Raw Elements Face All-Natural Mineral Sunscreen Stick, Non-Nano Zinc Oxide, 95% Organic, Water-Resistant 80 Min, Reef Safe, All Ages Safe, SPF 30+, Travel Sunblock 0.5 oz

I'm surprised that so many people complained on how white this stuff goes on. Yes, it does get a bit white but I barely noticed at all. And wow! It really does last very, very well. It is a big greasy indeed but I was so well-protected over a month in near-equator sun in Bali that it was totally worth it. It's great to be able to put it on when you're wet and it works right away. It's mega waterproof and therefore hard to get off, but honestly it's made of such nice ingredients that it makes a great moisturizer even when there is a little bit left on the skin. I didn't experience any breakouts but it did make my face a little hot. But really, I absolutely love this stuff and highly recommend it if you are going to be spending a lot of time in the ocean.

I am so very, very pleased with this product. I was looking for the most natural sunscreen possible, and came across Raw Elements. I couldn't believe the ingredient list! the ONLY active ingredient is Zinc Oxide and EVERY single other inactive ingredient is a completely natural product (mango butter, green tea, black tea, cocoa butter, etc ... ) Sounded too good to be true and based on some other reviews about the consistency, difficulty getting it out of the tube and difficulty rubbing it in - I had my doubts. (I was looking primarily for something I could wear on my face and use on my children) But I ordered the tube of eco+ as well as the eco+ stick. Incredible products! There was no issue AT ALL with getting it out of the tube and rubbed right in leaving NO trace of white residue. I suppose I could see that if the tube was in a cold room, you might need to warm it up a bit first, but ... seriously - who cares? I find that the stick was slightly more of a matte finish than the cream in the tube, but I liked the spreadability of the cream so much that I use that one on my face anyway. It leaves a little bit of a glisten on my face that doesn't bother me at all and is very subtle anyway and goes away after wearing for a few minutes. I guess if I HAD to choose, I prefer the cream slightly over the stick because it seems to go on a little easier, but I do like the stick as well and I like it also for ease of portability and to have on hand in my purse, etc. I will 100% be ordering again when I am out of this product. LOVE IT!

I needed reef safe sunblock for a recent trip to Hawaii. This was easy to apply to my face because it's a stick and it protected well. Took off one star for 2 reasons: (1) it does have an unusual scent, kind of "earthy". It didn't really bother me but it doesn't smell like a typical sun product. Reef safe sun blocks work by being barriers so they're thick. They don't contain chemicals. (2) I never did feel I could completely wash it off. I didn't have any problems because of that, no breakouts, etc. and I did wear it every day. I'm from AZ which is so dry, and Hawaii is just the opposite, so maybe part of the feeling was from the humid climate which I'm not used to. I also ordered and used the lip protector which I really liked and the product in a tube for my legs and arms. I'm willing to give up some esthetic comforts (fragrance and dry feel) to save the reefs and oceans.

This stuff provides INCREDIBLE all-day coverage from the sun in the water. Especially great for your face. Know what you're buying: like traditional zinc oxide (the white stuff lifeguards put on their noses) this is a physical, not a chemical sunscreen, meaning it does not rub in and looks like white paint. Pros: -Lasts all day until you remove it. No re-applications needed. Complete coverage unless smeared. -Actually waterproof: still stays on even if you get blasted by waves all day -Doesn't sting your eyes. At all. I've gotten chunks in my eyes by accident, and nothing happened. -Smells good. Organically made. -Tube lasts a while: one of these tubes is good for 12+ uses. Basically just a few cents per day to completely avoid getting burned -Makes great Halloween makeup -You can smear it thinner if you want to get some sun -Doesn't ruin clothing or take the paint off plastic, unlike many sunscreens Cons: -You will look like a mime. A zombie mime. -Will smear with contact with fabric, a hard surface, or if scratched. -Difficult to remove unless you use the pro tip... PRO TIP: Use baby wipes to remove from skin. Works like a charm. Thanks to Verde Azul Surf shop in Puerto Rico for letting me know about Raw Elements. Nothing else kept me from getting burned by the tropical sun while surfing all day without stinging my eyes. I don't often write reviews, but I want to see this fantastic product do well and come down in price. Keep making this, guys.

I don't write reviews, but this has consistently been THE BEST face sunscreen. My one child is very fair and burns. We have a pool, and they are constantly swimming. All other sticks seem to come off easily while they play, and put goggles on and off. Then they burn. Not with this. This stays on, and she never burns when using it. I usually buy two each summer and it lasts. I really hope this is around for a super long time. I don't know if I'll find anything else that works so well.

Does the job, used it when I was working outside before leaving that job, and it does work to an extent. Not a fan of the smell personally.

It works well, it’s hard to rub in, but I’m OK with that. You get that white sheen all over your face. From reading the ingredients it has a lot of natural ingredients versus all that crap that comes with namebrand stuff. The white sheen protects my face a little bit better so I don’t mind. It’s also good in the water. But you do have to reapply every four hours it seems like.

this item is so tiny I can’t believe it. But worst of all I do not like the smell. I was looking for a healthy sunscreen and I thought this would fit the bill, but I will not buy it again. 1) too small for the price 2) smell is not that great