17 Best Organic Sunscreens and Natural SPFs That Truly Work

Not only does this organic sunscreen protect your face from sun damage with zinc oxide, but it also nourishes skin with vegan squalane, buriti oil, and hyaluronic acid, while vitamins C and E may help minimize oxidative stress on the skin.

THE REVIEW: "I've been trying to find a lightweight facial sunscreen that wasn't also a moisturizer so I could wear it on top of my moisturizer without being too much—this is perfectly light," reads one customer's review.

This gentle organic sunscreen is ideal for easily irritated or sensitive skin. It’s made with 20 percent zinc oxide to shield your face and body from the sun along with certified-organic plant oils (like coconut oil, jojoba oil, and sunflower seed oil) to moisturize and soothe skin.

THE REVIEW: "This is the only sunscreen I buy—no nasty ingredients, and it goes on thick so you know it’s there," writes one reviewer.

Sensitive skin types, this is THE natural sunscreen for you. The zinc and titanium-based SPF 30 lotion is made without potentially irritating chemicals (like synthetic fragrance, dyes, or parabens), so you don’t have to worry about it making your face red or blotchy.

THE REVIEW: "I was very delighted with the performance of this sunscreen. It took a few more minutes to get it rubbed completely into my skin than the chemical sunscreen I typically use, but I didn't get a sunburn, it didn't turn my skin pasty white, and no coral was killed!" writes one reviewer.

This is truly the perfect natural sunscreen for anyone with acne-prone skin (and it happens to be a 2020 Cosmo beauty award winner too). The formula is lightweight, won’t clog your pores, and is made with probiotics to potentially help balance the bacteria on your skin and, in turn, keep your skin clear.

THE REVIEW: "I've been on an endless hunt for a daily SPF that doesn't irritate my skin and this is an excellent SPF choice for sensitive and acne-prone skin," reads one customer's review.

Fast facts: Ingredients found in traditional non-mineral sunscreens, such as octinoxate and oxybenzone, are proven to damage the ocean’s coral reef (sad!). But this non-aerosol natural sunscreen spray relies on reef-friendly zinc oxide to protect both your skin and the coral when you frolic in the ocean. Think of this as Mother Earth’s number one choice.

THE REVIEW: "With sensitive skin, we've had trouble finding a sunscreen that won't give us rashes or make us sunburnt—that is, until I found this brand," writes one customer.

Sunscreen is notorious for making skin look super shiny—which might be fine on your body, but on your face? Not so much. So try this mattifying natural sunscreen, which has oil-absorbing rice starch to keep the shine in check all day long.

THE REVIEW: "I have hypersensitive, acne-prone, oily skin and have tried countless brands and formulations in search of ones that don't break me out," writes one customer, adding, "this does have limited spreadability, but mattifies and does not break me out, which far outweigh the cons for someone that breaks out from most products."

I can’t stop talking about this natural sunscreen from Saie—like, I’m genuinely obsessed. It has a silky texture that’s ultra-moisturizing and easy to blend (thank you, aloe vera and grapeseed oil) and a super-sheer tint that blurs redness and dark marks without feeling overly makeup-y.

THE REVIEW: "Just tried this sunscreen and somehow I love it even more than the tinted moisturizer—not only does it give color, but it provides such a dewy luminous finish!" writes one customer.

Lightweight and non-greasy yet totally moisturizing, this natural sunscreen lotion works on all skin types—from dry and sensitive to oily and acne-prone. Even better: The packaging is sustainably made and the formula is vegan and cruelty-free too.

THE REVIEW: "As someone with brown, but also sensitive, skin who wanted to start wearing SPF regularly, I was on the hunt for a good mineral sunscreen that didn't leave a white cast," writes one customer who loves this sunscreen.

PSA: If you’re outside, you 100 percent need to reapply your SPF every two hours—and this natural sunscreen stick makes it insanely easy to touch up fast. Just swipe it right on your skin (it’s safe for your face and body), then toss it back in your bag. The solid formula means it’ll never leak or spill.

THE REVIEW: "I love this stick! It goes on smoothly and dries mostly sheer," reads one customer's review.

The downside to some mineral sunscreens is the filmy white layer they leave behind. To avoid the ghostly look, choose a tinted sunscreen formula instead, which blends much more seamlessly into darker skin. This natural sunscreen from Unsun also has an added moisturizing boost from shea butter and coconut oil to further combat the look of dry, ashy-looking skin.

THE REVIEW: "The tint works for me and my caramel skin tone, and any sign of a white cast is gone after letting it settle for about 15 to 20 minutes," writes one customer.

This organic sunscreen from Venus Williams’s SPF line feels ridiculously lightweight on the skin. The liquid-y face serum texture is infused with sheer zinc to protect from UVA and UVB rays and naturally-derived prickly pear extract to deeply hydrate skin.

THE REVIEW: "I had no idea that sunscreen serums existed, and I love both the concept and this particular one—it goes on smooth and velvety and doesn't leave a white cast," reads one customer's review.

TBH, there’s nothing more convenient than powder sunscreen. Just brush it on throughout the day to shield your skin from UV damage—no dirty hands, no spills, no messing up your makeup. This natural one from Tarte uses chemical-free SPF 30 to protect your skin while setting your makeup for up to 12 hours.

THE REVIEW: "I actually wore it by itself one day to run a quick errand, and it made my face look so polished as if I had makeup on," reads one customer's review.

This is the only non-mineral SPF on the list, but it's made with plant-based ingredients (like aloe vera and coconut oil) and without synthetic fragrances, dyes, or parabens, so it's considered natural. The sheer, gel-like formula is perf for anyone with darker skin looking for a clean SPF option that won't leave a white, chalky cast on their face.

THE REVIEW: "First sunscreen to not make me break out or itch, and I've tried seemingly every sunscreen out there!" reads one customer's review.

This is one of my favorite sunscreens for outdoor workouts. The water and sweat-resistant SPF 30 formula relies on organic, plant-derived ingredients, like aloe vera and jojoba oil, to keep skin hydrated, along with 20 percent zinc oxide to protect against cancer-causing UV rays.

THE REVIEW: "I’ve been using this sunscreen for several years now—since I was diagnosed with melanoma about four years back—and it’s kept my skin protected!" reads one customer's review.

Thanks to its lightweight gel texture, this natural SPF 30 sunscreen is a solid choice for anyone who hates the feeling of thick lotions or cream on their skin. And even though it’s a mineral formula made with zinc oxide, it’s super sheer, soaks into skin fast, and leaves behind zero white cast, so it’s suitable for all skin tones.

THE REVIEW: "This spreads evenly on my skin without making it greasy or leaving me looking pasty white!" writes one customer.