Summer is still in full swing, and protecting your skin from the hot, damaging sun is more important than ever! I went ahead and put together this list of amazing cruelty free and vegan sunscreen products so that you don’t have to do this research yourself – everything is all here for you to pick the best sunscreen to keep your skin safe and undamaged from the sun!

Cruelty free products are truly the best because it means that a brand has taken care to not harm any animals just for the sake of testing toxic chemicals and makeup ingredients on them at high concentrations. Animals have very different genetic makeup from humans, so it doesn’t really make sense to test beauty products on them anyway.

So just keep scrolling for the list of the best cruelty free and vegan sunscreen products I’ve found this year!

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Best Cruelty Free and Vegan Sunscreens

1. Glossier Invisible Shield Sunscreen

Glossier’s sunscreen is perfect for your face, because it comes in a cute little compact container that dispenses a gel like serum that is light enough to go on the sensitive skin of your face!

It’s also easily absorbed by the skin, so it works well with a full face of makeup. A really great thing about this product is that it leaves zero residue or white cast on your skin. You pretty much can’t go wrong with anything from Glossier, right?!

This sunscreen is:

• Noncomedogenic

• Breathable

• Cruelty Free

• Vegan

Ingredient List:

Active Ingredients: Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (6%), Octisalate (5%)

Inactive Ingredients: Water, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Dipropylene Glycol,Methyl Trimethicone, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Caprylyl Methicone,Propanediol, Bis-Ethylhexyl Hydroxydimethoxy Benzylmalonate, Betaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/​Vp Copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/​Pvp Crosspolymer, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil,Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Carbomer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Butylene Glycol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Disodium Edta, Pentylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Silica, Bioflavonoids, Potassium Sorbate, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate

2. Drunk Elephant Umbra Tint Physical Daily Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen

This adorable cruelty free sunscreen from Drunk Elephant is cream based and great for dry skin. It has a tint to it so that it looks more natural on your skin and doesn’t leave a white cast like many sunscreens do!

This sunscreen is:

• Fragrance free

• Silicone free

• Clean at Sephora

• Cruelty free

• Vegan

Ingredient List:

Zinc Oxide (20%), Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Steareth-2, Propanediol, Steareth-21, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Silica, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Sprout Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Juice Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Raspberry Seed Oil/Tocopheryl Succinate Aminopropanediol Esters, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Sea Water, Acetyl Glucosamine, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Glycine, Sucrose, Lecithin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Xanthan Gum, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499).

3. Coola Fragrance Free Mineral Body Sunscreen Lotion

Coola is a premium brand that makes skin and sun care products using lots of certified organic ingredients. This product is SPF 30 and goes on completely sheer, with no weird white cast on your face!

Coola manufactures their products in the US and they just embody that laidback Southern California lifestyle! Their products are highly rated and loved by tons of people. Definitely check this brand out if you’re looking for higher end luxury products to protect you from the sun.

This sunscreen is:

• Reef friendly

• Water resistant for 80 minutes

• Non-greasy

• Cruelty Free

• Vegan

Ingredient List:

Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide (14%)

Inactive Ingredients: Acacia Senegal Gum, Algae Extract, Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Bisabolol, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oleosomes, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Water, Coco-Glucoside, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Water

4. Sun Bum Sunscreen Spray SPF 50

This sunscreen from Sun Bum comes in a very convenient spray bottle that makes it easy to reapply throughout the day. It’s SPF 50 and long lasting, so you can be sure you’re getting maximum protection from the sun with this one!

This sunscreen is:

• Easy to apply

• High SPF

• Cruelty free

• Vegan

Ingredient List:

Active Ingredients: Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (15%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (7%)

Inactive Ingredients: Alcohol Denat., C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Fragrance, Tocopherol

5. Supergoop! Glow Stick SPF 50

This sunscreen from Supergoop! comes in a roll on stick package (similar to a deodorant) that makes it really convenient to carry around and easy to apply to hard to get places. It’s SPF 50, so it offers extreme sun protection,

This sunscreen is:

• Compact and portable

• Moisturizing

• Cruelty Free

• Vegan

Ingredient List:

Active Ingredients: Octocrylene (10%), Ethylhexyl Salicylate (5%), Avobenzone (3%)
Inactive Ingredients: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Isododecane,Isohexadecane,Dicaprylyl Carbonate,C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate,Polyester-8,Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Calophyllum Tacamahaca Seed Oil, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis Extract

6. Pacifica Sun + Skincare Mineral Bronzing Sunscreen

This sunscreen from Pacifica comes in a super convenient non aerosol spray bottle for easy application! It has a slight bronzing effect, so it does give you a little bit of color at the same time as it protects you from the sun if that’s something that you’re looking for.

This sunscreen is:

• Water resistant for 80 minutes

• Cruelty free

• Vegan

Ingredient List:

Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide (14.5%)
Inactive Ingredients: Bentonite, Bisabolol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caffeine, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Cellulose Gum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Glucoside, Ethyl Macadamiate, Glycerin, Iron Oxides, Jojoba Esters, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Octyldodecyl Oleate, Parfum (natural), Propanediol, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Water

7. Tula Protect + Glow Daily Sunscreen Gel Broad Spectrum SPF 30

This amazing product gives you a little bit of a glow under your makeup, so it’s almost like a highlighter and sunscreen all in one! This doesn’t clog pores and it’s non-greasy – it’s truly a must for your summer skincare routine because it nourishes your skin and protects it from the sun all at the same time!

This sunscreen is:

• Non-comedogenic

• Hydrating

• Cruelty free

• Vegan

Ingredient List:

Active Ingredients: Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate

Inactive Ingredients: Aqua/Water/Eau, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Pentylene Glycol, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Silica, Ectoin, Glycerin, Arginine, Hydroxyectoin, Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Lactic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract, Triethyl Citrate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Extract, Pyrus Communis (Pear) Fruit Extract), Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Pimpinella Anisum Fruit Extract, Mica, Tocopherol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/PVP Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Propanediol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Ehtylhexylglycerin, Tin Oxide, Phenoxyethanol

8. Pacifica Sea + C Sheer SPF 30 Sunscreen

This is another spray sunscreen from Pacifica in an earth friendly non-aerosol bottle! It’s made from Vitamin C and marine extracts, and it applies sheer, so you don’t have to worry about a white cast.

It’s also water resistant as well as paraben and phthalate free!

This sunscreen is:

• Vitamin C infused

• Cruelty free

• Vegan

Ingredient List:

Active Ingredients: Octisalate (4.9%) Octocrylene (7.6%) Zinc Oxide (7.0%)

Inactive Ingredients: Aqua, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Acrylates Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Propanediol, Parfum (Natural), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Vitamin C), Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Laminaria Digitata (Algae) Extract, Jojoba Esters, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Cellulose Gum, Citric Acid, Coco-Glucoside, Ethyl Ferulate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Gluconate, Xanthan Gum

9. Coola Peach Blossom Classic Body Organic Sunscreen Spray SPF 70

Another product from Coola – this is also the highest SPF product on the list, so pick this up if you need maximum sun protection in a convenient and portable non aerosol spray bottle!

It has a delicious peach blossom scent as the name implies, and nourishes skin with plant ingredients.

This sunscreen is:

• Water resistant for 80 minutes

• 70%+ organic

• Reef friendly

• Cruelty free

• Vegan

Ingredient List:

Active Ingredients: Avobenzone (2.9%), Octisalate (4.9%), Octocrylene (9.5%)

Inactive Ingredients: Alcohol (Organic), Bisabolol (Organic), Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil (Organic), Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Decanal, Ethyl Ferulate, Ethyl Hexanoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Gamma-Nonalactone, Gamma-Undecalactone, Glycerin, Heliotropine, Hexyl Acetate, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Mauritia Flexuosa (Buriti) Fruit Oil (Organic), Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract, Polyester-8, Prunus Persica (Peach) Flower Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil (Organic), Triethyl Citrate, Va/Butyl Maleate/Isobornyl Acrylate Copolymer, Water

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Thank you so much for checking out my choices for the best cruelty free and vegan sunscreens! Have you tried any of these products yet? Let me know in the comment section below, or if you have a favorite product that I didn’t include on this list definitely tell me about it so I can check it out too!

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