Beet The Sun SPF 40 PA+++ — Reddit Reviews
by Krave Beauty
Updated August 22, 2026
Chemical SPF 40 sunscreen favored for beach use but can feel greasy and pill.
What the community says
This chemical SPF 40 sunscreen is a go-to for beach days and daily AM use by some. It suits those needing solid sun protection but can pill and feel greasy, making it less ideal for sensitive or dry skin types.
What this means for you
What people love
- Effective broad-spectrum SPF 40
- Preferred by some for beach protection
- Lightweight compared to physical sunscreens
Watch out for
- Can cause redness and irritation on sensitive skin
- Pills near ears and feels greasy on face
- Reported to tighten and dry out skin for some users
Product details
BrandKrave Beauty
Concerns
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 6 mentions across 4 threads
Krave Beauty Beet The Sun SPF 40 PA+++ on Reddit, in one place — 4 threads from r/SkincareAddiction and r/30PlusSkinCare, summarized.
“Krave beauty beet the sun sunscreen”
Mentioned
“Prior to this my routine was longer primarily focused on hydration”
Mentioned
“the first one that I got was the BEET the sun, sunscreen by Krave beauty”
Cautionary
“I feel like I get a little greasy in the morning”
Cautionary
“it pills sometimes near the far sides of my face close to my ear and I don’t know if I love the feel of it on the skin”
Cautionary
“I currently use coppertone spray from Target and KraveBeauty Beet The Sun, and I'm not sure if that will cover UVA and UVB rays that I just learned about.”
Positive
“Your current sunscreens are fine for sun protection as long as your generous with application.”
Positive
“Otherwise I would look into La Roche Posay sunscreen for body application”
Positive
“I'm stocking up on my favorite facial sunscreen (Beet the Sun) and body sunscreen”
Positive
“I really want to avoid burning at the beach, so I'm stocking up on my favorite facial sunscreen (Beet the Sun)”
Positive
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