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title: "Clear Zinc Sunscreen — $226K/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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description: "Niche score 63/100 · $226K/yr market. A failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list. Data updated Jul 2026."
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"og:title": "Clear Zinc Sunscreen — $226K/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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# **clear zinc sunscreen**
**Worth a look**
Shows low returns (0.7%), but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.
Market size 43Growth 85Conversion 78Competition 71Returns 96Price range 76Avg price 75Brand share 17Review moat 24Quality gap 57
**Returns**
**Incredible****0.7%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Growth**
**Great****+84.1%**
90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
**Conversion**
**Great****7.7%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Price range**
**Great****$7.40–$40.21**
cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
**Avg price**
**Great****$15.12**
avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
**Competition**
**Good****42%**
top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse
**Quality gap**
**Good****4.4★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Market size**
**Okay****$226K**
$226K/yr · 194K searches
**Review moat**
**Bad****5,105.26**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
**Brand share**
**Bad****93%**
top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand
According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, clear zinc sunscreen is a $226K/yr Amazon United States market (194K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 93% of demand. Demand peaks in Apr–May–Jun–Jul. Verdict: Worth a look — 63/100.
Data updated Jul 17, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **clear zinc sunscreen market data**
- **Units sold / yr**
- **15K–20K**
- avg 250–500/product
- **Revenue / yr**
- **$227K–$302K**
- units × avg price
- **Conversion rate**
- **7.7%**
- **Avg BSR**
- **#251**
- **Page quality**
- **0%**
- **Prime**
- **97%**
- **Sponsored**
- **74%**
- **Out of stock**
- **0.0%**
- **Avg brand age**
- **63 months**
- **Avg seller age**
- **126 days**
## **Competition & brand share**
The top 5 products take 42% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.
**Brands**
**10 **▼falling
**Sellers**
**674**
**Top-5 brand share**
**93%**
Top 20: 100%
**Top-5 click share**
**42%**
Top 20: 86%
**Open market**
**5%**
- Neutrogena41% - THINK39% - BLUE LIZARD7% - CeraVe4% - Zinka2% - Native2% - Open — no brand owns it (4 brands, 5%)
## **Demand & seasonality**
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +84.1% search growth over the last 90 days.
10K6KSpike '24Black Friday '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay
Peak months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul · busiest ÷ quietest = 5.8×
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/beauty-personal-care/clear-zinc-sunscreen/trend)
## **Top clear zinc sunscreen search terms**
- **neutrogena mineral sunscreen**39K/yr+90.0%6.4% conv. - **thinksport clear zinc sunscreen**21K/yr+192.8%15.0% conv. - **clear zinc sunscreen**19K/yr+188.2%4.3% conv. - **clear mineral sunscreen**17K/yr+152.7%3.2% conv. - **clear zinc oxide sunscreen**14K/yr+51.2%4.0% conv. - **neutrogena sheer zinc**13K/yr+58.0%5.8% conv. - **think sport clear zinc sunscreen spf 50**9K/yr+113.8%16.2% conv. - **clear zinc oxide**7K/yr+83.9%4.4% conv. - **neutrogena sheer zinc sunscreen**10K/yr-6.1%4.5% conv. - **neutrogena sunscreen mineral**6K/yr+96.9%5.8% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/beauty-personal-care/clear-zinc-sunscreen/search-terms)
## **Top clear zinc sunscreen products on Amazon**
Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.
0%5%$11K10%$23K15%$34K20%$45K1001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales
Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)
All 24 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.
### **Top sellers**
by 90-day click share
[1**Thinksport SPF 50+ Mineral Sunscreen with Clear Zinc Oxide 6 Fl Oz Safe Natural Water Resistant Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB Sun Screen for Sun Protection Vegan Reef Safe Sunscreen**THINK**$21.48**4.3★625 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CS18F9D6) [2**Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Liquid Mineral Sunscreen For Face Lightweight Broad Spectrum SPF 70 Facial Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin Leaves a Silky Non-Greasy Finish Oxybenzone-Free Sun Care 1.4 fl. oz**Neutrogena**$12.54**4.4★4,295 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DG2QN9XF) [3**Neutrogena Kids Mineral Sunscreen Sheer Zinc Oxide Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 50 with UVA/UVB Protection Water Resistant for 80 Minutes Fragrance and Tear Free 3 FL OZ**Neutrogena**$9.90**4.5★5,272 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YFH9HF5) [4**Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Oxide Dry-Touch Face Sunscreen with Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Oil-Free Non-Comedogenic & Non-Greasy Mineral Sunscreen 2 fl. oz**Neutrogena**$24.16**4.4★12,198 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MDOA0V4) [5**Thinksport SPF 50+ Sunscreen for Face with Clear Zinc Oxide 2 Fl Oz Safe Natural Water Resistant Face Sunscreen UVA/UVB Sun Protection Vegan Reef Safe Sunscreen**THINK**$14.35**4.4★346 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09SQD2CLF)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **Newest**
by launch date
[**Native Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 Unscented with 100% Mineral Zinc Oxide for Face & Body Hawaii Compliant Vegan No White Cast - 7 oz**Native**$19.98**469 rev5mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G7NRGXHM) [**CeraVe Invisible Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin With Zinc Oxide & Titanium Dioxide Vitamin E + Niacinamide + Ceramides Oil Free Travel Size 1.62 oz**CeraVe**$13.61**1,311 rev7mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FXNHDWM7) [**Blue Lizard Sheer Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion Zinc Oxide 100% Mineral Formula Rubs In Smooth Nourishes with Australian Desert Lime and Peach Paraben- free Fragrance-Free 3 fl oz**BLUE LIZARD**$18.08**2,339 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPGRKT86) [**Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Liquid Mineral Sunscreen For Face Lightweight Broad Spectrum SPF 70 Facial Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin Leaves a Silky Non-Greasy Finish Oxybenzone-Free Sun Care 1.4 fl. oz**Neutrogena**$12.54**4,295 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DG2QN9XF) [**Thinksport SPF 50+ Mineral Sunscreen with Clear Zinc Oxide 6 Fl Oz Safe Natural Water Resistant Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB Sun Screen for Sun Protection Vegan Reef Safe Sunscreen**THINK**$21.48**625 rev2y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CS18F9D6)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**Native Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 Unscented with 100% Mineral Zinc Oxide for Face & Body Hawaii Compliant Vegan No White Cast - 7 oz**Native**$19.98**4.6★**▲ 106%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G7NRGXHM) [**Blue Lizard Sheer Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion Zinc Oxide 100% Mineral Formula Rubs In Smooth Nourishes with Australian Desert Lime and Peach Paraben- free Fragrance-Free 3 fl oz**BLUE LIZARD**$18.08**4.5★**▲ 75%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPGRKT86) [**Thinksport SPF 50+ Mineral Sunscreen with Clear Zinc Oxide 6 Fl Oz Safe Natural Water Resistant Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB Sun Screen for Sun Protection Vegan Reef Safe Sunscreen**THINK**$21.48**4.3★**▲ 46%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CS18F9D6) [**CeraVe Invisible Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin With Zinc Oxide & Titanium Dioxide Vitamin E + Niacinamide + Ceramides Oil Free Travel Size 1.62 oz**CeraVe**$13.61**4.5★**▲ 40%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FXNHDWM7) [**Thinksport SPF 50+ Mineral Sunscreen Spray All Sheer 6 Fl Oz Natural Water Resistant Body Sun Protection Vegan & Reef Safe**THINK**$17.99**3.8★**▲ 39%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09SQDRX11)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about clear zinc sunscreen**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Quality-Overall**12%
*“Best quality”*
**Suitability Combination Skin**10%
*“Good for my Skin”*
**Protection**7%
*“Sun Protection”*
**Value For Money**4%
*“Good value for money”*
**Soft Feel**4%
*“Smooth feel”*
**Weight Light**4%
*“lightweight is impressive”*
**Moist/Dry**3%
*“it drys quick”*
**Efficiency**3%
*“Does the job well”*
**Smell**3%
*“doesnt smell bad”*
**Ease Of Use**3%
*“Goes on easy”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Color**11%
*“made me look a bit pale”*
**Allergies**10%
*“Skin reaction”*
**Smell**7%
*“Smells weird”*
**Oily/Greasy**6%
*“Super oily”*
**Thickness**5%
*“Goes on way too thick”*
**Skin Health**3%
*“Burns skin and mine arrived broken”*
**Residue**3%
*“deposits a white residue”*
**Sensitivity-Overall**3%
*“Not for sensitive skin”*
**Ease Of Use**2%
*“Impossible to remove”*
**Moist/Dry**2%
*“Not moisturizing”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**12%
**Value For Money**10%
**Size-Overall**8%
**Color**7%
**Smell**6%
**Leak-Proof**6%
**Product Condition**4%
**Oily/Greasy**4%
**Ingredients-Overall**4%
**Functionality-Overall**4%
## **Common questions**
- **Is clear zinc sunscreen profitable to sell on Amazon United States?**
- The niche generates $226K/yr across 31 tracked products. 2 of 2 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +84.1%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (63/100).
- **How competitive is the clear zinc sunscreen niche?**
- 10 brands and 674 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 42% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 93% of demand.
- **What do buyers complain about in clear zinc sunscreen?**
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Color, Allergies, Smell. The return rate is 0.7%.
- **When does demand for clear zinc sunscreen peak?**
- Demand peaks in Apr–May–Jun–Jul; the busiest month runs 5.8× the quietest.
- **What does it cost to enter the clear zinc sunscreen niche?**
- Listings span $7.40–$40.21; the average listing price is $15.12 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 5,105 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.
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