The one that gets reapplied is the one that works. No white cast, no sting.
Pick your answers and the shelf shows only what fits.
Zinc oxide, octinoxate and 5% niacinamide, by the maker's figure, in a thin lotion labeled by the maker as broad spectrum SPF 46. A long-time favorite that still breaks some owners out.
Skip it if you want a mineral-only filter; this also has octinoxate
A zinc and titanium lotion labeled by the maker as broad spectrum SPF 50, with no chemical filters and no fragrance on its list. It is thick, it can look white, and it takes effort to wash off.
Skip it if your skin is medium to deep; owners report a white or purple cast
Labeled by the maker as broad spectrum SPF 60 for face and body, with alcohol denat. on the list. Most owners like it; the rest report a white cast and a greasy film that will not sink in.
Skip it if your skin is medium to deep and a white cast would show
A moisturizing sunscreen with birch sap and niacinamide, labeled by the maker as Broad Spectrum SPF 50. It uses US chemical filters, and its list includes chamomile and pine oils.
Skip it if you are oily; one owner calls it a grease bomb
A clear silicone gel labeled by the maker as broad spectrum SPF 50, made to sit under makeup with no white cast. Nice to wear until it breaks you out or runs into your eyes.
Skip it if you break out easily; owners report it within days
Labeled by the maker as broad spectrum SPF 55 sunscreen that helps prevent sunburn, water resistant for up to 80 minutes. Many owners keep it for the body, because on the face it can sting, cast white or pill.
Skip it if fragrance bothers you; it is on the list
Moisturizer and sunscreen in one pump, labeled by the maker as broad spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen. Pilling and a white cast are the reasons to walk past it.
Skip it if you wear makeup over it; owners report pilling and clumps