One of the more recent mineral sunscreens to hit the market is this top-rated one from Neutrogena, a brand that’s long been a derm favorite. The mineral formula pulls in the powers of 100% mineral actives, including zinc oxide, for reliable SPF 30 protection. Those with sensitive skin will appreciate that it’s free of nasties like parabens, oxybenzone, and irritating fragrances, while Vitamin E also helps keep skin conditioned and smooth for a dewy finish. 

Dermatologist Dr. Jenny Liu, who regularly chats all things skincare on the Skin Deep podcast, recommends it thanks to its everyday versatility: “It has different shades, is elegant, and the tinting helps protect against visible light.” 

Plus, the tinting is great: The mineral SPF uses neutral undertones for each of its shades so they complement your natural skintone. (Just be sure to shake it up and apply it 15 minutes before you head out into the sun.) 

This sunscreen from La Roche-Posay, as well as its sheer version, regularly comes in at the top of “best sunscreen” rankings, especially for best mineral SPFs. It’s for good reason: The formula is incredibly light for wearing alone or under makeup, and it sets into skin quickly with a matte finish.

“If you’re all about mineral filters, this is a great choice,” says dermatologist Dr. Zain Husain, founder of Noor Dermatology and the Skinside Out podcast. “It uses non-chemical filters, like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide; is lightweight; and the tint helps avoid the dreaded whitecast. It’s simple and effective, making sun protection feel easy.” 

Although the $40 price tag might scare some, the old adage usually proves true: The best SPF is the sunscreen you’ll wear every day, so if it feels right on your skin, it might be worth the splurge. 

If you despise the heavy feeling of some mineral formulas, you’re not alone. Hero’s Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen SPF 30 formula has been developed specifically to combat that ick. The result is so good that it’s a top pick for best mineral sunscreen from dermatologist Dr. Scott Walter. He dishes out skincare advice and education to more than 305,000 followers on Instagram as @denverskindoc. 

“It’s lightweight, purely mineral zinc oxide, and contains some great moisturizing ingredients,” says Walter. “It blends in well and meets the ‘clean,’ cruelty-free, vegan guidelines some look for.” 

Besides being able to protect against UVA/UVB rays (its most important job), Hero’s Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen also has a few great bonus features that make it a great everyday addition to your morning routine: A sheer green tint helps give light camouflage to a bit of redness or sunburn, and the non-comedogenic formula is kind to easily clogged pores, too. 

If you’re looking for an all-mineral sunscreen but don’t love the breakouts that some with sensitive skin can get, Blue Lizard’s mineral sunscreen has been a top pick of derms for years. 

Cosmetic and medical dermatologist Dr. Claire Wolinsky says its formula is only made with mineral filters, meaning you can be sure you have as natural a formula as possible. 

Plus, if you have sensitive skin or skin that’s prone to redness even out of the sun, you’re in luck: “It’s designed with soothing aloes for sensitive skin,” she says. 

CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Tinted Sunscreen SPF 30 puts skincare front and center and delivers a solid tinted formula that blends seamlessly into many skin tones. Its formula is all about “mineral filters as well as moisturizing ingredients like ceramides, the building blocks of the skin barrier, and hyaluronic acid to draw in moisture,” says Wolinsky. It also has niacinamide to soothe the skin, she adds. 

Wolinsky recommends this tinted formula versus a clear one for those with hyperpigmentation. “It’s preferable for people who have pigmentation to block visible light,” she says. “That can be the culprit in some pigmentary disorders like melasma.”

Supergoop!’s Mineral Unseen Suncreen SPF 40 comes in a “formula that’s a perpetual favorite with beauty editors — and a top pick with derms, too. It’s not greasy going on, and, although it’s an SPF, it actually functions like a primer: It grips to the makeup you layer on top to help make it last longer. 

 Dr. Naana Boakye, board-certified dermatologist and Dr. Naana Beauty founder, says Supergoop!’s Mineral Unseen Sunscreen is her top pick for best mineral SPF under makeup.  

“This is my go-to for anyone who wants a clean, weightless feel with invisible protection,” she says. “It glides on like a primer, leaves zero white cast, and works on all skin tones. I love that it’s reef-friendly and layers perfectly under makeup or on bare skin days.” 

Plus, it comes in variations to suit everyone’s lifestyle: Choose from travel size, a standard 1.7-ounce tube, a great-value 2.5-ounce version, or a two-pack for home and your gym bag or car.