thinksport Clear Zinc Sunscreen Sunblock Review

DIVEIN tester holding the thinksport Clear Zinc tube with a blob of white cream on the hand
This is what you are actually working with: a thick, bright white zinc that needs real rubbing before it stops looking like paint. Heavy zinc loads always trade blendability for coverage.
Our tester holding the wet thinksport Clear Zinc SPF 50 tube above open water
Water resistance claims only mean something after the tube has actually been in the water. This one spent its test day getting splashed rather than sitting in a bag.
Back of the thinksport Clear Zinc sunscreen tube showing its Drug Facts panel in low light
The Drug Facts panel is where every sunscreen test starts. Active ingredient percentage and reapplication timing tell you far more than anything printed on the front.

If you are a high-performance athlete or spend much time outside, this sunscreen is for you. This sunscreen lives up to its broadspectrum protection and water-resistant 80-minute promise, but after the allotted time, reapply.

The sunscreen has a non-greasy application. The texture is on the lighter side, especially for a zinc oxide-based sunscreen. Application is effortless due to its silkiness and smooth ingredients. This sunscreen has a citrus and berry smell from the bottle.

Thinksport Clear Zinc sunscreen’s name may be slightly misleading as “clear” is a marketing ploy. The zinc in this sunscreen is no different from other zinc sunscreens. But there is a minimal white cast if any at all.

We recommend this sunscreen for outdoor athletes, any skin type, and all ages. Thinksport is a reef-safe, environmentally friendly sunscreen that is safe to use daily. The $15 price point is well-suited for the product’s potential and the amount supplied.

Things we like:

  • Environmentally friendly company and product
  • Basically no white cast (rubs in well)
  • Contains moisturizing properties
  • Relatively reasonable price point for the quality of the product
  • It comes in different sizes and SPFs

Things we don't like:

  • “Clear Zinc” labeling may be misleading because it seems the same as normal zinc oxide
  • If you rub too much on, you will get a white cast
  • Strong citrusy fragrance is a con if you’re not into that

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Specs & Features

SPFAvailable in SPF 30-50
Active ingredientZinc Oxide based
Size & price3 fl oz for $15
Water resistanceSweat + Water resistant (80 minutes)
ExtrasMoisturizing properties

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DIVEIN's take
Why buy from Amazon?

Amazon has a documented Prime delivery program that covers millions of items, and that is the most concrete order-related support behind buying here.

Worth knowing

Some customers report slower replies or needing more follow-up than expected when they asked for help after ordering. If an order needs post-purchase support, that part of the experience is not always smooth.

Some customers also report delivery problems after ordering. That keeps follow-up and delivery as the areas to watch if you place the order here.

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Free shipping on eligible orders meeting the minimum threshold. Ships from Amazon fulfillment centers or third-party sellers, depending on the listing; seller-shipped items may take longer. Most items sold on Amazon.com may be returned within 30 days of delivery; exceptions apply.
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DIVEIN's take
Why buy from Target?

Free shipping kicks in at a modest order size, and Target Circle Card orders ship free.

Returns are free when the item is eligible, though the window varies by item and some final-sale items can't be returned.

Worth knowing

Some customers report delivery problems after ordering, and others describe slower replies or more follow-up than expected when they needed help after an order.

Check the item's return window and final-sale status before you order, since both vary by item.

DIVEIN editorial team
Accepted payments
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Checkout on target.com is served over a secure SSL (https) connection.

Shipping & returns
Free shipping on orders over $35; otherwise $5.99 flat fee. Target Circle Card orders ship free. Returns are free; windows vary by item, and some final-sale items are non-returnable.
Visit Target
REI logo
DIVEIN's take

REI is a US outdoor co-op that sells dive computers and dive watches alongside its camping and climbing range. The dive gear that reaches our comparison from them is almost all Garmin. Standard shipping is free over $60 for non-members and takes 5 to 7 business days.

DIVEIN editorial team
Accepted payments
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Checkout on rei.com is served over a secure SSL (https) connection.

Shipping & returns
Free standard shipping on orders of $60 or more Ships from Nearest REI warehouse or store, depending on item location and availability Eligible items: 365 days for REI members; 90 days for non-members. Outdoor electronics: 90 days.
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