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The three mineral sunscreens.

Zinc oxide on the active ingredients line. That's the whole shortcut. All three are under $20 at most stores.

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CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
The everyday face one.

Lightweight, doesn't sting eyes, layers under makeup. Active ingredients: zinc oxide + titanium dioxide.

~$15–$20
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Badger Mineral Sport Sunscreen SPF 40
The one for the beach and the trail.

Thicker, water-resistant 80 minutes, holds up to sweat. Active ingredient: zinc oxide. Ships from US Amazon — may have import fees.

~$17–$22 (US Amazon)
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Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Dry-Touch SPF 50
The one if you hate white cast the most.

Sheerest finish of the three. Active ingredient: zinc oxide.

~$14–$18
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Why mineral?

Mineral sunscreens use zinc oxide and titanium dioxide as the active ingredients — they sit on top of the skin and reflect UV instead of being absorbed. In its 2019 proposed sunscreen rule, the FDA called these the two sunscreen ingredients it considers Generally Recognized as Safe and Effective.

The honest tradeoff: Mineral SPF leaves a slight white cast — especially on darker skin tones. Tinted versions handle most of it. If you want the sheerest finish, start with the Neutrogena.

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