Editor’s Picks: 15 of the Best Mineral Sunscreens for Your Body

As a beauty editor, I’ve tested and evaluated mineral sunscreens from a range of brands. These are my top picks for every preference:

Best Budget

• Pipette Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
• Native Unscented Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
• Thinksport Zinc Oxide 23.4% Sunscreen SPF 50

Best Non-Whitening

• Kinfield Cloud Cover Mineral Body Sunscreen SPF 35

Best Moisturizing

• Solara Suncare Clean Freak Nutrient Boosted Daily Sunscreen SPF 30
• Nécessaire The Sunscreen Mineral SPF 30

Best for Sensitive Skin

• Attitude Unscented Mineral Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin SPF 30

Best Clean Beauty

• Juice Beauty SPF 30 Sport Sunscreen
• Suntegrity Mineral Body Sunscreen SPF 30
• Love Sun Body Sheer Perfection Mineral Body Sunscreen SPF 30

Best Clinical

• EltaMD UV Active Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+

Best French Pharmacy

• La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Sunscreen Gentle Lotion SPF 50

Best Shimmery

• Solara Suncare Glow Getter Nutrient Boosted Daily Sunscreen SPF 30

Best for Swimming

• Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion SPF 50+ WetForce for Sensitive Skin & Children

Best Spray

• Beauty by Earth SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen Spray

For more details on each formula, read on.

Pipette Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 is comparable to much more expensive sunscreens—even though it has the lowest price point on this list.

This affordable clean beauty formula was originally created for babies, but the brand soon realized that it was equally popular with adults. It features 20% zinc oxide in base of squalane and glycerin, and it’s free of both fragrance and silicones. It rubs in easily to become sheer, and lightly hydrates without feeling heavy, greasy or sticky.

• Pros: Affordable, moisturizing, clean ingredients
• Cons: Not water-resistant

Pipette reviewer: “I will admit I’m a bit of a sunblock snob, I’m very particular about what I put on my body when it comes to protecting my skin from the sun. I have to say I absolutely love this product. I’ve struggled to find a sunblock that doesn’t leave a white cast (like AT ALL), is safe for the environment and also safe for me! And this one is 100% that! Honestly couldn’t recommend this sunblock more!”

Need a basic, budget-friendly sunscreen for everyday wear? You can’t go wrong with Native Unscented Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30.

While not water-resistant, this formula features 20% zinc oxide and a short, simple ingredients list. It’s lightly moisturizing and fragrance-free, so it won’t clash with your perfume (although it comes in various scents, too). It’s also easy to rub in, with a sheer, non-greasy finish.

• Pros: Affordable, clean ingredients, fragrance-free
• Cons: Not water-resistant

Target reviewer: “As someone with olive/tan/brown skin who has looked EVERYWHERE and tried so many mineral options out there—this is hands down one of the best that does NOT leave a noticeable cast. It takes a bit to rub in but it’s a breeze compared to many others whose white cast was truly horrific for our brown skin. This is a holy grail product for me for sure!”

Not only does Thinksport Zinc Oxide 23.4% Sunscreen SPF 50 have a great price point, it comes in a big, 6-ounce tube. So if you go through a lot of sunscreen, this will give you the best value.

This product was recently reformulated, and now contains an even higher percentage of zinc oxide: 23.4%. It’s also less likely to leave a white cast. Unlike most budget-friendly sunscreens, it’s low in silicone, with natural (not synthetic) fragrance. Plus, it’s water-resistant for up to 80 minutes.

• Pros: Affordable, high protection, water-resistant
• Cons: Can be hard to remove

Thinksport reviewer: “A zinc sunscreen that doesn’t leave your skin a ghostly white! It is not heavily scented—another plus!”

Need a water-resistant mineral sunscreen that won’t leave a white cast? Kinfield Cloud Cover Mineral Body Sunscreen SPF 35 is a must-try. 

This clean beauty formulation ticks off all the boxes. It contains 20% zinc oxide, has a light, non-greasy feel, and stays water-resistant for up to 80 minutes. It rubs in easily, has an all-natural citrusy scent, and leaves your skin with a healthy, dewy sheen.

• Pros: Little to no white cast, water-resistant, clean ingredients
• Cons: Can be hard to remove

Kinfield reviewer: “I’m a black woman and ordered this for my six-month stint in Hawaii. I needed a zinc sunscreen that wouldn’t leave a dramatic white cast on my body—this does the trick! Very minimal smell which is a plus! I tried it on other family members with varying darker skin tones and works well—just be sure to rub it in!”

Think of Solara Suncare Clean Freak Nutrient Boosted Daily Sunscreen SPF 30 as both a sunscreen and a rich body moisturizer in one.

Besides 20% zinc oxide, it’s packed with emollients (including shea butter and coconut oil), plus a blend of antioxidant-rich botanicals. So it hydrates and helps your skin to recover from sun exposure while it protects. It’s also water-resistant for up to 40 minutes, and comes in both Scented and Unscented versions.

• Pros: Moisturizing, water-resistant, clean ingredients
• Cons: May leave a white cast

Solara Suncare reviewer: “I’ve been hunting for a sunscreen that is moisturizing, easy to apply and non-irritating, this is IT. And bonus—it smells so good too! I have super sensitive skin from head to toe and I haven’t had any reactions, instead my skin feels hydrated, healthier, and glowing. I use this daily even when I’m jumping out for a quick walk. Definitely recommend!!”

Nécessaire The Sunscreen Mineral SPF 30 gives your skin the same supple, hydrated feel as the brand’s ever-popular bodycare products. (Plus, how chic is that packaging to pull out of your beach bag?!)

This sunscreen contains 20% zinc oxide plus moisturizing ingredients like squalane, glycerin, shea butter and hyaluronic acid. It’s also infused with vitamins, including niacinamide, panthenol and vitamin E. There’s no fragrance or silicone, and if you rub it in well, the white cast is minimal.

• Pros: Moisturizing, clean ingredients
• Cons: Not water-resistant, may leave a white cast

Nécessaire reviewer: “I’ve tried 100+ different mineral sunscreens and this one has made it as one of the only ones I continually come back to. Love especially for my whole body but can also use on my face too which I appreciate. Highly recommend.”

If your skin is easily irritated by ingredients like fragrance, give Attitude Unscented Mineral Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin SPF 30 a try. This clean beauty brand started out in Canadian drugstores, and now it’s available in the US, too.

It protects with 20% zinc oxide while 1% colloidal oatmeal soothes your skin. It’s also fragrance-free, with a creamy but non-greasy texture. Once absorbed, it becomes sheer, leaving your skin with an ultra-soft, moisturized feel.

• Pros: Gentle, fragrance-free
• Cons: May leave a white cast, can be hard to remove, not water-resistant

Attitude reviewer: “I have incredibly sensitive skin and this sunscreen is the gentlest that I have used. The cream is thick but feels more like a moisturizer than a sunscreen. There is no fragrance to the product. My forever sunscreen!”

Juice Beauty SPF 30 Sport Sunscreen was one of the first clean beauty sunscreens designed for the body, and it has just been upgraded with an even better formula.

You’re still getting 20% zinc oxide, but now it blends in and absorbs more quickly without leaving a white cast. This sunscreen is also water-resistant for up to 80 minutes, and contains a long list of organic, antioxidant-rich botanicals. (Think: aloe, coconut oil, apple juice and grape juice.) The texture is creamy and moisturizing, but not greasy.

• Pros: Clean ingredients, water-resistant, non-greasy
• Cons: Contains essential oils

Juice Beauty reviewer: “This sunscreen rubs in clear and offers wonderful protection against sunburn. It feels like it would be sticky when applying but it dries powdery soft and clear. I do wish the scent was a little more pleasant but I appreciate all of the safe, natural ingredients.”

If natural ingredients are important to you—and you don’t need a sunscreen that’s water-resistant—then consider Suntegrity Mineral Body Sunscreen SPF 30.

Just like the brand’s cult-favourite sunscreen for the face, this formula features 20% zinc oxide along with aloe, glycerin, jojoba oil and cucumber extract. Although it takes a while to rub in, it’s lightweight, low in silicone, and not at all greasy. It has a fresh, citrusy scent (but you can also get it in Unscented).

• Pros: Clean ingredients
• Cons: May leave a white cast, contains essential oils, not water-resistant

Dermstore reviewer: “I really liked the texture of this sunscreen because it’s not too greasy. What really makes this sunscreen nicer to use than other mineral sunscreens I’ve tried is the smell! It smells lightly of melons, maybe? Something fruity and summery. It’s not too perfumed, but it’s a nice change from the blah scents of other sunscreens. As with all mineral sunscreens, it does take some work to rub it in. I find applying it to sections and rubbing those in before moving to the next section works better than squirting it all over at once and then rubbing in. Your mileage may vary.”

Love Sun Body Sheer Perfection Mineral Body Sunscreen SPF 30 happens to be the first and only body sunscreen in the US to be COSMOS-certified as 100% natural origin. So it contains no synthetics—only natural and naturally-derived ingredients.

With this sunscreen, you’re getting 20.468% zinc oxide plus up to 80 minutes of water resistance. It was recently reformulated, so now it absorbs even faster for a sheer finish and minimal white cast. It comes in both Fragrance-Free and a Tiaré & Vanilla scent.

• Pros: Certified organic, water-resistant
• Cons: Pricey for the amount you get

The Detox Market reviewer: “This moisturizing sunscreen is just perfect! It’s light and applies like a moisturizer and dries with no noticeable white zinc. And because I have a chocolate brown skin tone, that’s fantastic.”

Don’t you hate it when you’re sweating and your sunscreen starts to slide right off? That won’t happen with EltaMD UV Active Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+, which was formulated to stay put on your skin, where it belongs. 

This dermatologist-recommended option protects with 19% zinc oxide and 4% titanium dioxide. It’s also water-resistant for up to 80 minutes, and comes in a giant 8-ounce tube (so you can really slather it on). Unlike most sport sunscreens, it’s oil-free, fragrance-free and low in silicone.

• Pros: Water-resistant, fragrance-free, oil-free
• Cons: Not as protective as other brands, may leave a white cast, can be hard to remove

EltaMD reviewer: “I find this sunscreen best suited for days when I’m active outdoors. It’s a thick sunscreen that I have to rub in well, and it really stays on when I’m sweaty or in the water. When I first put it on, there’s a whitish cast but that fades after a short while. This is a heavy-duty sunscreen that even takes a while to wash off with soap in the shower, that’s how well it sticks to the skin. Excellent sun protection.”

Most French pharmacy sunscreens contain chemical filters, but La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Sunscreen Gentle Lotion SPF 50 is the exception.

This product contains an ideal mix of minerals for broad-spectrum protection: 15% zinc oxide and 5% titanium dioxide. Unlike most drugstore sunscreens, it’s oil-free, fragrance-free and and low in silicones. Plus, you get up to 80 minutes of water resistance. For best results, apply it to your skin in sections and work it in well as you go—this will minimize any white cast.

• Pros: Oil-free, fragrance-free, water-resistant
• Cons: May leave a white cast

Ulta reviewer: “I cannot stress how amazing this sunscreen is! It has a silky smooth finish plus it has great ingredients which is what I enjoy best. This is the only sunscreen I will use on my body. I will say however it does have a bit of a white cast but you just have to rub it in a bit more for it to disappear.”