In search of a natural sunscreen for sensitive skin? Australian Gold, which uses mineral zinc oxide and titanium dioxide as its active ingredients, was a GH Beauty Lab test winner thanks to its non-oily finish and strong UV protection. Testers said it didn’t feel greasy on their skin, and it’s gentle enough that it won’t feel irritating (some even used it on their babies’ skin!). The formula also rated highly for its pleasant scent. “It absorbed easily and did not leave my hands greasy, which is important when I’m playing tennis,” one tester said. One caveat: It may leave a white residue on skin.
Banana Boat’s easy-applying aerosol spray sunscreen earned top scores all around in GH Beauty Lab testing. Our testers raved about how lightweight it felt and how it immediately soaked into their skin. The formula earned high scores on average for not stinging or irritating skin, though one person said they felt a burning sensation on freshly-shaven skin. It has a mild fruity scent (that most testers liked!) but some found it too sweet.
