I put my heart and soul into finding the best natural mineral sunscreen over the last 10 years. My family of 6 has personally tested over 100 reef-safe sunscreen options, putting two on our bodies every time we are in the sun.
Our a/b tests have been stringent, and we really know what options are effective, rub in well, and last a long time.
Of all those well over 100 choices, we only have about a dozen that we love — and this brand is one of them.
As you’ll read in the full review below, this zinc oxide sunscreen covers all the bases and keeps your family safe from sunburn. It uses pristine ingredients to the highest standard, goes on smooth, and actually lasts.
If you’d like to see how it stacks up against other natural mineral sunscreen brands that use reef-safe zinc oxide, then head over to my ultimate guide to natural mineral sunscreens for the complete list of safe sunscreen reviews.
Soleo Organics All Natural Sunscreen
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Clean Ingredients
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Ease of Application
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Water Resistance
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Effectiveness
Details:
EWG rating: 1
SPF: 30+
Active ingredient(s): zinc oxide (22.3%)
Other ingredients: Aqua (Purified Water), Zinc oxide (Micronised), Isoamyl laurate (From Coconut), Caprylic/capric triglyceride (From Coconut & Vegetables), Sorbitan stearate (From Vegetables), Cetearyl alcohol (From Coconut), Caprylyl glycol (From Coconut), Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate (From Plants), Glyceryl stearate (From Vegetables), Triethoxycaprylylsilane , Xanthan gum, Citric acid (From Fruit), Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) seed oil, Argania spinosa (Argan) kernel oil, Cetearyl glucoside (From Vegetables), Polyhydroxystearic acid (From Castor Oil), Sucrose cocoate (From Coconut), Pelargonium graveolens (Geranium) flower oil, Rosa canina (Rosehip) seed oil, Carthamus tinctorius (Safflower) seed oil, Vegetable glycerin, Cucumis sativus (Cucumber) fruit extract, Camellia sinensis (Green Tea) leaf extract (face formula, the non-face is slightly different)
Antioxidants added: jojoba, castor oil, sunflower seed oil, red raspberry, aloe, and others
Where to purchase: Soleo Organics
Ease of application: + Soleo has a very unique whipped mousse-like texture that really makes it quite delightful to apply. Because it’s thick, the dabba dabba method is super easy, and it rubs in marvelously. It goes on basically clear, even better than Coppertone Baby. Husband thinks it’s one of the best we’ve ever tested, even with hairy man arms. Your fingers don’t even feel greasy after applying, which is unique.
Scent: mild, somewhat earthy, very pleasant
Water resistant? very
My experience: Soleo reformulated, and it’s a completely different product than it used to be when we first tested it. My husband says you don’t even need the dabba dabba technique, because it completely disappears. We even used the face formula everywhere! It’s quickly become one of our family’s favorites. From the scent to the texture to the non-greasy feel to it being more effective than some others we tested, Soleo is a big winner.
The face version is definitely even lighter and airier than the regular one, but they all feel like they have air whipped into them. It does take about seven or eight rubs to get it to disappear, but when it’s gone it’s great!
Star Feature: Packaging and container made from 100% recyclable material.
Pros
- great texture
- non-greasy
- goes on clear
Cons
- water resistance not guaranteed
Wondering if this one is the very best natural sunscreen for your family?
I organized alllll the sunscreens we reviewed in each one’s recommendation category – one page, at-a-glance to find out what is safe to buy AND works! Print it or save to your phone for reference!
The guide also includes answers to questions people ask me all the time:
- Which brand rubs in the clearest?
- What’s the best for all day outdoor sports?
- How do I save money on natural sunscreens?
- What looks good on ladies’ faces?
- Is there an option that is FAST to apply to wiggly kids?
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