Hero Cosmetics Force Shield Super Light Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30.

Sunscreen

About this product

A mineral sunscreen with SPF 30 broad spectrum protection, formulated to feel lightweight and moisturizing with a green tint to help neutralize redness.

Full ingredients

Zinc Oxide (17.53%), Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C13-15 Alkane, Propanediol, C15-19 Alkane, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Ectoin, Alteromonas (Abyssine) Ferment Extract, Harungana Madagascariensis (Madagascar) Extract, Ipomoea Batatas (Purple Sweet Potato) Root Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis (Red Algae) Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Leaf Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Ocimum Sanctum (Holy Basil) Leaf Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Hull Extract, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Coccinia Indica (Ivy Gourd) Fruit Extract, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Bisabolol, Amber Powder, Coco-Glucoside, Glucose, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Polyglycerin-3

Guru Score

82%

Yay

3 experts · Moderate agreement

What the gurus are saying

This mineral sunscreen spreads smoothly, absorbs fast, and feels genuinely moisturizing without greasiness or dryness, with a subtle green tint that helps camouflage redness and minimal white cast for a mineral formula. Gurus praise how comfortable it is for daily wear, though it lacks water resistance so it's better suited to everyday use than sports or swimming. At twenty dollars, it's an accessible option for those seeking a no-fuss mineral sunscreen.

Synthesized from 3 expert reviews · most recent take December 2023

What they liked

Spreads smoothly and absorbs fast
Moisturizing without feeling greasy
Green tint hides redness

What they flagged

Not water resistant

Best for

Sensitive skin Acne-prone skin

Type

SunscreenLiquid

Key actives

Vitamin ESPF

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

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What the gurus are saying.

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Cassandra Bankson

2.46M subs

✓Yay

"This is the mineral sunscreen I use this is amazing"

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"I've been wanting to try this Force Shield sunscreen but didn't want to buy the entire thing, and the fact that they have a sunscreen in a mini gives me hope."

Dr. Shereene Idriss

1.73M subs

✓Yay

"I have heard recently that Hero Cosmetics Force Shield Super Light Sunscreen SPF 30 is also great because it is unscented and it has a green tint, and it retails for twenty dollars."

Dr Dray

2.69M subs

✓Yay

"I really enjoy this mineral sunscreen because it's one of those moisturizing sunscreens that doesn't really feel like sunscreen. [...] It spreads on the skin really well, [...] it's fast absorbing, it's not greasy, and it's actually very moisturizing without leaving the skin feeling dry. It has a green tint that helps camouflage redness, and for a mineral sunscreen there's very little cast."

What the evidence says.

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

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

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is an antioxidant, and it is often in a formula to keep the other ingredients stable rather than as the active itself. It pairs well with vitamin C, though on its own the evidence for visible change is limited.

Source: NIH, National Library of Medicine

Frequently asked.

What is Hero Cosmetics Force Shield Super Light Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30?

A mineral sunscreen with SPF 30 broad spectrum protection, formulated to feel lightweight and moisturizing with a green tint to help neutralize redness.

Is Hero Cosmetics Force Shield Super Light Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 worth it?

Yes. All 3 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 82%.

What is Hero Cosmetics Force Shield Super Light Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30's Guru Score?

Hero Cosmetics Force Shield Super Light Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 holds a Guru Score of 82%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 3 expert reviewers we have collected.

Who is Hero Cosmetics Force Shield Super Light Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 best for?

Hero Cosmetics Force Shield Super Light Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 is generally suited to sensitive skin and acne-prone skin.

Hero Cosmetics Force Shield Super Light Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30.

82%

What the gurus are saying.

What the evidence says.

Sunscreen filters

Vitamin E

Frequently asked.

What is Hero Cosmetics Force Shield Super Light Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30?

Is Hero Cosmetics Force Shield Super Light Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 worth it?

What is Hero Cosmetics Force Shield Super Light Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30's Guru Score?

Who is Hero Cosmetics Force Shield Super Light Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 best for?

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