Thrive Regenerative Skincare BodyShield Sunblock Review

Last updated: January 4, 2024

Published: August 26, 2023

Thick smear of Thrive BodyShield cream on a tester's hand, tube standing on a stump behind

A layer this heavy takes a minute of rubbing, but it is also what stays put through the 80 minutes of water resistance printed on the tube.

Back label of the Thrive Regenerative Skincare BodyShield tube with its Drug Facts panel

Thrive builds the formula around plant oils sourced in Costa Rica, and the back panel is the only place that story is spelled out. Zinc oxide is still the active doing the work.

Thrive Regenerative Skincare BodyShield SPF 50 tube held above open water

Reef safe, regenerative farming and recycled plastic all share space on the front of one tube. That is a lot of promises riding on a single SPF 50 formula.

Our tester rubbing Thrive BodyShield sunscreen into his chest beside a mountain lake

Chest and shoulders are where a body sunscreen earns or loses its rating. This went on before a full day of exposed lakeside sun, not after.

Our tester rubbing a thick streak of Thrive Bodyshield sunscreen into a shoulder on a lakeshore

How far one squeeze spreads matters more than the SPF number on the front. Thrive goes on in heavy streaks that need real rubbing before the white disappears.

Where to buy

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This award-winning zinc oxide mineral sunscreen is reef-safe, high-quality, and worth every penny. And with the purchase, Thrive helps restore farmlands in Costa Rica.

The inactive ingredients include antioxidant properties that will revitalize your skin. But, if you have sensitive skin, you may want to steer clear.

The organic ingredients do make for a greasy application and leave a shine on the skin. BodyShield’s sunscreen has a lightweight consistency, making a little go a long way. There is next to no white cast.

The smell is tangy and slightly woodsy. However, after applying, the scent becomes less noticeable and more enjoyable.

The waterproofing ingredient in the BodyShield is the Larch tree. However, after about an hour, you may notice it is time to reapply. This is not our top preferred waterproof sunscreen.

We recommend this to adults wanting anti-aging properties and a scented sunscreen. Thrive’s BodySheild is more of a beach lounging sunscreen and not a full-proof 80-minute water-resistant ocean swimming lotion.

Things we like:

Made with recycled plastic packaging
Reef-safe, mineral and plant-based, cruelty-free, GMO-free, and vegan
Rubs in clear
Great if you prefer scented sunscreen
Thrive helps restore farmlands in Costa Rica

Things we don't like:

No variation in size or SPF
Maybe the organic smell is not for everyone
Greasy application, and leaves a sheen on the skin
Not the best waterproof zinc sunscreen

SPF	SPF 50
Active ingredient	Zinc Oxide based
Size & price	5.8oz for $25
Water resistance	Water Resistant (60 Minutes)
Extras	Regenerative Plant Ingredients & Antioxidants

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