Mineral sunscreens won't sting your eyes.

Yes, but only if you stick to physical blockers — zinc oxide or titanium dioxide.

Chemical sunscreens (oxybenzone, avobenzone, octinoxate) are the usual culprits. They dissolve into your sweat and migrate into your eyes, causing that burn. Mineral sunscreens sit on top of your skin and don’t chemically react with sweat. They still work but are much less likely to sting.

Look for “mineral” or “physical” on the label. Even better: use a mineral stick or balm around your eye area. Brands like Supergoop! (mineral line), Blue Lizard, or even drugstore zinc-only formulas work fine.

Keep a separate small stick in your bag for touch-ups around the eyes.