I tried this product for the first time. I am fair and went to the Caribbean for 10 days. I can tell you that I did not burn at all. It smells like oranges and is pleasant. It blends very well and does not leave a chalky white look after you rub it in. I just reordered to use under my makeup for everyday use. It leaves your skin glowing not greasy. Apply very small amounts. If its greasy feeling it means you used too much. Apply 30 minutes before you go out and reapply after 80 minutes in the sun. Highly effective. Thanks.

Love the feel and application of this sunscreen! It’s nice on the skin and doesn’t require excessive rubbing to make the white go away. Leaves no white cast (although my daughter commented it almost had a purple-ish hue). My only criticism is that the shirt I was wearing while applying has a kind of greasy ring around the neck where I often reapplied, even after washing it, hence 4 stars. Just be careful (as with all mineral sunscreens) to not get this on clothes or fabrics you care about.

This review is for the 4oz body sunscreen. This was a rather surprising find. I was not expecting this to be as elegantly formulated as it is. It works into the skin like a light-weight lotion and the price is great for the quality and amount you’re getting – it really compares in price to some drugstore brands whose mineral offerings are thick and messy to work with. This is an especially great product to use on kids in the summer – perfect for beach days – as it is water and sweat resistant and it also offers a high degree of protection with a 23.5% zinc oxide concentration.

It is also harder for those of us with brown skin to use a mineral sunscreen due to the purple-grey overcast it causes. While chemical sunscreens are fine to use, they are not the best options for sensitive skin or children’s skin so it takes a lot of trial and error for those with deeper skin tones to find the right mineral sunscreen. This one has a very minimal cast – I would not say invisible but no non-tinted mineral sunscreen will be truly invisible due to the nature of zinc oxide. Because of how easily this one works into the skin it is totally worth it. It is very lotion-like in texture. This avoids the excessive rubbing that most other mineral sunscreens require, which can be harsh on sensitive skin. Also, kids won’t stay still long enough to rub in a thick gloopy formula into their skin – this is a consistency kids can even rub in themselves so that will make summer outings a lot easier. I will be reaching for this one as my go-to this summer.

I cannot attest to how the body sunscreen will work on the face, as I intend to use this on the body, but I if you have medium brown skin and/or don’t mind a bit of a cast, I can imagine this will be just fine to use on the face. The formula however might be a bit too heavy for the face, particularly if you have sensitive skin. For deeper skin tones, in the summertime, I would recommend opting for a water resistant tinted sunscreen for the face.

I tried around 8 different reef safe sunblocks. Australian Gold and Thrive were the best. The only reef safe sunblocks are those that use either non-micronized Zinc Dioxide, or non-micronized Titanium Dioxide. Any sunblock with other active ingredients may claim to be reef safe, but it isn’t.

Why wear reef safe sunblock? All water goes to the ocean eventually, so I try to use this stuff as much as I can. But you especially should wear it if you’re going anywhere near a tropical coral reef. They’re vital ecosystems that are having enough trouble as it is. Hawaii has already banned a few of the most harmful ingredients, though there are still plenty out there that are still technically allowed.

Thrive spreads more easily and evenly than anything else I’ve tried. If you’re concerned with the aesthetics of lotion that is visibly white, definitely go with Thrive. It’s pretty oily, but that oil allows the mineral sunscreen to be evenly distributed, even on hairy skin. This is from the perspective of someone who is relatively pale, so I don’t know about people with darker skin. My guess is that is would visibly lighten you a tiny bit, but since it spreads so evenly, the lightness will be uniform.

I would also argue that Thrive, along with most other mineral sunblocks, is functionally better than chemical sunblock. It protects you for longer, and stays on longer while you’re submerged in water. That said, Australian Gold is king when it comes to being functionally the best (it’s also cheaper). Thrive is cosmetically the best, and will probably protect you just as well if you aren’t going in the water.

One more word of warning, if you do try Australian Gold. Not all Australian Gold sunblocks are reef safe. They do make non reef safe, chemical sunblocks… make sure you buy the ones that say “botanical.” As far as I know Thrive does not make a non reef-safe sunscreen, so that’s another good reason to go with Thrive, to reward the company that has more responsible practices.

Non sticky, rubs on clear, reef safe, unscented – this is the perfect daily sunscreen!

Purchased for Mexico trip & no burns even in a week of sun! Price point is a little high, but a little did go a long way. Love that it is reef safe, as we are big time ocean lovers. Didn’t have the typical sunscreen smell, thankfully. Left a temporary white cast but faded fairly quickly.

I absolutely love this sunscreen! It provides strong SPF 50 protection without any harsh chemicals, which gives me peace of mind knowing my skin and the ocean are both safe. The formula is mineral-based, absorbs quickly, and doesn’t leave that greasy or sticky feeling so common with other sunscreens. I can wear it all day while hiking, swimming, or just lounging outdoors, and it never irritates my skin.

I also appreciate that it’s reef-safe and Hawaii 104 compliant — it feels great to use a product that’s effective for me and responsible for the environment. The texture is smooth and easy to apply, and it doesn’t leave a white cast like some mineral sunscreens. Overall, it’s a high-quality, thoughtful sunscreen that I’ll definitely be buying again. Highly recommend for anyone looking for safe, effective sun protection!