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Sunscreen Review: NOV UV Shield EX SPF 50+ PA++++

Claims: Appropriate for sensitive skin.

Ingredients (Good): Glycerine, Vitamin E and Hyaluronic Acid. 

Ingredients (Bad): Has many types of silicones.

Ratings: SPF 50+ PA++++

Cost/Value: $27-51 (1fl oz) in Ebay / Very expensive sunscreen.

It is a 100% Physical Sunscreen. Its active ingredients are Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide.

It did NOT smell.

It did NOT sting my eyes.

It DOES gather in my undereye wrinkles.

It DOES leaves a white cast on my skin. It does sheer out a bit as it sets, but leaves a strong white cast.

It DOES dry down in 20 minutes or less. It sets to a very slightly sticky finish in between 20-25 minutes. 

It DOES look good under make-up. It doesn't do your skin any favours but it doesn't create any texture either.

It DOES stick around throughout the day. 

It is best suited for sensitive skin, as claimed. 

In conclusion, I would recommend this sunscreen. I would rank this sunscreen somewhere between just okay to pretty good. There is nothing outstanding going on here. Because it is middling sunscreen, the price comes into play for me. I absolutely would not spend $50 on this or even $27 is a bit of stretch. However, if you are super sensitive and you truly can only wear mineral sunscreens, give it a go and see if it works for you.