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The Best Coral Reef-Safe Sunscreens

What Exactly Is Coral Reef Safe Sunscreen, and Why Should You Be Using It?

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I am obsessed with all things Rihanna, and when I learned that the sunscreen in her new Hydra Vizor Moisturiser ($35) was coral-reef safe, my first thought was, "cool." My second thought was, what does that mean? If you're curious too, we're breaking it down for you. Basically, there are certain chemicals formulated in sunscreens that contribute to the destruction and decay of coral reefs, which nobody wants. If you're interested in protecting both yourself and the oceans, we found 12 good options.

Whether you want a spray sunscreen or something light for your face, these products will keep you protected fun the sun and help keep the oceans that much safer. Every little thing we can do to help keep our planet healthy is a yes from us, and, spoiler alert, some of your tried and true favourite sunscreens are on this list. Keep on reading to shop our picks.

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Coola Mineral Body Organic Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30

Besides smelling like coconut, this Coola Mineral Body Organic Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 ($32) is reef safe.

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Coola Mineral Body Organic Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30
$32
from sephora.com
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Fenty Beauty Hydra Vizor Invisible Moisturiser Broad Spectrum Sunscreen

This Fenty Beauty Hydra Vizor Invisible Moisturiser Broad Spectrum Sunscreen ($35) is part moisturiser, part sunscreen, and Rihanna-approved. How could you go wrong with that?

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Fenty Beauty Hydra Vizor Invisible Moisturiser Broad Spectrum Sunscreen
$35
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Innisfree Daily UV Defence Sunscreen SPF 36

This Innisfree Daily UV Defence Sunscreen SPF 36 ($15) is a great, affordable pick.

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Innisfree Daily UV Defence Sunscreen SPF 36
$15
from sephora.com
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Babo Botanicals Clear Zinc Sunscreen Lotion

Customers love this Babo Botanicals Clear Zinc Sunscreen Lotion ($15, originally $20).

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Babo Botanicals Clear Zinc Sunscreen Lotion
$15
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Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40

This Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 ($34) is a perennial favourite, and lives up to its name; no whitecast here.

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Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40
$34
from sephora.com
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Drunk Elephant Umbra Sheer Physical Daily Defence Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30

This Drunk Elephant Umbra Sheer Physical Daily Defence Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30 ($34) is thick, but it works really nicely.

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Drunk Elephant Umbra Sheer Physical Daily Defence Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF
$34
from sephora.com
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Banana Boat Simply Protect Sport Reef Friendly Sunscreen Spray

If you can't part with the convenience of spray sunscreen, grab this Banana Boat Simply Protect Sport Reef Friendly Sunscreen Spray ($8).

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Banana Boat Simply Protect Sport Reef Friendly Sunscreen Spray
$8
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Thinksport Safe Sunscreen SPF 50+

This Thinksport Safe Sunscreen SPF 50+ ($10) is a customer favourite for it's price and protection.

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Thinksport Safe Sunscreen SPF 50+
$10
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Dermalogica Invisible Physical Defence Sunscreen SPF 30

Keep your skin protected and nurtured with this Dermalogica Invisible Physical Defence Sunscreen SPF 30 ($54).

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Dermalogica Invisible Physical Defence Sunscreen SPF 30
$54
from sephora.com
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Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Lotion

This Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Lotion ($13) smells amazing, and helps protect the ocean.

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Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Lotion
$13
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Biossance Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 PA +++

Sephora customers are big fans of this Biossance Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 PA +++ ($30), and we think you will be too.

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Biossance Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 PA +++
$30
from sephora.com
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California Kids Supersensitive Broad Spectrum Tinted Sunscreen

This California Kids Supersensitive Broad Spectrum Tinted Sunscreen ($26) is gentle enough for kids, but can be used on adults too.

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California Kids Supersensitive Broad Spectrum Tinted Sunscreen
$26
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