I have a pasty (I prefer “fair”) complexion and am pretty
bound and determined to keep it that way, although beach volleyball in the
summer typically wreaks havoc in the form of freckles and other sun spots. I’ve
tried a number of facial sunscreens in the past and the common complaints
typically include the following:
- Felt greasy
- Made my face shiny
- Did not work well with makeup when applied under (i.e., sunscreen before makeup)
- Caused breakouts
2 summers ago, I started using an oil-free version from Clinique daily. The creamy, tinted formula (which goes on clear) blended easily into my
skin, absorbed reasonably quickly, and did not make my face one giant oil
slick. On the negative side, it still didn’t play nicely with my tinted moisturizer
(or BB cream), as attempts to blend the moisturizer on top of the sunscreen
would result in one or both products flaking off in eraser-shaving fashion.
Where I really try to minimize the blending action, the flaking is not as bad.
However, I can see this being more of an issue when the sunscreen is used with
heavier makeup such as foundation or concealer.
Despite the blending faux-pas (which I’m not sure I can
avoid with any other product), I’m pretty happy with the texture and high SPF
of the product. Once I’m through with this tube, I’ll likely experiment with a
couple others, but this is one I would definitely go back to in the future.
Verdict: stronger
sun protection without the greasy mess is a huge plus for me – I would purchase
this product again. ~40ml tube, US$21
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