Some travel-size sunscreens use mineral (physical) actives — for example, titanium dioxide — while others use chemical UV filters such as homosalate and avobenzone.
Some travel items are mineral-based — described as 100% mineral or listing titanium dioxide — while other travel sunscreens use chemical active ingredients such as homosalate or avobenzone.
Several travel items are labeled vegan and PETA-certified cruelty-free; some formulas are noted as oxybenzone-free, and a few are described as free from oils and parabens.