Reef Safe Sunscreen Products

An estimated 6, 000 tonnes of sunscreen enter the ocean every year, with the chemicals contaminating water and contributing to the declining health of coral. In bid to try and save oceans and marine life, manufacturers are switching to 'reef-safe' formulas. You've probably seen the term cropping up on your sun and tan products, but what does 'reef-safe' actually mean?

See our reef safe guide to answer your questions like what does reef-safe mean and what are the benefits of using reef-safe sunscreen.

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Ultrasun Extreme Very High Sun Protection For Sensitive Skin SPF 50+
Ultrasun Extreme Very High Sun Protection For Sensitive Skin SPF 50+
£20.90 £22.00
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Bondi Sands Face Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+
Bondi Sands Face Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+
£5.97 £6.95
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Ultrasun Kids SPF 50+
Ultrasun Kids SPF 50+
£28.45 £28.50
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Bondi Sands Liquid Gold Self Tanning Oil
Bondi Sands Liquid Gold Self Tanning Oil
£13.50 £15.95
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Jane Iredale Powder Me Dry Sunscreen SPF 30
Jane Iredale Powder Me Dry Sunscreen SPF 30
£34.95 £50.35
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Ultrasun SPF 30 Sports Gel
Ultrasun SPF 30 Sports Gel
£15.20 £16.00
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Bondi Sands Self Tan Eraser
Bondi Sands Self Tan Eraser
£6.00 £11.46
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Jane Iredale LipDrink SPF 15 Lip Balm
Jane Iredale LipDrink SPF 15 Lip Balm
£13.95 £19.95
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Bondi Sands Body Moisturiser
Bondi Sands Body Moisturiser
£8.23 £9.99
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Ultrasun UV Face & Scalp Mist SPF 50
Ultrasun UV Face & Scalp Mist SPF 50
£16.87 £20.00
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Bondi Sands Self Tanning Foam
Bondi Sands Self Tanning Foam
£13.12 £15.95
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Ultrasun Lip Protection SPF 30
Ultrasun Lip Protection SPF 30
£7.60 £8.00
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St Tropez Self Tan Express Kit
St Tropez Self Tan Express Kit
£9.00 £12.00
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Ultrasun Tinted Anti-Pigmentation SPF 50+ Face Lotion
Ultrasun Tinted Anti-Pigmentation SPF 50+ Face Lotion
£34.20 £36.00
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Bondi Sands Wonder Potion Hero Oil
Bondi Sands Wonder Potion Hero Oil
£9.88 £12.35
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Ultrasun Aftersun Tan Booster
Ultrasun Aftersun Tan Booster
£18.05 £19.00
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Bondi Sands SPF 50+ Fragrance Free Sunscreen Face Mist
Bondi Sands SPF 50+ Fragrance Free Sunscreen Face Mist
£8.65 £9.00
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Ultrasun Body Pre-Sun Tan Activator
Ultrasun Body Pre-Sun Tan Activator
£22.80 £24.00
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Bondi Sands Aero Aerated Self Tanning Foam
Bondi Sands Aero Aerated Self Tanning Foam
£10.00 £18.99
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Ultrasun Sports SPF 20 Clear Gel
Ultrasun Sports SPF 20 Clear Gel
£15.20 £16.00
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Bondi Sands Self Tanning Mist
Bondi Sands Self Tanning Mist
£9.99 £15.95
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St Tropez Purity Vitamins Mist
St Tropez Purity Vitamins Mist
£22.00 £34.00
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Bondi Sands Self Tanning Lotion
Bondi Sands Self Tanning Lotion
£9.99 £15.95
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St Tropez Purity Vitamins Serum
St Tropez Purity Vitamins Serum
£16.50 £25.00
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Bondi Sands Reusable Self Tan Application Mitt
Bondi Sands Reusable Self Tan Application Mitt
£3.72 £4.95
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Bondi Sands Everyday Liquid Gold Gradual Tanning Oil
Bondi Sands Everyday Liquid Gold Gradual Tanning Oil
£11.65 £14.95
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TAN-LUXE Super Glow SPF 30
TAN-LUXE Super Glow SPF 30
£31.19 £40.00
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Bondi Sands Coconut & Sea Salt Body Scrub
Bondi Sands Coconut & Sea Salt Body Scrub
£10.15 £13.00
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Bondi Sands GLO Gloss Finishing Glow
Bondi Sands GLO Gloss Finishing Glow
£8.98 £10.95
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Bondi Sands SPF 50+ Coconut Body Sunscreen Lotion
Bondi Sands SPF 50+ Coconut Body Sunscreen Lotion
£6.73 £8.00
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Bondi Sands Sunny Daze SPF 50 Face Moisturiser
Bondi Sands Sunny Daze SPF 50 Face Moisturiser
£12.74 £15.00
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Bondi Sands Daydream Whipped Moisturiser
Bondi Sands Daydream Whipped Moisturiser
£9.73 £11.46
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Bondi Sands Eye Spy Brightening Eye Cream
Bondi Sands Eye Spy Brightening Eye Cream
£9.73 £11.46
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Bondi Sands Back Applicator
Bondi Sands Back Applicator
£5.97 £6.95
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Bondi Sands Dual Action Exfoliating Mitt
Bondi Sands Dual Action Exfoliating Mitt
£5.22 £5.99
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Ultrasun Tinted Face Anti-Ageing Formula SPF 30
Ultrasun Tinted Face Anti-Ageing Formula SPF 30
£24.38 £26.60
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Bondi Sands Body Wash
Bondi Sands Body Wash
£7.48 £8.00
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Ultrasun Family SPF 30 High Sun Protection
Ultrasun Family SPF 30 High Sun Protection
£18.68 £20.00
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Ultrasun SPF 50+ Extreme Sun Lotion
Ultrasun SPF 50+ Extreme Sun Lotion
£28.45 £30.00
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Ultrasun SPF 50+ Anti-Ageing & Anti-Pigmentation Facial Sun Cream
Ultrasun SPF 50+ Anti-Ageing & Anti-Pigmentation Facial Sun Cream
£30.40 £32.00
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Ultrasun Mineral Body SPF 30 Lotion
Ultrasun Mineral Body SPF 30 Lotion
£26.60 £28.00
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Ultrasun Tan Activator For Face SPF 30
Ultrasun Tan Activator For Face SPF 30
£26.60 £28.00
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Ultrasun Tan Activator For Body SPF 30
Ultrasun Tan Activator For Body SPF 30
£26.60 £28.00
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Ultrasun SPF 50+ Anti-Pollution Face Fluid
Ultrasun SPF 50+ Anti-Pollution Face Fluid
£26.60 £28.00
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Saltee Tan Enhance Formula Aftersun
Saltee Tan Enhance Formula Aftersun
£24.70 £26.00
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Saltee Face Sea & Sun Formula SPF 50
Saltee Face Sea & Sun Formula SPF 50
£30.40 £32.00
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Bondi Sands SPF 30 Fragrance Free Sunscreen Aerosol Mist
Bondi Sands SPF 30 Fragrance Free Sunscreen Aerosol Mist
£8.65 £9.00
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Ultrasun Anti-Ageing & Anti-Pigmentation Hand Cream SPF 25
Ultrasun Anti-Ageing & Anti-Pigmentation Hand Cream SPF 25
£16.69 £17.10
Jane Iredale Amazing Base Loose Mineral Powder SPF 20
Jane Iredale Amazing Base Loose Mineral Powder SPF 20
£26.40
Bondi Sands 1 Hour Express Self Tanning Foam
Bondi Sands 1 Hour Express Self Tanning Foam
£16.50
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Jane Iredale Amazing Base Refillable Brush
Jane Iredale Amazing Base Refillable Brush
£39.95 £61.50
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Bondi Sands Tropical Rum Coconut & Sea Salt Body Scrub
Bondi Sands Tropical Rum Coconut & Sea Salt Body Scrub
£10.15 £13.00
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Bondi Sands Thirsty Skin Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Bondi Sands Thirsty Skin Hyaluronic Acid Serum
£8.46 £10.58
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Bondi Sands Self Tanning Face Mist 1 Hour Express
Bondi Sands Self Tanning Face Mist 1 Hour Express
£13.42 £16.77
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Bondi Sands Tropical Rum Body Moisturiser
Bondi Sands Tropical Rum Body Moisturiser
£8.23 £9.95
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Bondi Sands Pure Self Tanning Face Mist
Bondi Sands Pure Self Tanning Face Mist
£12.74 £15.00
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TAN-LUXE Super Glow Body Hyaluronic Self Tan Serum
TAN-LUXE Super Glow Body Hyaluronic Self Tan Serum
£30.44 £36.00
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Bondi Sands Pure Gradual Tanning Lotion
Bondi Sands Pure Gradual Tanning Lotion
£10.90 £12.95
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Bondi Sands Sweet Dreams Night Moisturiser
Bondi Sands Sweet Dreams Night Moisturiser
£10.49 £12.35
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Bondi Sands Fountain Of Youth Restoring Bakuchiol Serum
Bondi Sands Fountain Of Youth Restoring Bakuchiol Serum
£9.73 £11.46
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Bondi Sands Buff N Polish Chemical Exfoliant
Bondi Sands Buff N Polish Chemical Exfoliant
£9.73 £11.46
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Bondi Sands Bondi Babe Clay Mask
Bondi Sands Bondi Babe Clay Mask
£11.24 £13.23
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Bondi Sands Fresh'n Up Gel Cleanser
Bondi Sands Fresh'n Up Gel Cleanser
£9.73 £11.46
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Bondi Sands Begin Again Vitamin B3 Serum
Bondi Sands Begin Again Vitamin B3 Serum
£9.73 £11.46
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Bondi Sands Gold'n Hour 10% Vitamin C Serum
Bondi Sands Gold'n Hour 10% Vitamin C Serum
£9.73 £11.46
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Bondi Sands Coconut Lip Balm With Vitamin E
Bondi Sands Coconut Lip Balm With Vitamin E
£3.72 £4.38
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Bondi Sands Self Tan Eraser Gel
Bondi Sands Self Tan Eraser Gel
£16.50 £19.42
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Bondi Sands Pure Self Tan Foaming Water
Bondi Sands Pure Self Tan Foaming Water
£13.91 £16.00
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Bioderma Photoderm Max Sun Mist SPF 50+
Bioderma Photoderm Max Sun Mist SPF 50+
£16.50 £19.00
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Bondi Sands Aero 1 Hour Express Self Tanning Foam
Bondi Sands Aero 1 Hour Express Self Tanning Foam
£16.50 £18.95
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Ultrasun Glimmer Lotion SPF 20
Ultrasun Glimmer Lotion SPF 20
£22.75 £24.70
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Ultrasun Mineral Face SPF 50 Lotion
Ultrasun Mineral Face SPF 50 Lotion
£24.38 £26.00
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Bondi Sands Tropical Rum Body Wash
Bondi Sands Tropical Rum Body Wash
£7.48 £8.00
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Ultrasun Clear Spray SPF 30 Sports Formula
Ultrasun Clear Spray SPF 30 Sports Formula
£26.60 £28.00
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Ultrasun Tinted Face Fluid SPF 50+
Ultrasun Tinted Face Fluid SPF 50+
£26.60 £28.00
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Ultrasun Sports Gel SPF 50
Ultrasun Sports Gel SPF 50
£26.60 £28.00
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Ultrasun Mineral Body SPF 50 Lotion
Ultrasun Mineral Body SPF 50 Lotion
£26.60 £28.00
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Ultrasun Glimmer Max SPF 30
Ultrasun Glimmer Max SPF 30
£26.60 £28.00
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Ultrasun Lip Protection SPF 50
Ultrasun Lip Protection SPF 50
£9.50 £10.00
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Saltee Body Sea & Sun Lotion SPF 30
Saltee Body Sea & Sun Lotion SPF 30
£33.25 £35.00
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Saltee Face Daily Protection Formula SPF 50
Saltee Face Daily Protection Formula SPF 50
£30.40 £32.00
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Saltee Hydrating Mist
Saltee Hydrating Mist
£19.00 £20.00
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Saltee City Serum SPF+
Saltee City Serum SPF+
£36.10 £38.00
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Ultrasun Aftersun Gel
Ultrasun Aftersun Gel
£15.20 £16.00
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Ultrasun Mineral Baby SPF 50 Lotion
Ultrasun Mineral Baby SPF 50 Lotion
£26.60 £27.64
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Reef Safe

Frequently Asked Questions about Reef Safe products

What does reef-safe mean?

'Reef-safe' or 'reef-friendly' are terms typically used to describe a sunscreen that uses non-nano mineral or physical active ingredients, such as zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. It also means that the formula does not contain common UV blocking chemicals, such as oxybenzone and octinoxate, which have been shown to cause damage to marine life and coral bleaching.

What are the benefits of using reef-safe sunscreen?

Of course, the main benefit of using a reef-safe sunscreen is knowing that you are not contaminating the ocean when going for a dip in the water. Algae, urchins, fish, shellfish and even marine mammals are affected by sunscreen, so switching to a reef-safe formula helps protect and preserve ocean life.

Reef-safe sunscreens are not only kinder to the ocean, but they're also a lot kinder to skin. As reef-safe formulas ban harsh chemicals and utilise mineral-based ingredients, skin health is visibly improved. They also offer more efficient broad-spectrum protection, so much so that they are suitable for sensitive skin types, children and pregnant women.

Is reef-safe the same as biodegradable?

Pretty much, yes. Both terms are used to refer to sunscreens that degrade naturally and do not use ingredients that could be harmful to the environment, specifically coral reefs. Reef-safe or biodegradable formulas do not contain chemicals and are safer for marine life.

How do I know if my sunscreen is reef-safe?

Unfortunately, reef-safe is not an approved label and isn't regulated by an organisation, so it takes a little research to know exactly how to identify a reef-friendly formula. Many brands will put a reef-safe label on the front of their products, but you should always double check the ingredients for chemicals. Don't be fooled by 'organic' and 'natural' either, as this does not mean that formulas are non-toxic to marine life.

We also recommend sticking with sunscreen lotions and creams, rather than spray or misting formulas, as these often contain titanium dioxide, which can be harmful to both marine life and your health.

What ingredients aren’t reef-safe?

The two most commonly used ingredients that aren't reef-safe are oxybenzone and octinoxate. The UV filters are packed with chemicals that deform coral reefs. In fact, one drop of oxybenzone in an amount equal to six-and-a-half Olympic-size swimming pools of water is sufficient to damage coral.

Other ingredients that aren't reef-safe include any nanoparticles or nano-sized zinc and titanium, any form of microplastics, octocrylene, homosalate, PABA, parabens, triclosan and 4-methylbenzylidene camphor.

Who should use reef-safe sunscreen?

Reef-safe sunscreen can be used by all ages, skin types and tones. As the formulas are free from harmful toxins, chemicals and ingredients, they're a safe and effective option for all the family – the only difference is the cosmetic feel on the skin!

Those who want to be a little more eco-conscious and preserve marine life should also look to switching to a reef-safe sunscreen.

Are reef-safe sunscreens more expensive?

Much like your regular sunscreens, reef-safe formulas can vary in price. Reef-safe sunscreens may be more expensive as they use mineral ingredients rather than chemicals.

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