Coppertone Pure & Simple Kids SPF 50 Spray review

Coppertone Pure & Simple Kids SPF 50 Spray is the mineral option for parents who want speed. Coppertone says it is a 100% mineral sunscreen based on naturally sourced zinc oxide, with tea leaf, sea kelp and lotus extracts, and that it is free of oxybenzone, octinoxate, PABA, alcohol, dyes and fragrance. It is SPF 50 broad spectrum, water resistant for 80 minutes, tear free, hypoallergenic, and pediatrician and dermatologist tested. The continuous spray works at any angle, including upside down, which helps with kids who will not stand still. Coppertone's own directions say to hold the can 4 to 6 inches away and rub it in, so a spray is not a shortcut to skipping coverage checks. The brand cites IQVIA data for its claim to be the No. 1 pediatrician-recommended sunscreen brand. Coppertone's kids page says its kids sunscreens are for children 6 months and older. The 5.5 oz can is sold through retailers and the brand site shows no price.

Who it is for

parents who want a fast mineral spray for wiggly kids

Price

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Key features

• 100% mineral sunscreen with naturally sourced zinc oxide
• SPF 50 broad spectrum, water resistant for 80 minutes
• Free of fragrance, dyes, PABA, alcohol, octinoxate and oxybenzone
• Continuous spray that works at any angle, including upside down
• 5.5 oz can

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: The quickest way on this list to cover a whole child
• Strength: Tear free and hypoallergenic, pediatrician and dermatologist tested
• Strength: Coppertone sells it at most US drugstores and big-box stores
• Weakness: No price on Coppertone's site; you buy through retailers
• Weakness: Sprays need rubbing in for even coverage, as Coppertone's own directions say
• Weakness: No reviews yet on the product page

Key facts

• SPF: 50, broad spectrum
• Active ingredient: Naturally sourced zinc oxide
• Water resistance: 80 minutes
• Size: 5.5 oz
• Format: Continuous spray

Where it ranks

Coppertone Pure & Simple Kids SPF 50 Spray is No. 5 in our Best Kids Sunscreens verdict.