zinc oxide

PURITO Snail Clearing BB Cream Review

This BB cream contains fortifying ingredients like niacinamide, and allantoin, as well as SPF 38 protection. But don't expect it to provide great coverage for uneven skin tone or large pores.

PURITO (a portmanteau of the words Purify + To) is a Korean beauty brand that is committed to delivering ingredients-focused skincare for people with sensitive skin. The first part of its name is self-evident; the second word, “To,” stands for the Chinese word for soil/earth (土). Together, these words signify the company’s commitment to delivering natural ingredients in its skincare in a way that will help heal and purify skin. The brand is also cruelty-free and uses recycled…

All Good Sunscreen Butter SPF 50+ Review: Best pick for sensitive skin

This reef-safe sunscreen contains 25% zinc oxide and NO preservatives because it doesn't contain any water. It's also packaged in a tin instead of plastic.

Good news, physical sunscreen enthusiasts: I’ve got another zinc oxide sunscreen review for you today. This one’s from All Good, a brand that was founded by a massage therapist. The first product in this company started out with a product known as All Good Goop, a healing balm that was designed to help soothe aches and pains. Today the company makes more kinds of products, including reef-safe sunscreens like the one I’m reviewing today: All Good Sunscreen Butter SPF 50+.

Sun Bum Original vs. Mineral SPF 50 sunscreen comparison review

Both of these sunscreens were available at The Four Seasons resort in Maui, Hawaii. Which one is superior?

Sun Bum was founded in 2010 and offers vegan, cruelty-free products that support the beach lifestyle. I love their packaging, too—it looks just like the bottle has been carved out of a surfboard. I’ve always been curious about their sunscreens, so I was pleased to see that the Four Seasons resort in Maui offered complimentary “reef-friendly” Sun Bum SPF 15, 30, and 50 sunscreen to their guests. (As you might have guessed, I only hit up the SPF 50 throughout my stay.) Later,…