Thinksport and Thinkbaby sunscreens have been a go-to natural sunscreen for years and one of my top recommendations for safe, affordable and mineral sunscreens for the whole family. The EWG verified Thinksport sunscreens are SPF 50+ and are one of the most versatile sunscreens I’ve tried. Their sunscreens have been rated “1” by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) since 2010.

Thinksport and Thinkbaby were both founded by Kevin Brodwick, who has a background in preventative medicine and biotechnology, with a team of physicians and scientists to make clean, healthier science-based products for families. Thinksport and Thinkbaby are most known for their safe sunscreens, but also have a wide range of deodorants, baby skincare and bodycare products. All Think products are in the $10-$15 range, making them affordable for families with tight budgets who want the cleanest products possible.

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The Thinksport and Thinkbaby founder set out to create clean products that were functional and sustainable:

“It became clear during my work within a biological testing lab (non-animal) that products on the market were fraught with issues. It didn’t matter if the product was made in China, the US or Switzerland, there were chemicals leaching that had the potential to cause endocrine disruption, cancer and reproductive harm. It also became quickly clear that government regulation was not on the near horizon. So Thinkbaby and Thinksport set off to create alternatives. The company first identified baby bottle, as 95% of the bottles on the market were composed of Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical that is suspected to disrupt the endocrine system. We then proceeded to target other products within the baby feeding realm and were led by parents to design a sports bottle. Thinkbaby and Thinksport approaches each product category with the same criteria. Safe. Functional. Sustainable.

Thinksport Sunscreen Review

If you’re looking for an organic sunscreen that everyone in your family can use for just about any occasion, Thinksport Safe Sunscreen is the sunscreen you should try.

Here are the basics of the Thinksport sunscreen features before we go more in-depth:

• 20% zinc oxide provides SPF 50 broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection
• Reef safe
• Water resistance (80 minutes)
• For face and body
• Top Rated on EWG’s Skin Deep with a “1” rating since 2010
• Daily use sunscreen
• Protects immediately upon application
• Free of biologically harmful chemicals. No PABA, parabens, phthalates, BPA, oxybenzone, avobenzone, petroleum, gluten, dairy, or toxic chemicals. No animal by-products or testing.
• No animal by-products or testing

Even the tubes the sunscreen comes packaged in are non-toxic. Thinkbaby and Thinksport sunscreens come in a tube made of environmentally friendly packaging that does not contain BPA, vinyl, or phthalates. Also, each tube is marked with an expiration date.

The Most All-Purpose Natural Sunscreen

Thinksport sunscreens are the most versatile sunscreens I’ve come across. It’s hard to find a sunscreen that works well for outdoors and sports activity days that can also work well as a face sunscreen. The Thinksport sunscreens are the ideal safe sunscreen for athletes who sweat a lot because they’re water resistant, but they also work for the face and under makeup. Usually you need to purchase a face sunscreen separately from your sports sunscreen, but Thinksport works for both occasions.

The trick is in the consistency. They didn’t make the Thinksport sunscreen so rich it couldn’t be used for the face. But it’s still thick enough to stay put through sweat-filled activities. While there are more lightweight lotion type sunscreens that work for both face and body, some people prefer a balm consistency because it absorbs and applies quicker and easier for them. If you prefer a light lotion I recommend Babo Botanicals or Pipette which is also great for the whole family.

The Thinksport sunscreens are also a fantastic face sunscreen and the water resistance is a great bonus if you’re sweating while outdoors. I find that I don’t need to use a moisturizer because the Thinksport sunscreen is rich enough to replace them.

Men like the Thinksport sunscreens for the minimal and sporty look. So if you’re having trouble getting your husband to apply sunscreen daily, have them try Thinksport.

Scent

All Thinksport and Thinkbaby sunscreens have a tropical pina colada smell.

Is There a White Cast

There is a hint of white cast as it’s a 100% mineral zinc oxide formula.

Consistency

Thinksport and Thinkbaby sunscreens feel like a creamy balm and are on the emollient side. It does not feel like a lightweight lotion and is not a milky fluid. Thinksport sunscreens feel much more like a balm.

Price

The regular sized sunscreens 3 oz are around $14 and the family size which are 6oz are $21. If you try and like them, the family size offers amazing value for money. You get double the quantity with a built in 33% savings

Ingredients

ACTIVE INGREDIENT: ZINC OXIDE 20% (NON-NANO) 

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: PURIFED WATER, CAPRYLIC /CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, POLYGLYCERY-4, ISOSTERATE, CETYL DIMETHICONE, HEXYL LAURATE, GLYCERIN, HYDROGENATED METHYL, ABIETATE (PINE WOOD RESIN), MAGNESIUM SULFATE (EPSOM SALT), CAPRYLHDROXAMIC ACID, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE, RIBES RUBRUM (CURRANT) FRUIT, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, TOCOPHEROL, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL, HYALUROUNIC ACID (PLANT BASED), CITRUS PARADISI (GRAPEFRUIT)

Thinkbaby Sunscreen

All Thinksport and Thinkbaby sunscreens have the same exact base formula. I’ve used Thinksport, Thinksport for kids and Thinkbaby interchangeably and all three are almost identical. The scent is a little less strong with the Thinkbaby sunscreens.

ACTIVE INGREDIENT: ZINC OXIDE 20% (NON-NANO) 

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: PURIFED WATER, CAPRYLIC /CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, POLYGLYCERY-4 ISOSTERATE, CETYL DIMETHICONE, HEXYL LAURATE, GLYCERIN, HYDROGENTATED METHYL ABIETATE (PINE WOOD RESIN), MAGNESIUM SULFATE, CAPRYLHDROXAMIC ACID, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE, PAPAYA, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, TOCOPHEROL, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL, HYALUROUNIC ACID (PLANT BASED)

Thinksport Kids Sunscreen Stick

The Thinksport sunsceeen sticks are great travel and TSA friendly options if you need to avoid taking liquids. The sticks also fit easily in your pocket and is able to withstand extreme summer heat. Note that Thinksport sunscreen sticks are not vegan and contain beeswax. Thinksport sunscreen sticks glide on easily and are super moisturizing.

ACTIVE INGREDIENT: ZINC OXIDE 20% (NON-NANO)

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL(1) COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL (1) CERA ALBA (BEESWAX) (1) EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX(1) RICINUS COMMUNIS (CASTOR) OIL (1) COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX(1) BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER (1) THEOBROMA CACAO (COCOA) SEED BUTTER (1) TOCOPHEROL (1) ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE) LEAF JUICE (1)

Thinksport Everyday Face SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen

If you’re looking to avoid the white cast or want a tinted face sunscreen, Thinksport offers 1 tinted face sunscreen. Just like all Thinksport products, Thinksport Everyday Face SPF 30 has mineral base formula that doesn’t contain any PABA, parabens, phthalates, oxybenzone, avobenzone dioxane or animal products.

The Thinksport Everyday Face SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen is perfectly smooth and hydrating and the tint is very natural and works well for my olive toned skin. The company says that it contains just a small amount of tint to eliminate the white cast problem, but it actually gives me a decent amount of coverage. The Thinksport Everyday Face SPF 30 also acts as a great primer before applying makeup. It has the signature pina colada scent of the other sunscreen products from the brand. Besides 20% Zinc Oxide, the formula also contains Vitamins C and E, raspberry seed oil, cranberry seed oil, hyaluronic acid and other skin beneficial ingredients.

Like all the other products from the Think Baby and Think Sport sunscreen line, Thinksport Everyday Face SPF 30 is so affordable at $12 on Amazon.

Ingredients: purified water (0), aloe barbadensis leaf juice (0), capric caprylic triglycerides(0), sorbitan stearate (coconut based) (1), pine wood resin (0), vegetable glycerin (0), cetyl dimethicone (0), hydrogenated castor oil (0), magnesium sulfate (epsom salt) (0), sunflower oil, jojoba oil (0), ascorbic acid (vitamin c) (0), tocopherols (vitamin e) (1), olive oil (0), raspberry seed oil (0), cranberry seed oil (0), hyaluronic acid (made from vegetable) (0), currant (0), citrus paradisi (0), iron oxide (2) (skin deep ratings change)