30 | Beach Essentials, Zinc Oxide Mineral Sunscreen Powder SPF, Face Sunbloc...
Works well
Sunscreen quality
Scent

9.3

5

9.3

EltaMD UV Daily SPF 40 Face Sunscreen Moisturizer with Zinc Oxide, Daily Face Moisturizer with SPF, Sunscreen, For Dry Skin 1.7...
Sunscreen quality
Moisturizing
Greasiness
Effectiveness
Lightweight
Skin feel

9.3

5
EltaMD UV Daily SPF 40 Face Sunscreen Moisturizer with Zinc Oxide, Daily Face Moisturizer with SPF, Sunscreen, For Dry Skin 1.7...
Sunscreen quality
Moisturizing
Greasiness
Effectiveness
Lightweight
Skin feel

9.2

6

9.2

EltaMD UV Clear Tinted Sunscreen for Face, SPF 46 with Zinc Oxide, Oil-Free, Dermatologist Recommended, For Acne-Prone Sensitiv...
Tint
Sunscreen quality
Skin protection
Moisturizing
Weight
Oiliness

9.2

6
EltaMD UV Clear Tinted Sunscreen for Face, SPF 46 with Zinc Oxide, Oil-Free, Dermatologist Recommended, For Acne-Prone Sensitiv...
Tint
Sunscreen quality
Skin protection
Moisturizing
Weight
Oiliness

9.0

7

9.0

CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 with Sheer Tint, Tinted Mineral Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide & Titanium Dioxide, Blends ...
Skin coverage
Sun protection
Moisturizing
Effectiveness
Coverage

9.0

7
CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 with Sheer Tint, Tinted Mineral Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide & Titanium Dioxide, Blends ...
Skin coverage
Sun protection
Moisturizing
Effectiveness
Coverage

8.8

8

8.8

EltaMD UV Clear Face Sunscreen SPF 46, Oil Free for Face with Zinc Oxide, Dermatologist Recommended Sunscreen Lotion, For Acne-...
Sunscreen quality
Skin type
Moisturizing
Greasiness
Functionality
Lightweight

8.8

8
EltaMD UV Clear Face Sunscreen SPF 46, Oil Free for Face with Zinc Oxide, Dermatologist Recommended Sunscreen Lotion, For Acne-...
Sunscreen quality
Skin type
Moisturizing
Greasiness
Functionality
Lightweight

8.7

9

8.7

CeraVe 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50, Face sunscreen With Zinc Oxide & Titanium Dioxide, Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide + Cerami...
Sun protection
Effectiveness

8.7

9
CeraVe 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50, Face sunscreen With Zinc Oxide & Titanium Dioxide, Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide + Cerami...
Sun protection
Effectiveness

8.6

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8.6

Australian Gold Botanical SPF 50 Tinted Mineral Sunscreen for Face, Non-Chemical BB Cream, Water-Resistant, Matte Finish, For S...
Skin tone
Tint
Sun protection
Application ability
Skin protection
Skin feel

8.6

10
Australian Gold Botanical SPF 50 Tinted Mineral Sunscreen for Face, Non-Chemical BB Cream, Water-Resistant, Matte Finish, For S...
Skin tone
Tint
Sun protection
Application ability
Skin protection
Skin feel

Our Top Choice

10.0

1

10.0

Cetaphil Sheer 100% Mineral Liquid Sunscreen for Face With Zinc Oxide Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Formulated for Sensitive Skin, Unsc...
Skin protection
Effectiveness
Sun protection
Ease of application
Picked by 147 people this month!
Picked by 147 people this month!

10.0

1
Cetaphil Sheer 100% Mineral Liquid Sunscreen for Face With Zinc Oxide Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Formulated for Sensitive Skin, Unsc...
Skin protection
Effectiveness
Sun protection
Ease of application