Coppertone Pure and Simple Zinc Oxide Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50, Water Resistant Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin, Hypoallergenic and Fragrance Free, 6 Fl Oz Bottle

Zinc Oxide Sunscreen is the best choice!
I’m happy I decided on Coppertone Pure & Simple Zinc Oxide Sunscreen. The 6 ounce bottle is well worth the price as a little goes a long way. I always give the bottle a good shake before applying it. This was the first year I sought out all zinc oxide sunscreens. I wanted to avoid the bad ingredients in regular sunscreens I’ve used in the past. This is free of octinoxate & oxybenzone which are the 2 main bad ingredients in most sunscreens. This pure & simple sunscreen is free of PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) which is an ingredient you should avoid in the interest of protecting your overall well-being. It’s also parabens, dye & fragrance free. I like the 50 SPF. I did some research on what it’s a good SPF to look for. This is what I learned: “SPF50 will last 2 hours in the sun. It should protect you 50 times as long as your skin would be able to naturally protect itself. However, remember that the lower the SPF and longer the length of time since application, the less UVB rays will be filtered so a reapplication every two hours is highly recommended.” Another great feature this sunscreen has is the active ingredient of zinc oxide is at 24.08%. I didn’t know what that meant so again I researched it. This is what I learned: “It’s recommended looking for a sunscreen label for a zinc oxide concentration of 20-25% for best protection from UVA and UVB rays.” So thumbs up on everything this Coppertone Pure & Simple sunscreen offers. Be careful as it comes out a little watery quickly but it rubs nicely onto my skin & is absorbed immediately. There’s no residue or white cast look to it period. Yesterday I worked outside for 5 hours. I took a couple breaks & did reapply after 2 hours. I didn’t burn period. This sunscreen kept my skin safe. I also decided to apply it to my face because I had it handy with me outside & my face sunscreen was in the house. This was lightweight on my face & didn’t irritate my sensitive skin. I feel it could easily be used as a facial sunscreen. So many positives I’ve found with this sunscreen! I most definitely recommend it!

Difficult to remove, but works well
I’ve used this about 5 times now. It’s a little different from what I replaced – coppertone sport sunscreen. here’s what I found:Pro:uses zinc instead of Avobenzone (so healthier)blocks the sun really well – better than the regular coppertonestays on your skin for a long timeMuch cheaper than many other brands that use zincConsbottle is a little smaller – 6 oz vs 8 oz.sunscreen is thinner so tends to run a bit as you apply (in your hand or if you put a bit on your leg or arm)*Very* difficult to remove. I have tried showering and scrubbed with a soapy washcloth, but still can’t get it all offI note that my skin in a bit sticky to the touch where i attempted to remove this sunscreenSecond day in a row application is a little worse since there is always residual from the day beforemakes your skin somewhat white – definitely noticeable (does not fully rub in)I have *not* used this in water, so cannot comment about that.Mostly, I’m trying to find a sunscreen that does not contain harmful chemicals (after using the ‘bad’ ones for years).UPDATE: I have found makeup remover works well to remove his product. Since makeup remover is expensive, I’ve tried other things and found that castor oil followed by soft soap sequence (both applied before I apply water) works.

Effective sunscreen, using zinc oxide
Best park for full protection, using sink oxide, preventing UVA and UVB raise from damaging your skin. It does leave some white cast, to be expected with sync oxide. But not terrible compared to other products

Good product
Good product

It’s a nice value for money product. But the design for the cover needs to be improved. Because the hole is flushed with the cover, a lot of the sunscreen lands up on the cover and it’s wasted cos I personally found it gross to wipe the excess off the surface and then putting it on my face! Hope there can be a better bottle design at least for the cover:)

Finally a sunscreen that has the active ingredient zinc oxide at 21% which is the recommended level for the sunscreen to be effective. I’m fully satisfied 😊. But a tad costly for me.

Mi piel es sumamente reactiva y demasiado fotosensible, por lo que he sufrido mucho para hallar un protector que no haga que arda mi piel y reaccione. El encontrarlo de verdad que ha sido una maravilla para mí, además de que por los ingredientes que contiene, siento que ha ayudado mucho a mejorar el aspecto de mi piel. En mi cita con el dermatólogo, valoró el estado de mi piel al estar utilizando este protector y me dijo que es perfecto y que es muy bueno, así que lo estoy usando con mayor seguridad. Además de que el precio es sumamente accesible, comparado con las marcas que prescriben los dermatólogos.Solo hay dos cosas a considerar:1. Si deja blanca tu piel, al ser mineral, es coherente que esto pase, mi piel es con tendencia a seca y sumamente clara, así que le da un acabado glow , por lo que es algo que no me afecta, pero si es importante que compares los beneficios vs las desventajas para tí.2. Es complicado encontrarlo en México y en Amazon cada rato está agotado, así que también tómalo en cuenta, de que cuando esté disponible, hay que comprar varios :D.