Once upon a time, mineral sunscreens were often written off due to the white ‘cast’ they would leave on the skin. But times have changed! Innovative formulas have changed the game when it comes to mineral sunscreens and there are so many to choose from.

verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ There’s no doubt that sunscreen and sun creams are absolutely essential for healthy skin; however, it can be hard work finding a sunscreen you’re totally satisfied with. Avene Very High Protection Tinted Mineral Fluid SPF50+ Sun Cream for Intolerant Skin 40ml – Boots provides a natural tint and matt finish for light coverage.

The Protection woth Coated ZINC OXIDE: Regular nanotechnology is used by most mineral sunscreens, but these toxic particles enter skin. At 0.1 microns, highly Effective Against UV RADIATION, our coated Zinc & Titanium Oxide particles can't penerate the skin barrier. Ideal for Sensitive Skin. Drunk Elephant Umbra Tinte Physical Daily Defense SPF30 60ml – LOOKFANTASTIC provides a glow-enhancing tint to illuminate all skin tones with a natural looking radiance. I sure can! Just like synthetic sunscreens, manufacturers test the lifespan of mineral sunscreens because over time, they won’t be effective. So, always read the label to make sure your sunscreen hasn’t expired.

Our independent lab tests reveal how well high street sunscreens protect skin from UVA and UVB rays, the types of ultraviolet light linked to skin cancer. UVA causes premature skin ageing and UVB causes sunburn. In the interest of complete peace of mind for our customers, we have now tested the same batch of Skin Shade SPF30 Which? tested with two external independent ISO accredited labs, receiving results of SPF 32.3 and SPF 31. Our Skin Shade SPF30 has now been validated by three external independent labs, showing our commitment to ensuring the integrity of our formulas. Edewell (manufacturer of Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Protective Sun Lotion) told us it firmly disagrees with the testing results obtained by Which?: ‘Our product’s sun protection factor has been tested by a reputable and internationally recognised lab to ISO 24444 and obtained an SPF result of 34.5. Its UVA protection surpasses minimum European and UK thresholds and we’ve received no complaints or reports about adverse reactions.'

However, mineral sunscreens can sometimes leave whitish ‘casts’ on the skin, so may not be suitable for people with darker skin tones (even though this is much less common now). After retesting its product Tropic told us: ‘The safety of our customers is and has always been our number one priority. On receiving Which?’s results, we disagreed entirely with their findings. Our Skin Shade SPF30 had been tested multiple times, with the last test conducted in August 2021, achieving an SPF rating of 32.5.