You may have read some disturbing news lately about how many previously trusted sunscreen brands were found wanting when it came to levels of sun protection. According to a recent Consumer Reports, 43 percent of sunscreens aren’t nearly as effective as they claim. This finding was part of a longer study that found the same trend over four years of testing.
So what do we do? How do we know which sunscreens are legit and which ones are bogus? Thankfully, there are organizations like the EWG that have made it their preogative to discover which sunscreens out there are not only effective but safest for us, our kids and our environment. Here’s a comprehensive list of the top brands.
Alba Organic
Alba Organic is a good mineral sunscreen that comes fragrance-free.
All Good
All Good is as the label suggests. It’s on the less-expensive end of the spectrum and has sport-level protection.
All Terrain
A sport sunscreen that stays in place, even in water, and has no weird chemicals? Sign me up.
Badger Sport
Badger has the most products on EWG’s list because it’s inexpensive, gentle and effective.
Bare Belly
You can definitely bare your belly in Bare Belly’s sunscreen, as it comes in a number of varieties that all meet EWG’s standards.
Beyond Coastal
We love Beyond Coastal’s Lip and Face sunscreen because it comes in this handy tin.
BurnOut
With a name like BurnOut, you know this stuff can stand up to those powerful rays.
Caribbean Solutions
Caribbean Solutions Solguard has excellent UVA/UVB balance in relation to its SPF.
Coral Safe
Apart from being effective sunscreen, Coral Reef is super kid-safe and eco-friendly.
Goddess Garden
With a name like Goddess Garden, you know it’s made up of natural ingredients that are 100 percent biodegradeable.
Jersey Shore
Of course, a sunscreen brand called Jersey Shore offers an anti-aging sunstick.
Kabana Organic
Kabana Green Screen is chemical-free, baby-safe and comes in a neutral tint that blends in seamlessly with your skin tone.
Kiss My Face
A sunscreen stick that boats sport-level protection but with Kiss My Face’s gentle ingredients.
Loving Naturals Clear Body
Loving Naturals is also as its name suggests — lovely and natural.
MDSolarSciences
While MDSolarSciences is a tad pricey, it boasts a super moisture-rich formula.
Nature’s Gate
Not only is this sunscreen water-resistant, it’s vegan-friendly.
Raw Elements
Erring on the expensive side, yes, but Raw Elements is worth it for being hypoallergenic and sting-free if it gets in your eyes.
Rubber Ducky
It has all the good stuff that the others do, plus the cutest name and label ever.
Star Naturals
If you like to carry sunscreen with you everywhere, this teeny stick is the perfect solution.
Sunology
Based on its name, you would expect this sunscreen to know its way around a sunny day.
Thinksport
Don’t be fooled by this hardcore-looking label, this sport sunscreen is just as gentle on your skin as the others on this list.
Tropical Sands
You know with a name like Tropical Sands this sunscreen comes in a yummy coconut scent.
True Natural
A top-rated sunscreen that’s also gluten-free and great for sensitive skin? Yes, please.
Vanicream
Extreme protection without the extreme chemical compounds. I’d say that’s great sunscreen for everyone.
MyChelle
If you prefer scented, this guy also comes in coconut.
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