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Which scores higher on safety? R3 breaks it down.
R3 scored the Hello Bello Kids Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 9.9/10 and the Earth Mama Baby Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 40 9.8/10 on the same sunscreen scoring system, weighing safety, efficacy, and usability. The overall scores are close; the pillar breakdown below shows where they differ.
The most important dimensions, side by side.
See which one actually scores higher — and why
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Everything you need to make the call - who each one is for, and who should skip it.
Go for it if you...
You want the safest mineral protection for your kids and do not mind rubbing in a white cast
You need genuine pool and beach coverage that holds up to swimming and sweating
You apply sunscreen often and want an everyday price so you never ration it
You avoid added fragrance because of sensitive or eczema-prone skin
You want the safest possible mineral sunscreen for a baby or young child
You prefer fragrance-free formulas because of sensitive or reactive skin
You are comfortable reapplying every 40 minutes when your kids are in and out of the water
You want zinc oxide protection that sits on the skin instead of absorbing into the body
The main thing to know
This is a standard mineral lotion, so expect a white cast that takes a little rubbing to blend, most noticeable on deeper skin tones, and there is no tear-free claim for use around the eyes.
It is water resistant for 40 minutes, not 80, so set a timer to reapply around water and right after toweling off to keep protection from slipping.
Skip this if you...
You need a sheer or tinted finish that disappears on deeper skin tones
You want a tear-free formula for faces and around the eyes
Even a trace of citrus peel oil is a problem for your fragrance-sensitive child
You need the longest 80-minute water resistance for all-day pool or beach days without frequent reapplication
An invisible, no-white-cast finish on deeper skin tones is a must-have for you
You want the cheapest sunscreen per ounce rather than the cleanest formula
Neither of these quite what you're looking for?
I've reviewed all Sunscreen options at every price pointEvery Sunscreen in our database is scored using R3's deterministic scoring system - the same inputs always produce the same score. For this comparison, we evaluated Hello Bello and Earth Mama across 3 independent criteria: Safety (75%), Efficacy (22%), Usability (2%). No sponsored rankings. No paid placements.
Straight answers - no sponsored content, no filler.
Both scored close to 9.9/10, so the better choice depends on your priorities. Safety is our top-weighted scoring pillar, followed by efficacy, and usability. Check which pillar matters most to your family and compare those specific scores.
R3 uses a deterministic scoring system - the same inputs always produce the same score. We evaluate each Sunscreen across Safety, Efficacy, Usability using independently verified data. No sponsored rankings. No paid placements. Every score is fully reproducible.
Not necessarily. The overall score reflects how we weight those three pillars, but your priorities may differ. If you care most about safety, compare the safety scores directly. If budget drives your decision, the prices tell a clearer story. The "right" pick is the one that matches what matters most to your family.
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