Thrive Reef Safe Sunscreen SPF50 - Hawaii 104 Reef Act Compliant - Mineral Sunscreen Non-Nano Zinc Oxide - Vegan, (5.8 Oz (Pack of 1))

I tried this product for the first time. I am fair and went to the Caribbean for 10 days. I can tell you that I did not burn at all. It smells like oranges and is pleasant. It blends very well and does not leave a chalky white look after you rub it in. I just reordered to use under my makeup for everyday use. It leaves your skin glowing not greasy. Apply very small amounts. If its greasy feeling it means you used too much. Apply 30 minutes before you go out and reapply after 80 minutes in the sun. Highly effective. Thanks.

I tried around 8 different reef safe sunblocks. Australian Gold and Thrive were the best. The only reef safe sunblocks are those that use either non-micronized Zinc Dioxide, or non-micronized Titanium Dioxide. Any sunblock with other active ingredients may claim to be reef safe, but it isn’t.Why wear reef safe sunblock? All water goes to the ocean eventually, so I try to use this stuff as much as I can. But you especially should wear it if you’re going anywhere near a tropical coral reef. They’re vital ecosystems that are having enough trouble as it is. Hawaii has already banned a few of the most harmful ingredients, though there are still plenty out there that are still technically allowed.Thrive spreads more easily and evenly than anything else I’ve tried. If you’re concerned with the aesthetics of lotion that is visibly white, definitely go with Thrive. It’s pretty oily, but that oil allows the mineral sunscreen to be evenly distributed, even on hairy skin. This is from the perspective of someone who is relatively pale, so I don’t know about people with darker skin. My guess is that is would visibly lighten you a tiny bit, but since it spreads so evenly, the lightness will be uniform.I would also argue that Thrive, along with most other mineral sunblocks, is functionally better than chemical sunblock. It protects you for longer, and stays on longer while you’re submerged in water. That said, Australian Gold is king when it comes to being functionally the best (it’s also cheaper). Thrive is cosmetically the best, and will probably protect you just as well if you aren’t going in the water.One more word of warning, if you do try Australian Gold. Not all Australian Gold sunblocks are reef safe. They do make non reef safe, chemical sunblocks… make sure you buy the ones that say “botanical.” As far as I know Thrive does not make a non reef-safe sunscreen, so that’s another good reason to go with Thrive, to reward the company that has more responsible practices.

Thick and it really protects my skin. I have a very fair skin and was at the beach for one week and had zero sunburns.

I love this company and this product; it's one of a few that offer "regenerative" repair to sun damaged skin. The formula is thick but spreads pretty easily, and it smells great. If you're using this on your while body and applying correctly (generously), it won't last very long. From that perspective it is expensive, but potentially worth it for a good, clean product that protects and repairs your skin.

Not very thick in texture, make sure you massage it good or it'll leave you with a white cast. Alright for sensitive skin, and on melanated skin it does not make you look weird.

Wow, one of the only mineral based sunscreen I've tried that left no white, chalky residue on the skin. Pretty amazing! And very easy to apply.

Goes on clear, not sticky, not greasy, but also not drying. Very easy to rub in. My favorite body sunscreen

This worked great on my trip to Key West where the UV index was 11. Just applied once each day and no burns. It is a bit greasy- only reason I wouldn’t give 5 stars. I do recommend if you need a great sunscreen that is reef safe though!