

Thinksport Mineral SPF 50 is ranked #1 on the Environmental Working Group's Skin Deep database for reducing exposure to potentially toxic chemicals in personal care products. We also liked that it didn’t get more visible or chalky after sweating. We like that it left such a minimal white cast. Thinksport mineral sunscreen lotion does have a subtle fruity scent that some people find too strong for comfort, but our testers found the fragrance very slight.Īfter wearing Thinksport on many hikes, our testers appreciated that it applied so easily and absorbed quickly. Thinksport is easy to find at most major retailers (unlike fully reef-safe sunscreens) and is more affordable than comparable mineral sunscreen options. It's a good option for folks with oily or sensitive skin. Still, the Thinksport mineral sunscreen rubs in fairly easily (especially for a mineral sunscreen) and with minimal white residue, even on darker skin tones. Like all mineral sunscreens, we found the Thinksport Mineral SPF 50 tougher to rub in, leaving a bit of a whitish cast on the skin. Neutrogena UltraSheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen SPF 45

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