4.8
100% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
DUNE SUNCARE™
4.8 • 23 Reviews
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4.8
100% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
DUNE SUNCARE™ earns strong reviews for effective, no-burn protection and standout textures, with users praising its lightweight gel formulas, easy glide, and zero white cast; however, critiques surface around occasional tackiness or goopiness, smaller bottle sizes, limited SPF 30 options, and difficulty gauging spray levels. Overall, the brand proves good for comfortable daily wear, pleasant subtle scents, and face-safe formulas that don’t sting eyes, but texture preferences and SPF range may sway the decision.
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4mo ago
The gel texture is amazing and spreads super easily. It has a bit of a minty smell and has a cooling effect on the skin which I like. My only issue is that for the price and as a full body product, the bottle is quite small.

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4mo ago
I love the size and the shape of the stick is super nice. It has a little wave to it so it's really easy to apply to the face. It's super smooth and glides on no problem, unlike other sticks that are sticky and pull at the skin. I use it as a chapstick and it works really well.

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4mo ago
I love this face sunscreen so much. The gel texture is really nice and easy to put on the face. It spreads evenly and doesn't leave any white cast. The scent is pretty subtle and fades quickly, you barely know you have it on. The bottle is smaller than expected but for a face sunscreen it feels like it will last a fairly long time.

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4mo ago
I love the texture of this sunscreen! The gel is so nice and easy to put on. It spreads really easily so a little goes a long way and it doesn't leave you sticky or with a white cast. The scent is pretty subtle and neutral. I almost wish it was a little stronger. My only issue is that I wish the bottle was a little bigger. For a full body sunscreen I think it's a little small, especially at the price point.

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4mo ago
This sunscreen has a very thick and goopy texture and unfortunately made my face look extremely oily. It doesn’t have a white cast which is amazing and I feel like it stayed for quite some time before having to reapply. I don’t personally think i’ll repurchase just because of the texture but if you don’t mind the feel then this is a great sunscreen!

10d ago
Really loved all of the Dune products I tried! The sunscreen stick was perfect for midday applications! It definitely felt a little thicker than the lotion/spray, but it did feel like it protected my face well. I used it repeatedly for a week and still have a lot left, so also felt like good value.
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10d ago
Really loved all of the Dune products I tried! Probably the best sunscreen lotion I've ever used. It went on more like a gel than a traditional sunscreen and didn't leave that sticky or tacky feeling. I actually looked forward to applying sunscreen and never got burnt on a weeklong vacation! It also had a nice light smell.
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10d ago
Really loved all of the Dune products I tried! I thought the spray worked really well - it was easy to spray and didn't feel super greasy like other spray sunscreens. The only note is that it was hard to tell how much spray was left in the bottle, but that feels true for other sprays as well.
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I really like this brand... The branding, the ingredients... I have only tried the after-sun, not the SPF yet... But love new & upcoming innovative brands such as Dune!

It’s SO NICE to have a sunscreen that doesn’t just smell like coconut! I tried the Dune Sea Salt scent, and it’s actually so lovely. It applies really nicely as well, and actually added a little moisturization too!

Best sunscreen I've ever used! It has such a lightweight, comfortable formula. I can't stand when sunscreen is difficult to rub in or feels heavy and greasy. This is none of those things! I'm not quite sure why the Mug Guard comes in such a small bottle. The Bod Guard is much larger, cheaper, and just as good! It does have a stronger scent but as someone who is sensitive to fragrances, neither one is bothersome. Also their customer service is great. 10/10!

Another great option for sun-protective skincare that went straight to the front of my top shelf of SPF products. The No. 1 reason is the texture and feel of the formulas on my face and body. The Mug Guard has fast become my go-to final layer in my daily routine. It doesn't feel like I'm wearing traditional sunscreen, the texture is so hydrating -- and true to its word at being fragrance-free. Notably, it hasn't bothered my eyes yet (something I've experienced at times using other SPF face products). The great formulation continued for me with the Bod Guard. My skin soaked it right up (in a good way), and it didn't leave me feeling sticky or like I was covered in sunscreen. The scent is more whimsical than present, which I prefer. I definitely detect a hint of "beach day" vibes, but I could also wear this on a regular day out and about in NYC and not feel like I'm going to walk into a store smelling like I was just at the beach. IYKYK. Maybe one of my favorite products so far has been the Lifeguard. I've been in search of an after-sun lotion that makes my skin feel good without feeling goopy, greasy or sticky. This is that product. Dune has so far nailed the overlap in the Venn diagram that is skincare and sun products.

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Dune is a brand that needs more hype!! Went through their trial set, bought two of their bottles twice. Just a great product, price per ounce, and dry down. Only con is I wish all of the products were spf 50.

1y ago
Really wonderful sunscreen. I love the light texture and how it's super easy to apply without needing to rub in too much. It's also not oily feeling at all. It doesn't have a strong sunscreeny scent which is nice as well. The only negative thing is that the protective layer on the bottles were a bit hard to remove. I used scissors but still had a hard time completely removing it. But the product itself is great and would highly recommend!



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The Dune Mineral Melt sunscreen went on smooth without leaving a white cast behind. The smell isn’t strong at all. It left my skin feeling more hydrated and soft. I like that it’s cruelty free, vegan and non toxic. The package comes in an easy to go tube that I can keep in my purse or beach bag. Works great.
3y ago
Gorgeous brand, that has a whole body range... Don't love all of the ingredients, but understand it is hard to get mineral gel suncare with the most perfect ingredients and no whitecasting. My summer go to
3y ago
One of the better chemical sunscreens I've tried. I love the weird green gel coming out of the retro red and blue bottles. I'm not a fan of some of the (potentially dangerous) active ingredients, but I also recognize that there aren't really any safer alternatives for chemical sunscreens, and Dune seems to be doing the best with the technology available today.
I love this stuff so much - CAN I PLEASE WORK FOR THEM. This gel sunscreen is so great. It is ocean safe which we love because lets save the planet. But the gel is so nice when it goes on, the smell isn't horrible and overall, ten outta ten product. Im curious about the mineral sunscreen for sure - but I cannot speak highly enough of this brand. I've already gone through two bottles!
Seriously one of the best sunscreens love the texture and how it feels on the skin leaves it hydrated but not oily.
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I do wish they offered more than spf 30
I bought the mug guard because I came across the brand and really liked their mission. I was not expecting to stumble upon something so life changing! The formula is impeccable - it's the most lightweight, non-greasy, non-white SPF ever. You can even wear it underneath or over makeup.