Babo Botanicals Daily Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Fluid SPF50 - Natural Zinc Oxide - Passion Fruit Oil - Fragrance Free - Ultra-Lightweight - For Face - For all ages

Probably my 4th repurchase. Have looked at other US alternatives (to have backup options), even more expensive ones, and have not found an alternative that is mineral, as clean, fluid-like, and not tinted like a foundation. The neutral yellow color of this works well for me and doesn't leave a white cast on my light-medium skin. EWG used to have a visual scale showing that this was not only clean but also rated high for UVA, but now that they've switched to a system of "EWG verified" products, you can't see precise comparisons between products anymore.I have normal skin. I can tell I have this on my face (vs. having nothing on), but it's just the slightest soft feel and certainly does not make my hair stick to my face like other spf's. Dewy at first but then that goes away so that skin looks normal and moisturized. It goes well under makeup, and even without separate moisturizer it provides some moisture as a base to keep my makeup from looking dry. It's good with my pores. If at the beach with continuous sun on face, then I do reapply often. I always make sure to shake well and haven't experienced any separation issues. Don't notice a fragrance either. Very happy with it.I would like an alternative that is oil-free so that I can share the same bottle with my mom, but haven't found one good enough yet to replace this. Some oil-free, fluid alternatives are not as clean, have white cast complaints, or leave some iridescent glow. My mom who has sensitive skin and is picky in general is ok using this for now. Will keep buying/recommending!UPDATE: Educating myself and just recently saw the video by a PhD in chemistry talking about sunscreens, called "How mineral sunscreens are dodging laws" and it includes a minute on this company as well as EWG inconsistencies (EWG background and ratings are not as solid as I thought). I also saw a Consumer Reports 2024 report on sunscreen testing and the regular mineral sunscreen by Babo (not this face one) rated just ok. Not changing my rating here as this is an excellent product, but whether it's optimal protection is a different question. I will try to find more alternatives (especially with PA rating). Kelly Slater has a mineral one that looks interesting. I'm also considering (the least worst) chemical sunscreens now too, which don't rub off as easily while doing makeup or move during day. Will likely grab one when I'm in Europe, where there are more approved active ingredients and stricter standards (e.g. check on homosalate in the EU). Also nice Korean options out there, but if they are sold in the US then probably reformulated per US regulations; not sure I want to deal with the delivery time and potential unexpected cost from ordering from overseas in this political climate. Conclusion: will keep this product in my arsenal, but there's more out there on my radar now!