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1 | Sunscreen Spreadsheet | Created by @Beauty_Unplugged | 365 days | Sunscreen is best defense | Purple=All skin types. Yellow=Budget. Green=no white cast. Orange=faves for dry skin. Blue=faves for oily skin. 1/4 teaspoon for face/ears. 1/4 teaspoon for neck. If continously outdoors reapply every 2 hours, wear hat, use umbrella, or seek shade. | Don't apply SPF powder to eyes | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2 | Brand | Product Name | SPF | PA (UVA) | Mineral vs Chemical | Notes | Water Resistant | Fragrance | Dry skin friendly? | Oily skin friendly? | USD per 30ml=per oz | Safe for eyes | Powder/Stick/Spray | Filters | |||||||||||||||
3 | AHC | Safe On Light Sun Serum | 50+ | 4+ | Chemical | No white cast, very lightweight clear pink gel, easy to apply, high alcohol | No | Yes | No | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||
4 | Alastin | Hydratint Pro Mineral Sunscreen | 36 | Mineral | *Tinted. Super Hydrating. No cast on Med-Fair to Med Tone. Mild white cast on darker skin tones. Too dark for fair skin. | 40 min | No | Yes | Neutral | $21 | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||
5 | Algenist | Alive Prebiotic Balancing Moisturizer | 15 | Mineral | Low spf. White cast. Pills with/without makeup. Moisturizing. $$$$ | No | Yes | No | $27 | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||
6 | Altruist | Sunscreen SPF 50 | 50 | PPD 54 | Chemical | No white cast. High UVA, emollient, moisturizing, not oily, great for dry skin, no fragrance, super affordable | 40 min | No | Yes | No | $1-$2 | No | |||||||||||||||||
7 | Anessa | Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Gel | 50+ | 4+ | Mixed | No white cast after rubbing in well. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
8 | Australian Gold | Botanical Mineral Tinted Sunscreen Lotion | 50 | UVA-PF 19.2 | Mineral | *Tinted. No cast on Fair to Med-Fair Tone. Matte. | 80 min | No | No | Yes | $5 | Yes | |||||||||||||||||
9 | Avene | Very High Protection Tinted Mineral Fluid | 50+ | Mineral | *Tinted. No white cast on med/dark. Orange cast on fair. Thin, milky, dry oil. Slighly dewy. Transfers. | 80 min | No | Yes | Neutral | $20 | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||
10 | Avene | High Protection Tinted Compact | 50 | Mineral | *Tinted, diff shades available, compact, mirror, sponge, high coverage. | 40 min | No | Yes | Neutral | Yes | $36 for 0.3 oz | ||||||||||||||||||
11 | Beauty of Joseon | Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics | 50+ | 4+ | Chemical | No white cast, no fragrance, leaves hydrated glow on the skin, not water resistant | No | Yes | Yes | $3 | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||
12 | Biore | Mild Care Milk | 30 | 2+ | Chemical | No alcohol, no fragrance, mild to moderate white cast on darker skin tones | $5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
13 | Biore | UV Aqua Rich Aqua Protect Lotion | 50+ | 4+ | Chemical | No white cast if massaged in well, can be drying due to high alcohol. Good for humid weather. | 80 | Yes | No | Yes and No | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||
14 | Biore | UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence | 50+ | 4+ | Chemical | No white cast. Easy to spread. Excellent for oily skin. | Mild | No | Yes | $8 | No | ||||||||||||||||||
15 | Biore | UV Aqua Rich Watery Gel | 50+ | 4+ | Chemical | Minimal white cast on darker skin tones, fragrance, alcohol | $4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
16 | Biossance | Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen | 30 | Mineral | No white cast, dewy finish, no pilling, not for oily skin | No | Yes | No | $13 | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||
17 | Black Girl Sunscreen | Kids | 50 | Chemical | No white cast. Emollient, not sticky, easier to use for all skin types | 80 min | No | Yes | Yes | $3 | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||
18 | Black Girl Sunscreen | Original | 30 | Chemical | No white cast. Emollient, sticky, not comfy for oily/humid | 80 min | No | Yes | No | $7 | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||
19 | Bliss | Block Star | 30 | Mineral | *Tinted. Mild white cast on dark skin tone, best to apply in thin layers, fluffy primer texture | Yes | Yes | Yes | $14 | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||
20 | Bondi Sands | Broad Spectrum | 50 | Chemical | No white cast, not drying, no alcohol, good for face and body. | 80 min | No | Yes | No | $3 | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||
21 | Brushon Block | Translucent Mineral SPF Powder | 30 | Mineral | Refillable, fine powder, not drying | 80 min | No | Yes | Yes | $32 for 0.12 oz | |||||||||||||||||||
22 | Catrin | Natural 100 Minteral Sun Kill Rx Sunscreen | 46 | 3+ | Mineral | *Tinted powder, white cast, super matte. | No | No | Yes | $15 for 0.40 oz | |||||||||||||||||||
23 | Cerave | Hydrating Sunscreen Sheer Tint | 30 | Mineral | *Tinted. White cast. Only works for fair+med/fair. | No | Neutral | Yes | $9.00 | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||
24 | Chanel | UV Essentiel Broad Spectrum | 50 | Mixed | Yellowish white liquid, perfume, white cast, slightly greasy finish | Yes | Yes | No | |||||||||||||||||||||
25 | Colorescience | Sunforgettable Total Protection Brush On Shield | 50 | 4+ | Mineral | *Tinted powder. Prefer transfering to diff container. | No | Yes | Yes | $69 for 0.21 oz | |||||||||||||||||||
26 | Colorescience | Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield | 50 | 3+ | Mineral | *Tinted. No white cast. Greasy smell. Shake bottle. | 40 min | No | Neutral | Neutral | $21.00 | Yes | |||||||||||||||||
27 | Cosrx | Aloe Soothing Sun Cream | 50 | Chemical | Emollient. No white cast. Fragrance. | Yes | Yes | No | $9.00 | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||
28 | Dashu | Vita Plus Sunstick | 50 | 4+ | Sunstick, Terrible texture, crumbles | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
29 | Derma B | Everyday Sun Block | 50+ | 4+ | Chemical | Lotion consistency, no white cast. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
30 | Derma E | Sun Protection Mineral Powder | 30 | Mixed | Translucent powder. Has a stopper stick. | No | Yes | Yes | $22 for 0.14 oz | ||||||||||||||||||||
31 | Dermalogica | Invisible Physical Defense | 30 | Mineral | Mild white cast/toneup effect, can pill with makeup, $$$$ | Yes | Yes | No | $26.50 | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||
32 | Dr. Dennis Gross | Lightweight Wrinkle Defense | 30 | Mineral | Moderate white cast, greasy, clump at hairline, doesn't play well with makeup, $$$$ | No | Yes | No | $25.00 | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||
33 | Dr. Jart | UV Every Sun Day | 50 | 3+ | Mixed | *Tinted. Sl white cast. Alcohol. Essential oil. | Yes | No | Yes | $11.00 | No | ||||||||||||||||||
34 | Drmtlgy | Universal Tinted Moisturizer | 46 | Mixed | *Tinted. No white cast. Blends well. Sl dewy. | No | Yes | Yes | $13.00 | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||
35 | Earth's Recipe | Waterful Sun Gel | 50 | Chemical | No white cast. Moisturizing gel. | No | Yes | Yes | $15.00 | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||
36 | EltaMD | UV Clear | 46 | UVA-PF 16.5 | Mixed | No white cast. Niacinamide. Lactic acid. Can pill a ton with makeup. | Yes | Yes | Yes | $21.00 | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||
37 | EltaMD | UV Daily | 40 | Mixed | *Tinted. No white cast. Dewy. Mousse texture. No pilling. Petrolatum. | No | Yes | Yes | $17.00 | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||
38 | EltaMD | UV Elements | 44 | Mineral | *Tinted. No white cast if applied in light layers, easy application, doesn't pill, comfortable enough to layer appropriate amount! | 40 min | No | Yes | Yes | $18.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
39 | EltaMD | UV Physical Tinted Face Sunscreen | 41 | Mineral | *Tinted. White cast. Chalky. Pills. | 40 min | No | No | Yes | $11.00 | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||
40 | EltaMD | UV Pure | 47 | Mineral | White cast, hairline clumping. Not greasy. Not drying. Face and body, oil free. | 80 min | No | Yes | Yes | $7.00 | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||
41 | EltaMD | UV Replenish | 44 | Mineral | Face, oil free, easy to apply, nice texture, mild white cast on darker skin tones, no pilling, not drying | 40 min | No | Yes | Yes | $17.00 | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||
42 | EltaMD | UV Restore | 40 | Mineral | White cast, hairline clumping, mild pilling, not drying | No | Yes | Yes | $18.00 | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||
43 | Etude House | Sunprise Mild Airy Finish Sun Milk | 50+ | 3+ | Mineral | Great for oily skin, humid climate. Light fragrance. | No | No | Yes | $5.00 | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||
44 | Etude House | UV Double Cut | 50+ | 4+ | Chemical | Hydrating, no white cast. Alcohol. | No | Yes | Yes | $8.00 | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||
45 | Eucerin Actinic Control | 100 | UVA-PF 36 | Chemical | Great for dry skin. Best for no makeup days. Can pill with foundation. Great protection for melasma prone skin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
46 | Farmacy | Green Screen | 30 | Mineral | No white cast. Emollient. Great for dry skin. Not for oily/humid. | No | Yes | No | $21.00 | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||
47 | Garnier | Ambre Solaire Clear Protect Transparent Protection Spray | 50 | Chemical | No white cast, fine mist, quick dry, fragrance, not greasy or sticky | Very resistant | Yes | $1.74 | No | ||||||||||||||||||||
48 | Garnier | Ambre Solaire Sensitive | 50+ | Chemical | Very minimal white cast due to titanium dioxide. Can be chalky or pill on dry skin. Moisturizing. Alcohol but not drying. Not for sensitive eyes. | No | Yes | Yes | $2.70 | No | |||||||||||||||||||
49 | Garnier | Ambre Solaire Sensitive Advanced Face Sun Cream | 50+ | Chemical | No white cast. No fragrance. Not for sensitive eyes. Package says avoid eyes. | No | Yes | Yes | $14.00 | No | |||||||||||||||||||
50 | Hawaiian Tropics | 50 | Chemical | No white cast. Slightly dewy, easy to apply, absorbs pretty quickly. | 80 min | Yes | Yes | Not for face | $1.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||
51 | Heliocare 360 | Gel Oil Free Dry Touch | 50 | 4+ | Chemical | *Tinted. No white cast. Fragrance. $$$$ | Yes | Yes | Neutral | $24.00 | No | ||||||||||||||||||
52 | Hydropeptide | Solar Defense Tinted Moisturizer | 30 | Mineral | *Tinted. For fair/med fair--blends with skin. Does not pill. Great for reapplication. Light fragrance. $$$$ | Yes | Yes | Yes | $28.00 | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||
53 | Hyggee | Real Sun Cream | 50+ | 4+ | Mixed | Mild white cast, occasional pilling, moisturizing, no fragrance, tested/confimed as high SPF 55.7, UVA-PF 16.2 | No | Yes | Neutral | $16.00 | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||
54 | Isa Knox | UV Sun Pro Sun Fluid | 50+ | 4+ | Mixed | No white cast if properly rubbed in. Good for all skin types. Mildly dewy finish. May pill with makeup application. | 80 min | No | Yes | Yes | $12.00 | Yes | |||||||||||||||||
55 | ISDIN | Eryfotona Ageless Ultralight Emulsion | 50 | Mineral | *Tinted. Mild white cast. Takes awhile to absorb due to oils. | 40 min | No | No | Yes | $16.00 | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||
56 | ISDIN | Foto Ultra 100 Spot Prevent Fusion Fluid | 50+ | PPD 61 | Chemical | SPF tested at 118. White cast on darker skin tones. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
57 | Isntree | Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick | 50+ | 4+ | Chemical | No white cast. Great for reapplication. 3 passes then rub in. Moisturizing, not greasy. | No | Yes | Neutral | $15.00 | No | ||||||||||||||||||
58 | Isntree | Hyaluronic Acid Perfect Sunblock | 50+ | 4+ | Mineral | Mild white cast on Fair Fair-Med. Takes times to blend/absorb. | No | Neutral | Yes | $15 | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||
59 | Isntree | Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel | 50+ | 4+ | Chemical | No white cast. All skin types, dewy finish, hydrating. | No | Yes | Yes | $15 | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||
60 | It Cosmetics | Air Brush Perfecting Powder | 50 | Chemical | Super cakey, accentuates pores. | No | No | Yes | No | $39 for 0.33 oz | |||||||||||||||||||
61 | Jan Marini | Physical Protectant | 45 | Mineral | *Tinted. Fair to Med-Fair Tone. $$$$ | 80 min | No | Neutral | Yes | $26 | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||
62 | Klairs | UV Airy Essence | 50 | 4+ | Chemical | DO NOT PURCHASE, SPF rating issue, tested at SPF 12-25 | Yes | Yes | Yes | X | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||
63 | Krave | The Beet Shield | 50 | 4+ | Chemical | DO NOT PURCHASE, SPF rating issue, Sticky, takes long to absorb, drying | No | No | Neutral | X | No | ||||||||||||||||||
64 | La Roche Posay | Anthelios XL Ultra Light | 50 | Chemical | No white cast. Shake bottle. Thin, milky. Alcohol. | 80 min | No | Yes | Yes | $18 | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||
65 | La Roche Posay | Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid Fragrance Free | 50+ | 46 | Chemical | No white cast. Runny texture. Strong alcohol smell. Watch out if acne prone or dry skin. "White oil plus alcohol." | 80 | No | Yes and No | No | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||
66 | La Roche Posay | Kids Gentle Sunscreen Lotion | 60 | Chemical | No white cast, emollient, good for body. | Yes | Yes | No | $3 | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||
67 | Lancome | UV Expert Aquagel Defense | 50 | Chemical | Sl white cast, moisturizing but contains alcohol | Yes | Yes | Yes | $40 | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||
68 | Lotus Pure Jeju Island | Jeju Botanical Sun Cream | 50 | 4+ | Chemical | No white cast. Light fragrance. Hydrating. | Yes | Yes | Yes | $17 | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||
69 | Make Prem | UV Defense Me Daily Sun Essence | 50+ | 4+ | Chemical | No white cast. Has a nice fragrance. Very hydrating. Easy to apply. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||
70 | Make Prem | UV Defense me Calming Sun Stick | 50+ | 4+ | Physical | White cast. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
71 | Make Prem | UV Defense Me Blue Ray Sun Fluid | 50+ | 4+ | Mineral | Very minimal white cast on dark skin tones if applied in light layers. Mattifying. | No | Neutral | Yes | $5 | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||
72 | Make Prem | UV Defense Me Blue Ray Sun Gel | 50+ | 4+ | Chemical | No white cast. Mildly hydrating. Slightly dewy. | No | Yes | Yes | $11 | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||
73 | Missha | All Around Safe Block Waterproof Sun Milk | 50 | 3+ | Mixed | White powdery finish, white cast. alcohol denat. | No | No | Yes | $10 | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||
74 | Neogen Dermalogy | Day-Light Protection Sunscreen | 50 | 3+ | Mixed | No white cast. Strong citrus scent. Not for sensitive skin. | Yes | Yes | Yes | $18 | No | ||||||||||||||||||
75 | Neutrogena | Sheer Zinc Dry Touch Face | 50 | Mineral | Terrible white cast. Chalky. | No | No | Yes | $4 | No | |||||||||||||||||||
76 | Nivea | Sun Protect Water Gel Super | 50 | 3+ | Chemical | No white cast. Ethanol. Cooling/drying | No | No | Yes | $3 | No | ||||||||||||||||||
77 | Origins | A Perfect World Age Defense Moisturizer | 40 | Chemical | No white cast. Sl dewy. $$$$ | No | Yes | Yes | $27 | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||
78 | Paula's Choice | Calm Mineral Moisturizer | 30 | Mineral | No white cast, not for oily skin, emollient. | No | Yes | No | $14.00 | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||
79 | Paula's Choice | On The Go Shielding Powder | 30 | Mineral | Sl tint, messy, sl matte, can remove brush | No | Yes | Yes | No | $29 for 0.09 oz | |||||||||||||||||||
80 | Paula's Choice | Resist Skin Restoring Moisturizer | 50 | Chemical | No white cast. Very moisturizing, dewy, no pilling with makeup | No | Yes | No | $16.00 | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||
81 | Paula's Choice | Super-Light Wrinkle Defense | 30 | Mineral | Sl tint. No white cast. Powdery finish. | No | No | Yes | $16.00 | No | |||||||||||||||||||
82 | Paula's Choice | Youth Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid | 50 | Chemical | No white cast. Lotion-like. Dewy finish. | No | Yes | Neutral | $16.00 | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||
83 | Peter Thomas Roth | Instant Mineral SPF | 45 | Mineral | Brush is very abrasive, bristles fall easy. | No | Yes | Yes | No | $30 for 0.12 oz | |||||||||||||||||||
84 | Pipette | Mineral Sunscreen | 50 | Mineral | Takes a long time for white cast to fade. Dark skin tones may not want to wait that long. Mattifying. | No | No | Yes | $4.00 | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||
85 | Purito | Centella Green Level Safe Sun | 50 | 4+ | Chemical | DO NOT PURCHASE, SPF rating issue | Yes | Yes | Yes | $16 | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||
86 | Replenix | Sheer Physical Sunscreen Cream | 50 | Mineral | No white cast, matte, pills with makeup | No | Neutral | Yes | $16.00 | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||
87 | Rohto | Skin Aqua Super Moisture Milk | 50+ | 4+ | Mixed | No white cast, very dewy finish, thin white liquid, high water proof | 80 | No | Yes | Yes | $11.25 | ||||||||||||||||||
88 | Roundlab | 50+ | 4+ | Chemical | No white cast. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
89 | Scinic | Enjoy Super Active Airy Sun Stick | 50+ | 4+ | Chemical | No white cast. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
90 | Sente | Invisible Shield | 52 | Mineral | *Tinted. Sl white cast. | No | No | Yes | $21 | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||
91 | Shiseido | Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Gel | 50+ | 4+ | Chemical | No white cast, has fragrance and alcohol | Yes | $12 | No | ||||||||||||||||||||
92 | Skin1004 | Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum | 50+ | 4+ | Chemical | No white cast, lotion cream texture, applies easily | Yes | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||
93 | Skinmedica | Total Defense+Repair Sunscreen | 50+ | Mixed | Super greasy, white cast, difficult to rub in. $$$$ | 80 min | No | Yes | No | $29 | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||
94 | Skin Aqua | Super UV Moisture Gel | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
95 | Skin Aqua | UV Super Moisture Essence Gold | 50+ | 4+ | Chemical | No white cast | |||||||||||||||||||||||
96 | Suncut | UV Perfect Gel Super Water Proof | 50+ | 4+ | Chemical | No white cast, watery gel, cooling, easy to apply, super resistant, use shower oil to remove from body. | 80 | Neutral | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
97 | Supergoop | Invincible Powder | 45 | Mineral | Messy, mattifying, disturbs makeup | No | No | Yes | No | $30 for 0.14 oz | |||||||||||||||||||
98 | Supergoop | Mineral Sheer Screen | 30 | 3+ | Mineral | Takes awhile for white cast to fade but darker skin tones ok. $$$$ | No | Yes | Yes | $25.00 | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||
99 | Supergoop | Play Everyday Lotion | 50 | 4+ | Chemical | Moisturizing, no white cast, easy to spread, great for body or face that is dry and not sensitive to fragrance. | 80 min | Yes | Yes | No | $3 (18oz) $9 (2.4oz) | Yes | |||||||||||||||||
100 | Supergoop | Superscreen | 40 | Chemical | Super greasy, chemical smell, just NO NO NO | No | Yes | No | $22 | Yes |