Cancer Society SPF 50+ Moisturising Face Sun Lotion Review

I found this sunscreen awesome! I bought the tinted version, as I couldn't find the un-tinted instore. I had previously been using a zinc-based sunscreen, which I found too heavy under a mask, and I had been getting 'maskne'. With some changes to skincare, including this product, my skin has improved a lot.

It feels very lightweight, but still hydrating. I don't need to use a moisturiser under it. It isn't matte, but it's not greasy at all. Although there is a tint, it's very sheer, and doesn't give any coverage, just blurs the skin a tiny bit. I found that my makeup sat really well over it, and didn't rub off onto my mask as much as it had with the sunscreen I'd previously been using.

Unfortunately, it seems to have been discontinued, as I can't find it anywhere! I realise that being the middle of winter may be a factor, and I also see that the Cancer Society have reformulated or at least repackaged a lot of their sunscreens. I'm hoping that they release the face sunscreen within the next few months. I'm currently using an SPF15 moisturiser over winter, but will want something higher for the warmer weather.

As a natural red head a high SPF sun cream for my face is an every day essential. I usually use an expensive one from a Beauty Spa that I go to as it's light, moisturising and doesn't seem to cause breakouts but I was keen to see what the Cancer Society could offer. The packaging is very simple, the 75ml size is perfect for my hand bag or car and there was enough information on the front to tell me that it was SPF 50+, moisturising, matte finish, dermatologically approved, dry touch, paraben free and with a UVA/UVB Broad Spectrum (which, I'll be honest, I don't fully know what that part means, but it has to be all good stuff right?). Anyway, I received this just before a weekend and have used it in a few different ways and it's been great! One day I used it as a complete sunscreen, being topped up throughout the day whilst I was in the garden, then just before an outside Bootcamp HIIT session and then a few days as part of my morning routine. It was perfect for the garden, I felt really protected, half of this is probably down to the Cancer Society branding and the high SPF on the packaging, but the cream was also light enough for me to not feel it. I applied twice during the days and at the end of a full day of collecting firewood I had a few extra freckles but absolutely no red bits. Bonus! Another notable application was during a particularly hot Bootcamp session outside. I have to admit, because I use a day cream with SPF I don't usually have a spare bottle of sun cream in my car, but I made a conscious effort during this trial so I could try it with a workout. It definitely protected my face from the sun, I do sweat when I work out (sorry, grosse) but I found that it didn't clog my skin, I didn't feel it 'dripping' off my face and I also didn't have the usual 'sun cream in eye' issue, which was greatly appreciated! A few mornings I used it as a day cream and although it took a little while longer to sink in I did really like the moisturising effect it gave me. It wasn't as 'matte' as my usual face cream but for the price and the higher SPF count, I didn't mind it. I will definitely continue to use this product, and re purchase to keep it in my car, I would maybe not continue to use it as a day cream, but definitely as a face sun cream option especially before Bootcamp, I love the price and the high SPF...I do kind of wish it had a nice fragrance, like coconut or something that reminds you of 'holidays'.

I enjoyed testing out this product as I very easily get sunburnt and hate greasiness of sunscreen so this seemed like the best solution! When applying it, I loved the matte finish it left and how non-greasy it ended up being on my face as I have oily skin. Although I felt as though SPF 50 is a bit too much for what I would need daily. It felt really nice to use under makeup and it kept my face oil-free for a good part of the day! I couldn't really feel the vitamin E in the sunscreen but could definatley feel that my skin was more hydrated than before I used the Sun Lotion. I also liked that it didn't have the usual sunscreen smell that most have, which came in handy when I wanted to use it on its own. The product goes a long way as you only need to use a very small amount but be careful as this could result in the lotion not being applied correctly. All in all, I really enjoyed the product and it definelty did what it says it would!!

I really liked that this sunscreen was made by the cancer society as proceeds go towards the work that they do, and it isn't tested on animals.

It does everything it says it will, it's moisturusing, matte finish, dry touch, and very high sun protection. I did find it a little oily though, especially under make up even though my skin is dry.

I also ended up with a small breakout from using it, but again I think this is because i only wore it under make up, and we have had very humid weather.

It doesn't smell like sunscreen, and went on really easy and didn't leave a shiny finish even though my skin felt a little oily

I will use this again but on days when I am not wearing make up, other times I will opt for foundation with sunscreen in it

I normally don't like to wear sun screen on my face as I often find that they tend to make my skin oily. So I often avoid them. The Cancer Society face lotion is amazing. They advertise the product as having a matte finish which I agree with. You only need a small amount of product to cover your entire face and it doesn't even feel like you are wearing any sun screen. It really does protect you from the sun also.

I like that it is paraben free as well which means there aren't any nasty stuff. It really does prevent me from getting sunburnt also.

I would wear this sun lotion everyday as it feels like I am wearing nothing and it does its job.

I usually don't like to wear sunscreen on my face as it's too oily. I was very intrigued about this product when I saw that it is made for NZ sun and offers a matte finish.

- First of all, the packaging is great. It is easy to control the amount of product you squeeze out as usually sun protection products are very runny. - The product does not have a strong smell, which is a plus. - It definitely provides a non-greasy look when applied on bare skin. However, I would not agree that it is 100% matte finish. Also, if you apply this on top of your moisturiser, it creates a very oily look like you would with a normal sunscreen. - Perfect for on the go and travelling due to product size.

Overall, I would recommend this product to everyone. Definitely performs as it claims to be.

I am not a fan of sunscreen on my face normally as i have oily skin and i hate the greasy feel but this was something different! It is not runny like most sunscreens so it is easy to control and squeeze out only a little product. I absolutely love the fact it is a matte product not once did my skin have that sunscreen glow or look greasy! the size is great easy to chuck in your handbag and travel with