I was not really a fan of tinted sunscreen because I was afraid that it could worsen my acne (even when it says for acne-prone), dry my skin out, darken my skin tone, and the list goes on… I even opted Elta MD out of my list because I tried their sunscreen before and it irritated my face badly…
Reapplying sunscreen every 2 hours is absolutely necessary if you want continuous protection, especially if you’re treating your acne or dark spots. I’m treating both so yeah I have to follow this rule. But the problem with regular sunscreens, whether chemical or mineral, is that after like the 3rd reapplication in a day, it starts to form a white cast on my face, and it makes me look… horrible.
So the journey begins, I looked for tinted sunscreens hoping that it would solve this problem. I tried 2 from other brands and they did… but they left my face looking shiny in a bad way… I got upset but I still wanted to keep looking… and after having watched a few Youtube videos. I decided to pick this one… and I’m so happy that I did!
First, it doesn’t cause irritation, which was amazing because their untinted did.
Second, it blends onto my skin quickly, easily and without compromising your skin tone. The tint looks dark when i get it on my hands at first, but then it goes almost transparent after I spread it all over my face. And because of this, it doesn’t really darken my skin tone at all after multiple applications throughout the day.
Third, it feels oily, but doesn’t make my face look shiny. So, it further encourages me to reapply every 2 hours.
Fourth, it is not water-resistant. You may not want to use this sunscreen if you’re heading to the beach, or living your life outdoor on a rainy day. But if you spend most of the time indoor while the outside is sunny and dry, and you have little contact with water, this sunscreen is fabulous! On top of that, you can avoid the hassle at night that is trying to remove it off your face. Using just water may or may not be effective so I still need to use an oil-based cleanser first to remove it. The thing here is that I need just a tiny bit of the cleanser with little to no rubbing to get the job done.
And last but not least, it sure protects you from those UV Rays. I have used this for a week and haven’t got any sunburnt or any sign of worsening dark spots on my face and neck. And while protecting my skin, the sheer tint also hides away my red & dark spots, even my skin tone and therefore making my face look better!
Overall, this is a 10/10 sunscreen for acne-prone, sensitive skin type. It solves all kinds of hassles that stop you from consistently applying and/or reapplying sunscreen.
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FIND THE BEST SUNSCREEN FOR YOU
 UV CLEAR TINTED |  UV CLEAR |  UV DAILY |  UV DAILY TINTED |  UV ELEMENTS |  UV REPLENISH |  UV SHEER | |
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Active Ingredients
| Zinc oxide, Octinoxate | Zinc oxide, Octinoxate | Zinc oxide, Octinoxate | Zinc oxide, Octinoxate | Zinc oxide, Titanium Dioxide | Zinc oxide, Titanium Dioxide | Zinc oxide, Octocrylene |
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Skin Type
| Sensitive, Acne-Prone, Rosacea | Sensitive, Acne-Prone, Rosacea | Normal, Dry, Combination | Normal, Dry, Combination | Dry, Combination | Dry, Combination | All Skin Types |
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Benefits
| Calms, protects sensitive skin | Calms, protects sensitive skin | Moisturizes, reduces wrinkles | Moisturizes, reduces wrinkles | Color correcting, evens tone | Gentle moisturizing protection | Lightweight, silky protection |
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Broad-Spectrum
| SPF 46 | SPF 46 | SPF 40 | SPF 40 | SPF 44 | SPF 44 | SPF 50+ |
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Water-Resistant
| ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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Tinted
| ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
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Use On
| Face | Face | Face | Face | Face | Face | Full Body |
COMPLETE REGIMEN
| UV CLEAR TINTED SUNSCREEN |  FOAMING FACIAL CLEANSER |  AM THERAPY |  SKIN RECOVERY SERUM |  UV SPORT SUNSCREEN | |
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Use On
| Face | Face | Face | Face | Full Body |
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Skin Type
| Sensitive, Acne-Prone, Rosacea | All Skin Types | Normal to Oily | Sensitive, Acne-Prone | All Skin Types |
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Benefits
| Calms, protects sensitive skin | Cleanses makeup and impurities | Brightens, improves skin tone | Calms, minimizes irritation | Protection for active families |
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Oil-Free
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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Form
| Airless Pump | Pump | Airless Pump | Bottle | Tube |
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Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2017
Color:When looking at the top image in my photo you can see that the tint is not actually my own skin color; however, once fully rubbed in/applied the color does a great job at matching my own skin tone. I can see that this might not be the case with very very light or dark skin, but have not tested this on anyone else to be sure.Texture when applied:After applying, this sunscreen is not oily like normal sunblocks. Once dried, it has a nice dry matte finish. The matte finish is great to use as a base for applying foundation, since it allows it to stick well without being shiny.Sun protection:I have noticed that my face doesn't get color like the rest of my skin when I forget to apply sunscreen to the rest of my body. It is a pain that, like any other sunblock, it has to be reapplied often since I persona use it under makeup - which would require another coat of foundation and powder as well.Bottle:The pump is easy to use and one long pump expels the perfect amount of sunscreen for one face application. The pump is very soft so doesn't require much effort to press. The sunscreen comes with a clear cap that stays on while traveling, but requires little effort to remove. The bottle itself is seemingly well made and easy to use.Sensitive Skin:I have not noticed any issues with this causing irritation on my skin. Most facial oroducts tend to cause me to breakout, but not this - I have noticed no change in my skin since using it.Overall:Expensive, but highly recommended by determatologist. They even suggested purchasing through Amazon (vs in office), since Amazon tends to be the cheapest. Great daily product to protect against the sun. I love that I've recently used this on vacation around the pool, and it provides both sun protection and a makeup benefit (coverage isn't the best as makeup alternative, but much better than normal sunblock). I will be buying again.Update: 1/23/18I am placing my second order now for this product. I used it 1-2x daily for around 5 months and it just ran out. I am pleased with how long this lasted.Update: 6/3/18Yet again this bottle has lasted me around 5 months (slightly less right now as I’ve been using more like 2-4 times daily). Great product!!! Buy now, you won’t regret.***Please let me know if you found this review helpful by clicking the “helpful” button below. Thank you!***
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2017
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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 25, 2017
Color:
When looking at the top image in my photo you can see that the tint is not actually my own skin color; however, once fully rubbed in/applied the color does a great job at matching my own skin tone. I can see that this might not be the case with very very light or dark skin, but have not tested this on anyone else to be sure.
Texture when applied:
After applying, this sunscreen is not oily like normal sunblocks. Once dried, it has a nice dry matte finish. The matte finish is great to use as a base for applying foundation, since it allows it to stick well without being shiny.
Sun protection:
I have noticed that my face doesn't get color like the rest of my skin when I forget to apply sunscreen to the rest of my body. It is a pain that, like any other sunblock, it has to be reapplied often since I persona use it under makeup - which would require another coat of foundation and powder as well.
Bottle:
The pump is easy to use and one long pump expels the perfect amount of sunscreen for one face application. The pump is very soft so doesn't require much effort to press. The sunscreen comes with a clear cap that stays on while traveling, but requires little effort to remove. The bottle itself is seemingly well made and easy to use.
Sensitive Skin:
I have not noticed any issues with this causing irritation on my skin. Most facial oroducts tend to cause me to breakout, but not this - I have noticed no change in my skin since using it.
Overall:
Expensive, but highly recommended by determatologist. They even suggested purchasing through Amazon (vs in office), since Amazon tends to be the cheapest. Great daily product to protect against the sun. I love that I've recently used this on vacation around the pool, and it provides both sun protection and a makeup benefit (coverage isn't the best as makeup alternative, but much better than normal sunblock). I will be buying again.
Update: 1/23/18
I am placing my second order now for this product. I used it 1-2x daily for around 5 months and it just ran out. I am pleased with how long this lasted.
Update: 6/3/18
Yet again this bottle has lasted me around 5 months (slightly less right now as I’ve been using more like 2-4 times daily). Great product!!! Buy now, you won’t regret.
***Please let me know if you found this review helpful by clicking the “helpful” button below. Thank you!***
When looking at the top image in my photo you can see that the tint is not actually my own skin color; however, once fully rubbed in/applied the color does a great job at matching my own skin tone. I can see that this might not be the case with very very light or dark skin, but have not tested this on anyone else to be sure.
Texture when applied:
After applying, this sunscreen is not oily like normal sunblocks. Once dried, it has a nice dry matte finish. The matte finish is great to use as a base for applying foundation, since it allows it to stick well without being shiny.
Sun protection:
I have noticed that my face doesn't get color like the rest of my skin when I forget to apply sunscreen to the rest of my body. It is a pain that, like any other sunblock, it has to be reapplied often since I persona use it under makeup - which would require another coat of foundation and powder as well.
Bottle:
The pump is easy to use and one long pump expels the perfect amount of sunscreen for one face application. The pump is very soft so doesn't require much effort to press. The sunscreen comes with a clear cap that stays on while traveling, but requires little effort to remove. The bottle itself is seemingly well made and easy to use.
Sensitive Skin:
I have not noticed any issues with this causing irritation on my skin. Most facial oroducts tend to cause me to breakout, but not this - I have noticed no change in my skin since using it.
Overall:
Expensive, but highly recommended by determatologist. They even suggested purchasing through Amazon (vs in office), since Amazon tends to be the cheapest. Great daily product to protect against the sun. I love that I've recently used this on vacation around the pool, and it provides both sun protection and a makeup benefit (coverage isn't the best as makeup alternative, but much better than normal sunblock). I will be buying again.
Update: 1/23/18
I am placing my second order now for this product. I used it 1-2x daily for around 5 months and it just ran out. I am pleased with how long this lasted.
Update: 6/3/18
Yet again this bottle has lasted me around 5 months (slightly less right now as I’ve been using more like 2-4 times daily). Great product!!! Buy now, you won’t regret.
***Please let me know if you found this review helpful by clicking the “helpful” button below. Thank you!***
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