Pure & Simple Mineral Face Sunscreen Stick, SPF 50, 0.49 oz

I recently tried the Coppertone Pure and Simple Zinc Oxide Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50, and I'm thoroughly impressed. As someone with sensitive skin, finding the right sunscreen can be a challenge, but this product has become a must-have in my skincare routine. Here's what I love about it: 1. **Gentle on Skin:** This sunscreen is a game-changer for those with sensitive skin. The zinc oxide formula provides a physical barrier against harmful UV rays without irritating or causing breakouts. 2. **Broad Spectrum Protection:** With SPF 50 and broad-spectrum coverage, it offers robust protection against both UVA and UVB rays, helping to prevent sunburn and long-term skin damage. 3. **Water-Resistant:** Its water-resistant formula means it holds up well during outdoor activities or even a day at the beach, so you can confidently enjoy the sun without worrying about constant reapplication. 4. **Easy Application:** The stick format makes it incredibly convenient to apply, especially on the face. No messy, greasy hands or white residue left behind. 5. **Compact and Portable:** The compact size of the stick is perfect for on-the-go use. It fits easily in my purse or pocket, so I can reapply whenever necessary. 6. **No Harsh Chemicals:** It's reassuring to know that this sunscreen is free from harsh chemicals and fragrances, making it ideal for sensitive skin and minimizing the risk of irritation. While I have mostly positive feedback, there are a few things to consider: 1. **Small Size:** The stick is quite small at 0.49 oz, so if you use it frequently, you may need to restock more often. 2. **Price:** It's a bit pricier compared to some other sunscreens, but the quality and skin-friendliness justify the cost. In conclusion, the Coppertone Pure and Simple Zinc Oxide Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 is a top-notch product for those with sensitive skin who require effective sun protection. Its gentle, water-resistant, and convenient design make it a sunscreen stick I'll continue to rely on for daily use and outdoor adventures. Highly recommended!

I’m always looking for a clean sun block and I know zinc it the best ingredient so I’m always looking for zinc sticks. I liked this one because it has a much shorter ingredient list than most and they are fairly decent ingredients that are in it. While this is good for the face and body spot treatments I’ve found it’s been useful for some of my skin issues. One, I’ve found it’s very moisturizing, it’s been helpful in some of my eczema flare ups on my hands, where other products helped on other areas of my body this for some reason was the only thing to make a difference on my hands for these dry red spots on the top of my hands as well as the blisters I get on my palm them then become broken raw skin. I just re ordered a stick due to running out using it this way. It also helps to act as a barrier against water when I shower for some of the spots that getting wet irritates further. I originally wanted my next stick to be the even cleaner brand Badger but due to how it’s been helping my skin outside of the sunblock use, I didn’t want to risk changing to a different recipe and have it not work the same so I’ve stuck to this one. It’s convenient as a stick too so I’m able to apply it quickly without have to get it all over my hands as well.

This is my new go to sunscreen and I am a grown woman in my 60s. I love that it truly is pure and simple! It does go on a little white but it can be rubbed in and I kinda like that it makes my face slightly lighter and brighter while at the same time keeping it properly covered and protected without any of the added harmful stuff that other sunscreens include in their ingredients. I also really enjoy that this is a small compact easy to apply stick that I can put in my pocket or in the zipper of my purse.

I’ve been looking for a baby sunscreen with clean ingredients, and this one is fantastic in that regard! It’s gentle on my baby’s sensitive skin and provides great protection against the sun. I love knowing that it’s free from harsh chemicals, and it gives me peace of mind every time we head outdoors. The only reason I’m giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is because of the size and the application. The bottle is smaller than I expected, so I go through it pretty quickly with my active little one. Also, the sunscreen is a bit thick and doesn’t go on as smoothly as I’d like—it takes a little more effort to rub in evenly, especially on squirmy babies! Overall, though, it’s a solid product, and I would definitely recommend it for anyone looking for a clean, safe sunscreen for their baby. Just wish it came in a bigger size and was a bit easier to apply!

Honest review here. We live in Florida so I have tried a lot of sunscreens and this is my new favorite stick... HIGHLY RECOMMEND. It goes on smoothly and is a thin but white formula. So it shows up and blocks sun but it isn't so thick that it is annoying. Our family spends a lot of time at the beach and outside in the sun. Sun protection is something we take very seriously. I always require SPF 50 and I like a solid block that has Zinc Oxide. So that limits my choices b/c it has to have 50 plus the ZO. I love that this is hypoallegenic (b/c some of them can contain toxic materials that are highly allergic especially for children). My favorite feature is that it is PABA, phthalates, fragrances, parabens, dyes, alcohol and oxybenzone. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

I’m writing a review for this product as well as a number of other mineral sunscreen sticks (MSS) after testing a bunch of them—scroll down to point #6 below if you want to know which one I thought was the best. I’ve placed this exact review on every single other MSS I used. I specifically elected to go with mineral-based sunscreens—lots of talk on the environmental effects of the other sunscreens (not sure how much of this is actually true, but I’m willing to avoid the non-mineral sunscreens given the minimal investment on my part). Here are a few important points about this review: 1. No one paid me to write this review. I put down my own $140 to get all 13 of these MSSs. I just wanted to find the best one by limiting as much bias as possible. Yes, my wife definitely gave me the you’re-crazy-but-I-guess-I’m-stuck-now look. 2. Quick sunscreen tutorial. Most dermatologists say we should try to get an SPF of 30+. Each 1% of zinc counts for 1.6 SPF, so to hit SPF 30, your zinc has to be 18.75%+. Each 1% of titanium counts for 2.6 SPF, so a combination of zinc and titanium could get you to SPF 30 as well. Titanium apparently isn’t good enough to block UV-A (cancer causing and photo-aging) light on its own, so you must add zinc to it. I calculated the SPF based on the stated zinc and titanium percentages on the label and these calculations were usually different from the quoted SPFs (they might be adding more SPFs from other ingredients, but I can’t say for sure). Nine of the 13 MSSs had calculated SPFs 30+. Only 4 of the 13 had a calculated SPF greater than or equal to the label SPF. 3. Because I can’t judge cancer prevention or aging blockade in the short term, avoiding burns and eye irritation are the most important immediately observable elements of an MSS. Every MSS I tested did equally well in burn avoidance and eye irritation avoidance. 4. It should be noted that I’m not Caucasian, I’m South Asian. If you don’t know what that is exactly, Wikipedia it or watch some Russell Peters standup comedy (his old stuff, not his new stuff). My skin color is probably similar to that of Benjamin Bratt (mind you, we’re talking about his skin color only… I’m not even in the same galaxy of overall looks as he is, much to my wife’s chagrin). The ability of a white-colored MSS to blend is crucial for me. And yes, even brown people like me need sunscreen. It would absolutely suck for me as a South Asian to have a higher risk of heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension, skillfully dodge those bullets with diet and exercise and luck, only to get taken out by skin cancer. 5. I like most scents. It seems like so many things are going unscented now—an MSS that is truly unscented is okay, but a lot of things labeled “unscented,” actually have an odd, unpleasant (sort of like bad oatmeal) smell to them. The scent score is logged as a “3” if it’s truly unscented, a “5” if it has a great scent, and a “1” if it smells bad. 6. Here’s the final conclusion. Only 3 of the 13 MSSs I tested had the following combination of characteristics: calculated SPF 30+, smell score 3+, and blend score 4+. These top three were: Neutrogena Sheer Zinc, Aveeno Positively Mineral, and Blue Lizard. When you factor in cost, it’s a no-brainer—Neutrogena and Aveeno were only half the cost of Blue Lizard. Therefore, my two winners (tied for first place) are Neutrogena Sheer Zinc and Aveeno Positively Mineral. Honorable mention for Blue Lizard—twice as expensive as the others, but might be slightly easier to maneuver on your face given the smaller size stick (this is a stretch compliment for Blue Lizard—I think NSZ and APM are just better). Hope this helps you select your next mineral sunscreen stick! A^2

Exactly what I was looking for. Non-toxic convenient option for sunblock. I keep one in my purse, our outdoor bag and in the car. Rubs in easy no weirdness. We are light complected so I'm not sure if it would leave white cast on a darker skin tone. I use it daily on my face, ears and hands.

We've always preferred mineral for our kids, who have a sensitivity to the chemical-based versions. We used Blue Lizard when they were young, but it was so thick it was hard to spread and it ended up in a ghostly-white layer. The Coppertone spreads much more easily, gives all the same benefits and protection, and has a more pleasant smell. Now I use this one myself rather than slathering on a lot of chemicals that leach through my skin (and have been shown to be detectable in blood samples weeks after one application). Mineral sunscreen is much healthier and this Coppertone is the best version we've ever found.