5 Best Pregnancy-Safe Sunscreens, Tested by Moms-to-Be

The Bump takeaway: Solara Skincare Guardian Angel Super Peptide Sunscreen Milk is a high-performing facial sunscreen with an easy application that wears comfortably on hot days.

Wearing facial sunscreen daily is the best way to preserve your skin health and also helps to reduce the risk of melasma, which is linked to sun or heat exposure. With this in mind, we tested a range of pregnancy-safe facial sunscreens—and the Solara Skincare Guardian Angel Super Peptide Sunscreen Milk emerged as a clear winner in this category.

Texture
Our product tester Logan used this sunscreen during her third trimester, and it earned high scores across the board. She said it was easy to dispense the sunscreen with the dropper and she loved the lightweight, liquid texture. “It felt smooth on application and never felt greasy. It also dried down very quickly, allowing me to move on without it feeling heavy on my skin,” she remarked, adding that it felt “cool and hydrating” (always a plus if you’re feeling overheated due to pregnancy) and sat well underneath her makeup.

While it’s free from artificial fragrances, Logan noted that the sunscreen did have a mild scent. “It was not unpleasant, if anything it just smells ‘clean’ and sunscreen-y,” she explained.

One of the biggest issues with mineral sunscreens is that they can leave you looking as pale as Casper the ghost. Fortunately, that’s not the case with Solara Skincare. Although the sunscreen is white in color when dispensed, it quickly turns translucent as you rub it in. “It did not leave any white cast, nor did it leave my skin looking pale or as if it had any sunscreen on,” says Logan happily.

Effectiveness
In terms of effectiveness, this product earned a top score. “I was very happy with the 50 SPF that this sunscreen offered,” says Logan, who noted that she reapplied it every three to four hours and “did not suffer any sunburn, even after using [it for] three days in full-sun at the beach.” Logan felt that this sunscreen would last for several months, and while she felt the price was a little high, she said she would consider repurchasing it as “the application made it worth it.”

SPF: 50 | Key ingredient: Zinc oxide 12% | EWG rating: EWG verified | Quantity: 1 fl. oz.

The Bump takeaway: Badger Active Mineral Sunscreen Cream is made from natural ingredients, but doesn't come with a scent or sacrifice performance.

The safest sunscreens for pregnancy are natural formulas that physically block UV rays. And this organic sunscreen by Badger does just that. Pregnant product tester Whisper used the sunscreen on her body and gave it a 10 out of 10 score for effectiveness. “It does what it was created to do,” says Whisper, who confirmed that “it’s water resistant for about 40 minutes just like it claims.” But what really sets this product apart is the fact that it’s made with only five ingredients: Zinc oxide, sunflower oil, beeswax, sunflower vitamin E and seabuckthorn extract. That's it.

Scent
“Considering your skin is the largest organ your body has what you put on it matters,” says Whisper, who was happy to discover that “all [of the] ingredients are plant-based or beeswax.” And while some natural sunblocks have an earthy scent, our product tester reported that this sunscreen “doesn’t have much of a smell at all, which is fine when you're pregnant [as] smells can make you sick.”

Texture
It's worth noting that Whisper tells us this is a very thick sunscreen. “I mean like I had to really squeeze the tube to get some out,” she says. This dense texture is due to the fact that it's a water-free formula. To make it more pliable, the brand advises users to knead the tube before each use.

Despite the fact that it is a thick, mineral sunscreen our product tester said there was “no white cast.” In fact, she said it was “moisturizing” and that it left her “a little oily looking.” Overall, she felt it was worth the money and said “this sunscreen is gonna last me awhile because it goes a long way.”

SPF: 30 | Key ingredient: Zinc oxide 18.75% | EWG rating: 1 | Quantity: 2.9 fl. oz.

The Bump takeaway: With 14 different shades to choose from, Well People Bio Tint is a high-performing option for a wide variety of skin tones.

Like a product that does it all—and for a broad range of skin tones? This three-in-one skin tint moisturizes, blurs imperfections and shields your face from harmful UV rays. Better yet, it’s available in 14 different shades that range from fair to deep. Whisper used the Well People Bio Tint in shade 7N, and said “the color match is pretty spot on.” She gave it a 10 out of 10 score for color and said: “I found my shade and it is very close to my natural shade. No white cast from this product.”

Texture
Aside from the great color match, our product tester was a fan of the “creamy texture,” which reportedly “feels just like your everyday foundation.” According to Whisper, one or two pumps is all you need for sheer coverage. But she went on to say that “it’s buildable, meaning you can replace your foundation with it.” She liked that it “absorbed very easily” and feels “like you’re wearing nothing” as there's no greasy residue.

Ingredients
Our product tester applied the tinted sunscreen once in the morning and it was very effective. It “works great” she said, noting that it’s sweat- and water-resistant and that she experienced “no sunburn.” She was also happy to discover that this product was vegan and cruelty-free. “It is a plant-based product and the ingredients show that to be true. A longer list but things like aloe, shea butter, broccoli seed oil, raspberry seed oil and tons of other great plant products,” says Whisper.

Scent
As it is a plant-based formula it does have “a very natural smell,” which some people may not like. However, Whisper noted that “the smell fades once it’s dried down.” As she concluded her review, our product tester said this sunscreen was “a great buy” and added that she believes it “will probably last the rest of the year.”

SPF: 30 | Key ingredient: Zinc oxide 20% | EWG rating: EWG verified | Quantity: 1.2 fl. oz.

The Bump takeaway: The stick design on Babo Botanicals Super Shield Mineral Sports Stick makes for quick reapplication, while not skimping on a high SPF rating.

A sunscreen stick is a great travel-friendly option you can throw in your purse for top-ups on the go. I first tested this product back in 2024 while pregnant with my now-toddler, and gave it a 10 out of 10 score for texture, color and value for money. And it was such a hit, I still use it today.

Application
It was very easy to just rub all over my face and hands, and it dried immediately. The feeling is very natural, like you’re not wearing sunscreen at all. Worried about the stick breaking or crumbling? Don’t sweat it. The stick stays intact as you apply.

While it can be used on your body, the brand states that this sunscreen is primarily designed for your face and high points of the body, like your shoulders. I mainly use it on my face and find this sunscreen leaves zero color on my skin.

Ingredients
As for the formula, this sunscreen contains a high percentage of zinc oxide blended with plant-based ingredients, many of which are organic. My regular, non-pregnancy sunscreen also uses zinc oxide and it's generally really great for improving my skin tone, preventing acne outbreaks and leaving my skin feeling smoother overall.

The ingredients in Babo Botanicals Super Shield Mineral Sports Stick are very similar to the product I typically use, but the cost is significantly less. I definitely think it's a great value for being only a little over $10, and I’ve recommended this product to other pregnant moms ever since I first tried it.

SPF: 50 | Key ingredient: Zinc oxide 20% | EWG rating: EWG verified | Quantity: 3 fl. oz.

The Bump takeaway: Crunchi Sunlight Facial combines a hydrating formula with an effective SPF rating.

Is your skin crying out for hydration? Look no further than this moisturizing formula by Crunchi. Our product tester, Brenda, used the word hydrating multiple times when describing this product and gave it a high score across multiple testing criteria.

Application
Application is quick and easy thanks to the bottle’s nifty pump dispenser. Brenda said that you only need a “small amount for sufficient coverage” and said “it applies smoothly and absorbs quickly, although it initially feels slightly wet on the skin.”

Texture
When describing the texture, our product tester said it has a “watery consistency that feels comfortable on the skin.” She was pleasantly surprised to find the white lotion didn’t leave a white cast or make her look pale: “Instead, it absorbs well, providing a hydrated, natural look without any tint.”

It also earned a high score for effectiveness and Brenda told us that “the sunscreen provided excellent SPF protection, preventing sunburn even with reapplication every two hours.”

Ingredients
While some of the ingredients were unfamiliar to our product tester the organic formula didn’t cause any skin irritation or breakouts and included high-quality hydrating ingredients like glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and squalane. Although Brenda felt the price per ounce was a little high, she said that “its effectiveness and performance justify the cost.”

SPF: 30 | Key ingredient: Zinc oxide 12.5% | EWG rating: EWG verified | Quantity: 1 fl. oz.