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SPF 30 Tinted Zinc Mineral Sunscreen Stick

Reef-safe & compostable in 4 shades

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THE FORMULA

This reef-safe sunscreen is made with non-nano zinc and glides onto skin without feeling greasy or irritating. Blends with a variety of skin tones to blur imperfections and provides broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection with 80 minutes of water resistance.

Stick vs. cream: Our SPF stick has a matte finish, ideal for normal to oily skin, or for more durable water resistance. Our SPF cream has a richer, emollient finish with a light sheen, ideal for normal to dry skin.

  • Shade #1 Light: ideal for very fair skin.
  • Shade #2 Medium: ideal for light to medium skin.
  • Shade #3 Tan: ideal for olive to light brown skin.
  • Shade #4 Deep: ideal for medium to dark brown skin.

Samples are offered so you can try the shade and texture on your skin for a single use.

Key Actives

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Active ingredient: Zinc oxide 24.5% (USP, non-nano, non-coated).

Ingredients

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Activist blends nature and science: beautiful botanicals + clinically-proven actives = superior results.

  • Only the most beneficial and effective ingredients — no cheap fillers.
  • Free of 1,000+ potential toxins including phthalates, parabens and more (details here).

INGREDIENTS: Organic Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Organic Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Organic Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil, Wildcrafted Euphorbia Cerifera (Calendilla) Wax, Organic Calophyllum Inophyllum (Tamanu) Oil, Organic Argania Spinosa (Argan) Oil, Silica, Wildcrafted Theobroma Grandiflorum (Cupuacu) Seed Butter, Wildcrafted Mauritia Flexuosa (Buriti) Fruit Oil, Organic Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Rubus Idaeus (Red Raspberry) Seed Oil, Organic Beeswax, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Iron Oxides, Organic Fair Trade Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla) Fruit Extract, Propolis, Plankton Extract, Mica, Wildcrafted Leptospermum Scoparium (Manuka) Oil, Organic Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Organic Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Leaf Oil.

Packaging may vary slightly; ingredients listed above are accurate.

Sampling + Returns

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Please try this product with a sample or Trial Kit (which comes with a free $25 gift card) before you commit to a full size. We promote sampling as part of our return prevention philosophy.

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anti-perfection — pro-aging well
anti-corporate power — pro-people + planet
anti-waste — pro-climate
anti-greenwashing — pro-science
anti-perfection — pro-aging well
anti-corporate power — pro-people + planet
anti-waste — pro-climate
anti-bullshit — pro-transparency
anti-greenwashing — pro-science
anti-perfection — pro-aging well
anti-corporate power — pro-people + planet
anti-waste — pro-climate
anti-greenwashing — pro-science
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Convenient sun protection on the go

With this portable, compostable stick, you can bring buildable, skin-perfecting coverage and full-spectrum UV protection with you anywhere.

The easy-glide formula features non-nano, reef-safe zinc oxide, so it’s safe for our skin and the ocean. With its water resistance up to 80 minutes, it’s your ideal surf and sand sidekick. And most importantly, it’s effective against the full spectrum of UVA and UVB radiation, so you know you’re covered.

It’s perfect for tossing in your beach bag or keeping in your waist pack to accompany you on every adventure — from the rainforest to the concrete jungle. In four blendable shades, you might even find yourself replacing your concealer with this convenient multitasker.

How to use

Apply to any body part that's exposed to the sun, rubbing it in to help the sunscreen blend in with your skin tone. The more you apply, the more protection you’ll have.

Unlike conventional, synthetic, chemical-based sunscreens, mineral sunscreens start working the second that you apply them to your skin, so you don't have to wait before enjoying the outdoors.

Always rely on common sense when in the sun, and use clothing and hats as your primary form of solar protection. Respect your personal exposure limits.

Customers praised this tinted mineral sunscreen stick for its easy application, natural coverage, and skin tone matching. Many said it "blends in beautifully" and works as foundation. While most loved the lightweight feel, some found it too dry or difficult to blend on oily skin. The eco-friendly packaging was highly appreciated.

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  • 5 stars: 45 (83%)
  • 4 stars: 5 (9%)
  • 3 stars: 4 (7%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Megan (Las Vegas, NV)
A Big Surprise

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I try sunscreen, let alone, a sustainable version of tinted sunscreen! I was so surprised at how easily the sample glided on my skin and the coverage was so nice! It compares to any other tinted sunscreen as far as coverage goes. It interacted really beautifully with my skincare. I am looking forward to adding the full size to my routine.

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Michelle W. (Redondo Beach, CA)
Refills, travel kits and gift cards!!

There is something for everyone with Activist skincare! I just received my first refills which is such a great idea to help lessen waste. Plus with upcoming travels- the travel kits are a must as they take up minimal space. Just cannot speak more highly of this clean product company ❤️

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Elena R. (Ashland, OR)
Love love love

I have fair skin that burns just thinking about the sun. This tinted stick has just enough pigment that I don't look like a complete vampire and is a great texture too. With my hat, long sleeves and tinted sunscreen I'm all set for 110* walks, even with those pesky reflected rays from the sidewalk!

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Michelle (Cedar Hill, TX)
Sheer, with grassy scent.

Sheer, which is what I want. I saw reviews that complain about the smell so I was worried, but it actually smells like alfalfa to me and that that’s a pleasant scent. I was worried it would smell like chemicals or something.

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Julie B. (Huntsville, AL)
Best sunscreen

I absolutely love this sunscreen over anything ive ever used. Last all day and comes off easy too. The color choices are great.

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Kassandra (San Antonio, TX)
Great product

I’ve used the same face wash for years because everything else causes me to break out, but I decided to try the sample kit. I really didn’t think I would stick with the multiple step routine, but it’s so easy and I love the way that my skin looks and feels. Seems like a great value for the price if you start with the sample pack to find your routine!

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Cristina A. (Detroit, MI)
I wish it was more moisturizing

Skin tone is right, protection feels good so far, but I wish it was a bit more moisturizing. The mineral give that sensation of powdery and dry and that reminded me why I haven't worn mineral sunscreens in years. Maybe I'll use a richer moisturizer underneath.

Thanks for your review! Yes, the stick formula of our SPF is much more matte and dry than our SPF cream. I think you might like that formula better, as it contains some oils for moisture and glow. We offer samples here: https://activistskincare.com/products/zero-waste-low-waste-tinted-sunscreen-moisturizer-spf-30

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Anne (Seattle, WA)
New favorite facial sunscreen

Loving this sunscreen stick! I use it for my face, neck, and chest, the liquid sunscreen is too oily for those areas but the stick is perfect. Just tinted enough for light blemish coverage and blends in beautifully. The medium tone is perfect for my face and I use the light tone for my neck and chest in the winter. My office desk faces a window so I need sunscreen no matter the time of year. I find the scent reminiscent of oatmeal, which I find soothing.

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Amy C. (Carlsbad, CA)
Easy to use

I like how easy it is to put on and the color match seems right. Need to use it more to see if it is effective.

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Janiece J. (Woodland Hills, CA)
perfect match

what a great color match and ease to apply. don't let any clothing touch it though. it's clay on cloth really fast......so only use it on your face, not your chest.

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Kim A. (Minneapolis, MN)
Perfect stick sunscreen

This tinted mineral sunscreen goes on smoothly and blends just like a foundation would; so much nicer than white! The tube is sturdy and make application a breeze.

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Annette B. (Maryville, TN)
Mineral sunscreen stick is perfect for face

The product is really good to carry in your purse and has a great cardboard cover so it won’t get damaged in your beach bag. The meet him color is great and it goes on like a concealer so you can cover up some imperfections on your face at the same time as Protecting from the sun

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Nzinga

I have dark brown skin. It blends in without any cast.

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Samantha (Denver, CO)
Customer for life

I’ve refilled my botanicals oil based cleanser 3 or 4 times now, I love the quality of the face wash and the fact that I can refill my existing bottle. Thank you Activist Skincare!

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Anna (Milan, 25)
My new favorite make-up!

I never write reviews, but this company is truly amazing. I purchased this foundation/sunscreen stick and it's just the BEST—it's in a completely biodegradable package (no plastic!) and that's the only make-up I've ever found that doesn't use plastic packaging. On top of that, it's easy to use and looks great on my skin! I stopped using a concealer because it does both. I think it's actually helping to moisturize my skin, too, because I've noticed my skin is a lot softer. It even glows a bit after I put it on. I highly recommend this product and this company! <3 <3 <3

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Grace (Mission, TX)
Amazing.

I am absolutely loving the feel, and look, of my skin. I've been using the cleansing oil and gel, the healing water spritz, the Vit C oil and the precious oil for about a month now. I also love that I can refill my glass bottles without creating much waste; I intend to use the Activist Skincare empty refill bag return program, and I feel great about that. Thanks a mil!

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Leslie (Denver, CO)
Love the products!

The SPF stick works great on my skin! Light weight, easy to apply.

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Genevieve S. (Mascouche, QC)
Better than RMS and other natural concealer

I unse this as my moiturizer, spf, foundation and concealer. Medium is a perfect match for my skintone. I use the deep as a bronzer and eyeshadow.

I really hard to find a lipstick with high spf so I use deep (more brown finish) or medium (more nude finish) on my lip with a tinted lip balm = best lipstick ever ! To my suprise it stay on long !

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A.B.

Not usable on oily facial skin. Stays on top and peels. Still great for the body and highly recommend for that.

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Jeanie B. (Los Angeles, CA)
Great product, great service

I’m happy with everything about my subscriptions- the product quality, shipping, eco-friendliness, and customer service-all are amazing.

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Eve S. (Fond du Lac, WI)
Great product

My sensitive skin had no reaction to this sunscreen. It works great!

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Brenda O. (Coarsegold, CA)
Great sunscreen!

It’s great as a foundation and easy to apply. I like to use it to cover veins and age spots. It’s a quick way to have a no makeup look. Very moisturizing and gives a subtle glow. Also is very soft, so you don’t need to push up the stick very far.

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C.S. (Cancún, ROO)
Tinted Sunscreen solid

I purchased this product since we were headed to the beach with just carry on. I am so glad I did ! It provides a lovely non irritating light foundation with 30 spf . Use the medium to brighten any dark areas then the tan color. It applies easily over moisturizer . Looks good and I am grateful to have found this !

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Denise F. (Pawtucket, RI)
Calming force clear skin serum works great

I bought this after using the trial kit! I get a bit of troubled skin off and on and this helps to calm it and feels great! It’s a nice clean formula too. Activist is becoming one of my favourite skincare lines!

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Ellie H. (New Orleans, LA)
Happy!!

Pretty awesome purchase: i took a leap here because i’ve never used products like this and i wasn’t sure it would work for my skin. the shade medium blends into my skin perfectly and has a bit of a pink undertone which works for me because i’m pretty pale. this would definitely not work well for people with tanner/darker skin. it might look like it goes on heavy but when you let it warm up and tap it into your skin it’s great and very smooth. doesn’t feel too greasy or shiny but i wouldn’t touch your face with it on. i can see how this would be great for swim & surf.

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Robin H. (Metairie, LA)
Never received *update*

I never received my order- by the time I was wondering what was taking so long and checked, it said returned. Still waiting on a reply
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The company contacted and worked with me to get my package delivered so I could get my products. I do like how hydrating the formulas are, I do notice a bit of the white sheen still with the zinc in the foundation but it doesn’t seem as strong as others I’ve tried. Overall I do think my skin feels healthier after using it especially since the cold dried my face out a lot. The customer service experience was ideal which is always a reason I’d buy from a company again.

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Evan

Knocking one star for being a little sticky (but not that bothersome) and for being a little ashy for my partner's skin. It's not really noticeable (I genuinely don't know if they even notice it), but it does leave a little bit of a grey cast on their skin. I think we might try the darker shade next time and see if it's any better.

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Paulena

Can I use this on my lips,?

Activist Skincare

Yes! That's actually a great way to use it. Many SPF lip products contain chemical sunscreens, so using the face stick on your lips (especially perhaps in a darker tint than your skin) is a great hack.

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