Good Molecules Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30: Guru Score 68%

What the gurus are saying.

Every take we've logged from this product's reviews across YouTube. Click any row to watch the moment they said it.

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~Mixed

"It's twelve dollars, and I don't find most Western sunscreens to be great even at much higher price points, so I'd rather have an affordable one. It's [...] mineral, only SPF 30, this isn't what I wear to the beach, and it's not my favorite under makeup, [...] I get moderate pilling in some places with it. But [...] it's fine, and this is a case where fine becomes the best I can get in a pinch, especially picking it up at Ulta with a coupon."

Beyond50Skin

32k subs

~Nay

"It would be pretty tough to get a couple layers of this even with some dry down time. What I've noticed about the sunscreen is it separates so you have to shake it before every time you use it, which I find is kind of a pain. So personally I find this sunscreen really challenging to get enough coverage without the white cast and it also tends to separate, so it's a little bit more troubled than it's worth in my opinion."

Dr Dray

2.69M subs

~Mixed

"Good Molecules has a newer, new to me at least, Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30. It's zinc oxide, probably going to leave a white cast, but it has ethyl ferulate which is an antioxidant."

No BS Beauty

89k subs

~Mixed

"It's their Sheer Mineral SPF 30 sunscreen and it's $12. [...] I find it has a little bit of white cast. If you use it under foundation it's fine, but it's a little bit high maintenance for me, especially for it just being SPF 30. Although I will say the reviews of this one, a lot of people love it, so nothing wrong with that. If it works for you, go for it."

Mad About Skin

732k subs

~Yay

"The reason I love this is it has a real invisible finish. A lot of mineral sunscreens look quite white and cakey on the skin, not a look we're going for, this doesn't. It has some extra hydration because mineral sunscreens can be a little drying. [...] This is nice and hydrating and it comes at an affordable price point. [...] Finding a good broad spectrum mineral sunscreen SPF of 30 is absolutely fine and this I think is a great option that balances the finish alongside the level of protection."

Top Pick: mineral sunscreen with invisible finish

Sincerely Miss Ash

195k subs

~Yay

"One of my favorite sunscreen formulations, this one is very moisturizing, it's lightweight, it's not greasy, perfect for all skin types. It works great on its own but also underneath makeup. It's 100 mineral with zinc oxide of 13.3 percent. This formula contains aloe and it also has a vitamin C derivative."

Top Pick: sunscreen formulation

All 2 takes from Sincerely Miss Ash

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"I really like this formula. It also has a vitamin C derivative and I also feel like this formula is quite plumping as well. I really love how my skin looks with this even on its own so it does give that natural finish but you will have a little bit of that glowing complexion as well, which I think is beautiful. It's very affordable, I believe this is like twelve dollars. You really can't go wrong with this one."

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"One of my favorite sunscreen formulations, this one is very moisturizing, it's lightweight, it's not greasy, perfect for all skin types. It works great on its own but also underneath makeup. It's 100 mineral with zinc oxide of 13.3 percent. This formula contains aloe and it also has a vitamin C derivative."

HotandFlashy

1.23M subs

~Mixed

"The finish is nice, mildly glowy but not shiny, and my face didn't feel greasy or oily. However, I did have some pilling on my eyelids and to the sides of my eyes, and it peels up a little bit in the eyebrows. Under makeup it [...] wasn't wearing great after four hours, and after eight hours it was very worn off. [...] It also started feeling drying after about six and a half hours."

Cassandra Bankson

2.46M subs

~Yay

"This is one that I love. It's twelve dollars from Good Molecules. It's the Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30, and this is one of the only mineral sunscreens that is completely sheer on all skin tones. This is amazing."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Vitamin C

Topical vitamin C is an antioxidant with reasonable evidence for dullness and uneven tone. It breaks down in light and air, so how a product is formulated and packaged matters as much as the percentage on the front.

Source: DermNet

Sunscreen filters

Sun protection is the best evidenced way to slow visible ageing, and the filters are what does the work. Mineral and chemical filters both protect when a product is applied thickly enough and often enough, which is where most people fall short rather than on the choice of filter.

Source: DermNet

Humectants and emollients

Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.

Source: DermNet

Frequently asked.

What is Good Molecules Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30?

A mineral sunscreen with zinc oxide offering SPF 30 broad-spectrum protection in a lightweight, sheer formula designed for daily facial use.

Is Good Molecules Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 worth it?

The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 68%.

What is Good Molecules Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30's Guru Score?

Good Molecules Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 holds a Guru Score of 68%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 8 expert reviewers we have collected. At least one expert has named it a Top Pick in its category.