Thinksport  Sunscreen SPF 50 - 3 fl. oz.

This product is not available.

Enjoy a midday hike or paddling session while protecting yourself from the sun with Thinksport SPF 50 sunscreen.

Shop similar products

Features

  • Mineral-based sunscreen contains 20% zinc oxide for broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection
  • Formula is very water resistant so it won't come off easily while you're swimming or sweating
  • Thinksport sunscreen is a physical sunscreen, meaning it works immediately upon contact as opposed to chemical sunscreens, which require application prior to exposure to sun
  • Applies easily and absorbs quickly
  • 3 fl. oz. bottle is approved by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for carry-on baggage
  • Thinksport SPF 50 sunscreen does not contain chemical UV absorbers, PABA, parabens or BPA
Active ingredient: zinc oxide 20%
View all Thinksport Sunscreen

Technical Specs

Best Use

Multisport

Active Ingredient(s)

Zinc oxide

SPF

50

Biodegradable

Yes

Volume

3 fluid ounces

Reviews

47 reviews with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars

74% 26 of 35 reviewers recommended

Write a Review

Adding a review will require a valid email for verification

Average Ease of Use

Difficult to useVery easy to use

Customer Images

Most Helpful Favorable Review

18 people found this review helpful
5 reviews with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars
12 years ago
Thinksport has saved my skin!
I started using Thinksport almost a year ago when I began training for triathlons. The change in my skin has been amazing. I have swum outside for years and have unfortunately developed sunspots. After learning about thinksport and consistently using it for every open water swim, ride and run in the oppressive Texas sunshine, I have seen a huge decrease in the wear and tear on my skin. I have a lot fewer sunspots and I have never once burned while using Thinksport. Thinksport has the perfect consistency and will not run in your eyes while sweating or swimming. I highly recommend Thinksport and I refuse to ever use another brand again!
TriSwim
Texas, United States

Most Helpful Critical Review

8 people found this review helpful
5 reviews with an average rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars
9 years ago
Good protection but with drawbacks
I like the fact that the main ingredient is chemically non reactive. I went to New Zealand and it did provide excellent sun protection. But I found it to be extremely oily. After applying I could not use my phone because everything you touch gets the zinc on it. Its difficult to remove and it did damage some of my cloth and car seats. You have to be very careful with it and make sure it doesn't come in contact with anything else but your skin. In my opinion the drawbacks more than outweihj the benefits so I will not use it again.
GWSF
San Francisco, CA, United States
TriSwim
Location:Texas, United States
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
12 years ago

Thinksport has saved my skin!

I started using Thinksport almost a year ago when I began training for triathlons. The change in my skin has been amazing. I have swum outside for years and have unfortunately developed sunspots. After learning about thinksport and consistently using it for every open water swim, ride and run in the oppressive Texas sunshine, I have seen a huge decrease in the wear and tear on my skin. I have a lot fewer sunspots and I have never once burned while using Thinksport. Thinksport has the perfect consistency and will not run in your eyes while sweating or swimming. I highly recommend Thinksport and I refuse to ever use another brand again!

MKeller926
Location:Houston, TX, United States
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
9 years ago

Safe, effective sunscreen

Bought this for a trio to the beach this summer. I used to use the Badger sunscreen but found it a pain to apply because it was so thick. This Thinksport sunscreen has a few more ingredients, but they all seem to be safe according to EWG and it's way easier to apply! Also the "ghost effect" seemed to be less noticeable and my hands are less greasy after applying than with the Badger. The only problem I had was with the sunscreen being rubbed off my hands when changing out of my rash guard. Being a physical sunscreen, it may be a little more susceptible to being rubbed off than chemical sunscreens, but as long as I'm conscious of that, it works perfectly!

Jen Y
Location:San Diego, CA, United States
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
12 years ago

Best Sunscreen I've Ever Used

I've always had trouble finding sunscreen that didn't feel gross and/or make my sensitive skin break out. A friend gave me thinksport's sunscreen and I'm so glad I tried it. The first time I used it I was out in the sun all day- swimming in the ocean, slacklining, practicing acroyoga with friends. This stuff provided great sun protection, even with all of the swimming and sweating that I did, and I didn't burn at all. Based on my experiences with almost every other sunscreen I've tried, I expected my skin to break out over the next day or two, but it didn't. Quite frankly, I was pretty amazed. It doesn't feel greasy or sticky, is super water/sweat-resistant, and it smells delicious. Added plus- it doesn't irritate sensitive skin!

Michigan Wildflower
Location:Lapeer, MI
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
10 years ago

Skin Saver!

The small scar on my nose as a reminder of a small skin cancer is my best reminder to seriously protect my skin. I bought the Think Sport after careful research and tried it out on a 16 day camping trip in St. John. Despite snorkeling, hiking and swimming I had absolutely no sunburn. I will say that I also wore a hat and long sleeved rash guard when I could, but I still got plenty of exposure. ThIs product isn't greasy and rubs in, yet water beads up in your skin and gives you great protection even during water sports and when sweating. Worth every penny!

Paul - ultrarunner and triathlete
Location:Austin, Texas
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
12 years ago

BEST SAFE SUNSCREEN OUT THERE

As a trailrunner and triathlete, I'm out in the sun A LOT so using a sunscreen that protects me WELL in a HEALTHY way is very important to me. Thinksport's use of 20% zinc oxide makes for a clean sunscreen that goes a long way, with no overspray or waste that you get with aerosol-type sunscreens. Tube size is GREAT and perfect for travel, in my gym bag, in my crew bag, and at home. If you haven't tried it, you won't be disappointed!!!

Amy - Professional Triathlete
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
12 years ago

Best Sunscreen Around

Absolutely love Thinksport products. I have worn the Thinksport sunscreen in the hot/humid conditions at Ironman Hawaii (9 hour race) the the past couple of years with no signs of sun burn. Not only does it protect me from the dangerous UV rays but it's also nice to know that it's good for my skin with no harmful chemicals added. Plus, I really like that all of the body products and sunscreens smell great

Ktmscott
Location:Valley Forge, PA
Rated 2.0 out of 5 stars
7 years ago

Disappointed with residue

Used Thinksport while cycling. While this sunscreen worked sufficiently to protect my arms and legs, I was surprised to see just how much residue from the small areas I applied the product to that wound up on my shirt & cycling shorts. I didn’t observe that this had Zinc-Oxide and to my chagrin, I only realized that hen I first put it on. I had so many patches on myself afterwards, I had to rethink my purchase. If you care about how the product wears when on your person, consider going to a Neutrogena chemical sunscreen. I will revert back to chemical sunscreen. Sorry REI, this was not one of your better sources for sunscreen.

Kat23
Location:San Diego, CA, United States
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
12 years ago

Clean scent, durable protection

Thinksport's sunscreen smells great and it doesn't make my skin feel greasy. Many sunscreens burn my eyes when I start to sweat but this one stays put. I am an active runner, hiker and surfer, and love being outdoors. I don't want to have to worry about reapplying sunscreen every hour or what kind if chemicals I am putting on my skin. I will definitely continue using this product in the future.

AquaJock
Location:Encinitas, CA, United States
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
12 years ago

Excellent sunscreen for pool & open water swimming

I train and compete in open water swims. I was surprised how water resistant and effective Thinksport sunscreen has been for me. I am completely sold on using exclusively when I am in the sun and water.

edziegle
Rated 2.0 out of 5 stars
9 years ago

Not actually SPF 50, feels like rubbing paint on.

It takes too long to rub in, it is tacky/greasy feeling and will leave a white "cast" on your skin for a while, on top of smelling bad. I genuinely don't understand why this product is rated so well on here. And on top of that, Consumer Reports ran analysis on this sunscreen and ranked the UVA performance as excellent, however, its extremely poor performance with UVB radiation made them rank this as one of the worst sunscreens they tried (this essentially means it isn't actually SPF 50, closer to SPF 10-15). Their review matched my own personal experience with it as well.

1 - 10 of 47 Reviews

Questions & Answers

Loading Questions...
image of a girl hiking in iceland

Need help choosing gear?

Get real advice from our experts who have been there, done that.