Claims: Micro-Encapsulation Technology (which help sunscreen filters distribute themselves more evenly on skin, creating a more impermeable sunscreen film), appropriate for outdoor exercise and fragrance free sunscreen.
Ingredients (Good): 2 types of Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolysed Collagen, Glycerine and Arginine (Amino Acids). These all serve as moisturising and conditioning agents.
It also features a patented technology that supposed to stabilized UV filters protect skin from oxidative stress and reduce inflammation.
Ratings: SPF 50+ PA++++
Cost/Value: $10-14 (1.3 fl oz) depending on where you buy it / Good value.
It is a Combination Sunscreen. Its active ingredients are Zinc Oxide, Octinoxate and Uvinul A Plus.
It did NOT sting my eyes.
It DOES smell. It has a very slight chemical sunscreen smell and it doesn't linger . There is no fragrance and no masking fragrance in this sunscreen.
It did NOT gather in my undereye wrinkles.
It did NOT leave a white cast on my skin. When first applied, it appears to have a soft white cast, but even really a large amount becomes completely sheer in fewer than 20 minutes.
It DOES set in 20 minutes or less. 25 minutes or so after application, the finish is transfer resistant and very shiny. Within 35 minutes that shine fades immensely. A sheen does remain but it is more of a natural skin like finish. Once it's set, this sunscreen is completely sheer and it is not at all sweaty or shimmery looking.
It DOES look fine under make-up. It seems to require the use of a bit more foundation than I would typically apply over just a primer or a moisturiser in the evening when I'm not concerned about sun care. It didn't have a noticeable effect on the colour, texture or other attributes of my make-up.
It DOES stick throughout the day. Its claims of being water-resistant are absolutely true. Actually, I accidentally spilled a quite a bit of water on myself while wearing this and was able to lightly pat it off without disturbing the sunscreen film, which I thought was amazing.
I honestly believe that this is auniversally useful and attractive sunscreen. It looks so natural on the skin. It honestly looks like you are not wearing anything at all. This is perfect for people who don't wear make-up, people of colour, people whose number one concern is absolute invisibility of their sunscreen. It is really undetectable on the skin.
Texture and consistency: You have to shake this one up, it is quite runny and it looks white at first. Initially, it has the slightest white cast. After 20 minutes, the sunscreen is completely invisible. Not just in terms of being totally sheer, which it is; but it also in terms of finish, unlike most sheer chemical or combination sunscreen. It is not shiny at all. It looks like I have nothing on my skin.
I cannot recommend this highly enough. I have already repurchased a back-up. It doesn’t have the most list of skin care ingredients in the world but its finish is incredible. It didn't irritate me in the slightest and the price is so low. This is a fantastic sunscreen and I already know that it is going to be in my top 10, if not my top 5 sunscreens of 2017. I would highly recommend it to anybody.
