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Best Mineral Sunscreens ~ No White Cast, Good Under Makeup!

I’ve been testing mineral sunscreens for 3 years now and I’ve tried over 50 brands to find the Best Mineral Sunscreens that leave No White Cast and are Good Under Makeup!

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15 Responses to "Best Mineral Sunscreens ~ No White Cast, Good Under Makeup!"

Michelle says:

March 17, 2018 at 3:46 am

I have been dabbling with Korean cosmetics and I must say the sunscreens are incredibly wearable. I am pleased with several of them and they are cheap! I was wondering if anyone else has been been playing with fermented skincare that is featured in Korean skincare, the ingredient is called galactomyces. I have found some of them interesting. I tried the Missha one and it looked like nothing and after about a week I noticed it was making my skin appear better. But I have tried others without success so would be curious to find out how it behaved when given the “Angie Test”.

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1. Angie says:
  
  March 18, 2018 at 9:41 am
  
  Hi Michelle~ Korean skincare is so interesting! I’ve tried some and like some of the sunscreens. I’ll have to check out the galactomyces & see what that’s all about! xo ~angie
  
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Sunscreen Searcher says:

December 15, 2017 at 4:38 pm

Hi Angie,

From the EWG website, re the Australian Gold SPF 50 tinted that you review:

“EWG estimates the SPF of this product to be much less than the advertised value.”

https://www.ewg.org/sunscreen/about-the-sunscreens/727257/Australian_Gold_Botanical_Sunscreen_Tinted_Face_Mineral_Lotion%2C_SPF_50/#.WjQ97t_tyM8

And, personally, I tried a very generous coat and BURNED within an hour! And I have olive-toned skin that doesn’t easily burn. Thank goodness for Ulta’s generous return policy — they took one look at my Rudolph red nose and believed me when I said the sunscreen didn’t work for me!

I’ve been using the EltaMD tinted for years, and while it looks HORRENDOUS on my skin it does prevent any noticeable skin damage (aka tanning). I recently purchased IT Cosmetics CC+ in the new Medium-Tan shade (the Medium was way too light and the Tan way too dark, so this seems to be a decent compromise). However, I am concerned that to get the full SPF I am going to have the same problem as I have with the EltaMD — with people asking if I’m okay/feeling ill. The application used at Ulta looked awesome, but it certainly wasn’t a full 1/4 tsp. for the entire face.

Sigh. The struggle is real for those of us allergic to chemical sunscreens and with olive skin. Oh, did I mention I’m allergic to tea tree oil as well? Bah.

Enjoyed your review nonetheless. I can tell you put A LOT of effort into it! 🙂

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Monika says:

December 15, 2017 at 1:39 pm

Hi Angie,

I just ordered the Australian Gold Botanical Sunscreen for the face. Can’t wait to try it! It’s so hard to find a great sunscreen. I have a question through. I watched your video when you apply it in the morning and you don’t have to use primer because it works as a primer too. How is the texture when you reapply during the day? I found some of the sunscreen smudge your foundation when you reapply it during the day. What are your thoughts on this?

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Ally McBeagle says:

October 4, 2017 at 12:29 pm

Hi Angie, I just tried the Algenist Sublime Defense Ultra Lightweight UV Defense Fluid SPF 50, it’s a combo of physical/chemical sunscreen. I can’t tolerate most chemical sunscreens (mostly those with avobenzone, I get an itchy rash. This one worked good with my very oily skin, using a powder foundation on top. I haven’t tried it with liquid foundation as most liquids settle right into my pores.

But glory of all HGs is the Colorscience physical powder sunscreen. I wore it on top of a light dusting of powder foundation to the beach – in the sun for 3+ hours plus the water reflection (only lightly re-applied once) and it kept me burn-free. This is my new HG, no more sticky mess with oily skin. It does have a bit of a sheen that can accentuate large pores, though.

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Donna Timmons says:

September 24, 2017 at 10:28 am

I love this sunscreen and how it covers my pores that drive me crazy. It also tends to help smooth my textured skin I am trying your two holy grail foundations. Are you currently using a sunscreen or primer or both under the Chanel and the YSL? I want to love them both but I feel like knowing what you have found works best under them is vital to their wear throughout the day. I’m a nurse. I need it to last!! Thanks a million!!

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1. Donna Timmons says:
  
  September 24, 2017 at 12:10 pm
  
  Sorry the Australian Gold Sunscreen…failed to mention that :))
  
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2. Angie says:
  
  September 25, 2017 at 8:49 am
  
  Hi Donna~ My best combo for the Chanel is to wear it over Australian Gold sunscreen, no primer needed but I do set my t-zone with IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Pores HD Powder. With YSL, it’s best with a chemical/mineral combo sunscreen like CeraVe AM or Biori, then it also needs primer (Hourglass Mineral Veil was best for me), then setting powder on top. Good luck! xo ~angie
  
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  1. Donna Timmons says:
    
    September 25, 2017 at 3:52 pm
    
    I used the YSL this morning and though it still looks pretty good. I can tell I’m getting a little greasy around my nose and chin. Normal problem areas for me. I used the Australian gold, then the Laura mercier primer plus the bye bye pores pressed setting powder. I’ll try what you suggested tomorrow. Hoping for less greasy t zone 🙂
    
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Val says:

September 23, 2017 at 10:27 am

Hello Angie!

Thanks for this great review!

The thing I’m always wondering about with these mineral sunscreens is do you need to put some hydrating day cream before you put your sunscreen or not?? I’ve been using Olay Complete FPS 30 sensitive skin for years and especially during summer time, I wonder if I should add a mineral sunscreen on top for added protection… I bought the Prep step one and haven’t tried it yet… as I’m a bit confused with the whole process lol!

Thanks for your much needed help 🙂

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MsDClark says:

September 17, 2017 at 12:04 pm

I found that the Exuviance didn’t set. As in I would find it smearing onto my cell phone screen, so I guess this is what you were saying about it being best under powder foundation.

I keep an updated document of the Morning routine & Evening routine you’ve laid out by taking notes each time I watch a video. Somehow over time I’ve kept references to products that I don’t think you use any longer. It would be great if you could outline products you have dropped and why. Many of the products that are left behind on my document are from when you tested the paraben and sulfate free products.

You are the only beauty-related writer/blogger/social media person I follow as I don’t spend much time on this. I do love what you do! Keep it up. Thank you!

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Amie Schantz says:

September 16, 2017 at 12:55 pm

Hi!

I was wondering if you wait 20 minutes before applying your make up over the sunscreen? I don’t often have that time to spare, though I also find if I don’t wait at all, my makeup doesn’t play well with the sunscreen.

Thanks!
Amie

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Whitney says:

September 15, 2017 at 8:50 pm

Hi Angie,

A question for you regarding the Australian Gold sunscreen…I have that sunscreen and really like it but cringe every time I use it due to Aluminum being the first ingredient. I’ve tried to do my research on this, but not sure what to make of it. What’s your opinion on this and its reputation relating to health concerns ?

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1. Ally McBeagle says:
  
  October 4, 2017 at 12:13 pm
  
  I was concerned about this also, so I didn’t buy it (yet)
  
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Lea Ellen says:

September 15, 2017 at 4:36 pm

I LOVE the Australian Gold sunscreen. However, sometimes it causes my liquid makeup products to pill up or go on unevenly. Do you have any tips to keep this from happening?

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