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Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30.

Good Molecules Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
Sunscreen

About this product

A mineral sunscreen with zinc oxide offering SPF 30 broad-spectrum protection, formulated with antioxidants, vitamin C derivative, and hydrating ingredients.

Type

SunscreenLotion

Key actives

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

Full ingredients

Guru Score

83%

Approved

3 experts · Moderate agreement
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What the gurus are saying

This mineral sunscreen earns consistent praise for delivering an invisible, non-white finish that most mineral formulas struggle with, along with hydrating and plumping properties that work beautifully on their own or under makeup. The trade-off is that it is not water-resistant, so it works well for daily errands and indoor wear but may not hold up during swimming, sports, or heavy sweating. Those who do use it for everyday protection find it blends seamlessly into skin and feels lightweight despite its mineral base, though applying it requires a bit more vigorous rubbing than chemical sunscreens to ensure full coverage.
Synthesized from 3 expert reviews · most recent take April 2024
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"Good Molecules has a newer, new to me at least, Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30. It's zinc oxide, probably going to leave a white cast, but it has ethyl ferulate which is an antioxidant."
Approved
"I would recommend and award the best mineral sunscreen of 2024 is this Good Molecules Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30. The reason I love this is it has a real invisible finish. A lot of mineral sunscreens look quite white and cakey on the skin, not a look we're going for, this doesn't. It has some extra hydration because mineral sunscreens can be a little drying. This is nice and hydrating and it comes at an affordable price point. Finding a good broad spectrum mineral sunscreen SPF of 30 is absolutely fine and this I think is a great option that balances the finish alongside the level of protection. You do tend to have to work mineral sunscreens in a little bit more vigorously than you would chemical ones to make sure they go straight in. This one does feel heavier than chemical sunscreens but that's to be expected because of the mineral composition. But it is truly invisible and it's nice and hydrating."
Top Pick: mineral sunscreen with invisible finish
Approved
"One of my favorite sunscreen formulations, this one is very moisturizing, it's lightweight, it's not greasy, perfect for all skin types. It works great on its own but also underneath makeup. It's 100 mineral with zinc oxide of 13.3 percent. This formula contains aloe and it also has a vitamin C derivative. I will say this is not water resistant, so if you plan on being in water, playing sports, or sweating a lot, you really want that water resistant formulation, and unfortunately this formula is not. But this one really is great for every day just to run errands and it's exceptional. On me personally I really don't see a white cast on my skin. I feel like this blends into the skin really well."
Top Pick: sunscreen formulation
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"I really like this formula. It also has a vitamin C derivative and I also feel like this formula is quite plumping as well. I really love how my skin looks with this even on its own so it does give that natural finish but you will have a little bit of that glowing complexion as well, which I think is beautiful. It's very affordable, I believe this is like twelve dollars. You really can't go wrong with this one."
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"One of my favorite sunscreen formulations, this one is very moisturizing, it's lightweight, it's not greasy, perfect for all skin types. It works great on its own but also underneath makeup. It's 100 mineral with zinc oxide of 13.3 percent. This formula contains aloe and it also has a vitamin C derivative. I will say this is not water resistant, so if you plan on being in water, playing sports, or sweating a lot, you really want that water resistant formulation, and unfortunately this formula is not. But this one really is great for every day just to run errands and it's exceptional. On me personally I really don't see a white cast on my skin. I feel like this blends into the skin really well."
Common questions

Frequently asked.

What is Good Molecules Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30?

A mineral sunscreen with zinc oxide offering SPF 30 broad-spectrum protection, formulated with antioxidants, vitamin C derivative, and hydrating ingredients.

Is Good Molecules Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 worth it?

Mostly yes. 2 of the 3 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 83%.

What is Good Molecules Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30's Guru Score?

Good Molecules Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 holds a Guru Score of 83%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 3 independent expert reviewers we have collected. At least one expert has named it a Top Pick in its category.

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