Sheer Zinc Continuous Sunscreen Spray SPF30 - Natural Zinc Oxide - Extra Sensitive Skin - Water Resistant - Vegan - Fragrance-Free - Air-Powered Spray - For all ages

First let me start by saying I have an inflammatory condition so I needed a sunscreen that didn’t contribute to making my symptoms worse like many of the other sunscreens with harsh chemicals. This sunscreen is phenomenal! We just got back from a week in the Caribbean sun in Antigua/Barbuda, and I did not burn once! But there are some key things you must know before buying so that you can apply it properly and get the best protection. First, you must shake the can for about 20 seconds before each use. This way it mixes the sunscreen and applies it correctly. If you spray it and it comes out clear you have not shaken it up enough. It should spray solid white. Second, rub it in quickly after you spray it because it dries fast. Note that this does leave a white cast, but it’s not as bad as everyone says. I have light olive skin (half Hispanic, half white) and I tan easily but I also burn easily. When I applied it, it went on white but I just took the time and rub it in really well. The white cast will fade a little once it dries but it will also sit on top of the skin which is helpful to know when you need to re-apply. I applied in the morning about 20 min before getting in the sun. *Apply before putting on your swim suit! If it gets on your swimwear, it will leave white marks*. The sunscreen stayed on through pool and ocean use without rubbing off. I only needed to reapply on the tops of my shoulders once in the afternoon. Also, this is not to say that you won’t burn. While I was in the intense sun, I also spent time in the shade throughout the day just to make sure I was giving my skin breaks from the heat. But for being in the sun like I was, I am VERY impressed with this sunscreen. And for it only being spf 30, it protected me better than expected in the harsh Caribbean sun. I usually come home from vacations with a little burn but absolutely none this time! Just be sure to take time to apply it correctly and you should be good! I’d rather have a slight, minimal white cast than be burnt and miserable. It’s worth it! I’ll be using this stuff from now on.

Really happy to have found this! No scent, easy to spray and rub in, and it definitely protected my skin!

4 stars because it does have a white residue. I am not one to wear sunscreen but I have started wearing the Babo Botanicals. I did not burn and managed to get a nice tan. My only complaint is the white residue.

I love this sunscreen and have been carrying a can in my bag all this summer. To address a couple of common complaints: “It’s not sheer at all”: “Sheer” does not mean the same thing as “clear,” people. This spray is white and absolutely does rub in to be sheer as advertised. It leaves a slight (“sheer”) white tinge after rubbing in, but it’s not super noticeable on my pale skin. It might be more problematic on darker skin tones. (Also, it should be noted that there is literally no such thing as clear mineral sunscreen- you will have to choose between a product like this and a clear one containing endocrine disruptors. I’d rather look a little pasty, personally.) “My whole family used this and got burned”: You need to shake the can before spraying, as per the instructions. These sprays are made of zinc (the active, protective ingredient) in a liquid suspension. If you spray without shaking the can first, you risk getting all liquid and no zinc particles, and then yes, you will burn. I’m pretty sensitive and this sunscreen has not failed me yet. “It’s hard to get off”: This is true. It is hard to get off. But why would you want a sunscreen to come off easily?? This stuff is water resistant to an impressive degree. In the evening if it takes a vigorous scrubbing to get it off, I consider the exfoliation a bonus. Also, my nozzles have worked just fine and the cans last me quite a good amount of time.

This stuff is great. Normally when buying a green sunscreen, I have to sacrifice the aerosol feature and default to a lotion. This has a very neutral scent and sprays easily and evenly. It is zinc-based, so it will leave a white haze on your skin. I did need to rub it in after spraying, which helped minimize the white hue. It does love bathing suits, so be prepared to also rub the zinc powder into your bathing suit, otherwise it will be spray painted white. I used this while tubing and did not get burned--just nice and toasty-tan. The biggest downside is that it has a very slight stickiness/tackiness to it. I showered twice before I finally felt like it was all off my skin. But at least it didn't come off in the river!

This does not work. I wish I would have taken a picture of the worse sunburn I have ever had. I sprayed my entire front but forgot to spray my back. I sat in the morning sun for maybe 1.5 hr, then laid on my stomachs to get sun on my back. In the 1.5 hr I got cooked on the front, but hardly no sun on my back and it was my front that had this sunscreen on it. My husband burned worse than he ever has and his feet were so burned that they were swollen. We go to the beach often, we are in the sun often, and we know that there was something different about this burn. I purchased this product because I didn’t want the harmful ingredients of regular sunscreen but OMG I burned as if I didn’t have anything on and it was SPF 30! I got the lotion and the spray, I used the spray , they both went in the trash after our 1st day at the beach.

The good: 1. Doesn't have that typical sunscreen sent. (I hate that smell so that is a major plus for me.). 2. Doesn't burn my eyes 3. Doesn't clog my porse (some sunscreen gives me back acne) The bad: 1. On my skin (And I suspect anyone who has melanin ) it leaves a chalk-like film that makes me look ashy. 2. When you spray it IT GETS EVERYWHERE! On the floor, walls and pretty much tow feet from wherever you are standing. 3. I bought this at the 1st of the month it's 18th and the bottle is EMPTY! And I didn't even use it every day (obviously only used when I was outside in the sun.) 4. Feels chalkie on the skin. Overall while not a bad product, I will not be purchasing again too many issues and cons for the price.

Love this sunscreen. Low tox and applies sheer! Great sunscreen option for the whole fam.

I have tried many many Zinc based sunscreens - this one is great Pros: - continuous spray works well - lasts a LONG time - water resistance seems to be fantastic (in hot summer day, playing in water all day, toddler looks great) - allows a tan even for fairer skin, and no burn cons: - as others had mentioned, it does spray on more like a lotion than a spray which means you need to rub it in. i spray it on my toddlers arms, and then rub it in...you'd never know it was there, takes but a moment. reviews that say people are painted white - seemingly do not have a moment to rub it in.

The sunscreen is nice in that it doesn't leave a sticky layer on your skin like many other brands. I also like how it uses more natural ingredients rather than synthetic chemicals, although I wouldn't consider it completely reefsafe either. Just be aware to shake it really well before spraying or it'll just be water that comes out. The texture should be a thin foam. The downside is that it is hard to scrub off the tiny grooves in your skin. Be sure to thoroughly wash it off or you'll be stuck with tiny white lines around your joint areas. The sunscreen also has a sheer cast, so it will turn your skin whiter and reflective, as do most physical sunscreens. This personally doesn't matter to me, but opt for a chemical sunscreen if you don't like that.

Easy to use and good protection. Make sure you shake the bottle before using.

The texture is light and absorbs well into my skin. Doesn’t irritate my sensitive skin. I sweat a lot and the texture doesn’t become greasy (I use it only on my body). I have really pale skin so I can’t tell if it makes me look whiter hehe. The sprayer is perfect.

This product worked well. It sprayed well and spread easily. No scent. No streaking. However I found it did not last very long. Maybe 6 applications and the can was empty.