The best mineral sunscreen for your face

This light liquid sunscreen is easily absorbed by your skin and gentle enough to use near your eyes. As it's from a luxury skincare brand like Clinique, it comes with a premium price tag so you won't be tempted to use it anywhere other than your face.

Review: "My skin is extremely sensitive, and will react to a lot of things. However, this sunscreen never causes me a problem. This bottle is small and easy to fit in your handbag. Lotion is easy to rub in and provides great protection."

Offering protection against UVA, UVB and blue light, this vegan sunscreen has added antioxidants and is suitable for daily use both on its own or under makeup. The formula is mattifying making it a good choice if you have oily skin and as it is non-comedogenic, it won't clog your pores.

Review: "I've used this product for years and it's still the best clean sunscreen I've found. It does take some massaging into your skin but no more than you should be anyway. It does leave a white cast at first but it sinks in after 5 minutes. I always wait five minutes before applying makeup and it seems to work as a good primer. I have quite sensitive skin that's prone to breakouts and this doesn't affect it at all. The little tubes lasts for ages even when you apply a generous amount daily."

This zinc-only broad-spectrum sunscreen doesn't feel sticky or leave a white residue behind on your skin. The hydrating formulation includes the antioxidant Kakadu plum, a superfood known for giving skin a natural glow and acting against free radicals.

Review: "I am unfortunate enough to be sensitive to chemical sunscreen. This used to make summer very tricky and made the use of actives especially Retinol impossible. This product therefore was a delight to find. It has a good texture & absorbs well. It doesn’t leave a white cast and make up sits well over the top. I like it so much I’ve already repurchased and have recommended it to loads of friends."

A hypoallergenic mineral sunscreen, this product from Neutrogena is fragrance-free and doesn't contain any parabens, dyes or other chemicals that might irritate your skin. Designed especially for the face, its dry-touch technology means it doesn't feel greasy.

Review: "Best sunscreens I have used. I have oily skin and I have been looking for a sunscreen that doesn’t make my face oily and protect it from the sun and I have finally found a perfect product. I would definitely be buying more once it’s finished."

This soothing mineral sunscreen will moisturise your face as well as protect it from UV rays. It contains plant-based ingredients, sunflower, aloe and jojoba, and is lightweight and ultra-sheer so you won't feel like you're wearing a heavy cream or lotion.

Review: "Excellent product for my ultra-sensitive skin. Not at all greasy, leaves a good base for makeup. I suffer from rosacea and this sunscreen has definitely helped diminish the redness. My skin looks better than it has in years."

This mineral SPF is perfect for sensitive skin and is made from a non-greasy, non-nano Zinc Oxide formula. The sunscreen is reef-friendly and is good for you and the sea life. The formula has a blue light and infrared protection that protects you against sun damage.

Tried and tested by Ellen Kinsey, Commercial Content Writer for Yours: "This mineral suncream slides on beautifully and works wonders from my ance-prone skin. The formula is lightweight and effective and works great under makeup - perfect for hot summer days where the last thing you want is a heavy cream.

This is one of the most affordable mineral sunscreens and is aimed at a unisex market. The lotion includes kaolin clay, a soothing substance that absorbs oil and detoxifies your skin, helping to protect it from pollution as well as the sun.

Review: "A beautiful scent, absorbs quickly, no white residue and perfect sun protection. If you like highly scented products, you will love this SPF. It wears lovely under my foundations too, no peeling or oily. I cant sing its praises enough, so much so that I have now purchased many more of their skincare range. Everything is very affordable too."

This mineral sunscreen is a solid stick, designed by surfers, although, of course, it works well for those on dry land too. It is water-resistant and made from beeswax so it won't run into your eyes. You apply it directly to your face as a sunblock but it feels dry rather than oily.

Review: "This stuff is amazing. Hands down greatest sunblock on the market. Doesn’t run. Super dry, not oily. Recommend for any and everyone."

Free from chemicals, this sheer mineral fluid puts a barrier on your skin to protect it from the sun's rays but won't harm marine life when it washes off. It includes raspberry seed and marula oils to enrich and moisturise your skin and it is available in a tinted version too if you want to give your skin a bronzed glow.

Review: "Leaves subtle white cast due to zinc oxide however it is perfect for sensitive skin. The tip is to apply a small amount at a time and build it up."

With a transparent finish and no residue, no one will ever know you are wearing this water-resistant fluid. It contains 100% mineral filters and Fernblock, a natural antioxidant that will also protect your skin against free radicals.

Review: "Great and light cream! Does not leave any residue or affect (change) face colour. Would recommend. I have very sensitive skin and did not get any reaction."