Best Overall — by a wide margin
Freaks of Nature Reef Safe SPF 50
$18
SPF50
TypeMineral — non-nano zinc oxide
White CastMinimal — blends cleanly
Sweat ResistanceBest tested — 80 min
VeganYes
Reef SafeYes
Runner-Up
All Good Sport SPF 30
$18
SPF30
TypeMineral — zinc oxide
White CastSlight mineral sheen
Sweat ResistanceGood — 80 min claim
CertificationB Corp certified
Reef SafeYes
Bottom line: Higher SPF (50 vs 30), significantly better texture (near-zero white cast vs visible sheen), and better sweat resistance in testing — at the same $18 price. Freaks of Nature wins every meaningful category. All Good's B Corp certification is its differentiator if brand ethics matter most to you.
Head-to-head differences
SPF
FreaksSPF 50 — higher protection
AllSPF 30 — adequate but lower
Freaks of Nature wins on protection level at the same price.
White cast
FreaksNear-zero — blends like conventional lotion
AllVisible mineral sheen fading over 10 minutes
Freaks of Nature wins significantly — this is why people skip mineral sunscreen.
Sweat resistance
FreaksBest tested — holds through heavy AT sweating
AllGood — holds through moderate sweating
Freaks of Nature edge on actual trail performance.
Brand certification
FreaksNot B Corp but biodegradable, vegan, reef-safe
AllB Corp certified — independently verified ethics
All Good wins if certification matters to you.
Choose Freaks if:
- →Best outdoor sun protection regardless of brand ethics certification
- →Hikers who have skipped mineral sunscreen because of white cast
- →Any active outdoor use where SPF 50 is the goal
Choose All if:
- →B Corp certification and verified supply chain matter to you
- →Easier local sourcing — All Good is more widely stocked at US retailers
- →Sensitive skin that benefits from All Good's minimal ingredient list
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View Full Category →Common Questions
Is Freaks of Nature sunscreen available in the US?
Available online (freaksofnature.com, Amazon) and growing in US specialty outdoor stores. Less widely stocked than All Good at mainstream retailers. Plan ahead — online ordering is the most reliable.
Both are reef-safe — is there a difference?
Both use mineral UV filters (zinc oxide) with no oxybenzone or octinoxate. Freaks of Nature uses non-nano zinc oxide and is biodegradable. Both meet Hawaii's reef-safe requirements. For reef protection: both are equivalent.
Does the white cast from All Good fade?
Yes — the visible mineral sheen from All Good typically fades over 5-10 minutes of rubbing and skin absorption. Freaks of Nature has less initial white cast to begin with. Both reach an acceptable cosmetic result; Freaks of Nature gets there faster and more completely.