I have tried 10 or more sunscreens to find one that works for my brown skin with yellow undertones - it has been a challenging and frustrating journey with many days not feeling comfortable in my skin, and my skin not "happy", due to a white cast, clogged pores, too many red undertones, flakiness, etc. I finally found a product from Denmark by Elizabeth Geirus that's so beautifully formulated, but it's hard to get, so I ventured out and bought Thrive, and so far I'm very pleased with it. It works great with my skin tone (Indian mix) and hydrates without clogging my pores.

Admittedly, I don't normally wear sunscreen (maybe for a rare day at the beach, but certainly not on a daily basis). However, upon getting my first tattoo, I learned that the sun is a tattoo's mortal enemy, so I did a ton of research on sunscreens to find a good brand that would be effective in preventing the premature fading of my ink (gotta protect my investment, y'know?). Many people recommend mineral sunscreen instead of chemical for tattoos, and since I'm Black / brown / African American, my main concern was choosing a product that wouldn't leave a white cast. After reading the reviews of countless products, I finally settled on trying Thrive (the SPF 30 Face Sunscreen), and after two months of using this product, I can confidently say I hit the jackpot on the first try.The consistency of this sunscreen is creamy (similar to that of a standard lotion), so it spreads very easily and is "absorbed" into/onto the skin within seconds. And the best part is, there is absolutely NO white cast -- I've attached photos of both my tattooed and non-tattooed forearms post-sunscreen application for reference. You can see that there a little shine on my tattoo (which I actually like), but otherwise no discoloration from the product. In hindsight I probably should have taken before-and-after photos for both arms, but just take my word for it: there's seriously no cast. Also, the product has a slight smell (kind of citrusy, like grapefruit), but it's not strong nor unpleasant and it doesn't linger. After being rubbed in, the product feels a little sticky as it dries, but it dries pretty quickly and then leaves the skin feeling smooth/normal.The only semi-con I have is that after applying and reapplying multiple times in a single day (like 3+ times), I've noticed some slight white flakiness (I'm thinking this is just product build-up, since the minerals in this sunscreen sit on top of your skin as opposed to being fully absorbed). However, this is not really a big deal to me, as the flakes can be wiped away, but if it were really noticeable or if I knew I would need to continue reapplying that day, I could probably just wash my arm off real quick with some soap and water, then dry and reapply to resolve the problem.As a final note, I'm not actually sure if this sunscreen is effective in providing sun protection. I don't get sunburnt, so I don't really have any way of knowing whether this product is fulfilling its intended purpose (I guess time will tell; for now I'll just keep an eye out for my ink fading). But assuming it is in fact working, I 100% recommend this product!

I was looking for a sunscreen without chemicals. I have melasma from pregnancy so I needed something for my face. This leaves no white residue and moisturizes my face so nicely. I love the smell. If you’re looking for sunscreen buy this. Don't waste your time on other brands.

Good product. No white cast and greasiness. Good feel on the skin. Only thing to improve is the applicator pump - it doesn't dispense the product well.

I have a shelf of sunscreens. I am trying to find the perfect sunscreen for daily use on my face. I happen to be fair skinned, so if it happens to have a white cast, it isn't too noticeable. But still, I'd like to not even have to worry about it. I also would prefer not to use chemical sunscreens. I often use those on my body, but for my face which is more sensitive- the physical (mineral) sunscreens is better for me. There is NO white cast with this, so definitely fine for darker skin tones if you are looking for a physical sunscreen.This sunscreen is nice. I hot days or days I know where I will be sweating a bit, I don't bother with my expensive skin care routine, since I am likely to sweat it off. This sunscreen offers some skin care goodies above and beyond non nano zinc oxide. So I feel like I am still doing something for my skin, including moisturizing it. According to description, it has antioxidant super plants:--Juanilama: anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-oxidant (87% more than vitamin E) properties, and--Fierillo: anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, skin healing, and antioxidant properties;plus..--Wakame Kelp: reinforce skin defenses again environment, etc--Tazman Pepper: reduces skin inflammation and redness, and--Arabica coffee oil: lubricates skin. regenerates hydrolipid barrier to promote hydration and skin repairing.Smells energizing- like a punch of citrus fruit. It lingers for a little while then seems to dissipate. I can get it near my eyes and they don't get irritated. Kinda surprised it is a strong scent for something that is likely to go on the face.Bottles says no synthetic colors, fragrances or unhealthy ingredients. "Fragrance" is vague here, and although maybe not synthetic, it should be cleared up as to what it is.The company says in answering one of the questions that the fragrance comes from essential oils- if so, they should list the essential oils used. I imagine it is a citrus blend, but essential oils are different than just listing "fragrance". It would be helpful to see exact oils used. Then in another question answered, it was not mentioned that essential oils are used to create fragrance, but that it would be naturally occurring from some of the other ingredients. Which is it? If it is the latter, then the company would be doing themselves a favor by taking the word fragrance out of the ingredient list since not only would it be redundant to keep it in there it could scare off people who are avoiding "fragrance" as a listed ingredient. A product can have a scent due to other ingredients used that have a naturally occurring scent .. and and still be fragrance free. If it is a matter of it being from essential oils.. then that should be listed as well- for better or worse- but at least it is transparent information. Some people have strong reactions to essential oils on their face, whether from scent or from the activity they have. Some dont have reaction. Yet Some have strong reactions to "fragrance" as an added ingredient. Normally I see "fragrance" on a bottle and choose something else, as it typically depicts synthetic, and if it isn't synthetic then it doesn't need to be listed generically as fragrance, but instead specifically as to what the fragrance is derived from.Anyway, I thought I would add that as I am sure there will be potential customers looking at the ingredient list and this may help them one way or another. I hope this review has been helpful to you. If I learn anything new, I will be sure to come back to update. Take care all :)List of ingredients:Water, Coco-Caprylate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Lauryl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Oil, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Phytic Acid, Arrabidaea Chica, Lippia Alba, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Ethyl Macadamiate, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Rosemarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin

I wanted to love this because it is so natural, fragrance & chemical free (I got the sensitive skin one). I have researched plenty of spfs & they say they’re chemical free and they’re really not or they’re natural/mineral spfs yet full of oils and scents. This one only has sunflower oil, which I was hesitant about but it had far less ingredients than most. I tried it when I went to the pool, my face didn’t burn but I broke out with small red pimples all around my face. This was the only product that was new in my regimen and it wasn’t like hormonal acne because it was scattered all around my face. Also I was surprised how small the bottle is for the price. The search continues..if you don’t have sensitive skin like me then I think you’ll love this, there is no white cast. Make sure skin is hydrated well enough before putting on to avoid peeling.

It goes on and at first leaves a slight white cast. But that goes away quickly. I like the soft sweet smell and how little I need to cover my face and neck

Please allow my foray into the wide world of very expensive Reef Safe suncreen to benefit someone other than just my family. We purchased just about every brand imaginable for our 10 day babymoon in the southern Caribbean (in May), and Thrive blew all of the others out of the water. (ThinkKids, Sport, + Baby left a prominent cast, Kokua ruined every piece of clothing it came into contact with, Maui Surfer left an even more aggressive white cast and was tough to apply, Bluelizard was ok but also pretty cast-y.) Thrive left by far the least amount of cast, smelled great, and most of all kept my pale + pregnant skin safe, as well as my husband's even paler skin. This is the one to go with if you're trying to decide. (We reapplied frequently, every 2 hours or so.)

We'd been planning a trip to Hawaii for years, delayed even longer by the pandemic. On the plus side that did give us plenty of time to research. I wanted to get a reef-safe sunscreen, rather than have to rely in what I could find once we got there. This one was on several lists of the best sunscreens.I wanted something that was safe for us and safe for the reefs. The zinc oxide formula in this sunscreen was very effective, even for my sister who usually burns easily. It went on comfortably, and it smelled great! I have some left over, and even though we're nowhere near any reefs now, I still reach for this sunscreen when I'm going to be out in the sun for any length of time!

Like this product. Will def use during pregnancy. I am an african american woman. Always on the hunt for mineral/ safe skincare products for use while pregnant/ nursing. Product light in texture. Not pasty like a lot of them are. Also not quite milky like a few of my k beauty ones. Ot is def white white, but it melts easily into the skin. You really have to look to see ant cast. This will be a staple for summertime, just for my body. Not for face. It is a decent amount, but not sharing size for the price and amount you get. It isn't greasy feeling, and also gives you a sheen. A few mineral sunscreens don't work for A.A. skin because they create a dry effect. So this one is great. It is vegan, and smells light, I don't prefer the scent. But it doesn't last long. It also contains antioxidants to regenerate your skin. Give it a shot. I took some photos of my skin with it being applied at different stages sonyou can see how is applies. I know everyone's phone color tone/ saturation is different, so for reference in Mac I am a nc50. I hope thos review helps

Great feel , great coverage.Feel like it's even moisturizing.But what I really really really care for and why I will keep buying over other sunscreens is the sustainable packaging.I appreciate the Badger sustainable tin very much... and will probably keep in my bag for touch ups... but Badger doesn't have the same easy and expansive application that Thrive does.

I like this sunscreen as it is easy to use, seems to do a good job of sun protection and smell decent!

The product is thick, it does leave a white caste, if that bothers you. My main issue is that it smells very strongly like oranges. Overwhelmingly strong scent. It gave me a headache. If you are sensitive to fragrance, then this may not be for you. The upside is that I can put it on when I do yard work and the mosquitoes don't bother me.

Product is exactly what I expected. Works great and is great for the skin. Also smells good! Will definitely purchase again!