Summer Fridays ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Milk Face Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide - Lightweight, Moisturizing Formula with a Soft, Natural Finish (1.7 Fl Oz)

I’ve tried a lot of mineral sunscreens, and Summer Fridays ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 30 is easily my favorite. The coverage is super light and blends seamlessly into the skin. It disappears quickly without leaving any white residue, which is usually the biggest issue I have with mineral formulas. This one just melts in and looks completely natural. It doesn’t cake or pile on facial hair either, which is something I run into with a lot of sunscreens. It doesn’t have the look of makeup coverage at all, which is a big plus. It also isn’t drying at all, which is a huge win. A lot of mineral sunscreens can feel tight or chalky throughout the day, but this stays comfortable on the skin. I also appreciate that it does not contain drying alcohols, so it feels much gentler compared to many other sunscreens. The formula includes beneficial antioxidants like vitamin E, which helps protect against free radical damage, along with ingredients like squalane and bisabolol that support the skin barrier and help keep the skin calm and hydrated. Those extras make it feel more like skincare than just sunscreen. Overall, this is the best mineral sunscreen I’ve tried. It’s lightweight, comfortable, blends easily , and actually feels good to wear every day. I keep reaching for it over everything else.

I noticed in some of the reviews people had an allergic reaction to this sunscreen. For me that is not the case at all. I consider myself to have combo/sensitive/acne prone skin and I am in my mid 30s. I am currently on prescription hydroquinone tretinoin given to me by my dermatologist for discoloration and skin issues. As you can imagine wearing sunscreen with this medication is absolutely crucial. I am not able to wear chemical sunscreens right now due to my skin being extra sensitive. This mineral sunscreen blends out like a dream leaving no white cast on my skin. It is not greasy and wears well under makeup and over my moisturizer. It is an “every day” sunscreen for me. If I’m going to the pool or beach I will change to a higher spf with water resistance from eltamd. I would describe the finish of this sunscreen as natural leaning a little bit matte but not too matte to where it drys out my skin. All I know is when I wear this my face doesn’t get greasy and it layers well with other things on my face. That is more than I can say for more mineral sunscreens. If you buy this sunscreen I highly suggest you do a patch test before applying it all over your face. I have had no issues with rashes or it breaking me out. This is a 100% honest review I was not sent this product for free! I just am thrilled to find a mineral sunscreen that isn’t greasy because most of them are in my experience. It also blends like a dream and there is literally no white cast which is rare. To me it looks like it has a very slight tint. It is not stark white in my opinion. It’s almost like an ivory color with a cool toned base. Pictures I posted are of the sunscreen applied on my hand, then blending it and immediately after it’s blended in. It sets down quicker than other mineral sunscreens I’ve used in the past which is a HUGE plus for me.

I love how light this sunscreen feels and will repurchase once I've used all of this one. The only thing that I don't like about it is the smell - but it's easy to overlook for how light it feels and the fact that my skin has no negative reaction to it at all. Highly recommend.

I have combination skin and acne scars. I am picky about the texture of my sunscreen. I found this sunscreen when I wanted to switch from a chemical to mineral formula (switching from elta md). It provides a matte but slightly glowy finish. It dries down and does not leave a greasy/oily finish. The sunscreen provides the perfect amount of moisture. My skin is not too oily at the end of the day, but it has enough moisture to not exaggerate my acne scars/texture. Also, if you feel you need more moisture, you can easily layer a hyaluronic acid serum or hydrating toner under it.

I’ve never used a sunscreen I love so much for everyday use! It goes on under makeup so well, isn’t greasy or weird at all.