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Reinforces Skin Barrier
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Balanced Hydration
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NON-NANO ZINC OXIDE
Reinforces Skin Barrier
CERAMIDE NP
Balanced Hydration
SQUALANE + JOJOBA OIL" listed on a beige background
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Mineral Body Sunscreen SPF 50 lifestyle scene, full product range, clean beauty skin protection
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Barrier Protection Hydrating Mineral Face Sunscreen (SPF 50)

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Broad Spectrum
UVA/UVB Protection
Hydrating
Vegan
Cruelty-Free
Dermatologist Tested

Barrier Protection Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen for Face with SPF 50 shields your skin from UVA and UVB rays with non-nano zinc oxide, while ceramide NP and plant-based oils help support a healthy skin barrier and provide lasting hydration. Formulated for sensitive skin, this non-toxic, lightweight sunscreen is tested for broad spectrum protection and is water-resistant for up to 80 minutes.

Main Features

  • Mineral SPF 50: Provides high broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection with non-nano zinc oxide (active ingredient concentration: 16%).
  • Barrier Support: Ceramide NP reinforces the skin’s natural barrier; squalane, jojoba, argan, and avocado oils nourish and moisturize without stripping.
  • Sensitive & Acne-Safe: Non-comedogenic, non-irritating, vegan formula free from oxybenzone and octocrylene. Dermatologist-tested across skin tones and skin types. Light coconut and vanilla fragrance.
  • Reef-Safe & Planet-Friendly: Safe for coral reefs, meets regulations and requirements recognized in Hawaii and California
  • Water Resistant: This lightweight, rich hydrating formula is especially designed for outdoor use and stays effective for up to 80 minutes during swimming. 

Use Case Comparison

Feature This Product Typical Chemical Sunscreen
Active Ingredient Non-nano Zinc Oxide Oxybenzone, Octinoxate
SPF Level 50 15–50+
Water Resistance Up to 80 minutes Varies
Barrier Support Ceramide NP & Plant Oils Usually none
Vegan & Reef-Safe Yes Varies


Known Trade-offs

  • Mineral sunscreens use physical zinc oxide, which can initially appear white on application — no tints or dyes are used. This formula is designed to absorb with thorough blending on moisturized skin, but on deeper skin tones or with lighter application, some visibility may remain. For best results on deeper skin tones, apply over a moisturizer and blend in circular motions until fully absorbed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this a good clean mineral face sunscreen for daily use?

Non-nano zinc oxide delivers SPF 50 broad spectrum protection with no chemical actives. Ceramide NP and plant-based oils support hydration and barrier health — making it suitable for daily use on sensitive, acne-prone, and all skin types.

Will this hydrating mineral sunscreen leave a white cast?

Mineral formulas can appear slightly white on initial application, especially on deeper skin tones. Applying over a moisturizer and blending thoroughly helps the formula absorb and reduces visible residue. 

Does this SPF 50 mineral face sunscreen offer broad-spectrum protection?

Yes, it is tested according to FDA and EU guidelines for full-spectrum UVA/UVB defense using non-nano zinc oxide as the active ingredient.

How does this sunscreen compare to other clean face sunscreens for sensitive skin?

Most mineral sunscreens stop at sun protection. The Ceramide NP, squalane complex and other nourishing plant-based oils in our sunscreens help support barrier repair and long-lasting hydration, reducing potential irritation and dryness. Best suited for normal, dry, and sensitive skin types. If you have oily or combination skin, use sparingly and layer with a mattifying product for a more comfortable wear.

Does it leave a greasy residue?
No, the Beauty by Earth Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 does not leave a greasy residue. Our customers love that it's non-greasy, goes on smooth, and settles quickly without any sticky or oily feeling. The lightweight formula absorbs well and feels more like a hydrating moisturizer than a heavy sunscreen, making it comfortable to wear daily even under makeup

Non-Nano Zinc Oxide

Non-Nano Zinc Oxide Zinc Oxide (ZnO) Vegan

Native To: Australia, the United States, and Canada

Benefits: Provides broad-spectrum mineral protection against UVA and UVB rays. It sits on the surface of the skin to help reflect and scatter UV radiation while remaining gentle and suitable for sensitive skin.

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Ceramide

Ceramide (Ceramide NP) Vegan

Native To: Lab Derived

Benefits: Helps strengthen and support the skin barrier, improving moisture retention and protecting skin from environmental stress. Ceramides are essential for maintaining smooth, healthy-looking skin and reducing dryness.

Argan Oil

Argan Oil (Argania spinosa Kernel Oil) Vegan

Native To: Morocco

Benefits: Rich in essential fatty acids and antioxidants that help nourish the skin, support elasticity, and protect against environmental stressors.

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Jojoba Seed Oil

Jojoba Seed Oil (Simmondsia chinensis) Vegan

Native To: Southern United States + Mexico

Benefits: Great for reducing redness, inflammation, eczema, rosacea, and dryness from chaffing, Jojoba seed oil promotes even coloration in skin. It's also rich in Vitamin E and B, nutrients which are essential in healing and repairing damage.

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  • Apply Squeeze a generous amount onto fingertips and apply to all exposed skin 15–30 minutes before sun exposure to allow the formula to fully absorb and activate. Remember to apply over your moisturizer once it has fully absorbed. For oily or combination skin, allow extra dry-down time before applying.
  • Blend Using fingertips, blend into skin using circular motions until fully absorbed.
  • Reapply Reapply every 2 hours, or immediately after swimming or sweating, to maintain full protection throughout the day.
We're confident you'll love your glow. If you're not 100% satisfied, contact us within 60 days for a full refund. No questions asked.
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Lightweight & Dewy

SPF that leaves you dewy and fresh.

The Best SPF Protection Of Your Life.

Nourishing Formulas

Hydrated Glow

Potent Botanicals

Made in Small Batches in the USA

Happiness Guarantee

Barrier Protection

Made with skin barrier–supporting ingredients, this SPF helps protect against sun exposure while keeping skin soft, hydrated, and resilient.

Sun Protection? Skincare? Yes.

Powered by non-nano zinc oxide for broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection, plus a moisturizing base of argan oil, safflower oil, and shea butter — it hydrates as it protects. No dryness. No heavy residue. Just smooth, comfortable skin all day.

Built for All Kinds of Days

From beach days to hikes to everyday time outdoors, this SPF is made to keep up. Water-resistant for up to 80 minutes, it stays put through swimming, sweating, and active days — with comfortable mineral protection you’ll actually want to wear.

Made in Small Batches in the USA

Each batch of our sunscreen is crafted in small quantities right here in the USA — ensuring freshness, quality, and attention to detail in every bottle.

100% Money-Back Guarantee

We’re so confident you’ll love your sunscreen, you have 60 days to try it risk-free. If it’s not for you, we’ll make it right.

Better for you. Better for the planet.

Beauty by Earth is a certified plastic-neutral company. We're working to clean up plastics from the ocean. For every pound of plastic we produce, we clean up a pound of plastic from our oceans.

Switch to a better SPF

Life is too short for sunscreens that feel heavy, leave a white cast, or compromise on ingredients. This is powerful SPF protection made to care for your skin and better for the planet.
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Customers praised this SPF 50 mineral face sunscreen for its lightweight, dewy finish that "feels like skincare." Shoppers loved how it blends well under makeup and provides a natural glow without feeling heavy. The light, natural scent was appreciated. Ideal for dry skin, customers said it's hydrating and non-scaly. Highly recommended as "best sunscreen ever!"

  • Best sunscreen ever!
  • Like facial lotion that protects! Dewy finish and lightweight feel.
  • Feels great lightness and free on my face
  • 5 stars: 109 (82%)
  • 4 stars: 17 (13%)
  • 3 stars: 4 (3%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 3 (2%)
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Bambi27_us (Sioux Falls, SD)
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Likes: I like that it isn't greasy and it rubs in like a moisturizer versus a thick sunscreen.
Improvements: I would enjoy a fruity or tropical coconut scent.
Lightweight, Non-Greasy Sunscreen Perfect for Pool Days

I really enjoy using this sunscreen! It has a smooth, lightweight feel and isn’t greasy like many other sunscreens I’ve tried. It rubs in easily without leaving a heavy or sticky residue, which makes it comfortable to wear while spending time outdoors.
The SPF 30 protection is perfect for days outside, and I especially like using it while relaxing at our pool. It has a pleasant floral scent that makes it feel more like a skincare product than a typical sunscreen. Overall, this is a sunscreen I look forward to using and would definitely recommend. Product provided at no cost.

Hi there! Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience with our Invisible Matte Barrier Defense Ceramide Sunscreen Serum. We're thrilled to hear you enjoy its lightweight feel and floral scent, making your outdoor days more comfortable. We appreciate your recommendation and hope it continues to be a favorite in your skincare routine!

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Michelle (Quincy, IL)
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Likes: Free trial
Improvements: The spf did not provide protection when in the sun for less than 2 hours
Feels nice under makeup

Feels nice under makeup. However it did not hold up in the sun. My face got burned!

Hi Michelle, thank you for your feedback. We're glad you like how it feels under makeup. For sun protection, please remember to reapply regularly and consider using a broad-spectrum sunscreen for added protection. Stay safe!

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Shayla M. (O'Fallon, IL)
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Likes: Texture and no white cast, sun protection, pump/package
Improvements: Nothing!
Amazing Sunscreen! I love that I can still wear sunscreen without the harmful chemicals or the

Amazing Sunscreen! I love that I can still wear sunscreen without the harmful chemicals or the white cast! I put this on after my morning skin care routine and moisturizer, and before make up! It looks great!

I also tried the sunscreen in place of my moisturizer. However, since I have dry skin, I found that this works better in combination with my face moisturizer. The sun screen itself is not drying, but I also wouldn’t say it’s moisturizing. It’s also not heavy but not light weight. It’s somewhere in the middle.

I’m allergic to many natural ingredients and have sensitive skin, but found no reactions to this product.

I will be incorporating into my regular routine especially in the summer when I’m outside more and need to protect my skin.

I received this product for free to try for 30 days and to provide an honest review.

After 30 days, I did not notice any change in my skin complexion - it wasn’t better or worse - but I did notice it is better protected from the sun, and the product does work well as a sun screen. I usually don’t wear any sun screen because I haven’t found a good natural one that stays and doesn’t have a white cast. This one stays and no white cast. I have some sun spots, so I’d say using this is better than not to prevent more damage.

I have and would recommend this product to friends and family who care about their health!

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Savannah (Phoenix, AZ)
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leaves a really nice matte finish

leaves a really nice matte finish.

Hi Savannah! We're so glad you love the matte finish of our sunscreen serum. Thanks for sharing your experience!

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Daiva K. (Spartanburg, SC)
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Likes: good ingredients ❤️
Improvements: biger
verry good product and ingredients❤️ just little

verry good product and ingredients❤️ just little oily but for neck and body ok❤️

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Daiva K. (Spartanburg, SC)
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Likes: very good product and ingredients except carrageen
Improvements: leave just really good ingredients please❤️
product and idea is great 🌺 but just for adding

product and idea is great 🌺
but just for adding carrageen makes me to look for something different
please dont put not good staff to great product❤️🙏

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Stephanie Z. (Philadelphia, PA)
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Likes: blends in really well for a mineral sunscreen
Improvements: product separates a bit & leaves a tiny bit of an oily feel
one of the best mineral sunscreens I’ve tried

the sunscreen blends in really well (especially for a mineral sunscreen) and wears nicely under my makeup. It does feel a tiny bit oily on my skin but overall isn’t bad & doesn’t dry my skin out. overall I think it gives my skin a nice little glow & does the job well

Hi, Stephanie! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are thrilled to hear that our Invisible Matte Barrier Defense Ceramide Sunscreen Serum is one of the best mineral sunscreens you've tried. Thank you for your support and feedback, we truly appreciate it! Stay protected and glowing! 😊

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Liz E. (New Bern, NC)
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Likes: Safe for all skin types and great coverage from the sun
Improvements: The feeling on your hands after applying
Lots of protection, no heavy feeling!

This sunscreen felt very light on my face and even though it went on white it quickly rubbed in and felt like there was nothing there. I was out in the sun quite a bit and didn’t get even a hint of a sunburn or even rosy cheeks! The only thing I wasn’t crazy about was the feeling the residue left on my hands after applying but I suspect that’s the minerals. All in all a very solid sunscreen and it’s great that it’s safe for my daughter who has very sensitive skin and eczema.

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with our Invisible Matte Barrier Defense Ceramide Sunscreen Serum Face Serum! We're so happy to hear that it provided effective protection without feeling heavy on your face. Thank you for choosing our product and we hope it continues to meet your needs. <3

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Taylor M. (Los Angeles, CA)
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Likes: I finally found my new go to facial sunscreen!
Improvements: Maybe some info on when to apply the serum. I’ve learned that serums usually go under moisturizers so I wasn’t sure when to apply this, before my moisturizer or after. So some clarification on that.
A daily must have!!

This serum is great! It applies super smooth and absorbs without any white cast! Even my 2 year old and 5 year old boys love it! Total win!

Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that our Invisible Matte Barrier Defense Ceramide Sunscreen Serum has become a daily must-have for you and your little ones. <3

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Christen R. (Fort Mill, SC)
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Likes: Great SPF 50 that works well under makeup
Improvements: Scent
Great SPF!

This is a really nice sunscreen that I use on my face, neck and chest under makeup. It has a nice scent and blends in nicely. I would definitely recommend

Thank you for your kind review of our Barrier Protection Hydrating Mineral Face Sunscreen (SPF 50)! We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying its scent and how easily it blends in. Thank you for recommending it, it means a lot! <3

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Christen R. (Fort Mill, SC)
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Likes: Blends very well on skin
Improvements: SPF 50 would be great too
10 out of 10

This is such an incredible product! It blends in well and also looks great under makeup! Love the clean ingredients and would definitely recommend.

Awww thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review for our Invisible Matte Barrier Defense Ceramide Sunscreen Serum. We're thrilled to hear that it has been working well for you and that you appreciate the clean ingredients. <3

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Tweedyjoan (Ashburn, VA)
I really really like this

I really like this. The smell is so faint - love that. The bottle squirts out the right amount for my face - great. Not oily or greasy -great. No breakouts - great for sensitive skin. I can’t taste its effectiveness so I take your word that it provides sunscreen coverage.

OMG, thank you for your positive review of our Invisible Matte Barrier Defense Ceramide Sunscreen Serum. We're so glad to hear that you're enjoying the faint scent, easy application, and non-greasy formula. We understand the importance of sensitive skin, so we're happy to hear that it hasn't caused any breakouts for you. <3

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Lana

How does this blend with makeup? Do you put it on under?

Beauty by Earth

Yes, you can absolutely wear mineral SPF with self tanner!

Just make sure your self tanner has fully developed and set first (so it doesn’t mix or rub off during application). After that, mineral sunscreen goes on top like normal skincare.

Mineral SPF is actually a great choice because it sits on the skin rather than being absorbed, and it won’t interfere with your tan, it just helps protect your skin while keeping your glow looking fresh ✨