Crowdsourced Suggestions: Sensory-Friendly Sunscreens

I asked across social media platforms:

What are your sensory-friendly sunscreen recommendations?

And here is the running list!

• • Biore UV Aqua Rich (feels more like a moisturizer than a sunscreen; unfortunately expensive and scented)

  • Regular sunscreen but applied using a makeup brush.

  • Powder sunscreens

  • Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen (can be scented)

  • Vacation brand, comes in “classic” and scented. It’s whipped, but a few members swear by it.

  • Supergoop

  • Banana Boat spray: This formula is alcohol based and dries very quickly! It sprays in a fine mist, as well:

  • Sun buddies: Sponge applicator

Note: This is a living post! As I post these, I’ll add more.

Disclaimer: These are compiled across different preferences contributed by community members and does not represent endorsement. Every person’s own reaction and preference can be different, so notes have been added (e.g., scented, texture) where community members included information.

Thank you to everyone who had replied and added to the discussion! Talia Cohen, Dr. Rebecca L. Douglas, Moira Robertson, Kelly Whaling (passing along recommendations from an autism discord), Dr. Samantha Flynn

Source conversations: LinkedIn Post May 2026 ||