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Five-IngredientMineral Sunscreen

Swellies SPF 46 five-ingredient mineral sunscreen in a 50ml orange airless pump bottle
Swellies SPF 46 Mineral Sunscreen
Swellies sunscreen bottle labeled oil and water free, no silicones, vegan and cruelty free, no fragrance or preservatives
Man in a cap and sunglasses applying Swellies mineral sunscreen to his face with no white cast
Swellies SPF 46 Mineral Sunscreen
Swellies SPF 46 five-ingredient mineral sunscreen in a 50ml orange airless pump bottle
Swellies SPF 46 Mineral Sunscreen
Swellies sunscreen bottle labeled oil and water free, no silicones, vegan and cruelty free, no fragrance or preservatives
Man in a cap and sunglasses applying Swellies mineral sunscreen to his face with no white cast
Swellies SPF 46 Mineral Sunscreen

5-Ingredient Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 46

Zero white cast. An ultra-lightweight velvety finish that locks in daily moisture. SPF 46 mineral protection that goes on invisible and stays on. Water resistant 40 minutes.

4.9 7 reviews

30-day money-back guarantee

  • Free shipping over $50
  • TSA travel size
  • Certified cruelty free
  • Reef & River Minded
  • Made in Colorado
Five Ingredients. That's it.
01
Non-Nano Zinc Oxide Mineral
+

Active UV filter

The only active ingredient in Swellies. UVB & UVA protection from one ingredient.

02
Coco Caprylate/Caprate Plant-derived ester
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Texture and feel

Replaces the synthetic silicones found in most sunscreens with a biodegradable alternative that gives the same dry, silky finish without the environmental cost. Absorbs fast, leaves no greasy residue, and creates a smooth, comfortable skin feel.

03
Dextrin Palmitate Cassava-derived
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Gel texture and finish

Converts the formula from a liquid into a lightweight breathable gel that slips across your skin with a velvety feel at the point of application.

04
Polyhydroxystearic Acid Castor oil-derived
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Dispersion and blendability

Disperses Zinc Oxide evenly throughout the formula, which is a large part of why Swellies blends in and doesn't leave a noticeable white film on your face.

05
Iron Oxides Mineral
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White cast elimination and blue light protection

Neutralize the white cast that comes with zinc oxide by adding a very small amount of natural pigment, just enough to give a sheer, skin-toned finish.

Word on the street.

4.86 Based on 7 reviews

  • Shawn

    ★★★★★Verified buyer
    “Swellies is the first spf that has not broken me out or caused any reaction for my very sensitive skin, EVER. The formula is light and natural looking with an elegant texture that my skin drinks up. What a relief to have a mineral spf that doesn’t make me look like a ghost and has only five ingredients! It’s also worth noting that the customer service experience has been second to none, and Brooks in particular has been so helpful and wonderful with helping me secure new bottles and keeping me informed when it restocks. I’ll keep supporting this terrific company and buying this spf forever.”

  • Anonymous

    ★★★★★Verified buyer
    “Best I've ever used! Will only be using this sunscreen!”

  • Natalie

    ★★★★★
    “I love this sunscreen!! I’ve been using it for a while and I love that It’s clean & feels amazing on my skin. 11/10 recommend!”

  • Andy

    ★★★★★
    “Love the product. Finally found a sunscreen with clean ingredients. It works very well and feels great on my skin.”

  • EdSyl

    ★★★★★
    “Pro: application went on smooth and evenly.
    Nice feel to it, not oily or greasy.
    Con: 20 minutes after application it rubbed off on to white sock.

    I will use it again.”
The Drama.
white cast greasy & heavy pilling breakouts & rashes eye stinging & irritation chemical smell hormone disruptors 30+ ingredients
How   steers clear.
Modern.
  • Zero white cast Rubs on and dries sheer
  • No thick waxes No smearing paste, no waiting, no residue
  • Feels like skincare Lightweight serum texture
  • Invisible under makeup Won't pill, separate, or shift foundation
  • Vegan & cruelty free No animal-derived ingredients or testing
Minimal.
  • 5 ingredients The average is 30+
  • Water and oil free No water, no oils. Ester-based carrier, nothing that needs a preservative
  • Non-comedogenic Designed to not clog pores
  • No silicones, parabens, or fragrance Safe for sensitive skin and eyes
  • No preservatives No parabens, phenoxyethanol, or synthetic stabilizers
Mineral.
  • Non-nano Zinc Oxide Full UVA + UVB spectrum protection
  • No oxybenzone, octinoxate, octocrylene, avobenzone, or homosalate No chemical filters or hidden UV filters like Butyloctyl Salicylate
  • Reef & River Safe 100% biodegradable. Built to leave nothing behind
  • Blocks blue light Iron oxides block HEV light from screens and indoor lighting
Kaitlyn, Swellies founder, taking a bite of a Swellies bottle mid ride
Our Story

Sunscreen's counterculture.

I spent years looking for a mineral sunscreen that didn't feel like a compromise. Anything that felt good was loaded with hormone disruptors and silicones. Anything with clean ingredients felt like a thick paste I'd dread putting on, let alone reapplying. Couldn't find one that solved both problems.

So we built it. Five ingredients. Every one of them solves a problem that made me hate sunscreen. The formula is founder-developed and made in-house. No contract manufacturer, no mystery actives, no filler.

We're not a clean beauty marketing company packaging up someone else's formula with a better label. We're not a surf brand trying to convince you we're cool. We don't have 12 SKUs and a lifestyle campaign. We have one product, we built it ourselves, and it works.

Read the whole story here.