thinksport Clear Zinc Sunscreen Sunblock Review

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Kate McMahon
Staff writer at DIVEIN.com
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If you are a high-performance athlete or spend much time outside, this sunscreen is for you. This sunscreen lives up to its broadspectrum protection and water-resistant 80-minute promise, but after the allotted time, reapply.

The sunscreen has a non-greasy application. The texture is on the lighter side, especially for a zinc oxide-based sunscreen. Application is effortless due to its silkiness and smooth ingredients. This sunscreen has a citrus and berry smell from the bottle.

Thinksport Clear Zinc sunscreen’s name may be slightly misleading as “clear” is a marketing ploy. The zinc in this sunscreen is no different from other zinc sunscreens. But there is a minimal white cast if any at all.

We recommend this sunscreen for outdoor athletes, any skin type, and all ages. Thinksport is a reef-safe, environmentally friendly sunscreen that is safe to use daily. The $15 price point is well-suited for the product’s potential and the amount supplied.

About this review

To help you find a Sunblock that will fit your needs, we’ve tested, researched, and reviewed the best ones available today.
We test both in the water, diving in various conditions - and in our lab - so we can give you accurate answers on quality, performance, and the overall value.

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Things we like:

  • Environmentally friendly company and product
  • Basically no white cast (rubs in well)
  • Contains moisturizing properties
  • Relatively reasonable price point for the quality of the product
  • It comes in different sizes and SPFs

Things we don't like:

  • “Clear Zinc” labeling may be misleading because it seems the same as normal zinc oxide
  • If you rub too much on, you will get a white cast
  • Strong citrusy fragrance is a con if you’re not into that

Specs & Features

Available in SPF 30-50
Zinc Oxide based
3 fl oz for $15
Sweat + Water resistant (80 minutes)
Moisturizing properties
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