After reading all over the News what sunscreens failed a protection test and being shocked by the findings I knew I had to up my game. Majority of sunscreens I buy are for the kids but I do like one on my face and this year I have invested a little more into the sunscreens I wear.
It’s a bit of an OCD thing of mine too - I wear sunscreen every day since I was maybe 13?? I don’t feel complete without it and if there was one thing I had to wear it would be this. So I do love my sunscreen.
I have major allergies to certain sunscreens too so have to be careful which ones I try.. and luckily this one was fine for my skin.
I also noted on the article an LRP sunscreen passed So that was good enough for me to whip into life and grab some. Plus you can test it out at life which is handy!
Some chemical burns I’ve had from certain sunscreens have shown up approx 24 hours later on myself so it’s always good to do a test patch or take some home to try. I did a test patch prior to using and thank goodness it was fine as I had already purchased. I managed to get on sale so that’s the reason I brought before trialing it out.
I love that I can wear this under makeup and it doesn’t feel heavy. I also wear it everyday and it doesn’t feel greasy or give me a slick look like some and it also doesn’t give me that Casper the ghost look either. So it’s well absorbed into the skin.
I haven’t burnt yet and I haven’t noticed freckles or change in pigment like I have noticed in previous summers. So I’m hoping it is preventing not only burning but tanning as I like to protect my face.. I’m not much of a tanner.
It’s easy to apply and well absorbed. This will last me quite a while as it’s quite a nice consistency not too thick or thin.
I haven’t had breakouts or clogged pores which is another bonus! Soooo many tend to grease up my skin of cause breakouts but so far so good even when I pile this on and makeup over the top I’ve only had one spot in the last few months and that’s probably hormonal.
Definitely rate this.
As Kiwis, we grow up very used to the idea that the sun is a powerful and dangerous presence, peeking through that nasty hole in the Ozone layer. However, it's not until this year that I've really taken SPF products seriously. The past few months have been a whirlwind tour of searching for that elusive Holy Grail formula. One that doesn't sting, smell, or sit awkwardly under make up.
I jumped at the chance to trial this product as it always features on skincare gurus suggested sunscreen lists and I have to say, I have not been disappointed. The formula is very light, and being a chemical sunscreen, doesn't leave a white cast. I was interested in the claim that it's suitable for sensitive skin types as I sometimes get that awful stingy feeling after applying some sunscreens. LRP has us sensitively-skinned folks covered with this one as I was able to take it right onto the eyelids without reacting!
I like the packaging as it's not bulky and the opening is small enough that you can control the flow. Some have said that the formula is uncontrollably runny, but I haven't found that to be the case.
In terms of price point, this one is very reasonable. I recently purchased another of the known fail-safe sunscreens from beauty reviewers (EltaMD) and paid at least ten dollars more for it.
The 50+ UVA/B protection seems to deliver. I was recently in the sun and my chest (where I had applied a different suncream) turned up red and my face was the same colour as when I left the house that morning!
Overall, I would purchase this product in the future and would have no qualms about recommending it to others. I just wish I'd started taking sun protection seriously years ago!
Tips: Give it time to sink in once you've applied but you'll have no issues layering this one under make up!