Pipette Mineral Sunscreen - SPF 50 Broad Spectrum Baby Sunblock with Non-Nano Zinc, UVB/UVA Non-Toxic Sun Protection for Kids & Sensitive Skin, 4 fl oz

I have pale, dry skin, and I burn easily. I wear sunscreen for preventing premature aging, so I wear this on my face, neck, and hands. I also have mild rosacea. Also, as much as I do prefer mineral sunscreens, some of the claims they make have been proven false or exaggerated. Science can't actually prove that chemical sunscreens harm coral reefs because they can't test on a large enough scale. And the claim that harmful chemicals are absorbed into the bloodstream is mostly a marketing tactic, not all sunscreen chemicals are harmful. Do your own research, and remember: the best sunscreen is the one that you will wear every day. That being said, here are my pros and cons for this sunscreen. The pros: - this is a mineral sunscreen: my face in particular can't handle chemical sunscreens - it's lightweight and easy to rub in - it doesn't burn my eyes unless I rub them and get the product in them, which is my own fault - it leaves a dewy finish. My skin is dry, so I prefer this to a matte finish - I get a tiny amount of white cast, but it goes away after it gets absorbed into the skin - it is very moisturizing, I stopped using my moisturizer in the morning when I started using this - it smells like sunscreen, but not really. And it goes away almost instantly - it's broad spectrum and SPF 50. We don't know the PPD value, but 20% zinc oxide is pretty high, and zinc oxide itself is a good sun-blocking ingredient. - the ingredients: squalene is super moisturizing, and glycerin is a good humectant. It's also fragrance-free - it's NOT water-resistant. This is a pro for me for 2 reasons. (1) some water-resistant sunscreens make my face break out and (2) I can't wash my face with a cleanser every day, so I need a sunscreen that comes off with just water The cons: - it feels weird on the skin before it absorbs. While squalene is very moisturizing, it has a texture and if you're sensitive then this can be a little uncomfortable for a few minutes while it absorbs. - it's also sticky while it's absorbing - if you put a full 2 fingers worth on at one time, it feels weird and heavy. I do 1 finger, let it absorb, then do another 1 finger I work in an office, so I only apply this before I leave for work. If I'm out for the day, I re-apply every 2 hours. After the 4th or so application it does start to feel heavy, but at least I know my skin is moisturized and protected. All in all, I will be repurchasing this as long as they don't make it water-resistant. I can wear it every day, and reapply as needed with no issues. Update 5/9/2022 I have repurchased this sunscreen twice now. I still love it and it's the only one I can use consistently. Another pro is that the squalane makes this a really good slip for my morning gua sha routine.

I am a dark skinned female with sensitive skin that seems prone to seborrheic dermatitis since babyhood. My skin is not acne prone. I do have hyperpigmentation. I wear makeup ("100% Pure" brand) 6 days a week. I've layed out the background! 😁 This goes on so smooth and spreads so easily that it's bizarre! I do get a grey cast immediately after, but the grey cast fades away after a few minutes. I then apply my make up and it stands up all day. Granted I'm in a building for much of the day but what I'm saying is my makeup is not negatively impacted. I have never used sunscreen before. Since I've started using this for the past month my skin has been smoother, softer and my hyperpigmentation on my face is less. I have hyperpigmentation on my arms as well, and this is almost gone entirely. I have zero regrets in purchasing this product and intend to purchase again.

I am a sunscreen fanatic, I never leave the house without having applied it I’ve tried a multitude of sunscreens from drugstore, higher end, and Korean or Japanese brands and decided to give this a go based on a recommendation. As stated in my title, I like it but it’s not my favorite. Pros: Spreads easily, is moisturizing, reef friendly, provides a fresh, dewy glow (for those that enjoy that finish, I do), provides a good base for makeup and you get a good amount of product for under $10. Cons: I’m fair to light with a neutral undertone and it leaves a slight white cast (I’m aware that most mineral sunscreens have a white cast but as it’s advertised as not leaving a white cast I feel like I should mention this). However it’s definitely not as pasty or grey as some of the other children’s sunscreens I’ve used on my kids. So it’s better than most but hasn’t made me stop my hunt for a sunscreen that does not leave a cast.

Best mineral sunscreen I’ve tried!

This is an excellent physical sun block. It is part of the Pipette baby product line, but adults can use it too. 1. Very easy to spread. Among physical sunblocks, it is one of the easiest to spread. This is in contrast with Blue Lizard and Badger, which are so thick and the difficulty to spread has become a deterrent to use. And the best sunscreen is the one that you feel like consistently using and actually use. 2. It has a slight white cast. There’s no non-nano zinc oxide based sunscreen that absolutely doesn’t leave any white cast. Any claim contrary to that is nothing but a marketing ploy. Zinc oxide is white, unfortunately. With that said, this sunblock leaves the least amount of white cast I’ve ever seen for a 100% physical sunscreen. Considering it contains 20% of zinc oxide, this is very impressive. I have olive skin tone, the white cast is only slightly noticeable. However, if you have brown or dark brown skin, the white cast will be more obvious. 3. It is slightly greasy and leaves a shiny sheen on my normal skin, but not too much. Again, for 100% physical sunblock, greasiness is typical, as it needs an vehicle to carry the mineral. Some other products I tried are much worse. This one is pretty tolerable. But for people with oily to very oily skin, it probably doesn’t feel very comfortable. 4. This sunscreen is not water resistant. There’s no water proof sunscreen. But some sunscreens are water resistant. They will be labeled as such on the package. You can see water resistant label for either 40 minutes or 80 minutes in US. This sunscreen is not water resistant. This may not be an issue for babies, for whom the Pipette products line is designed for. But for an adult, if you want to wear it for sport or any water activities or if you just sweat a lot, this will not fit the purpose. On the other hand, not being water resistant means it is easily cleaned off at the end of day (no need to use special cleansing oil). So it may be an advantage for daily use.

Update: I'm so bummed. It appears I've developed severe contact dermatitis (looks like a serious allergic reaction, but antihistamine doesn't help) to something in this. Hives at application site takes days to recover (gets worse with each reaction). Found other users with the same reaction (search reviews for "reaction" or "allergic", there are quite a few). Wish I knew which ingredient. It's 4 days from my last reaction, and my skin is still itching, red, and feels like leather. Feels like a bad chemical burn or severe sunburn. First 2 days, my skin covered in hives, swollen, red, and hot. Feels like bugs crawling on my face and biting me constantly. I've NEVER had a reaction to any skin care ingredients, but understanding is that anyone can develop a sensitivity to any ingredient any any time. Doesn't mean the product is bad, but I need to figure out which ingredient caused this horrible reaction. Sigh. So far, doing ok with Soon Jung and Dr G's mineral sunscreen. Now that Pipette is out, those two are in. Still love the Pipette baby shampoo and use it on my face, because it doesn't burn my eyes. Previous review: I was pleasantly surprised by this. I expected a white cast, and possibly a chalky fell for Zinc Oxide with an spf of 50. Glad I decided to give this a try after seeing recommendation from Dr Alexis Stevens. - Easy to spread - Feels Moisturizing, not drying - No white cast. I am fair skinned with yellow tone

Edit: I have recently experienced two allergic reactions - contact dermatitis, an itchy red rash on my neck and jawline - that I believe is either due to this product or further exacerbated by it. I eliminated all other new products before the second use and was shocked that this was responsible, as I recently also ordered the unscented body was (which I am planning to send back to be safe). I don’t exactly know what could have caused this except maybe I’m sensitive to the Wild Gooseberry Extract - or, perhaps another ingredient used to enhance skin absorption made my skin absorb too much of an irritant in the formula. Or maybe something expired in the product. It’s hard to be sure. Life happens. Everything I’ve researched points to the fact that the ingredients in this are non-irritating for most. So, most likely many folks can use this safely, so I am only removing one star. If you are sensitive, be careful. I disregarded another review and wish I had not. Part of original review: I kept hearing about Pipette, but was hesitant to try it because I have been so disappointed by mineral sunscreens. Well, this one is a big yes for me. It’s very hydrating (a bit greasy) and you need to give it 10-15 mins minimum to set, but it can layer nicely under makeup. I’m really pale so I don’t notice a white cast on me after it fully sinks in. It hasn’t made me break out. It’s not too thick so it spreads easily. On dry skin, I prefer it over Biossance, which irritated me and left a super shiny finish on my skin. I like the amount for the price and the gentleness of the formulation. It protects well against the sun - just make sure you use the correct amount. And make sure you shake it really well because it tends to separate.

I've been using this sunscreen for about a year now. I am afrolatina and wear Fenty Beauty Pro Filter color 350, Loreal True Match liquid color W7, and Makeup Forever Ultra HD stick color Y445 for skin color reference. I have very sensitive skin. I cannot wear the Neutrogena Clear Face chemical sunscreen because it irritates the skin on my face, as do most chemical sunscreens. My dilemma was being able to find a mineral sunscreen that would not leave a white cast on my face. I don't like to wear makeup very often, so I do not have the option of covering up any potential white cast. Pipette has been absolutely wonderful! It is so gentle on my skin. My eyes do not burn, even when I sweat, and it doesn't give me a white cast. THINGS TO NOTE -I'll start by saying that I apply A LOT of sunscreen. I put a large nickel to quarter size amount on my fingers and rub it into my face and on my neck. So if this sunscreen was going to give a white cast, I would know. -The first "trick" I noticed to avoiding a white cast is that the sunscreen absorbs better when I have applied my serums and moisturizer first. In the MORNING use Timeless Vitamin C serum, followed by the Timeless Coenzyme Q10 serum, and I finish with the CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion. I don't use AM because it has sunscreen in it. After I apply those three products, I put on the Pipette sunscreen. On days where I've been in a rush and just put on sunscreen, I noticed that it took longer and required more rubbing to get the sunscreen to absorb. And even then, I felt like there was just the smallest hint of a white cast. -The second "trick" (or more of a notice) is that you have to give the sunscreen about 10 min to absorb. It will look like you will have a white cast right after you first apply, but after 10 min, it absorbs and clears up. So factor that time into your morning routine. -It goes great under makeup. I use liquid and stick foundations (with some powder over), and I have not noticed any change in application. I used to have very oily skin (particularly t-zone), but my skin is more normal now since I've been using tretinoin. -You may think that the sunscreen will make your face shiny or sticky upon first application, but it doesn't. Again, give it about 10 min to absorb.

I am very happy i found this Mineral SPF. After finding out i am pregnant I had to change a lot of my cosmetics and I was struggling to find a good sunscreen that doesn't make my makeup look cakey. It is light-weigh and can look a bit oily on it’s own but it performs great under makeup, I highly recommend it if you are looking for pure mineral SPF that is safe during pregnancy and for your baby.

He visto que dermatólogos recomiendan protectores solares tipo minerales (como este) para pieles acneicas, pero en lo personal, a mi piel no le cayó. Tengo piel mixta (zona t grasa, mejillas normales y bozo seco), así que si tienes este tipo de piel o no has probado protectores solares minerales te recomiendo no usarlo porque está muy pesado para nuestro tipo de piel. Lo ocuparía más para piel del cuello, que ocupa un extra de hidratación y protección.

Quite thick and feels a bit oily. Smell wasn't very strong. Able to use for daily use. Might leave a white cast if not spread evenly.

Love this product

First time buying this product from this store although I have repurchased the same product from other stores before where it doesnt have much of a smell. This product does not smell the same and has a strong smell.