As an esthetician, I’m super picky about the sunscreens I recommend to my clients—and BareMinerals has absolutely earned a spot on my favorites list. This mineral sunscreen uses zinc oxide as its active ingredient, which offers broad-spectrum protection without the irritation that chemical filters can cause, especially for sensitive or post-treatment skin. I’ve tested it on clients after facials and even mild chemical peels, and it’s gentle enough not to sting or cause redness. The texture is a huge plus: it’s lightweight, blends beautifully, and doesn’t leave that heavy, chalky cast that some mineral sunscreens do. Even deeper skin tones have found it wearable with minimal white residue, which is a big deal in my treatment room. From a skincare professional’s perspective, I also love that it’s non-comedogenic, so it won’t clog pores or trigger breakouts, making it safe for acne-prone clients. Plus, it has a lovely, almost silky finish that sits well under makeup—no pilling or greasiness. The formula also contains antioxidants, adding a layer of free radical protection, which I always appreciate for skin health and anti-aging. Read more
Can was difficult to open, and did not spray evenly leaving streaks and uncovered areas of skin. And, when it did spray, it was a white film on skin and would not rub in. Read more
I don’t understand the bad reviews for this sunscreen. I have tried all the natural ones and BARE REPUBLIC TAKES THE CAKE Mommas!! Fantastic smell! My child doesn’t burn when using it and somehow when I forgot to put it on and feel burnt, somehow it seems soothing once I spray it on. Even hubby agreed. It works!! It’s not overly white chalky residue prone- like so many of the others and it goes on easily which is my FAVORITE thing about it!! My kids are all wiggles when it’s time to head to the pool and I like that this spreads fast and has a great sprayer on it that doesn’t clog or quit working! Ever! I even had bottles left over from last year that still worked! Can’t say that for other brands. Wish I could be a spokesgal for this brand I love it that much!! I have not tried the non mineral versions but this mineral spray in any scent is da momma Bomb! Kids love it and we even use it too! Don’t think you won’t have to apply after 50-80 minutes, because like with mostly all sunscreens- you WILL have to reapply. But I don’t mind because the scent is deliciously tropical, light and easy to work with product. The little stick versions are a wonderful and convenient product as well. Read more
Really good if your on or by the water or doing hikes, I live in a high elevation area so the sun is strong this stuff is my favorite. Do need to clean the whole it sprays out of cause it can get crusty and stop working but that does the trick. Read more
I love this sunscreen, but some went wrong with the spray nozzle after a few uses, and nothing will come out. Almost a whole can went to waste Read more
This is it! The perfect sunscreen that doesn’t turn extensions orange, or stain. Or leave any kind of weird residue. I will say it does make my skin feel kind of dry afterwards but worth every minute to not ruin my hair and also not get burnt Read more
I’m trying to switch to mineral sunscreen as it’s better for the environment, but it’s been a rough transition so far. This is the best stuff I’ve tried yet. It does go on pretty easily. I like that it smells nice and doesn’t leave my skin sticky like chemical sunscreens. It does leave the slightest hint of white (as physical sunscreens are supposed to) but it’s definitely the least noticeable compared to other products I’ve tried, including this same brands’s 50spf mineral sunscreen. I have to reapply every 45min to an hour or else I do get burnt. The nozzle clogs regularly, which I can usually use a toothpick to fix, but I have about a 1/4 can left and I’ve tried everything to get it unclogged to no avail. Hot water, needle, nothing has worked yet. I also do have to scrub pretty hard with a washcloth in the shower to get it off, but that doesn’t bug me too much considering it’s not uncomfortable feeling on the skin throughout the day. Bottom line: this is the best mineral sunscreen I’ve tried, but it still isn’t awesome when compared to chemical sunscreens. It’s 4 stars for mineral sunscreen, but I’d probably only give it 2 or 3 if it were up against the ease and sun protection of chemical sunscreens. Read more
I was very disappointed with the purchase as it was a thick white spray. It was disgusting and it took 2 times to wash it off with soap and water in the shower! I've never seen such a white film with a Sheer spray. The price was high also, but if it was a light spray, it would've been better. I do not recommend this product to anyone. Read more
