Cancer Society SPF 50+ Moisturising Face Sun Lotion Review

I was really excited to be picked for this review. My skin is naturally quite oily and prone to acne, so I'm always hesitant about putting sunscreens on my face. This product is a whole other story. It does exactly what it says. It's incredibly light and soaks in to your skin quickly. It's not shiny at all and is very smooth to the touch. I found it to be absolutely fine under make up. It didn't sweat off when I got hot and protected me from the harsh New Zealand afternoon sun. I only applied it once for a whole afternoon outside and didn't burn. A wonderful product and so gentle on the skin!

I have honestly been so put off by facial sunscreens due to the thick, heavy, clogged feeling most give. This upon opening and rubbing between hands i could tell it was different. It feels so light between fingers and upon smoothing on my face felt instantly light!! Felt a little cooling on the skin also?! It seemed to disperse in very fast and felt literally like i had nothing at all on. I continued on with my primer and foundation - this would be the biggest test! And to my surprise it made no change at all YAY. I was expecting some oiliness or patchy foundation!! I know how important SPF is in NZ and ive been so naughty in the past and avoided it due to its horrible feel... but now i will use daily!!

Finally, I have found a sun lotion that I would consider using. I usually dislike sun lotions/sunscreens due to the way the product smells and feel on the skin and would avoid using them if I can.

But this sun lotion from the NZ Cancer Society has changed my view on sun lotions because: 1- does not feel sticky at all on the skin and easy to spread the product 2- absorbs easily into skin without leaving white marks, and does not feel "cloggy" or "oily" 3- it stays on the skin 4- smells decent on the skin 5- could work as a substitute for a makeup base 6- not to mention it contains Vitamin E providing extra protection for our skin cells.

I am a sucker for products that provide multiple benefits and this sun lotion is one of them, would definitely be wearing this product a lot more.

I often find standard sunscreen quite greasy and heavy on my face and it takes ages to rub it all in. I often break out afterwards so was looking forward to trying NZ Cancer Society's Moisturising Face Sun Lotion. I liked the fact that the lotion is developed and tested using the NZ sun so you know you're getting the good stuff and with a SPF of 50+, you know you're going to get sufficient protection. The tube is a convenient size and is easy to put in your handbag and take with you so you can reapply when needed.

The Lotion claims to have a Matte Finish and a Dry Touch. I found that I didn't need to use too much to cover my face and neck and that it was quickly absorbed without any shine. It felt good and knowing it was Paraben free and contains Mositurising Vitamin E was a bonus!

I can't recommend Cancer Society SPF 50+ Moisturising Face Sun Lotion enough. It was reassuring knowing I had a high protection SPF and it really does do what it says it does! I will be buying this again and I suggest you do to!

I really like this sunscreen! Being a very fair person I hate when you wear a sunscreen that makes you look even fairer, this sunscreen does not leave a white cast and is definitely matte on my skin (I have normal skin). It is a thinner consistency so absorbs quickly it also has a very light but pleasant scent. I found once applying this it lasted me a good 6 hours before needing to reapply my partner has also been using it as he burns badly and has oily skin so the matte finish is a bonus. I have tried it under makeup and it seemed to work ok for me with a liquid foundation set with powder. The packaging is just your typical squeeze tube bottle which I feel is the easiest way to distribute the product. Overall I would buy again as it absolutely protected my skin, it's convenient to take on the go. A decent high SPF sunscreen isn't always easy to find but this will now be my go to! Thumbs up!

I found the product to be as described. The lotion was light and moisturising not at all paste-like or heavy like a typical sun screen. A small amount was enough to get a good coverage. The package is small and slim so perfect to fit in a handbag to take on the go. Taranaki did not put on any sunshine during the trial period but I feel confident that the SPF 50+ would provide sufficient protection had it. I would purchase this product in the future.

There's lots to like about this sunscreen. It's easily available in supermarkets for around $15. The Cancer Society is a trustworthy brand and you know you're getting solid protection from both UVA and UVB. One of the best things about this sunscreen is that it absorbs really quickly with no white cast. It's great because you can start putting on makeup almost straight away. My makeup also lasts well all day over the top of this sunscreen. It applies easily, it has a typical sunscreen smell that's not too strong, the 75ml tube will last a long time. It was also very moisturising which I loved. The biggest problem is that it's not a matte finish even on my super dry skin. It's not greasy or oily but it does leave you shiny. The shine absorbs a bit over the course of the day but I was still shiny at the end of the day. The sunscreen also comes out of the tube quite quickly because the hole is quite big. This is a face sunblock so I wouldn't expect so much to come out at once. You have to be quite careful squirting it out or you'll get way too much. Overall I do like this sunscreen because I quite like a dewy look but it's far from the matte finish they advertise. It looks best under makeup because it tones down the shine. It's still better than other sunscreens that leave you greasy and white, but I'm still looking for the perfect matter sunscreen.

I have extremely sensitive skin and this is the only facial sunscreen that would work for my finicky skin.

You on need a small amount as it spreads a long way easily. I do have very oily skin at times so I didn’t find this to be very matte as it’s claimed however with a matte primer on top it’s fine.

I’ve been using this for over a year and will continue.

Someone managed to lose their Neutrogena Dry Touch SPF50 and had to scramble to find a replacement from the supermarket on a Sunday night. While my local Countdown does stock Neutrogena they didn't ahve the product I wanted in stock. This Cancer Society sunscreen was sitting right next to the gap with a price of $10 so i scooped it up so I had sunscreen and could leave the house on Monday morning (I am trialing an AHA product at the moment and my skin is even more sun sensitive than usual.) The packaging in nothing to write home about, practical utilitarian white tube with the Cancer Society branding. The sunscreen has a slightly chemical smell but is pretty neutral for sunscreen. It is a beautiful consistency, not too thick but doesn't drip everywhere. It goes on smoothly and feels dry almost straight away. My makeup sits beautifully over it once I add my moisturizer. Best of all it doesn't sting when I apply it unlike the Neutrogena. This beauty is only $10 compared to over $20 for the Neutrogena. I think I may have found the holy grail of facial sunscreens, not greasy or chalky, high SPF and make up sits well over it!

I had been looking for a good sunscreen for a while and after researching extensively I chose this one. The result is I am so glad that I did as I can use it in the morning before applying all my other facial products and I am confident when applying my daily regime that I have - “done my sunscreen” first. It absorbs well and doesn’t leave any residue or shine and my foundation glides on along with all my other products. I have tried many sunscreens over the years and abandoned them half way through as they are too greasy, irritates my eyes or looks far too shiny. This sunscreen doesn’t do any of that. Also the fact that it’s endorsed by the Cancer Society and it’s 50+ is very reassuring.