8 Best Sunscreens for Sensitive Skin

A bargain mineral sunscreen that can be used on both body and face, Coppertone’s fragrance-free zinc oxide lotion was among the most gentle in GH Beauty Lab testing. 94% of consumer testers reported that it didn’t sting or irritate skin. Unlike other mineral sunscreens, users found it easy to apply and moisturizing; it also rinsed off well and didn’t stain clothing. The formula tallied near-perfect marks for effectively protecting skin from the sun. A caveat: Some said it left a tacky white coating that had to be rubbed in.

A top mineral sunscreen in GH Beauty Lab testing, the Bare Republic face SPF aced GH Beauty Lab tests for not inflaming skin. The milky formula scored perfectly for being gentle and nonirritating. Testers raved that the “satiny” liquid went on like a “light,” “dry oil” with “no stinging or bumps.” (Note that the tube has to be shaken before application so the formula won’t separate when dispensed.)