Badger Kids Mineral Sunscreen Cream SPF 40 review

Badger Kids Mineral Sunscreen Cream SPF 40 is the simplest formula we found. The product page lists zinc oxide at 22.5% plus organic sunflower oil, beeswax, orange oil, jojoba oil, tangerine oil, sunflower vitamin E, vanilla extract and seabuckthorn extract, 9 ingredients in total, 98% of them organic. Badger describes it as hypoallergenic and gluten free, tested at SPF 40 broad spectrum and water resistant for 80 minutes, and says all its sunscreens use non-nano Clear zinc oxide. Because the cream contains no water, the company says it does not need harsh preservatives. The 2.9 fl oz tube costs $18.99 on badgerbalm.com, about $6.55 an ounce, with free shipping at $35. Two points to weigh: the tangerine and vanilla scent means it is not fragrance free, and a waterless zinc cream is thicker to spread than a lotion or spray. Families who want a stick for faces can add the Kids Mineral Sunscreen Face Stick SPF 35 at $13.99.

Who it is for

parents who want the shortest ingredient list

Price

$18.99 for a 2.9 fl oz tube, about $6.55 per ounce; free shipping at $35.

Regular price $18.99 Size 2.9 fl oz Tube
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• Zinc oxide 22.5% is the only active ingredient
• 9 ingredients, 98% of them organic, in a sunflower oil, jojoba and beeswax base
• Tested SPF 40, broad spectrum, water resistant for 80 minutes
• Non-nano Clear zinc oxide, according to Badger
• Packed in a 50% PCR tube and made with solar power

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: The shortest ingredient list on this list, all printed on the product page
• Strength: Waterless formula, so Badger says it needs no harsh preservatives
• Strength: Free shipping at $35 and a free lip balm with every order on badgerbalm.com
• Weakness: Scented with organic tangerine and vanilla, so it is not fragrance free
• Weakness: SPF 40 is lower than the SPF 50 lotions on this list
• Weakness: Badger sells no spray version; the kids line is a cream and a face stick

Key facts

• SPF: 40, broad spectrum
• Active ingredient: Zinc oxide 22.5%
• Water resistance: 80 minutes
• Size: 2.9 fl oz tube
• Price: $18.99

Where it ranks

Badger Kids Mineral Sunscreen Cream SPF 40 is No. 1 in our Best Kids Sunscreens verdict.