Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30.

"This is the Good Molecules Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30, and here's why I pick it. It's twelve dollars, and I don't find most Western sunscreens to be great even at much higher price points, so I'd rather have an affordable one. It's mineral, only SPF 30, this isn't what I wear to the beach, and it's not my favorite under makeup, I get moderate pilling in some places with it. But it's fine, and this is a case where fine becomes the best I can get in a pinch, especially picking it up at Ulta with a coupon."

"It's an all mineral sunscreen and it has fairly significant white cast. It would be pretty tough to get a couple layers of this even with some dry down time. What I've noticed about the sunscreen is it separates so you have to shake it before every time you use it, which I find is kind of a pain. So personally I find this sunscreen really challenging to get enough coverage without the white cast and it also tends to separate, so it's a little bit more troubled than it's worth in my opinion."

"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."

"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."

"This is one that I love. It's twelve dollars from Good Molecules. It's the Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30, and this is one of the only mineral sunscreens that is completely sheer on all skin tones. This is amazing. Even Good Molecules as a brand: number one, they keep their prices cheap; number two, they disclose all of their active ingredients to help people understand their skin; and number three, the images on their website and the way they show their products actually shows people with acne, with different skin tones, with textures, and that's what I want to see."

"Good Molecules Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 is a white lotion sunscreen that feels like skin care, is non-greasy, spreads easily, and leaves a very minimal white cast with no smell. The finish is nice, mildly glowy but not shiny, and my face didn't feel greasy or oily. However, I did have some pilling on my eyelids and to the sides of my eyes, and it peels up a little bit in the eyebrows. Under makeup it wasn't wearing great after four hours, and after eight hours it was very worn off. It also started feeling drying after about six and a half hours. As a sunscreen that's wearable on its own, I give it a four out of five, though you would not have that pilling around the eyes."