Mineral SPF sunscreens use zinc oxide and titanium dioxide as their UV filters, sitting on the skin surface and reflecting UV rather than absorbing it. They are often the first recommendation for sensitive, reactive and pregnancy-conscious skin, and tend to be among the most reef-considered formulations available. The trade-off in some formulas is a slight cast on deeper skin tones, though newer formulations have narrowed this gap considerably.
Our mineral SPF edit is led by Avocado Zinc, an Australian brand using non-nano zinc oxide in vegan, pregnancy and toddler-safe formulas. Pair with our reef friendly filter, explore daily sunscreens, or check our badges page for how the Mineral SPF badge is assigned.
