Sunscreen Review: Supergoop Play Everyday Sunscreen SPF 50 PA +++

Claims: Cellular Response Technology (This technology helps protect skin not only from UVA and UVB rays, but also infrared radiation), very anti-oxidant rich formula and water-resistant for up to 80 minutes.

Ingredients (Good): Syringylidenemalonate (serves to stabilize the UV filters in the formula not scavenge free radicals on skin), lots of fatty acids, Allantoin (soothing), Thermus Thermophillus Ferment extract (enzyme with anti-oxidant properties activated by heat), Candle Brush extract (also known as Ringworm Bush-a strong antifungal), Beta-Glucan (a soothing sugar than can decrease irritation and redness) and Vitamin E.

Ingredients (Bad): Phenoxyethanol, Rosewood Oil, Orange Peel Oil, Lemon Peel Oil, Eucalyptus Leaf Oil, Basil Leaf Extract, geranium Extract, Patchouli Oil and Synthetic Fragrance (Geraniol and citralool).

Ratings: SPF 50 PA +++ 

Cost/Value: $19 (2.4 oz), $32 (7.5 oz), $48 (18 oz) / Pretty Cheap Sunscreen

It is a completely Chemical Sunscreen. Its active ingredients are 10% Homosalate, 7.5% Octinoxate, 5% Octisalate and 3% Avobenzone.

It DOES sting my eyes. It migrated into my eyes between 40-50 minutes after application. It became absolutely unbearable over the course of the next hour. It is one of the few sunscreens that I actually had to remove from around my eyes just in order to keep my eyes open and see straight.

It DOES smell. It has a semi-strong herbal fragrance.

It did NOT gather in my undereye wrinkles.

It did NOT leave a white cast on my skin. It is completely sheer.

It DOES dry in 20 minutes or less. It set in a thin completely sheer somewhat shiny finish. It actually resembles the look of a dry oil on the skin, but unfortunately transfers off quite easily.

For being so thin, this stays put very well under makeup. It doesn’t change the texture of your make up or its finish.

Applying an appropriate amount of sunscreen, this stays for an average amount of time, approximately 5-6 hours. That said, it is completely chemical, and so should be reapplied more frequently than that.

This is not suitable for sensitive skin and sensitive eyes. Otherwise it could work for any skin type because it has such a thin consistency and a totally sheer finish. 

Texture and consistency: Initially it is not watery or runny at all, it is a true lotion. Spreading it out, it has a very slight white cast. After 20 minutes, it's completely sheer and it has rather more sheen than shine to it. It's a rather subtle finish as far as chemical sunscreen go.

In conclusion, I don’t think it is a great idea to put this sunscreen on your face. 

Sunscreen Review: Vanicream Broad Spectrum SPF 50+

Claims: No sensitizing chemical filters, water-resistant for 80 minutes, Non-comedogenic, free of dyes, lanolin, fragrance, masking fragrance, parabens, formaldehyde, other potential irritants and dermatologist recommended.

Ingredients (Good): Synthetic Fatty Alcohol, 1, 2 Hexanediol (Proctor and Gamble Patented Humectant), Castor Oil, Squalene, Ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q10) and Magnesium Chloride (to calm inflammation in skin).

Ratings: Broad Spectrum SPF 50+

Cost/Value: $18 (4 fl oz) / Cheap sunscreen.

It is a completely Physical or Mineral Sunscreen. Its active ingredients are 5% Titanium Dioxide and 7% Zinc Oxide.

It did NOT sting my eyes.

It did NOT smell.

It DOES gather in my undereye wrinkles.

It DOES leave a medium-strong white cast on my skin.

It did NOT dry down in 20 minutes or less. It did not dry down or set at all. It did not change at all after initial application. It stays oily, it moves around easily and it transfers off easily.

It did NOT work with any texture, liquid or cream foundation. It mixes with the make-up, ruins the sunscreen film and makes the make-up look white and streaky. It will work with mineral foundation or a loose powder foundation if applied with a dense flat brush and not really blended in. This sunscreen is so wet, if you apply a mineral foundation to it in that way; you actually end up with an attractive dewy finish. I was very surprised and pleased to find an attractive make-up solution for this sunscreen.

It did NOT last throughout the day. It transfers off very easily even with mineral foundation and setting powder on top. 

It is suitable for sensitive skin as long as you are not sensitive to silicones. There are several types of silicone in this formula. Also because of the Castor Oil, this is not particularly good for acne prone skin regardless of being non-comedogenic. If you ever applied Castor Oil to your hair or skin, you know how thick, sticky and poor clogging really is.

If you wear mineral foundation anyway and you’re looking for a great high SPF sunscreen to wear beneath it, and you prefer to stick to a tight budget when it comes to sunscreen, this is a great choice for you. I personally love to wear Bare Minerals mineral foundation and I definitely plan on working my way through this sunscreen.