Babo Botanicals Clear Zinc Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 | 100% Mineral Active, Non-Nano, Vegan, Summer Scent | 3 oz | Daily Face & Body Protection for Beach, Pool & Outdoor Activities

I've done a lot of research and testing when it comes to sunscreen. The research is done on the EWG website, and the testing is done by blowing a lot of money trying different products and never being happy with them.This is the first sunscreen that I'm happy with. It really does go on clear. Don't listen to any of these other reviews that say it doesn't. Yes, it comes out of the bottle white, and when you first put it on your skin it's white. Then, if you just rub for 5 seconds, it becomes clear. Most sunscreens take a minute of rubbing and it's still not clear. This takes 5 seconds and it's clear. It's like magic. I think the secret must be the grape juice, which is oddly enough the first ingredient. Something about grape juice makes zinc oxide rub in clear. Wonder who came up with that idea.You will NEVER find a zinc oxide sunscreen that goes on immediately clear like lotion. It will always take a bit of rubbing. That's just the nature of the ingredient.And it does, very very subtly, change the color of your skin. All zinc oxide sunscreens do that. It's hardly noticeable, but if you really look, you'll notice your complexion is slightly different. But it's really no big deal at all and no one else will notice. Some sunscreens turn you into a ghost. Not this one.It also smells good - like grape juice!The only con - your face will be a bit sticky. That's the disadvantage of the grape juice. The stickiness goes away after awhile.With sunscreens, you just have to try it out and see if it works for you, and I definitely suggest trying this one out.UPDATE: they changed the formula - no more grape juice. Now it's not as clear, but it's not as sticky either. It's basically a normal zinc oxide sunscreen now, nothing special.We have tried about 10 different mineral sunscreens and this one is by far our favorite. I bought it for the first time about a month ago along with 4 other kids to give them all a 'go'. This one has a very slight, nice smell, that we like and does not have a strong 'sunscreen' smell. It does come out of the tube quite fast and a little liquidy but it is not separated or clumpy. In a way the liquidy consistency is great because it makes application easier , especially with a 3 year old and a 15 month old that just want to run a way and play. Application is easy and you are not left with a crazy white film all over. We recent went on vacation for a week to Lake Anna and we in the water and in the sun ALL day for 4 days straight. We did reapply through out the day (not every 80min...) and the kids did not have even a hint of sunburn. They are a little tanner but by no means did they ever get burned. We have since purchased two more bottles of this sunscreen and have made this our 'go to' sunscreen. The 'face stick' is also nice. A little greasy and a little harder to rub in but nice for a quick easy face application to freshen up coverage. It is very important to us that sunscreen (actually every product we use) be environmentally friendly and be free of any toxic chemicals, etc. I have done a ton of research on sunscreen and not only is this one very highly rated on EWG (a 1 which is essentially the best rating) but it actually works great and smells nice. Highly recommend!My husband is all about reading reviews and doing the leg work before purchasing any item. So it was no surprise when he did the same for this particular product. A little about the product: Beautiful packaging and in a handy size. Once you squirt it on your hand it has a bit of a dense texture so I felt like I was actually putting something on my son (who's 8 1/2 BTW). Of course, he's a squirmer so I need to rub it in a bit, but I didn't really mind. It has a wonderful smell and as you apply it it goes on white, but immediately disappears. If you think you missed a spot you'll know you over applied once your child hits the water because those clear spots will turn white again. I've rubbed this across his eyes and it doesn't seem to sting and have also applied on his hands which of course immediately go into his mouth so he doesn't seem to mind the taste--no funny faces. He is currently taking swimming classes, we own a boat so he's on the water (usually in his floaty with a hat on), and I run daily in the AM so I apply on his legs and arms. I have noticed with overuse that is does protect him quite well. I made the mistake the other day of forgetting to apply sunscreen under his swim shirt and he had a bit of a tan, but you could tell that the sunscreen had done its work. I would definitely recommend this item. The cost does justify the rewards. One other thing, because of the dense texture a little does go a long way. Plus, you're putting it on a baby not a full grown adult. We also purchased two bottles-one for the house and the other is in our swim bag to reapply if needed. Granted I have yet to reapply since I don't keep him out a lot, but it does give me piece of mind to know I have it in case I need it again.Is not clear actually is quite white pleasant smell but not clearGreasy, drying and incredibly white on the skin. There is no way you could wear this and go outside if you minded looking completely white and caked in product.Very dry and difficult to spread, which was making our baby's skin get irritated. I bought two bottles and unfortunately had to throw them away.