6 Creators Tried This 100% Mineral Sunscreen—and the Reviews Are Glowing

When we think summer, we think beach days, bike rides, barbecues—the list goes on. The common denominator? Being outside in the sun, of course. And while sunscreen is obviously a non-negotiable, that doesn’t mean it’s a picnic to put on. Until now. That’s because we finally found an option that not only hydrates and protects, but also blends seamlessly and contains ingredients you can feel good about: Native’s line of 100 percent mineral sunscreens. But while we love this sunscreen’s stats, it’s even better to see it in action. So we partnered with influencers who are no stranger to spending time out in the sun to try it out themselves. Read on for their reviews and consider your summer suncare routine sorted.

Creator Ashlee Bock (@ashleebock) loves a beach day—as you can see by her well-stocked supply of bikinis. So a UV of 9 means she’s applying her sunscreen (at home, so she doesn’t get sandy) and heading out to the ocean. To really get into the spirit, Ashlee tries the Native body lotion in the Coconut & Pineapple scent, which “smells like a summer vacation.” Her take? “This might be my new favorite sunscreen because it has zinc in it, but it doesn’t leave a chalky white cast—it’s actually leaving my skin feeling hydrated.”

According to Durelle Bailey (@durellebailey), his wife gets the credit for convincing him to adopt a solid skincare routine—including wearing sunscreen daily. But other brands left him looking like a ghost. Luckily, Native’s formula fixed that problem. “It blends seamlessly into my skin tone and it’s just as moisturizing as any lotion that I’ve used,” he says. “Not to mention it’s made with 20 percent zinc oxide active and it protects against UVA and UVB sun rays.” Verdict: Durelle is fully prepared for his upcoming anniversary trip to Mexico.

Swimsuit designer and soon-to-be mom Mary Custer (@marymargaretcuster) knows a thing or two about the importance of sun protection and she wants to spread the word: Sunscreen should be applied daily, no matter what activities you’re doing. Mary uses the face lotion in Unscented, which she points out is also reef safe. That’s because they don’t use organic chemical actives like oxybenzone and octinoxate*, so all Native sunscreens are compliant with the Hawaii Act 104. Her last tip? Remember to reapply every two hours.

Native sunscreen is also vegan, cruelty free and free of chemical UV filters*, a fact that wellness influencer Holly Owens (@wellthybelly) truly appreciates. “I am so picky when it comes to sunscreen that I’m putting on my face,” she says. “It’s gotta be mineral-based, fragrance-free, clean and not leave a white cast.” As you can see, Holly’s Unscented face lotion goes on smoothly, so much so that you can’t even tell she has it on.

Football player Jeff Smith II (@jsmithjr) is an always on-the-go husband and dad and readily admits: He wasn’t always wearing sunscreen. Native to the rescue. “I prefer mineral sunscreen over chemical because of how sensitive my skin can be,” he says. And from a run to some yard work during a long hot day outside, Native’s dermatologist-tested formula provided Jeff broad spectrum SPF 30 protection, plus it’s hydrating thanks to the addition of vitamin E in the body lotions and avocado oil in the facial lotions. Wearing sunscreen every day just became a whole lot easier.

Lifestyle influencer Bridget Campbell (@bridgetcampbell_) is a fan of Native’s lightweight, non-greasy formula and the fact that it provides immediate protection. She also likes the scent options, including Unscented for her face and the bright, floral Tropical Breeze for her body, “which smelled divine.”

Moral of the story: The reviews are glowing. Try it yourself just in time for summer by shopping online or at a retailer near you.