8 Mineral Sunscreens for Sunburn-Prone Feet in Sandal Season

Decide between lotion and stick based on how you'll apply it — a stick like the Blue Lizard option swipes directly onto bare feet without rubbing sunscreen into your hands first, while a lotion covers larger areas like ankles and calves faster. If you have sensitive or reactive skin, look for a formula marketed for it. Sun Bum's travel lotion is labeled 'for Sensitive Skin' on the bottle, and Blue Lizard's lotion and stick are both formulated for sensitive skin and labeled paraben-free and fragrance-free. A tinted formula, like the Australian Gold nude-tint lotion, is worth considering if the white cast that mineral sunscreens can leave behind bothers you on a visible spot like the top of your foot. For a bottle that also covers your face, the La Roche-Posay lotion and EltaMD's UV Sport lotion are both labeled for face and body, so you don't need a separate facial formula. Bottle size affects how often you'll need to restock: the Sun Bum and EltaMD UV Active tubes are travel-sized at 3 oz, while the Coppertone lotion and Blue Lizard's sensitive-skin lotion come in larger 5 fl oz bottles for more frequent whole-body use. If you'll be reapplying throughout a beach or pool day, prioritize a format you can use one-handed without a mirror — the Blue Lizard stick or a travel-size lotion like Sun Bum's suits that better than a full-size bottle left at home.