Sunscreen: protection facts & ingredient evidence
Compare 11 reviewed US formulas across 5 brands. Each has a linked label, active concentrations and an inactive ingredient list. Imported catalog listings remain available separately.
What determines the order
For everyday use: broad-spectrum SPF 15+ labels, ordered by SPF. Water resistance does not break ties in this view. SPF 50 and higher share one group. Equal protection facts tie; names are alphabetical within ties.
This is a comparison of labeled protection claims, not an overall health ranking or a claim that one formula prevents more cancers than another. Ingredient safety evidence is shown separately. Missing evidence and FDA requests for more data are not findings of harm.
FDA basis for the protection criteria- #1
Badger
Adventure Mineral Sunscreen Cream SPF 50
Broad-spectrum SPF 50 · 80 min water resistance
zinc oxide 25%
Active safety: regulatory evidence within reviewed conditions; whole formula unassessed.
Formula, evidence & sources - #1
Badger
Daily Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
Broad-spectrum SPF 50 · 40 min water resistance
zinc oxide 25%
Active safety: regulatory evidence within reviewed conditions; whole formula unassessed.
Formula, evidence & sources - #1
Neutrogena
Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Broad Spectrum SPF 55 (US)
Broad-spectrum SPF 55 · 80 min water resistance
avobenzone 3% · homosalate 10% · octisalate 5% · octocrylene 10%
Active safety: FDA requests additional data; this is not a finding of harm.
Formula, evidence & sources - #1
Sun Bum
Original Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
Broad-spectrum SPF 50 · 80 min water resistance
avobenzone 3% · homosalate 10% · octisalate 5% · octocrylene 10%
Active safety: FDA requests additional data; this is not a finding of harm.
Formula, evidence & sources - #1
Supergoop!
PLAY Everyday Lotion SPF 50
Broad-spectrum SPF 50 · 80 min water resistance
avobenzone 3% · homosalate 10% · octisalate 5% · octocrylene 7.5%
Active safety: FDA requests additional data; this is not a finding of harm.
Formula, evidence & sources - #1
Supergoop!
Unseen Sunscreen SPF 50
Broad-spectrum SPF 50 · 40 min water resistance
avobenzone 3% · homosalate 7% · octisalate 5% · octocrylene 9%
Active safety: FDA requests additional data; this is not a finding of harm.
Formula, evidence & sources - #7
Badger
Sport Mineral Sunscreen Cream SPF 40
Broad-spectrum SPF 40 · 80 min water resistance
zinc oxide 22.5%
Active safety: regulatory evidence within reviewed conditions; whole formula unassessed.
Formula, evidence & sources - #8
Badger
Active Mineral Sunscreen Cream SPF 30
Broad-spectrum SPF 30 · 40 min water resistance
zinc oxide 18.75%
Active safety: regulatory evidence within reviewed conditions; whole formula unassessed.
Formula, evidence & sources - #8
Badger
Face Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
Broad-spectrum SPF 30 · 40 min water resistance
zinc oxide 18.75%
Active safety: regulatory evidence within reviewed conditions; whole formula unassessed.
Formula, evidence & sources - #8
Sun Bum
Original Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30
Broad-spectrum SPF 30 · 80 min water resistance
avobenzone 3% · homosalate 5% · octisalate 3% · octocrylene 10%
Active safety: FDA requests additional data; this is not a finding of harm.
Formula, evidence & sources - #8
Vanicream
Facial Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Broad-spectrum SPF 30 · No water-resistance claim
zinc oxide 19.5%
Active safety: regulatory evidence within reviewed conditions; whole formula unassessed.
Formula, evidence & sources - —
Pipette
Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
Conflicting source; verification needed
Active concentration awaiting verification
Safety conclusion awaiting source verification.
Formula, evidence & sources
Reviewed 2026-10-03; due 2027-01-01. This is a selected review set, not complete market coverage. Sizes and repeated packages do not receive extra places.