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Mineral sunscreens
I love chemical sunscreens but lately they been stinging a bit so I’ve been looking for a mineral one any recommendations
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I love chemical sunscreens but lately they been stinging a bit so I’ve been looking for a mineral one any recommendations
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@Emily I have tried the Aestura mineral sunscreen and it is pretty good. It can leave a very slight white cast, but it works!
Following because I love mineral sunscreens but I haven’t tried Korean ones yet and I’d like to
I would like to get my hands on Aestura's sunscreen but I have like 18 bottles of KB sunscreen in my backlog to use up. Round Lab Birch Juice Mild mineral sunscreen was a sensitivity nope! It has Vitamin C in it and stung! I've been using HaruHaru Wonder Black Rice Pure Mineral Relief Daily Sunscreen. It was the safest mineral sunscreen in my stash according to SkinSort. It DOES have niacinamide but it's further down the list than usual (~10th place?) and I haven't had an issue after my niacinamide overload. I don't mind a little since it helps with acne. It does contain oil, definitely leaves a white cast, and feels heavier than chemical sunscreens. But it's getting me by until I can go back to my beloved Seoul 1988 sunscreen. https://skinsort.com/products/haruharu/black-rice-pure-mineral-relief-daily-sunscreen-spf-50-pa Water, Zinc Oxide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Caprylyl Methicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Niacinamide, Methyl Trimethicone, Isododecane, Stellaria Media (Chickweed) Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Flower Extract, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Bellis Perennis (Daisy) Flower Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine, Phenethyl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride, Disodium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Potassium Phosphate
@hazelmoss good to know! Will try the Seoul 1988 and the HaruHaru after I use up my current stash of HOH, Tacobo and Round Lab Camellia.
@Gabking1217 Seoul 1988 Pine Tree + (something else) is really comfortable and mattifying, also good for barrier support. It helps with my oily t-zone. Hopefully it won't be too drying for you. They also have a Plum + (something, lol) that I haven't tried yet but is good for brightening and anti-aging.
Love the recommendations but I am looking for a sunscreen that has no fragrances and little to no alcohol
@Emily Since @Gabking1217 mentioned AESTURA, definitely check their DERMA UV365 Barrier Hydro Mineral Sunscreen specifically! It’s a zinc-oxide-only mineral sunscreen, with no fragrance, essential oils, or drying alcohols in the INCI. The formula is packed with barrier/hydration-supporting ingredients like Ceramide NP, allantoin, and multiple forms of hyaluronic acid... clearly formulated with dry, sensitive, and reactive skin in mind. I wouldn’t promise that it 'calms burning immediately,' though... that’s always an individual baseline response rather than something an INCI deck can guarantee. Texture-wise, it’s much more lotion-like than a traditional thick zinc paste, using lightweight silicones to help it spread and set evenly. AESTURA specifically recommends applying it in sections, spreading evenly, and then gently patting it in. That technique really helps minimize the white cast, though how noticeable the cast is will still depend on application and your natural skin tone. Definitely worth looking into while giving chemical filters a break!
@Mariacasino agreed and thanks for the backup! :-)
That is helpful information to lead with in your initial post. 👍🏻