THE BEST NATURAL SUNSCREENS FOR FACE

I’m very excited to introduce you the best natural face sunscreens I know. Besides protecting from the sun and wrinkles in an environmentally friendly way (hello coral reefs),  these products also hydrate and even out the skin tone. Whether you want a matte or radiant finish, I got you covered.

Also: You can forget everything you think you know about organic/natural/mineral/physical sunscreens. These products don’t leave a white cast and they are not sticky, I promise. I’ve also noticed that natural sunscreens, being physical sunscreens, actually protect me better than chemical ones. I think it has something to do with the fact that they reflect the sunrays away from your face, rather than absorbing them, like chemical sunscreens do.

If you’re looking for the best sunscreen for your face, here are four awesome natural options!

 

Best natural sunscreens for face

And hey, if you’re shopping from Finland, I have links here.

Alga Maris Tinted Sunscreen SPF 30 – Tinted, lightweight, mattifying

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Alga Maris Tinted Sunscreen is the most lightweight, liquid physical sunscreen I’ve tried. It’s also the only one on this list that mattifies the skin. That’s definitely a bonus, since most natural sunscreens are more on the creamy and glowy side. And even though it leaves more of a matte finish, it still doesn’t look or feel dry. The consistency is easy and quick to apply just with your fingers.

The product has some tint to it so it evens out the skin tone really nicely. You can also build it up a bit on the areas where you would like a bit more tint (coverage), since it dries down to a matte finish. I love to use it instead of foundation. It comes in three colors: Ivory, Beige and Golden. Beige is a better shade match for me, but I usually mix Beige and Golden together, because I want a bit more color and I do rock self tan most of the time.

Alga Maris Tinted Face suncream SPF 30 Beige VS Golden Swatch

Alga Maris tinted sunscreen is suitable for all skin types, but since it’s mattifying, I would choose another product for dry skin. My recommendation would be Madara’s cream. I have to also note that this has coconut alkanes in it, and some acne-prone skin types don’t take coconut oil that well. That said, with my hormonal acne background, I can use this product without problems. If your skin can’t take coconut oil, check the Mossa option below.

This product has a very subtle vanilla scent. Also available in SPF 50.

Alga Maris Tinted Sunscreen SPF 30

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Wearing Alga Maris Tinted sunscreen shade Beige.

 

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Wearing Alga Maris Tinted SPF 30 sunscreen in Golden & Beige. Note that the lighting is different, sunlight gives me glow.

 

Mossa 365 Days Defence Natural Sunscreen SF 30 – Tinted, lightweight & fruity

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Mossa’s tinted sunscreen has to be one of my favorites. It has a lightweight creamy consistency that is a joy to apply. Or maybe it’s the subtle sweet fruity scent that gets me?

This cream is tinted and the color is perfect to give a sun-kissed look for fair skin. The shade is warm and a bit yellow. As most tinted creams, it blends nicely with your own skin tone. I love to use this instead of foundation in summer.

Mossa Face Sunscreen SPF 30 color swatch - Madara Face Sunscreen SPF30 color Swatch

Since the consistency in this is light and it absorbs nicely on the skin, it’s ideal for all skin types. If you have oily skin, I would choose either this or the Alga Maris option.

Mossa 365 Day Defence Natural Sunscreen SPF 30

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Madara Plant Stem Cell Age-Defying Sunscreen SPF 30 – Lightly tinted, nourishing, glowy

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Madara’s Plant Stem Cell Age-Defying sunscreen is the thickest, creamiest option out of all these and feels the most nourishing on the skin. This also leaves the most beautiful glow on the skin. (And might I add, this was the first natural sunscreen I tried and fell in love with.)

This has a very subtle tint to it. It might look dark once you first squeeze it out of the tube, but once you spread it, the color is barely there. It’s just enough to give your face a wash of color. And that evens out the skin tone ever so slightly.

This has a subtle citrus scent to it. Since it’s moisturizing, it works for most skin types. I would think dry or mature skin would especially benefit from it. Though having combination skin I still love it, because it gives a beautiful glow. I notice grabbing either this or the SPF 15 CC-cream when my skin feels dry. I also like to mix this to my foundation.

Madara Plant Stem Cell Age-Defying Sunscreen SPF 30

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Wearing Madara’s SPF 30 sunscreen on the face, no foundation.

 

Bybi Beauty Day Defence SPF 30 Moisturizer – lightweight, perfect for under makeup

Bybi’s Day Defence SPF 30 Cream is perfect for those, who want a sunscreen that just feels like a day cream. This has no tint, though it comes out of the tube very pale yellow (but I think that’s better than white, since it has zinc oxide and we don’t want a white cast). This cream is moisturizing and non greasy. It absorbs well onto the skin making it ideal to be used under makeup.

Not always do I want a tinted sunscreen, so this is handy for those days. Also, I can use it on on my hands, neck or shoulders if I’m on the go and need to have some product with me. For oilier skin it might be enough just as itself, but for dry skin I would use a regular day cream first.

Comes in a simple yet pretty packaging.

Bybi Beauty Day Defence SPF 30

bybi beauty spf 30 day defence

How to remove physical sunscreen from your face?

Physical sunscreens really stay on the skin, so it’s important to wash your face properly. I use an oil to remove it and do double cleansing. That means using an oil first – and then another face cleanser.  My favorite oil cleanser currently is Patyka’s Melting Cleansing Oil.

The best natural sunscreen for body

If you need a natural sunscreen for the body, my favorite is Alga Maris SPF 30 Sunscreen Spray. Other favorites listed here.

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The best products from Madara

 

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The best products from Madara – one of my favorite natural beauty brands. In this post I have listed all the greatest products from Madara. They are something I use a lot, so you’ve probably seen me mention them here before.

Now is an awesome time to check these out, because Madara is having their crazy -40% sale day in Finland today.

The best products from Madara

You can shop the products at *Madaracosmetics.com (US), *Feelunique (UK), *Ecco-verde.com (global shipping) and  *Madaracosmetics.com/fi (FI).

 

Madara City CC-Cream
Madara’s CC-cream is bomb. In my Makeup Monday posts I used the product on every single person – that just goes to show how versatile the product is! Most importantly this tinted cram evens out your skin tone and gives you glow. It can be mixed with foundations to sheer them out or make them less matte. My go-to product as a sunscreen in Fall, Winter and Spring.

Read my full review

Iida wearing Madara’s City CC Cream in the shade Light Beige.

Madara Soft Glow Foundation
I’ve declared Madara’s Soft Glow as the best natural foundation. It has great coverage, smooth consistency that’s easy to blend and it lasts well. The foundation looks beautiful as itself on the skin, though I also like to mix a bit of CC-cream with it to make it a bit more glowy.

Madara Luminous Perfecting Concealer
The Luminous Perfecting Concealer is awesome. The creamy texture is easy to blend evenly and it doesn’t emphasize the fine lines around the eyes. It has a lot of pigment and reflects light nicely.

All in all Madara’s natural makeup products are amazing. In the video below I reviewed a bunch of other products from the brand.

Read my post and watch the video review on Madara makeup

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Madara Face SPF 30
My favorite face sunscreen is Madara’s SPF30. I love how natural and glowy it looks. Since it’s a physical sunscreen, it lasts very well on my skin. This cream has some color to it, which makes it blend out perfectly on my skin while evening out the skin tone. Sometimes I mix this with a matte foundation to make it more glowy and creamy.

Read my full review

Check out Madara’s other *sun products as well. The weightless milk SPF 20 is my favorite for body.

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Madara’s Face Masks

Madara is one of my favorite brands also when it comes to face masks. Detox, Peel & Smart masks are the top three for me. These treatments are quick to use (only 5 mins is enough!) and they are effective. If you’re not into purifying masks (AKA your skin is dry), check out the moisturizing SOS mask.

Read my review on Madara’s masks

Madara SOS Hydra Repair Serum
I love this serum, because it’s very lightweight yet hydrating. Not to mention the beautiful packaging. Perfect for those moments when your skin screams SOS. Moisturizing serums are crucial for your skin especially in the colder months. They give you the much needed hydration under your lotion.

 

Where to shop Madara:

*Madaracosmetics.com (US)
*Feelunique (UK)
*Ecco-verde.com (global shipping)
*Madaracosmetics.com/fi (FI)

What is your favorite product from Madara?

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