MDSolarSciences Mineral Creme SPF 50 - UV Resistant, Hydrating Mineral Cream - Daily Use Sun Defense And Skin-Boosting, Vitamin-Infused, Reef-Safe Formula - Vegan, Oil Free and Unscented - 3.4 oz

It’s a really good sunscreen if you specially have melasma. I have combination skin and it works well controlling the oil the whole day.

I came to know this product from my sister and it’s really good! Worth the price. I hope to find the same item here in UAE.

The consistency is great and this sunscreen blends perfectly. However it makes my skin feel very very dry and sensitive. So I cannot use it.

This is by far one of the best sunscreens I have ever used!!! I cannot recommend this product enough. It is so lovely that I have even replaced my face moisturizer with this! It feels like a whipped butter consistency (in the best way). It is incredibly smoothing, light, soft, and blurring. There is no harsh rubbing process needed. It glides on smoothly and leaves no white cast. I very much value and prioritize chemical-free, 100% mineral formulas, and I have yet to find one so incredible!!!

This is probably the most elegant PHYSICAL sunblock formula I've come across in a while. Is it perfect? No, but is it one of the most pleasant physical sunblocks I've used? Yes. Will I keep buying/using? Yes. The breakdown: Consistency: feels like a slighter thicker version of SuperGoop's unseen sunscreen, so expect to work it a bit more, but not by much. The white cast: Unfortunately not 100% zero-white-cast but very close. It's very visible when you're first working it in but once you finished applying it is already beginning to fade. That being said it's 10% still visible in a blurring kind of way. If you're used to korean sunscreen you'd basically call this a 'tone-up' effect, where your skin tone looks a little lighter (and more even). I don't mind but maybe others would. Still I would say the lingering white cast is minor enough that if you're for whatever reason desperate to use a physical sunblock, then yea I'd say try this one Pairing with makeup: No pilling for me! Similar to supergoop's unseen sunscreen I think the slight siliconey feel acts like a pseudo-primer. The Finish: True to advertisement, it's matte and actually does a good job controlling oil. I notice after 6 hours I look less shiny compared to when I spend 6 hours in chemical sunscreen. This may be a new go-to base for day-looks for me. The coverage: So by 'coverage' I mean how evenly and thoroughly is the sunblock actually protecting you. I use a UV light (briefly! carefully!) whenever trying out new sunblocks because sometimes the 'weightless' sheer formulas also provide very thin coverage. Most physical sunblocks I've tested it's like a solid black wall - you shine the UV light and it's like someone colored in your arm with a sharpie. I would say this physical sunblock's coverage is a little less than that - I think the spreadability is the reason and it's a small price to pay. It's still decent coverage (see my attached photo). My current go-to sunblock is the chemical Joseon Rice Sunblock, which is currently popular in korea. As you can see, both of them have areas of denser vs lighter coverage based on my natural applying motions, but overall provide decent coverage. I'm satisfied but for people who want a steel barrier of physical sunblock, you might opt for a thicker formula than this. The lasting power: It's good. I used the UV-light to compare the coverage when I first apply vs the coverage after 4-6 hours and I still see sunblock on my face (albiet an even lighter, more patchy layer). All in all having been a devoted chemical sunscreener for quite some time, I'm delighted by this example of how far physical sunblocks have come. Based on its characteristics I can see myself wearing it for practical reasons (protect the ocean, matte look for warmer, humid weather, or pregnancy), but also just how well it controls shine of makeup throughout the day. Plus I'm happy it has skin-helping ingredients too. Recommend.

I’ve been using the MDSolarSciences Mineral Crème Sunscreen for a little while now, and it’s quickly become my go-to sun protection. I love that it’s mineral-based — feels so much gentler on my skin compared to chemical sunscreens, and it’s perfect for my sensitive skin. The texture is creamy but lightweight, and it blends in really well without leaving that annoying white cast that some mineral sunscreens have. It’s moisturizing too, so I don’t even need to slap on extra lotion underneath. It holds up well during the day, even when I’m outside for hours, and I haven’t had any breakouts or irritation since I started using it. Plus, I feel good knowing it’s reef-safe and better for the environment. If you want an effective, gentle, and eco-friendly sunscreen that actually feels nice on your skin, I’d definitely recommend giving this one a try!

I purchased this product not only because I wanted a titanium and zinc ingredient list but also because several reviews stated it does not leave a white residual tint. Well, it does leave a white hue. The white is faint, but it is visible. A plus, it goes on very smooth and leaves a very matte finish and is very lightweight and not greasy. It does need to be reapplied as often as the label suggests for best blocking.

If you're stuck using mineral sunscreens because you're allergic/have reactions to regular ones, you know that they come with several downsides: they tend to be hard to spread on your skin (like glue), they leave your skin looking white, and they're expensive. Having tried A LOT of these sunscreens, this is one of the two I now buy regularly. I would say it does MUCH better than most as far as ease of spreading it. It's very smooth, like a regular sunscreen, without being runny. That's really helpful. It also does better in terms of the white cast--it's much less visible. That said, like other mineral sunscreens, the stuff sits on your skin (it's never really absorbed), so you'll leave white stains on anything your skin touches (your house, your car, your dog...). If I put this on before getting in the car, I first put towels all over the seat and armrest to try to minimize the problem, but there will still be stains here and there (which you can generally wipe off). It's also hard to wash off--I had to buy an "exfoliating" washcloth to remove the stuff when I shower in the evening (it won't really come off otherwise). This is not a cheap sunscreen, but it's cheaper than the other one I buy; all the cheaper ones I tried ended up in the cemetery because they were just awful. So, there you have it. It's a sad state of affairs with these sunscreens; I'm increasingly wearing long pants and long sleeves even in the heat just to avoid putting goop all over myself. We need someone to invent a better and more affordable product!