Babo Botanicals Sheer Zinc Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF30 - Natural Zinc Oxide - Shea Butter - Face & Body - Water Resistant - Fragrance-Free - EWG Verified - Vegan - For all ages - 1 or 2 Pack

This is my all time favorite sunscreen. This sunscreen was recommended by my dermatologist and does not cause me to have any type of allergic response to it. It goes on easy and blends well on my skin without leaving a white cast. I have not burned at all when applying as directed. It is a recognized reef safe sunscreen and has held up well while snorkeling in the Caribbean, in pools and on the beach.

This is my favorite zinc oxide sunscreen and it’s high on the list of safe and effective sunscreens listed by the Environmental Working Group, which is important to me. I have been using it for several years. Unlike some natural sunscreens which leave a whitish tint to the skin, this leaves no residue. It’s literally invisible once rubbed in, and it doesn’t take much to rub it in. Excellent sun protection at a reasonable price.

I’ve been pretty obsessed with finding clean sunscreen for last two years and this is the first one I’ve bought that I really liked. Yes, it’s white when it goes on, but it rubs in a lot better than the others I’ve tried! I found another from a different brand last summer that also rubbed in, but left our skin really greasy. I don’t get that with Babo Botanicals. My 18m/o has sensitive skin and it works well for him too. My only wish is that the bottle was bigger.

I purchased this because of the stellar ingredients. My friend is a pilot and needs a good, clean sunscreen without all the nasty chemicals. Zinc is king when it comes to UV protection. This product is great because it doesn't create that 'ghost-like' appearance. The cream disappears and absorbs into your skin creating a nice barrier. It stays on even if you're in water or if you sweat. You have to be able to withstand the smell all day. This is not unscented; it definitely has a scent. It's not a chemical smell, per se, but just unpleasant. Of course, this is purely subjective, so I deducted only 1 star.

My favorite daily sunscreen for my face. Nontoxic! Dry to the touch, absorbs well, and moisturizes my oily to combination skin without issue.

I have been using this sunscreen for over a year now, and it is very nice indeed. The formula is thick and creamy so it leaves the skin moist with a nice glow. However, not everyone might want this. I find this makes my older skin look better even than makeup. I don't go out in the sun for lengthy periods so I have not challenged it for sun protection, but I have yet to see any sun affect since using it. I am done looking for sunscreens. I won't use chemical based screens.

Update March 12, 2019: They changed the formula. I just opened a new tube and noticed that it glided on my face much better. The first ingredient is no longer shea butter but aloe vera gel. Argan oil is also added as the third ingredient before shea which makes it's more liquid. If any of you see the comment that says it's hard to apply, that's no longer true. I now can apply it on top of my vitamin C gel. They also add a bunch of antioxidant and plant extracts which help when you're exposed to the sun. At first, I'm a bit worried that my sensitive skin may react to those extract, but so far, it's all good.The differences between the old and new formula;1. The new one is much easier to apply but also more oily. You will need a bit of powder on top.2. The new one is less chalky. Thus, it's better for a darker skin tone. However, the old one was a better primer if you have a light skin tone.3. The new one no longer contains green tea extract. It was replaced with calendula extract and a bunch of herbal extracts which makes the smell more "herbal". This can be good or bad depends on how you like it. I'm fine with it.Overall, I prefer the old formula for its superior primer effect and more matt. However, my skin seems to like them both equally.Update on June 24, 2018: This 3 oz tube lasts sooo long. I also like that it's not separated into layers like some oil base sunscreen. The tube is not transparent, so I can't see how much left. Guessing from the weight, I think there's still around 1/4 left after 5 months of daily use on the face. My skin has almost no acne now besides some hormonal monthly acne. Will continue to use it for sure! :)Orginal review: I have a dry yet sensitive and acne-prone skin, the worst combination ever! Since my favorite sunscreen was discontinued, I have been on a quest to find a replacement for a year. This sunscreen is the first one that has everything I'm looking for. It's moisturizing but has a matt finish. It acts like a primer and blurs my pore. I can easily put powder and concealer on top of it on the day I need to wear a makeup. On the day that I don't need a full coverage, I mix in a bit of foundation to "color" it.The ingredients are full of antioxidant. The first 4 ingredients like Zinc, Shea butter, Calendula, and green tea extract are known acne fighters. I have been using it for just 10 days and the result has exceeded my expectation. Not only my pores has gotten smaller but ALL my inflamed acne has disappeared! This has never happened before except when I used 10% benzoyl peroxide (which cause my skin redness and flaky, so I had to stop using it). My skin now looks very healthy, no more redness, pimples, or dryness.The cons:If you use vitamin C serum or any gel-like moisturizer, it tends to peel off when you put this sunscreen on top. I fix it by mixing a drop of Argan oil with the serum. If you're not acne-prone like me, other kitchen oils like olive oil etc. should be fine as well.The reason for this long review is that I hope people will use it more so that Babo will not discontinue it. I hope I won't have to search for a new sunscreen again. That was not fun!

Good for a mineral sunscreen. The white cast fades pretty fast. Not as drying as other mineral sunscreen. Enjoying it