SunSafe® Explainer | Sunscreen Standards Explained

What Do The SunSafe® Categories Mean?


The Sunscreen List™ created the SunSafe® categories to make it easier to understand what matters most to you.

Use them as a filter to find the SPF that fits your needs—whether that's sensitive skin, active lifestyles, beauty, family use or environmental considerations.


 

All SunSafe® Categories Explained

  • Beauty SunSafe®

    The Beauty SunSafe® criteria is your new SPF BFF - created by The Sunscreen List™ to recognise sunscreens that are designed for genuine skin care, age prevention, makeup routines and...

    Beauty SunSafe®

    The Beauty SunSafe® criteria is your new SPF BFF - created by The Sunscreen List™ to recognise sunscreens that are designed for genuine skin care, age prevention, makeup routines and...

  • Active SunSafe®

    Explore the Active SunSafe® criteria used by The Sunscreen List™ to recognise sunscreens designed for sport, sweat, water and active outdoor lifestyles.

    Active SunSafe®

    Explore the Active SunSafe® criteria used by The Sunscreen List™ to recognise sunscreens designed for sport, sweat, water and active outdoor lifestyles.

  • Eco SunSafe®

    Explore the Eco SunSafe® criteria used by The Sunscreen List™ to recognise environmentally responsible sunscreens through packaging, sourcing, transparency and sustainability initiatives.

    Eco SunSafe®

    Explore the Eco SunSafe® criteria used by The Sunscreen List™ to recognise environmentally responsible sunscreens through packaging, sourcing, transparency and sustainability initiatives.

  • Sensitive SunSafe®

    Explore the Sensitive SunSafe® criteria, designed to help identify sunscreens for sensitive, acne, eczema, rosacea-prone and reactive skin.

    Sensitive SunSafe®

    Explore the Sensitive SunSafe® criteria, designed to help identify sunscreens for sensitive, acne, eczema, rosacea-prone and reactive skin.

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  • The Watch List™

    The Watch List™

    SPF ingredients and claims under scrutiny. The Watch List highlights what to question, avoid, and monitor based on emerging research and standards.

    The Watch List™

    SPF ingredients and claims under scrutiny. The Watch List highlights what to question, avoid, and monitor based on emerging research and standards.

  • The Ingredient List™ by The Sunscreen List™ explaining sunscreen ingredients including non-nano zinc oxide, marine bioactives, antioxidants and SunSafe® ingredient education.

    The Ingredient List™

    Understand what’s in your SPF. The Ingredient List breaks down UV filters, preservatives, and additives to support safer, informed sunscreen choices.

    The Ingredient List™

    Understand what’s in your SPF. The Ingredient List breaks down UV filters, preservatives, and additives to support safer, informed sunscreen choices.

  • Case Studies

    Case Studies

    Independent SunSafe® case studies uncover SPF truths—microplastics, reef-safe claims, ingredient safety, and global testing standards for safer sun protection.

    Case Studies

    Independent SunSafe® case studies uncover SPF truths—microplastics, reef-safe claims, ingredient safety, and global testing standards for safer sun protection.

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