Non-Toxic Sunscreen, ranked by PFAS grade
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- polypropylene filter housing, carbon/sediment cartridge
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial growth in spent cartridges
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Aquasure
Premier Series 75 GPD Under Sink Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System
- RO membrane, carbon filters, stainless steel housing
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial and microbial growth in housing and filters
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Avocado
Vegan Mattress
- organic cotton, natural latex, coconut coir, recycled steel coils
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Heavy metals
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
211 of the 218 sunscreen products PFAS Authority has graded reach its 70 point pass mark for PFAS and other toxins, 96.8% of the category, as of October 2026, and 7 score below it. The highest graded is Derma E Daily Sun Serum SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen at 100 out of 100.
The full ranking is below, best-graded first, with every score linking to the evidence behind it.
Is sunscreen safe?
211 of the 218 sunscreen products we graded come back low-concern on our screen and 7 do not. Our grades are model-based assessments built from published materials, ingredient lists, certifications and brand disclosures, not laboratory tests, so they say what we can evidence rather than that anything is safe.
Best graded sunscreen here
- 1Derma E Daily Sun Serum SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen 100 out of 100
- 2Earth Mama Baby Face Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 40 100 out of 100
- 3CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 75 out of 100
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Pacifica
Coconut Probiotic Mineral Face Stick SPF 50
Mineral stick formula suggests lower PFAS concern; waterproofing not disclosed.
CeraVe
Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Lower concern. Mineral sunscreen base not linked to PFAS, but no brand PFAS statement.
Derma E
Daily Sun Serum SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen
Low PFAS risk; mineral sunscreen with third-party PFAS-free verification.
Why Derma E Daily Sun Serum SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen wins, and what it beats
Every grade on this page is one sum. A category starts from a baseline, each disclosed material or coating adds risk points, and each thing the brand or a third party has published takes them away. Below is that sum for the winner, then for 1 product it beats, so you can see exactly where the 25 points between the top and the bottom of this sunscreen ranking come from.
The winner
Made of Mineral sunscreen, zinc oxide base.
- +20Category baseline. The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
- -10Base material not linked to PFAS. The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
- -30Third-party PFAS-free verification. A third party reports verifying this product as PFAS-free.
- -40No PFAS found in lab test. No PFAS detected in independent testing.
What the grade does not fix. Nothing specific to this product adds risk, so what remains is the category baseline that every product here starts from, and our graders recorded 2 other hazards on it. See the full breakdown.
What it beats, and why
What puts it behind. No PFAS disclosure, +15 points. No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product. The winner carries no such factor.
Made of Aqueous lotion with mineral sunscreen (titanium dioxide/zinc oxide) and ceramides.
- +20Category baseline
- +15No PFAS disclosure
- -10Base material not linked to PFAS
25risk points, a grade of 75
No product on this page was physically tested by us. Every number above comes from published materials, ingredient and coating disclosures, certifications and brand statements, scored on one public rubric. Formulations change without notice, so check the current product listing before buying.
Which sunscreen is PFAS-free? Good or Excellent, best-graded first
- Mineral sunscreen, zinc oxide base
- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
- 1,4-dioxane (non-intentional contaminant from surfactants/emulsifiers)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide or titanium dioxide base)
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Synthetic fragrance allergens
- Aqueous lotion with mineral sunscreen (titanium dioxide/zinc oxide) and ceramides
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
- mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide), tin packaging
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Preservative toxicity (if present)
- mineral UV filters, water and plant extracts
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Heavy metals
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Water-based facial moisturizer (organic oils, plant extracts, emulsifiers)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens (undisclosed blend components)
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- water-based emulsion lotion with mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide)
- Fragrance/botanical allergens
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Water, glycerin, botanical extracts, emollients
- Fragrance allergens (botanical essential oils/extracts)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- beeswax, oils, natural wax blend
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- water-based lotion emulsion with mineral UV filters (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide)
- Preservative sensitization (methylisothiazolinone)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide)
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral pigments, talc, silicates in emollient base
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Heavy metals
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- water-based lotion, glycerin, emollients
- Bacterial or mold growth (maintenance-dependent)
- mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide)
- 1,4-dioxane contamination (manufacturing byproduct)
- mineral-based UV filters, plant-derived waxes
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Water-based sunscreen emulsion (likely zinc oxide or titanium dioxide mineral UV filters with glycerin…
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Heavy metals
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens or irritants
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral-based sunscreen (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide); tin container
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Heavy metals
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral-based active ingredients; plastic-free packaging
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- water-based moisturizer with zinc oxide UV filter
- 1,4-dioxane contamination in emulsifiers
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- water-based emulsion with mineral UV filters (titanium dioxide/zinc oxide typical for SPF 30)
- Titanium dioxide or zinc oxide nanoparticle concerns
- 75Goddess Garden Sunscreen, Mineral, Sport, SPF 30
- 75Hawaiian Tropic Tanning Lotion SPF 4
- 75Alba Botanica Hawaiian Coconut Clear Sunscreen Spray SPF 50
- 75Anasol Facial Sunscreen SPF 99 Oil Free Skin Care Moisturizing Protection 60g Anasol
- 75Anasol Sunscreen SPF 50 Oil Free Dry Touch Sun Protection Skin Care 200ml Anasol
- 75Australian Gold Botanical SPF50 Tinted Face Lotion
- 75Australian Gold Instant Bronzer Spray Gel Sunscreen
- 75Australian Gold Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30
- 75Australian Gold SPF50 Lotion Sunscreen
- 75Aveeno Calm + Restore Daily Moisturizer Mineral Sunscreen
- 75Aveeno Positively Mineral Sensitive Face Sunscreen
- 75Aveeno Positively Mineral Sensitive Skin Sunscreen Lotion
- 75Aveeno Protect + Hydrate Body Sunscreen Lotion SPF
- 75Aveeno Protect + Hydrate Sunscreen Face Lotion SPF 60
- 75Banana Boat Sheer Sensitive Sunscreen Body Lotion SPF 50
- 75Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Face SPF 50
- 75Blue Lizard Mineral Sunscreen Sensitive SPF 50
- 75Blue Lizard Sport Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
- 75Blue Tansy AbhyētiLepam Blue Tansy Centella Vit D Booster SPF 70 PA++++
- 75Acure Seriously Soothing SPF 30 Day Cream
- 75 Organic Face Natural Sunscreen
- 75Avene Mineral Multi-Defense Sunscreen Fluid
- 75Burt's Bees BB Cream SPF 15 Burt's Bees
- 75Burt's Bees Calming Day Lotion SPF 30
- 75Burt's Bees Sunscreen SPF 30
- 75 Daily Defense SPF 30 Moisturizer
- 75CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF
- 75CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Body Sunscreen SPF 50
- 75CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
- 75CeraVe Hydrating Sheer Face and Body Sunscreen SPF 30
- 75CeraVe Invisible Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50
- 75Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 50
- 75Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion
- 75Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
- 75Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50
- 75Cetaphil CVS Cetaphil Everyday Sunscreen Tinted Face Lotion SPF 40
- 75SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum UV 50ml
- 75Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25
- 75Clinique Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face
- 75Clinique SPF 50 Body Cream
- 75Clinique UV Solutions Hydrating Sunscreen SPF 50
- 75Cocokind Daily SPF Mineral Sunscreen
- 75Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Brush-On Shield SPF 50 Sunscreen
- 75Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Sheer Matte SPF 30 Sunscreen Brush
- 75Colorescience Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
- 75Coppertone Pure and Simple Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
- 75Coppertone Sport Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
- 75Coppertone Tanning Lotion SPF 15 Sunscreen
- 75Drunk Elephant Umbra 100% Mineral Cream SPF 30/PA+++ Tinted Face Sunscreen
- 75Drunk Elephant Umbra Sheer Mineral Cream
- 75Drunk Elephant Umbra Sheer Mineral Cream SPF 30
- 75Drunk Elephant Umbra Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Spf 30 Broad Spectrum 2
- 75Drunk Elephant Umbra Sheer Physical Daily Defense SPF 30
- 75Drunk Elephant Umbra Tinte Physical Daily Defense SPF 30
- 75EltaMD Tinted UV Daily Broad Spectrum SPF 40
- 75EltaMD UV Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 46
- 75EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 Facial Sunscreen
- 75EltaMD UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40
- 75EltaMD UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 Tinted Moisturizing Facial Sunscreen
- 75EltaMD UV Skin Recovery Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Face Sunscreen
- 75Eucerin Sun Advanced Hydration SPF Sunscreen Lotion
- 75Goddess Garden Garden Goddess Sunscreen
- 75Goddess Garden Facial Natural Sunscreen Tube
- 75Goddess Garden Facial Sunscreen SPF30 Counter Display
- 75Goddess Garden Natural Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30
- 75Goddess Garden Sport Natural Sunscreen Spray SPF 30
- 75Hawaiian Tropic Lotion Sunscreen Sheer Touch SPF
- 75Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Weightless Lotion Sunscreen
- 75Isdin Ageless 3.4 fl oz
- 75Isdin Eryfotona Actinica Mineral Sunscreen
- 75Isdin Eryfotona Actinica Ultralight Mineral Sunscreen
- 75Kiehl's Better Screen Miner-all UV Serum Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
- 75Kiehl's Better Screen Sunscreen Spf 50+ Set
- 75Kiehl's Better Screen UV Serum
- 75Kiehl's Better Screen UV Serum-In-Stick Sunscreen SPF 50+
- 75Kiehl's Since 1851 Better Screen UV Serum Sunscreen SPF 50+
- 75Kiehl's Super Fluid Daily Uv Defense Spf Sunscreen
- 75Kiehl's Ultra Facial Moisturizer SPF 30
- 75La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid
- 75Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen Spray SPF
- 75Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face Liquid Mineral Sunscreen
- 75Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face Serum SPF 60+
- 75Pacifica Coconut Probiotic Mineral Face Shade SPF 30
- 75Pacifica Coconut Probiotic Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 50
- 75Pipette Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
- 75Pipette Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50
- 75Raw Elements Face + Body Lotion SPF 30 3 oz Recyclable Tin (2 Pack)
- 75Raw Elements Tinted Face Moisturizer SPF 30
- 75Raw Elements Tinted Face Moisturizer Sunscreen Tin
- 75Shiseido Mineral Sun Defense Bundle
- 75Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector Lotion Mineral SPF 60+
- 75Shiseido Urban Environment Mineral Clear Sunscreen SPF 50
- 75Shiseido Urban Environment Oil Free Sunscreen SPF 42
- 75Sunbum Sun Bum Mineral Road Tripper Kit
- 75Sunbum Sun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lotion
- 75Sunbum Sun Bum Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
- 75Sun Bum Original SPF Sunscreen Lotion
- 75Supergoop SPF 50 PLAY Everyday Lotion Supergoop!
- 75Supergoop ! Glowscreen SPF 40
- 75Supergoop ! Mineral Mattescreen SPF 40
- 75Supergoop ! Protec Daily Skin Tint SPF 50
- 75Supergoop ! Superscreen Hydrating Daily Cream SPF 40
- 75Supergoop ! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 50
- 75Supergoop ies SPF Bestsellers Kit
- 75 Set & Protect Mineral Sunscreen Powder SPF 30
- 75Tarte Creaseless SPF 30 Mineral Powder Sunscreen
- 75Tarte guard 30 Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30
- 75Vanicream Daily Mineral Sunscreen - SPF 30
- 75Vacation Classic Face Lotion SPF 45
- 75Vanicream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Facial Moisturizer
- 75Vanicream Sunscreen, Broad Spectrum SPF 50+
- 75Vanicream Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 3 Ounce (Pack of 2)
- 75Well People Bio Tint SPF 30 Tinted Moisturizer
- 75EltaMD UV Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 46 Tinted
- 75Banana Boat Light As Air Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
- 75 Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 50
- 75Vanicream NFT Digital Image 7690 - Vanicream SPF 50+ Sensitive Skin Broad Spectrum Water Resistant 3oz
- 75Mad Hippie Daily Protective Serum SPF 30+
- 75Banana Boat Sport Spray Sunscreen
- 75Neutrogena Beach Defense SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion
- 75Sun Bum Original SPF Lotion Sunscreen
- 75Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Glow SPF 50
- 75Good Weather Skin All Over Sun Milk Face & Body SPF 50
- 75Tarte TARTEGUARD 30 - MOISTURIZING SUNSCREEN LOTION - SPF 30 - 0.4 OZ
- 75Anasol Protetor Solar Facial
- 75Shiseido Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Mild Milk
- 75Shiseido Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Mild Milk SPF50+ 60ml
- 75Shiseido Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk
- 75Australian Gold SPF Ultimate Hydration Sunscreen Lotion
- 75Australian Gold SPF15 Spray Gel Sunscreen
- 75Australian Gold SPF30 Sunscreen Lotion
- 75Aveeno Protect + Hydrate Lotion Sunscreen SPF
- 75Banana Boat Protection + Vitamins Sunscreen Lotion
- 75Banana Boat Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF
- 75Rohto Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence SPF50+ PA++
- 75Clinique UV Solutions Brightening + Tinted Sunscreen
- 75Clinique UV Solutions Mattifying Sunscreen SPF 50
- 75Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50
- 75Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield SPF 50
- 75Coppertone Complete Face Sunscreen Lotion SPF 45
- 75Coppertone Complete SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion
- 75Coppertone Sport SPF 30 Sunscreen Lotion
- 75Eucerin Advanced Hydration SPF 50 Sunscreen Spray
- 75Eucerin Advanced Hydration Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
- 75Eucerin Age Defense Face Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
- 75Eucerin Clear Skin Oil Control SPF 50 Face Sunscreen Lotion
- 75Hawaiian Tropic Island Sport Lotion Sunscreen SPF 50
- 75Hawaiian Tropic Island Sport SPF Sunscreen Spray
- 75Hawaiian Tropic Lotion Sunscreen Silk Hydration
- 75Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Face Lotion SPF 60+
- 75Hawaiian Tropic Weightless Hydration Clear Spray Sunscreen SPF
- 75Isdin Eryfotona Ageless SPF 50
- 75Isdin Fotoprotector Fusion Water Magic Medium SPF50+ 50ml
- 75Isdin FotoProtector Fusion Water SPF50+
- 75Isdin Fotoultra 100 Active Unify Color Spf 50+ 50ml
- 75Isdin Fusion Water MAGIC SPF
- 75Neutrogena Clear Face Oil-Free Sunscreen
- 75Neutrogena Hydro Boost Sunscreen Water Gel Lotion SPF
- 75Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Spf Sunscreen
- 75Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Lotion
- 75Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen SPF 45 Value Pack
- 75Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Invisible Gel Face Sunscreen SPF 40
- 75Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector Cream SPF 50
- 75Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector Lotion SPF 60+
- 75Sun Bum Original Face and Body Stick SPF 40
- 75Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Roll-On Lotion
- 75Sun Bum Original Sun Bum SPF 45 Sunscreen Face Mist
- 75Sun Bum Original Sun Bum SPF 50 Face Sunscreen Lotion
- 75Sunbum Daily 50 Face Gel
- 75Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Spray
- 75Sunbum Sun Bum Sunscreen Lotion 70 SPF
- 75Tarte Skin Treat Poreless Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20
- 75Shiseido Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Gel NB SPF50+ PA++++
- 75Banana Boat Sport SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion
- 75Cetaphil Daily Defence Cream SPF50
- 75Clinique Sun Protection Face Cream
- 75Clinique Superdefense City Block Daily Energy + Face Protector SPF 50
- 75Neutrogena Beach Defense SPF 70 Sunscreen Lotion
- 75Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Spf 60 Face Sunscreen Stick
- 75Supergoop PLAY Everyday Lotion SPF 50 2 Pack
- 75Australian Gold SPF Lotion Sunscreen
- 75Shiseido Anessa Brightening UV Sunscreen Gel
- 75Cetaphil Sun Light Gel SPF 50+
- 75Colorescience Total Protection Face Shield SPF 50 Classic
- 75EltaMD UV Clear Facial Sunscreen SPF 46 Tinted
- 75Shiseido Daily Suncare Set
- 75Shiseido Urban Environment Vita-Clear Sunscreen
Which sunscreen contains PFAS? Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
- water-based moisturizer with SPF filter
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
- pigments, emollients, silicones, SPF actives
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Heavy metals
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- 1,4-dioxane (manufacturing byproduct)
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- 1,4-dioxane contamination
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Heavy metals
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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