Source: https://reeflabel.com/best/hawaii/ # Best reef-safe sunscreen for Hawaii Bring a sunscreen whose only active ingredients are zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide. It’s legal statewide and under the stricter mineral-only rules on Maui and the Big Island. 388 of the 988 sunscreens we track pass on every island; these are the best of them for each use. Picked from label data, reviewed 2026-09-23. We don’t take payment from brands. ## Which rule applies where | Island | Rule | What it means | | --- | --- | --- | | Maui, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi | [Ordinance No. 5306](https://reeflabel.com/locations/maui-county/) | Mineral actives only. Selling and using anything else is banned. | | Hawaiʻi Island (the Big Island) | [Ordinance No. 22-81](https://reeflabel.com/locations/hawaii-county/) | Mineral actives only. Selling anything else is banned; using it is not. | | Oʻahu, Kauaʻi and the rest of the state | [Act 104](https://reeflabel.com/locations/hawaii-state/) | Statewide law only: oxybenzone and octinoxate can’t be sold. Other chemical filters are legal. | 523 sunscreens we track are legal on Oʻahu but not on Maui. If you’re island-hopping, pack for Maui’s rule and you’re covered everywhere. The full text, dates and penalties are on each law page, and what you can pack, fly with and use is on the[Hawaii sunscreen law page](https://reeflabel.com/locations/hawaii-state/#bringing-sunscreen). ## Made in Hawaii Kōkua Sun Care, Little Hands Hawaii and Mama Kuleana are based in Hawaii. 9 of their sunscreens are legal on every island. [ Kōkua Sun Care Hawaiian Natural Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50 (Beach/Sport/Baby), 3 oz SPF 50 · lotion · Mineral Allowed in all 9 places we track SPF 50 · 80 min water resistant · no fragrance listed · non-nano ](https://reeflabel.com/products/kokua-sun-care-hawaiian-natural-zinc-sunscreen-spf-50-3-oz/)[ Little Hands Hawaii Baby Mineral Sunscreen SPF 35+ SPF 35 · tin · Mineral Allowed in all 9 places we track SPF 35 · 80 min water resistant · no fragrance listed · non-nano ](https://reeflabel.com/products/little-hands-hawaii-baby-mineral-sunscreen-spf-35/)[ Mama Kuleana Mama KULEANA Reef Safe Sunscreen SPF 30 SPF 30 · tin · Mineral Allowed in all 9 places we track SPF 30 · 40 min water resistant · no fragrance listed · non-nano ](https://reeflabel.com/products/mama-kuleana-reef-safe-sunscreen-spf-30/) [Browse more in the finder →](https://reeflabel.com/products/?loc=maui-county) ## Best for snorkeling in Hawaii For Hanauma Bay, Molokini or a morning at Two Step, we require SPF 30 or higher, broad-spectrum protection and 80-minute water resistance, in a lotion, cream, tin or stick. 67 body and sport sunscreens qualify and are legal on every island. [ Suntribe Organic Mineral Face & Sport Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50 SPF 50 · tin · Mineral Allowed in all 9 places we track SPF 50 · 80 min water resistant · no fragrance listed · non-nano ](https://reeflabel.com/products/suntribe-organic-mineral-face-sport-zinc-sunscreen-spf-50/)[ All Good SPF 50 Sport Mineral Sunscreen Butter SPF 50 · tin · Mineral Allowed in all 9 places we track SPF 50 · 80 min water resistant · no fragrance listed · non-nano ](https://reeflabel.com/products/all-good-spf-50-sport-mineral-sunscreen-butter/)[ Stream2Sea Mini SPF 40 Sunscreen Tin SPF 40 · tin · Mineral Allowed in all 9 places we track SPF 40 · 80 min water resistant · no fragrance listed · non-nano ](https://reeflabel.com/products/stream2sea-mini-spf-40-sunscreen-tin/)[ Raw Elements Face + Body SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 · lotion · Mineral Allowed in all 9 places we track SPF 30 · 80 min water resistant · no fragrance listed · non-nano ](https://reeflabel.com/products/raw-elements-face-body-spf-30-lotion/)[ Thinksport / Think Thinksport Safe Sunscreen SPF 50+ SPF 50 · lotion · Mineral Allowed in all 9 places we track SPF 50 · 80 min water resistant · no fragrance listed · non-nano ](https://reeflabel.com/products/thinksport-safe-sunscreen-spf-50/)[ Kōkua Sun Care Hawaiian Natural Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50 (Beach/Sport/Baby), 1 oz SPF 50 · lotion · Mineral Allowed in all 9 places we track SPF 50 · 80 min water resistant · no fragrance listed · non-nano ](https://reeflabel.com/products/kokua-sun-care-hawaiian-natural-zinc-sunscreen-spf-50-1-oz/) [Browse more in the finder →](https://reeflabel.com/products/?loc=maui-county&spf=30) ## Best for your face 87 face and tinted sunscreens are legal on every island. Tinted mineral formulas cut down zinc’s white cast. [ All Good SPF 50 Tinted Mineral Sunscreen Butter SPF 50 · tin · Mineral Allowed in all 9 places we track SPF 50 · 80 min water resistant · no fragrance listed · non-nano ](https://reeflabel.com/products/all-good-spf-50-tinted-mineral-sunscreen-butter/)[ Raw Elements Face Stick SPF 30 SPF 30 · stick · Mineral Allowed in all 9 places we track SPF 30 · 80 min water resistant · no fragrance listed · non-nano ](https://reeflabel.com/products/raw-elements-face-stick-spf-30/)[ Thinksport / Think Thinksport SPF 50 Clear Zinc Face Sunscreen SPF 50 · lotion · Mineral Allowed in all 9 places we track SPF 50 · 80 min water resistant · no fragrance listed · non-nano ](https://reeflabel.com/products/thinksport-clear-zinc-face-sunscreen-spf-50/)[ Stream2Sea Every Day Sunscreen SPF 45 Tint SPF 45 · lotion · Mineral Allowed in all 9 places we track SPF 45 · 80 min water resistant · no fragrance listed · non-nano ](https://reeflabel.com/products/stream2sea-every-day-sunscreen-spf-45-tint/) [Browse more in the finder →](https://reeflabel.com/products/?loc=maui-county&cat=face) ## Best for kids 85 kids’ and baby sunscreens are legal on every island. The FDA advises keeping babies under 6 months out of the sun rather than using sunscreen. [ All Good SPF 50 Kids Mineral Sunscreen Butter Stick SPF 50 · stick · Mineral Allowed in all 9 places we track SPF 50 · 80 min water resistant · no fragrance listed · non-nano ](https://reeflabel.com/products/all-good-spf-50-kids-mineral-sunscreen-butter-stick/)[ Raw Elements Baby + Kids SPF 30+ Tin SPF 30 · tin · Mineral Allowed in all 9 places we track SPF 30 · 80 min water resistant · no fragrance listed · non-nano ](https://reeflabel.com/products/raw-elements-baby-kids-spf-30-tin/)[ Thinksport / Think Thinksport Kids Sunscreen Stick SPF 30+ SPF 30 · stick · Mineral Allowed in all 9 places we track SPF 30 · 80 min water resistant · no fragrance listed · non-nano ](https://reeflabel.com/products/thinksport-kids-sunscreen-stick-spf-30/)[ Banana Boat Baby Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 SPF 50 · stick · Mineral Allowed in all 9 places we track SPF 50 · 80 min water resistant · no fragrance listed ](https://reeflabel.com/products/banana-boat-baby-mineral-sunscreen-stick-spf-50/) [Browse more in the finder →](https://reeflabel.com/products/?loc=maui-county&cat=kids) ## Best spray sunscreens for Hawaii Hawaii’s laws regulate ingredients, not format, so a mineral spray is legal everywhere in the state. 38 sprays we track qualify. Spray until skin glistens, rub it in, and don’t spray into the wind on a crowded beach. [ Banana Boat Kids Mineral Sunscreen Lotion Spray SPF 50 SPF 50 · spray aerosol · Mineral Allowed in 8 of 9 placesNot allowed: Palau SPF 50 · 80 min water resistant · no fragrance listed ](https://reeflabel.com/products/banana-boat-kids-mineral-sunscreen-lotion-spray-spf-50/)[ Attitude Baby Lightweight Mineral Lotion - SPF 50 SPF 50 · spray pump · Mineral Allowed in all 9 places we track SPF 50 · 80 min water resistant · no fragrance listed ](https://reeflabel.com/products/attitude-baby-lightweight-mineral-lotion-spf-50/)[ Babo Botanicals Sheer Zinc Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF30 SPF 30 · spray pump · Mineral Allowed in all 9 places we track SPF 30 · 80 min water resistant · no fragrance listed ](https://reeflabel.com/products/babo-botanicals-sheer-zinc-mineral-sunscreen-spray-spf-30/)[ Sun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 · spray aerosol · Mineral Allowed in all 9 places we track SPF 30 · 80 min water resistant · no fragrance listed ](https://reeflabel.com/products/sun-bum-mineral-spf-30-spray/) [Browse more in the finder →](https://reeflabel.com/products/?loc=maui-county) ## Best sticks for the flight over 61 sticks are legal on every island. A stick isn’t a liquid, so it doesn’t count toward your carry-on limit. [ Suntribe Organic Mineral Zinc Sun Stick SPF 50 SPF 50 · stick · Mineral Allowed in all 9 places we track SPF 50 · 80 min water resistant · no fragrance listed · non-nano ](https://reeflabel.com/products/suntribe-organic-mineral-zinc-sun-stick-spf-50/)[ All Good SPF 50 Sport Mineral Sunscreen Butter Stick SPF 50 · stick · Mineral Allowed in all 9 places we track SPF 50 · 80 min water resistant · no fragrance listed · non-nano ](https://reeflabel.com/products/all-good-spf-50-sport-mineral-sunscreen-butter-stick/)[ Raw Elements Baby + Kids SPF 30+ Stick SPF 30 · stick · Mineral Allowed in all 9 places we track SPF 30 · 80 min water resistant · no fragrance listed · non-nano ](https://reeflabel.com/products/raw-elements-baby-kids-spf-30-stick/)[ Badger Active Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 35 SPF 35 · stick · Mineral Allowed in all 9 places we track SPF 35 · 80 min water resistant · no fragrance listed ](https://reeflabel.com/products/badger-active-mineral-sunscreen-stick-spf-35/) [Browse more in the finder →](https://reeflabel.com/products/?loc=maui-county&fmt=stick) ## How we pick Every product here is legal under all three Hawaii rules, has a fully sourced ingredient list and is still sold. Within each list we rank by 80-minute water resistance, SPF 30–50, broad-spectrum protection, no listed fragrance and a stated non-nano active, one product per brand. We haven’t tested texture or white cast and we don’t track prices. [See our picks that are legal everywhere, Palau included](https://reeflabel.com/best/), or read [how we check products](https://reeflabel.com/guide/methodology/). ## Common questions ### What is the best reef-safe sunscreen for Hawaii? One whose only active ingredients are zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide. That meets the statewide law and the stricter mineral-only rules on Maui and the Big Island. 388 of the 988 sunscreens we track are legal on every island. ### Is a sunscreen that is legal on Oʻahu also legal on Maui? Not always. 523 sunscreens we track meet the statewide law but not Maui County’s mineral-only rule, usually because they use chemical filters such as avobenzone, homosalate or octocrylene. The laws - [Hawaii (statewide)](https://reeflabel.com/locations/hawaii-state/) - [Maui County (Maui, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi)](https://reeflabel.com/locations/maui-county/) - [Hawaiʻi County (Big Island)](https://reeflabel.com/locations/hawaii-county/) Check your own bottle Paste an ingredient list and see if it’s legal on Maui. [Check your sunscreen for Maui](https://reeflabel.com/checker/?loc=maui-county)