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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 providing SPF 30 broad-spectrum protection, formulated with hydrating ingredients and antioxidants for daily wear.

Sunscreen

The Guru Index verdict

83%

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Approved · 83%
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What the gurus are saying

Gurus consistently praise this sunscreen for delivering an invisible finish without the typical white cast or chalkiness of mineral formulas, plus moisturizing properties that prevent dryness. The formula is affordable and works well layered alone or under makeup for daily wear. Key limitation: it lacks water resistance, so it is not suitable for swimming, sports, or heavy sweating. Application requires slightly more effort than chemical sunscreens, though reviewers view this as normal for mineral formulas.
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Key actives & flags

Vitamin CHyaluronic acidVitamin ESPFFragrance-freeAlcohol-free

Full ingredients

Water, Zinc Oxide, Coco-Caprylate, Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Coco-Glucoside, Astrocaryum Tucuma Seed Butter, Ethyl Ferulate, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Sorbitan Olivate, Arachidyl Glucoside, Sodium Gluconate, Citric Acid, Bisabolol, Acacia Senegal Gum, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Acetyl Glucosamine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

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What the gurus are saying.

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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."
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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."
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