Black Girl Sunscreen Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30.

Q: Is Black Girl Sunscreen Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 worth it?

Mostly yes. 6 of the 7 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 87%.

Q: What is Black Girl Sunscreen Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30's Guru Score?

Black Girl Sunscreen Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 holds a Guru Score of 87%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 7 expert reviewers we have collected. It is also Guru Certified, our mark for products that hold broad approval across many expert reviewers.

Q: Who is Black Girl Sunscreen Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 best for?

Black Girl Sunscreen Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 is generally suited to dry skin.

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Sunscreen

About this product

A mineral-organic hybrid sunscreen lotion with SPF 30, formulated without white cast and enriched with moisturizing ingredients like jojoba oil and avocado oil.

Full ingredients

Octisalate (5%), Avobenzone (3%), Octocrylene (2.75%), Homosalate (10%), Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Caprylic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Daucus Carota Sativa(Carrot) Seed Oil, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Rhizome/Root, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract, Hydrolyzed Rhodophyceae Extract, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Lecithin, Menthol, Panthenol, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol, Rose Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbitan Oleate, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Water, Xylitol

Guru Score

87%

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7 experts · Strong agreement

Guru Certified

Broad expert consensus

What the gurus are saying

No white cast and a genuinely blendable finish earn this sunscreen consistent praise, especially from people with deeper skin tones who struggle to find formulas that don't leave a ghostly residue. Gurus highlight the moisturizing, non-greasy base that works well under makeup and stays put during water activities, plus the affordable drugstore price. The one split: some find the texture thicker and oilier than they'd prefer, so anyone with very oily skin may want to test it first, though others say it's actually great for oily days.

Synthesized from 7 expert reviews · most recent take July 2025

What they liked

No white cast on darker skin tones
Matte finish, especially good for oily skin
No stinging around the eyes

What they flagged

Sticky texture, feels like glue
Can sting sensitive skin
Too oily and nourishing for oily-prone skin

Best for

Dry skin

Type

SunscreenLotion

Key actives

Vitamin ESPF

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

Where to buy

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What the gurus are saying.

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Hyram

4.34M subs

✓Yay

"I'm really happy she's going in with a good sunscreen though, especially a good one for black skin. Unfortunately, a lot of the black community or people with darker skin tones have fallen victim to the idea that their skin is fine in the sun and they don't need to use a good or even a strong sunscreen in their routine. But she's definitely using a really good one and I love to see that she's following up [...] with a good protective sunscreen."

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"I really like this one because it doesn't leave a white cast after. I believe that's the Black Girl Sunscreen, which is super popular, and I love the philosophy of the product because it really was specifically made for, you know, Black women who can't easily access a lot of sunscreen formulas because of the white cast that they leave on the skin. So I love the philosophy."

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Dr Dray

2.69M subs

✓Yay

"This one's really good and it's still $9.99, which is great. It's water resistant and works really well on the face and the body. This is an underrated sunscreen."

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"It's an organic sunscreen, no white cast, no greasy residue, really great base for makeup. Water resistant so you can use it while you're doing sports, working out, outside, being active and healthy. Super moisturizing but not greasy. It's emollient though, so it does have a nice skin softening effect which I find I like the aesthetics of that personally. Makeup goes on over it just fine."

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"This is an organic, chemical sunscreen with no white cast, very hydrating. It has emollients in it to soften and smooth the skin. It's water resistant up to 80 minutes, so if you are participating in outdoor sport this is an excellent option. I have never found that this burns or stings around the eyes. It's made for the sensitive skin of children, their skin can be more sensitive, but I'm telling you this is underrated. It's $9.99 for 3 oz at Target."

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"It's not greasy, it's not shiny, there's no white cast, it doesn't burn around the eyes. This is seriously my favorite. [...] This is a hybrid sunscreen so it has zinc and it also has [...] chemical filters for broadspectrum sun protection. So if you don't like all chemical sunscreens and you want a hybrid, [...] this would be a good choice. But if you're like I'm fine with chemical sunscreens, just go with this one. It's a great great option."

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"This one's really good and it's still $9.99, which is great. It's water resistant and works really well on the face and the body. This is an underrated sunscreen."

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"The Black Girl Sunscreen doesn't burn or sting [...] for me, and it doesn't leave a cast. It's one that a lot of you guys really like, and it's fine to use even if you have melasma, provided it doesn't cause irritation."

No BS Beauty

89k subs

✓Yay

"This one smells less like a sunscreen than the other one, FYI. This one also contains aloe, carrot seed oil, avocado oil, and vitamin E. 16 bucks, really good deal, and it's 3 oz, so really nice product."

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Beyond50Skin

32k subs

✓Yay

"If you prefer a matte sunscreen, I've been recommending Black Girl Sunscreen. It's easy to find at the drugstore, and everyone I've recommended it to says it's a thumbs up. If you're looking for something more on the matte side, or you live in a humid environment, or you have slightly oily skin, Black Girl Sunscreen is the way to go."

208SkinDoc

2.10M subs

✓Mixed

"I like the formulation, that it's a little higher SPF, and that it's better rated for water resistance. But it feels a little more oily and thicker, it doesn't rub in quite as well, and I just didn't enjoy the texture of it as much as the others, though that's an individual personal preference. I wouldn't make this my primary sunscreen if I were jumping in a pool, since I feel like it can rub off and I don't know that you get the same longevity out of it."

Cassandra Bankson

2.46M subs

✓Yay

"I'm also using black girl sunscreen for my sunscreen today I absolutely love this as the SPF 30 gives me a little bit of a glow"

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"Kelly Rowland has said so many times that this Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30 is incredible and yes it's $15 to $17 you can get this at Target you can get this at Walmart love the brand love Kelly and love this drugstore sunscreen option that doesn't cost hundreds of dollars the way you know a lot of the sunscreen sold on goop.com do."

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"I'm also using black girl sunscreen for my sunscreen today I absolutely love this as the SPF 30 gives me a little bit of a glow"

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"It feels like I'm putting glue on, I don't love the texture, and it smells gross. [...] It's slightly stinging my skin right now. There's just so many sunscreens out there that I probably would not use this one on my face. I [...] feel like there's other [...] brands out there that do it better. [...] I would use this one on my body though, and if I'm really oily on sweaty days, this is great. But I don't think makeup applies the most amazing over this."

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"This 15.99 bottle of gooey goodness is fragrance free, ultra sheer with no white cast, but it has these fantastic infusions of jojoba and avocado oil. It's water resistant for 80 minutes. [...] This is a fantastic formula that I have loved for years now. However, it's not necessarily perfect for oily skin."

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"Because it's water resistant for eighty minutes she can use this while swimming in the ocean. This is the step of the routine that I am the most excited about. [...] For dry skin this is great. If you have more oily skin they have a make it matte sunscreen as well. [...] Sunscreen is the most important part of a skincare routine and this is absolutely the most important part of Ariel's routine."

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"This stuff is so good, it has avocado, it has jojoba, it's extremely hydrating, and even if you have oily skin it does give you that nice glowy sheen. This is phenomenal, especially if you are dry or if you're oily and like to glow. This is like 11 to 15 bucks. It's an SPF 30. [...] If you want a budget option this can't be beat."

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"This is one of my favorites especially for more mature skin. This has jojoba oil, this has avocado, this can be very nourishing to the skin as well. So if you have a little bit of sagging, this has humectants and hydrators that can plump it up and it gives you a little bit of a glow. Even on my oily prone skin I love this. [...] If you like a specific sunscreen on your face, use it on your neck."

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"The best sunscreen that you can get is one that works for you. One that you're going to reach for regularly and enjoy applying often, if not every day. That could be the $11 black girl sunscreen from Target with avocado and hoba."

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"I love this sunscreen. I've gone through quite a few of them. It's a very basic, inexpensive but affordable sunscreen that you can get on the shelves of Target. Both this SPF 30 and their Make It Matte SPF 45 are excellent and work for literally any skin color. [...] They're made for melanated skin because they don't flashback, but any other skin color can also use, enjoy, and support this brand."

Doctorly

3.59M subs

✓Yay

"This is just an excellent excellent finish for people who struggle with any sort of cast. Plus, the ingredients are also on point. Fragrance-free, it has jojoba oil, which I really like in skin care products. And just the blendability—that's the main thing I'm emphasizing. [...] So, it's their SPF 31. I really like it. Blends very well. And it's actually very affordable as well. And you can pretty much find it anywhere."