Thinksport skincare

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Thinksport is an American skincare brand founded in 2006 and owned by New Mountain Capital since 2020.

Thinksport is beloved for its dependable sunscreens and meticulously crafted formulas. Its products suit sensitive and daily-use skin types best. For acne-prone skin, the standout product is the SPF 50 Clear Zinc Sunscreen. Its carefully chosen ingredients provide reliable daily protection while maintaining a gentle touch on the skin.

This page covers some of the most popular Thinksport products; for the whole Thinksport range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.

Thinksport sunscreens

SPF 50 Clear Zinc Sunscreen

Questions and answers

Is Thinksport worth it?

Thinksport is worth considering because Lovi rates the Thinksport-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every sunscreen product on this page also lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are Thinksport's best products?

Thinksport's best product on this page is SPF 50 Clear Zinc Sunscreen, which Lovi rates Superior for dry, sensitive, oily, combination, and acne-prone skin, and High for mature skin and skin with dark spots.

Which Thinksport sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?

The SPF 50 Clear Zinc Sunscreen is the best choice for sensitive skin, with Lovi rating it Superior for sensitive skin. Additionally, every product from Thinksport on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Does Thinksport cause breakouts?

Thinksport is unlikely to cause breakouts because SPF 50 Clear Zinc Sunscreen rates Superior for oily acne-prone skin and High for acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the Thinksport-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin.

Journal of Controlled Release, 2025 Biomedicines, 2025

Is Thinksport fragrance-free?

Yes, the Thinksport products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

What are the key ingredients in Thinksport products?

The key ingredients in the Thinksport products on this page include zinc oxide, glycerin, and tocopherol. These ingredients help protect the skin, maintain moisture, and provide antioxidant support.

Journal of Controlled Release, 2025

How do I build a Thinksport skincare routine?

To build a Thinksport skincare routine, you can use the SPF 50 Clear Zinc Sunscreen, which protects all skin types. Lovi rates the Thinksport-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

What are good alternatives to Thinksport?

Good alternatives to Thinksport include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. Lovi rates the CeraVe-focused routine High for dry skin and Superior for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

Thinksport vs CeraVe: which is better?

Thinksport is better than CeraVe for dry skin, where Lovi rates the Thinksport-focused routine Superior and the CeraVe-focused routine High. For oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, both brands rate Superior, though Thinksport scores slightly higher across all of them.

Who owns Thinksport, and where is it from?

Thinksport is an American brand founded in 2006, owned by New Mountain Capital since 2020.

Is Thinksport cruelty-free?

PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Thinksport as cruelty-free.

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Research behind Thinksport's key ingredients

Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial
Tocopherol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
Treatment of acne with a combination of propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera compared to erythromycin cream: two double-blind investigations
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice · Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
Effect of a topical antioxidant serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid after Q-switched 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser for treatment of environment-induced skin pigmentation
Tocopherol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study
Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Biomimetic hyaluronic acid-stabilized zinc oxide nanoparticles in acne treatment: A preclinical and clinical approach
Zinc oxide · Journal of Controlled Release, 2025

3 more studies

Treatment of mild to moderate acne with a fixed combination of hydroxypinacolone retinoate, retinol glycospheres and papain glycospheres
Carica papaya fruit extract · Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia, 2015
Topical Zinc Oxide Nanoparticle Formulations for Acne Vulgaris: A Systematic Review of Pre-Clinical and Early-Phase Clinical Evidence
Zinc oxide · Biomedicines, 2025
Effect of an Emollient Emulsion Containing 15.0% of Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride on the Urocanic Acid of the Stratum Corneum
Caprylic capric triglyceride · Life, 2023

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Behind these ratings

Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

Nadia Kapleva, MS

Co-founder, Medical Director

Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
Alexey Shagraev, PhD

Co-founder, CEO and CTO

PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

Medical Board

Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
Aishani Shah, MD

Medical Board

Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
Asya Zubkova, MS

Medical Board

Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
Hanna Kurets, MD

Medical Board, Medical Advisor

Dermatology MD
Elina Nazarenko, MD

Medical Board

Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
Victoria Derkova, MS

Medical Board

Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist