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To round up the best mineral sunscreens, we asked dermatologists and SELF editors to share their favorites.
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Were confident youll find one that actually makes you excited to slather on your SPF every single day.
Plus you’re free to use it on your faceandbody without much fuss.
(The bottle even turns blue when UV rays hit it to remind you to apply SPF.)
Reviewers say it blends in nicely and feels lightweight, too.
I plan to repurchase it once I run out!
EltaMD
UV Stick SPF 50+
Dermstore
Best Stick SPF:Easy to take on the go?
Quick and mess-free to apply?
Great for your face and body?
This 2022 Healthy Beauty Award winner checks all the boxes.
Its like a grown-up version of the face stick we all grew up with, one tester wrote.
I really like the size and how portable it is to throw in a bag or backpack.
It rolled on smoothly and my face enjoyed the process of applying sunscreena rarity!
Just double-check to apply an even layer, even if that means asking a friend to get your back!
It offers a fast-absorbing, easy-to-apply, lightweight texture that leaves behind a matte finish, Dr. Garshick says.
This balm delivers a pretty, glossy pop of color in addition to sun protection.
Youll get a moisture boost thanks to mango, shea, and murumuru butters too.
Mineral vs. chemical sunscreen, explained
There are two types of sunscreen:mineral and chemical.
Mineral sunscreens typically have zinc oxide or titanium dioxide [or both].
They absorb the heat from the UV rays and dissipate it.
Theres nothing that damages the skin as much as the sun, Dr. Kim says.
