Good Molecules Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 - Minimal White Cast Zinc Oxide Sunscreen For Face - Hydrating

Good Molecules Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 I've been through hundreds of sunscreens in the last few years to find one that's fragrance-free, non-endocrine disrupting, and free of known problematic chemicals. Balancing that with no thick, greasy, or sticky after-feel, no obvious white cast (med to light skin tone), & proper UVA/UVB SPF protection has been almost impossible. This is the best I've found after an exhaustive search through all types of formulas & applications (lotions, sticks, sprays). PROS • Broad Spectrum, SPF 30 • Free of EWG's stated endocrine-disrupting chemicals, known at time of posting • Absorbs quickly, Non-pilling under makeup • Light Feel: approved by Sensory members of the family (to date, the only other approved sunscreen is a dry-touch, chemically-laden spray) • Great for most Sensitive Skin: non-nano, zinc oxide (13.3%) based, fragrance-free formula. No: titanium dioxide, silicones, or heavy ingredients to clog pores note: for individuals sensitive to chemical filters (found in most sunscreens, including mineral & many "natural" sunscreens) butyloctyl salicylate is an ingredient, so do a patch test. • Light formulation: can rub-in easily to prevent obvious white cast, but may see some lightening effect. For those with medium to dark skin tones: you will likely notice a white cast. • Small travel-size tube to try out product & for carry-on or small bag CONS • More noticeable white cast the darker your skin tone, due to the higher concentration of zinc oxide • Higher cost per ounce than other sunscreens available • No larger tube option I continue to look for a formulation that doesn't cause the lightening effect on darker skin tones & that's more cost effective. For now, I highly recommend this sunscreen for light to medium skin tones, given my exhaustive search & that I haven't found a better sunscreen that fits all the above criteria. Read more

This is a good sunscreen for a great value with minimal white cast. I’m pale so it just evens out my skin tone a bit. I consider this an affordable dupe for the Biossance sunscreen. Great for sensitive skin! Read more

This is the only sunscreen I wear now. As an acne prone girly with both greasy and dry skin depending on the season, I can say without a doubt that this sunscreen can be used for any season and will not break you out. I’ve struggled with sunscreen products breaking me out, being far too greasy, or leaving a major white cast, but this good molecules one is perfect for my skin! It’s part of my morning routine every day. It’s my last step, so it’s important that it works well with makeup too as I usually wear it everyday. I’ve never had any problem with it interfering with the chemistry of my foundation (fit me). They work well together. It gives you a glow and is great to have on your face all day even if you don’t have makeup on! And the fact that it has great ingredients is a big plus considering I don’t like putting any random unnecessary chemicals on my face…😅definitely give this a try!! Read more

I had high expectations on this product and it didn't surprise me. Not all skin types are created equal so there's that. Maybe it just wasn't for me. It is lightweight and doesn't leave a white cast, but it gives me a greasy finish on my skin that I don't like, also sometimes it stings a little bit, something that doesn't happen very often with other sunscreens. It doesn't irritate my eyes, Wich I appreciate and it does the job, good protection, as any other sunscreen. I won't be buying as I want to find a perfect fit for my skin, I don't think it's a bad product, and I will continue using it until it's finished, but I'm not fully satisfied. Read more

***UPDATE 07/04/2024*** I continued to purchase this sunscreen for the reasons I mentioned in my original review. I purchased more of this sunscreen in May 2024 and noticed that the texture of the lotion changed from when I originally purchased it back in February 2024. The original texture of the lotion was watery / goopy, which made it very easy to apply to the skin / face / facial hair / a beard; the new texture comes out thicker and worm-like from the container. This new texture corrects the issue I mentioned at the end of this review of having to hold the container sideways when applying and when not in use because it is no longer runny. It also corrects the issue of accidently squeezing out more lotion than intended. The downside is that it leaves a more noticeable white cast, particularly on facial hair / a beard. The lotion is still easy to apply to the face, skin, facial hair, a beard. I prefer the old texture of when it was runny / watery / goopy. ***SEE ORIGINAL REVIEW BELOW*** ⬇️ The TOP REASON I WOULD RECOMMEND this sunscreen is that it is very lightweight and very easy to spread to the skin, including to facial hair / a beard, without stretching the skin. I have tried many mineral sunscreen lotions, and this one, so far, has been the easiest to apply to the skin and facial hair/a beard. Other mineral sunscreen lotions are thick and sit heavy on the skin, which is potential for stretching of the skin. I WOULD ONLY recommend applying this sunscreen to the face; use another sunscreen for the rest of the body. This sunscreen is ideal for incidental sun exposure and short periods of time out in the sun - driving locally in your vehicle, sitting near windows, or being outdoors where buildings are covering the sun. I WOULD NOT recommend for long periods of time out in the sun. Some of the reviews mentioned that this sunscreen left a white cast and left flakes on the skin - I did not experience a heavy white cast. I would say it left a faint white cast. It did, however, look flakey after it had dried. This is the primary reason why I wouldn't recommend spending long periods of time out in the sun with this sunscreen, while the other reason would be the moderate concentration of zinc oxide. The flakiness did not completely wash out. The flakiness only occurred on my face and forehead; it did not occur on my neck. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS (04/27/2024): As I previously mentioned, I highly recommend this sunscreen because of how easy it is to apply to the face, without stretching the skin. The ease of application is a main factor one should consider when purchasing sunscreen - your skin is like a rubber band and stretching it over time causes it to remain stretched. It also contains an adequate amount of zinc oxide to provide moderate UVA protection. This sunscreen is only meant for the face. Considering the amount of zinc, it only leaves a faint white cast. I am not experiencing the amount of dry flakes as when I first started using this product. Because this sunscreen is runny, do not leave it face down. Instead, lay it flat. Be careful when opening the product and when squeezing the contents out, as sometimes more lotion than desired may come out. Read more