As the days get longer, it’s time to think sunscreen ☀️
But with endless options on the shelves, how do you know which ones are actually safe — for your kids and for you?
Many sunscreens contain ingredients linked to health concerns and environmental harm, particularly for aquatic life. That’s why taking a closer look at what’s inside matters.
To make things easier, we’ve rounded up 10 of the best-rated SPF 50 sunscreens on Yuka.
Protect your skin, without compromising your health or the ocean 🌊
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Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 - Blue Lizard
Excellent - 93/100
This SPF 50 stick uses 100% mineral active ingredients, and formulated for sensitive skin, offering portable, broad-spectrum protection without parabens or fragrance. |
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Water Resistant Mineral Sunscreen SPF 5 - Pipette
Excellent - 93/100
This formula uses zinc oxide for broad-spectrum protection and sugarcane-derived squalane to help support the skin’s barrier. Water-resistant for 80 minutes. |
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Adventure Mineral Sunscreen Cream SPF 50 - Badger
Excellent - 93/100
This sunscreen offers 100% zinc oxide protection with 80 minutes of water resistance. Made with just 4 ingredients. |
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Pure & Simple Baby Sunscreen SPF 50 - Coppertone
Excellent - 93/100
This baby sunscreen stick contains 100% naturally sourced zinc oxide and is water-resistant for 80 minutes. Free from harsh chemicals and dyes, it is formulated to be tear-free and gentle on sensitive skin. |
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Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 50 - Thinkkids
Excellent - 93/100
This mineral formula offers 80 minutes of water resistance and broad-spectrum protection. Kid-friendly, and free from harmful chemicals. |
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Face & Body Sunscreen SPF 50 - Sky & Sol
Excellent - 93/100
This sunscreen uses tallow and nutrient-rich ingredients for skin compatibility. It’s tear-free, and free from oxybenzone, fragrance, and parabens. |
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Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ - Kopari
Excellent - 86/100
This 100% mineral SPF 50+ stick provides broad-spectrum protection for face and body. Formulated with antioxidants, it applies sheer and is easy to reapply on the go. |
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Face & Body Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 - Avène
Excellent - 86/100
This lightweight sunscreen lotion offers 100% mineral broad-spectrum protection with 80 minutes of water resistance. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin. |
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Collagen Glow Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ - Naked Sundays
Excellent - 79/100
This formula uses mineral protection and vegan collagen for added hydration. It’s water-resistant for 80 minutes, and free from fragrance, oxybenzone, and mineral oil. |
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Calming Days Vegan Sunscreen SPF 50+ - Herbloom
Good - 72/100
This vegan SPF is lightweight, reef-safe, and free from parabens, sulfates, and dyes. Packaged in paper for a lower environmental impact. |
Like all our rankings, this one was conducted completely independently, and no brand has paid to be included.