Pipette Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50: a Guru Score of 65%

What the gurus are saying.

Every take we've logged from this product's reviews across YouTube. Click any row to watch the moment they said it.

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~Yay

"The last untinted mineral sunscreen that I'll mention is the Pipette Mineral SPF 50. I think this is a little bit of a controversial sunscreen some people absolutely love it and some people think it leaves way too much of a white cast but it's probably my most used sunscreen on my son Theo who's 17 months now and I like it because I actually can see where I apply it the white cast is beneficial in this case. I also like it because it's really affordable it comes in a nice big tube and I don't feel bad just like chucking it in my backpack and bringing it with me wherever I go. This also is a zinc oxide based sunscreen it is not waterproof so it's great for days at the park."

Dr Dray

2.69M subs

~Mixed

"I reviewed the Pipette mineral sunscreen a few years ago when it came out, it's actually not bad, kind of chalky but not too bad. It has gone up in price though."

Hyram

4.34M subs

~Yay

"If you can't afford to spend ten, twenty, thirty dollars on a sunscreen, the Pipette Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 is definitely for you. This is by far one of the cheapest sunscreens I've been able to find that still has a pretty good experience overall, considering it's zinc oxide and SPF 50. I was shocked at how minimal the white cast is and how not greasy and heavy it feels, because typically the less you pay for a sunscreen the worse the experience is going to be, but this one is a really nice experience. It definitely has a white cast rating of one because it's somewhat noticeable, that's just the name of the game with affordable mineral sunscreens, but if you're not super picky about that and just want a good sunscreen that'll protect you this summer, I highly recommend checking this one out."

All 3 takes from Hyram

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"If you can't afford to spend ten, twenty, thirty dollars on a sunscreen, the Pipette Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 is definitely for you. This is by far one of the cheapest sunscreens I've been able to find that still has a pretty good experience overall, considering it's zinc oxide and SPF 50. I was shocked at how minimal the white cast is and how not greasy and heavy it feels, because typically the less you pay for a sunscreen the worse the experience is going to be, but this one is a really nice experience. It definitely has a white cast rating of one because it's somewhat noticeable, that's just the name of the game with affordable mineral sunscreens, but if you're not super picky about that and just want a good sunscreen that'll protect you this summer, I highly recommend checking this one out."

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"I personally recommend the Pipette SPF 50. It's a great affordable sunscreen and particularly good if you have dry skin because it has a richer formula."

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"I've seen this sunscreen recommended so many times that I was like, you know what, I'm just gonna get it, and one of the main things I love about it is that it's really affordable. You get a lot of product, 120 milliliters for twelve dollars, making it one of the most affordable sunscreens on this list, if not the most affordable. It's fragrance free and has a really simple ingredient list. I like that it includes squalane, so it's really moisturizing, and I'd say definitely good for someone who has combination to maybe more dry skin. I would rate this as a white cast rating of three, there is still a little bit of a white cast left over, but being that it's a mineral formula at SPF 50, for the price point I think it's one of the best formulas out there. Is it my favorite sunscreen of all? No, it's not, but it does a really good job for its price point and you get the full SPF 50 protection, which is awesome if you're looking to spend the least amount of money on sunscreen possible."

HotandFlashy

1.23M subs

~Nay

"This is a thick white lotion that takes a while to rub in. It feels pretty greasy and has a very shiny finish. It leaves a pinkish purplish white cast. It didn't dry back at all after 20 minutes and was still very shiny, very white, and very greasy looking and feeling."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Sunscreen filters

Sun protection is the best evidenced way to slow visible ageing, and the filters are what does the work. Mineral and chemical filters both protect when a product is applied thickly enough and often enough, which is where most people fall short rather than on the choice of filter.

Source: DermNet

Humectants and emollients

Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.

Source: DermNet

Frequently asked.

What is Pipette Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50?

A mineral sunscreen with zinc oxide, SPF 50, designed for daily facial protection.

Is Pipette Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 worth it?

The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 65%.

What is Pipette Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50's Guru Score?

Pipette Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 holds a Guru Score of 65%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 4 expert reviewers we have collected.