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"This facial sunscreen is lightweight! Leaves skin soft, moist and supple. Prevents face from sun damage. Highly recommend this product!"

- Eva S.

Daily Defense Mineral SPF 50 Facial Sunscreen

4.4
Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
94 Reviews

Facial Sunscreen with UVA/UVB Protection

2 oz
$32.00

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PAIRS WELL WITH

Ultra Light Face Lotion
Ultra Light Face Lotion

Non-Greasy Everyday Moisturizer

Chia Seed & Passion Fruit Facial Oil
Chia Seed & Passion Fruit Facial Oil

Radiance-Boosting Moisturizer with Omegas 3 & 6

After Sun Body Serum
After Sun Body Serum

Soothing Emulsion with Aloe and Coconut

Radiant Recovery Sheet Mask - Single Mask
Radiant Recovery Sheet Mask - Single Mask

Calming Prebiotic Serum

BENEFITS

  • No white cast
  • High-potency SPF 50 broad-spectrum protection
  • Nourishes and replenishes moisture with shea butter

SKIN TYPES

Suitable for all skin types.

Unlike standard mineral sunscreens that often leave a white cast, LATHER's mineral SPF 50 natural sunscreen delivers impeccable protection without any chalky remnants. Our 100% mineral zinc-based formula ensures high-potency SPF 50 broad-spectrum protection, offering you daily defense against harmful UV rays. Enriched with antioxidant green tea, olive leaf, and rosemary extracts, it shields your skin from free radicals while nourishing and replenishing moisture with shea butter. Daily Defense is a coral reef safe sunscreen with non-nano sized zinc oxide shown to be the safest option for marine life.

We love: the sheer tint, derived from natural pigments, which effortlessly blends and layers beautifully under makeup.

No parabens, sulfates, synthetic fragrances, artificial colors, or mineral oils. Vegan. Never tested on animals.

Use daily on face and neck as the last step in your skin care routine, before applying makeup. Any serums or moisturizers should be applied before the sunscreen.

Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply: after 80 minutes of swimming or sweating, immediately after towel drying, at least every 2 hours.

Full Ingredients List

Active ingredients: Zinc Oxide 21%
Inactive ingredients: Water (Aqua), Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Stearyl Alcohol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Mica, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Equisetum Arvense (Horsetail) Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract, Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Extract, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil, Silica, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Phytate, Citric Acid, Iron Oxides.

Daily Defense Mineral SPF 50 Facial Sunscreen

NO SYNTHETIC FRAGRANCE.

NO PARABENS OR SULFATES.

NO ARTIFICIAL COLOR.

How to Use

Pour a dime-sized amount of liquid cleanser into your palms and massage onto damp skin, using circular motions. Splash with water, then rinse thoroughly to remove makeup, oil, and debris.

After cleansing, saturate a cotton pad or mist toner directly onto skin. Sweep gently across your face, letting the lightweight formula sink in.

Gently apply a small amount of serum into your face and neck, letting the nourishing formula sink in. Allow the serum to fully absorb, then follow with moisturizer for lasting hydration.

Use your ring finger to tap a small amount of eye cream around the orbital bone, starting from the inner corners and moving outward.

Apply a generous layer of SPF, like Daily Defense Mineral SPF 50 Facial Sunscreen, as the final step in your morning ritual. Smooth about half a teaspoon evenly over face and neck, about 15 minutes before sun exposure.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mineral - sometimes called physical - sunscreens sit on the surface of the skin, and create a barrier that deflects UV rays away from the skin. Chemical (or synthetic) sunscreens sink into the top layer of skin, and absorb UV rays before they can cause damage. There are concerns that chemical sunscreens can irritate sensitive skin, and have a negative environmental impact on the ocean and coral reefs.

Yes, the formula is water resistant up to 80 minutes, so skin will be protected even if sweating or swimming.

Yes. Like all LATHER sunscreens, it’s made without oxybenzone or octinoxate—ingredients known to harm coral reefs.

Not at all. This SPF has a silky, non-greasy texture that absorbs quickly for a smooth finish.

Yes. It's 100% vegan and all LATHER products are never tested on animals.

Zinc Oxide is naturally white, so it may leave a slight cast on deeper skin tones - but we find it less noticeable than most other mineral sunscreens.

4.4
Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
Based on 94 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 68 Total 4 star reviews: 11 Total 3 star reviews: 6 Total 2 star reviews: 5 Total 1 star reviews: 4
84%would recommend this product
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94 reviews
  • AM
    Alicia M.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    How old are you? 46-55
    What is your skin type? Combination
    What is your skin concern? Dark spots/discoloration, Sensitivity, Oily spots, Blemishes
    Did the product help with any of the following skin concerns? Oily skin, Dark spots/discoloration, Sensitivity
    When did you use the product? Once a day
    Did the product help with any of the following wellness concerns? Other
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Love this amazing sunscreen!

    What an amazing product! Glides on easily and leaves a matte finish that is wearable alone or with a touch of makeup! This sebum friendly product is great for summertime! Like the shine that most sunscreens leave or a heavy residue, this one does not! Leaves no color behind despite the light tint. No breakouts or shine. Love, love, love it!

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  • AC
    Amanda C.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    How old are you? 36-45
    What is your skin type? Combination
    What is your skin concern? Fine lines and wrinkles, Dullness, Oily spots
    When did you use the product? Once a day
    Did the product help with any of the following wellness concerns? Other
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Great tinted Alf moisturizer

    I love this cream, I love that it’s has spf and is tinted. My only star left off is for the bottle. Sometime too much comes out if you’re not careful and I feel when it’s empty there now at to scrape it out and get leftovers. I’m not sure what left in the bottle after it stops pumping lotion out. Overall love this products and will buy forever.

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  • LA
    Linda a. W. S.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    How old are you? 56+
    What is your skin type? Combination
    What is your skin concern? Fine lines and wrinkles, Dark spots/discoloration, Texture, Dullness
    Did the product help with any of the following skin concerns? Texture, Dark spots/discoloration, Blemishes, Sensitivity, Fine lines
    When did you use the product? Once a day
    Did the product help with any of the following wellness concerns? Stress
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 months ago
    Looks so natural

    I wear this on most days instead of foundation, the tint is enough color to smooth out my skin and give it evenness all over. I also use it daily in the summer as well since I don’t go out without some form on sunscreen on and this is my go-to. I love it! Wore it in Greece for 10 days and never burned on my face.

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  • TW
    Tricia W.
    Verified Reviewer
    I do not recommend this product
    How old are you? 56+
    What is your skin type? Combination
    What is your skin concern? Fine lines and wrinkles, Sensitivity
    When did you use the product? Once a day
    Did the product help with any of the following wellness concerns? Other
    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    5 months ago
    Drying Sunscreen Product

    Lather used to formulate a chemical sunscreen product, that was effective and wonderful on the complexion. However, that product has long been discontinued. This sunscreen product is well packaged, but contains too much zinc oxide, leaving the skin feeling heavy and dry.

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  • LM
    Liliana M.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    How old are you? 18-25
    What is your skin type? Oily
    What is your skin concern? Blemishes, Dark spots/discoloration
    Did the product help with any of the following skin concerns? Dark spots/discoloration
    When did you use the product? Once a day
    Did the product help with any of the following wellness concerns? Other
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    7 months ago
    Makes skin glowy and smooth

    I put this tinted sunscreen on every morning, and I always get compliments on my clear, smooth, and glowing skin, even though all I am wearing is this sunscreen.

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