Claims: Moisturizes and smoothes skin with Hyaluronic Acid and Royal Jelly Extract.
Ratings: SPF 50+ PA++++
Cost/Value: $10-$20 depending on where you buy it / fairly priced.
This is 100% Chemical Sunscreen. Its active ingredients are Octinoxate, Tinosorb-S, Uvinul-A plus and Uvinul T-150.
It did NOT leave a white cast in my skin. It went on completely sheer.
It did NOT gather in wrinkles.
It DOES have a slight smell. There is a mild fruity scent. It also smells like alcohol.
It did NOT sting in my eyes.
It DOES dry down in 20 minutes or less. It has a very smooth silicone type finish, and takes about 10 minutes to sink into skin slightly. After that, it stays smooth and slippery throughout the day.
It sometimes wears well under make-up. On its own, this has one of the most elegant textures I've tried. Under make-up, it only looks good about half the time. I've changed up various elements of my skincare routine trying to pinpoint the offender . . . and have found that the sunscreen just looks good half the time, the other half of the time it pills up under foundation.
It DOES last throughout the day.
This is suited for all skin types. It is particularly great for textured skin. If you have dry scaly patches or really big clogged pores, this sunscreen has a blurring effect on the skin without having any pigment.
The texture is truly a watery essence. Even a large amount goes on completely sheer.
I HIGHLY recommend this sunscreen, it's one of my all time favorites.
