The 11 Best Mineral Sunscreens For Your Face — Options For Every Skin Tone

An award-winning sunscreen with a dedicated following, this face cream comes in two tints: fair to medium and medium to dark. The formulas blend in effortlessly (for proof, peek at the brand's photo evidence). It can act as a primer under makeup or wear it all on its own for a more natural look—it will help smooth texture and minimize skin regardless.

This fan fave contains certified organic aloe vera, jojoba, sunflower, pomegranate, cucumber, and green tea to help provide hydration and antioxidants (which can help improve sun protection). It's also tinted, to mask the white cast, and comes in four shades.

This sunscreen combines physical blockers with a host of other good-for-you ingredients, like sea fennel extract and moringa seed extract. These can help protect the skin against other environmental aggressors like pollution, smoke, and free radical damage. (While sun damage is one of the largest causes of premature aging, it's not the only). It's also a peach hue: This acts as a more universal undertone to help blend the product in easier—rather than a totally white formula.

Along with the zinc oxide, this contains plenty of antioxidants (primarily from yellow passionfruit seed extract) to help your skin deal with free radicals and other environmental aggressors. But the star of the show is the rice starch, which is excellent at absorbing oil, making this option perfect for acne- and sebum-prone skin.

Squalane is an amazing ingredient to look for if you have dry skin, as the natural oil is able to help improve water retention and nurture the skin barrier. This blend also uses glycerin and water lily extract for an extra burst of moisture and antioxidants. Not only is this a great option for daily wear on your face, but also your chest and hands as those areas tend to need a bit more hydration. And this non-nano zinc lotion rubs in fairly sheer on many skin tones (it might take a few passes).

This effortlessly light face lotion is soothing for all types of skin—yes even those who are easily irritated. It uses a trio of active botanical ingredients (pentavitin, wakame kelp & tazman pepper) to reinforce your skin’s natural defense properties and nurture the barrier. 

This option is made with 20% zinc oxide and then is buffered with coconut oil, jojoba oil, and aloe vera to help smooth the consistency and (bonus!) hydrate your face. It’s also formulated with vitamin C to amp up the antioxidant power, and better care for your skin in the sun. Use this one for outdoor play, like on runs, outdoor workouts, or while on the beach, as it is water resistant for up to 80 minutes and, therefore, better withstands a good sweat. 

Top rated by the EWG for a decade and running, this lotion is for your longer outdoor days (think a long day at the beach, hiking, tennis, and so on). It's water-resistant for up to 80 minutes and fully coats any area for ultimate protection. Perhaps not what you'll use every morning on your way to errands, but toss this in your beach tote when you know you’ll be out in the sun for a while.

Sun screen serums are here to save the folks who hate goopy textures. And this sophisticated option is the best-of-the-best. The sheer zinc formula glides on skin, imparting antioxidant power and moisture, without leaving any visible residue. And the finish is a soft, demi-matte sheen that looks radiant on its own, or doubles as a solid primer. 

This number is a sensorial delight — it softly blankets the skin in a cushiony layer of hydration and protection. It uses the brand’s antioxidant-rich plum extract complex that helps neutralize free radicals triggered by UV exposure, helps shield the skin from pollution, and even offers some blue light protection. 

Here, we have an easy on-the-go option for reapplying midday. Remember: we need to be applying SPF regularly, especially if we are spending time outdoors. This comes in two shades that can blend into several skin tone varieties (check out photos on the website to see the blend-ability). A bonus: Can double as a concealer touch-up throughout the day.