Why Brush On Block?
Mineral sunscreen made for real life.
Sunscreen You’ll Actually Wear
Most sunscreen sits in a drawer. Not because people don’t care, but because it’s greasy, messy, or impossible to reapply once the day begins. Brush On Block was created to solve that design problem. Our mineral sunscreens are made for real life: easy to apply, easy to reapply, and easy to trust every day.
How Brush On Block Began
Our founder, Andrea Wetsel, began researching sunscreen after her daughter reacted to chemical filters. She found mineral formulas that were thick, white, and hard to use. She realized the problem wasn’t ingredients, but usability. If people won’t wear sunscreen consistently, it can’t do its job. That focus on products made for real life still guides everything we make.
Our Guiding Principles
Easy to Stick With
Sun protection works best as a habit, so every product we make is designed to fit into real life. A morning routine. A school bag. A desk drawer. A hiking pack. Our goal is simple: products that are quick to apply, easy to carry, and practical enough to use again and again.
Built for Application and Reapplication
Most sunscreens are designed for one application. We design for both. FDA guidelines recommend reapplying every two hours, but many formats make that unrealistic. Our brush applicator, portable formats, and makeup-friendly formulas were created to make reapplication possible during a real day.
Mineral Protection You Can Trust Every Day
Brush On Block uses zinc oxide mineral UV filters across our line. They provide broad-spectrum protection and are well suited for everyday use on all skin types. We believe any sunscreen is better than none, but mineral protection is what we trust for consistent daily use.
The Brush On Block Product Line
Everyday Sun Care Lineup
Our mineral powder sunscreens apply in seconds and layer easily over makeup. Sheer Genius lotion supports mornings when you want a richer base. Sun Shine Lip Oil protects the area people often forget. Barrier Recovery Oil helps restore the skin barrier, completing the cycle. And our refill pod system keeps the brush while replacing only the sunscreen.
Sun Protection for Kids
The BOB Kids line was created with a simple idea: when sunscreen feels like it belongs to kids, they’re more likely to use it. Formats are designed to be easy for parents and empowering for children, helping protection become a habit instead of a daily struggle.
Every Product Earns Its Place
Each product in the line solves a different part of the routine: morning protection, midday reapplication, or care after time in the sun. Together they support the full cycle of sun care. Protect. Reapply. Restore.
About Brush On Block®
Brush On Block® is a mineral sun care brand founded 15 years ago by Andrea Wetsel on the belief that sunscreen only works if people actually wear it. The brand makes mineral powder sunscreens in a built-in brush format designed for easy application and reapplication throughout a real day, at work, over makeup, on the scalp, and during outdoor activity. Over 15 years, Brush On Block has sold more than one million powder sunscreens. All products use zinc oxide-based mineral UV filters with no oxybenzone, no octinoxate, and no chemical UV actives. All formulas are manufactured in the United States in FDA-registered, inspected facilities. Brush On Block has been featured in Oprah Daily, CNN Underscored, Women’s Health, Good Housekeeping, Allure, Prevention, and NBC News, among others. The brand is WBENC-certified women-owned and PETA-certified cruelty-free and vegan. Products are available at brushonblock.com, on Amazon, and at select retailers.
The most effective sunscreen is the one you’ll actually wear. We’ve spent 15 years making that easier. Find out for yourself. Shop Mineral Sunscreen. Learn about our formulas.