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This is a thread of sunscreens that I have and I’m going to try. Will start with a few and keep updating it as they come.
Commentary on each will be along the lines of texture and finish, price and my personal experience and general thoughts on them.
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Commentary on each will be along the lines of texture and finish, price and my personal experience and general thoughts on them.
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1.0
The Unseen Sunscreen by Supergoop
TEXTURE & FINISH
- Gel texture
- comes out looking a pale translucent yellow but applies clear (as pictured)
-Velvety finish that comes with the silicone in there (dimethicone) so feels like a make up primer and is popularly used that way
The Unseen Sunscreen by Supergoop
TEXTURE & FINISH
- Gel texture
- comes out looking a pale translucent yellow but applies clear (as pictured)
-Velvety finish that comes with the silicone in there (dimethicone) so feels like a make up primer and is popularly used that way
1.1
PRICE
-$34/£30 for 50ml.
- Has 15ml and 74ml size options
In GH, you’d get this 50ml size for not less than GHC 250.
THOUGHTS:
Oilier skin types may appreciate this more because while physical SPFs leave a matte finish due to the Zinc...
PRICE
-$34/£30 for 50ml.
- Has 15ml and 74ml size options
In GH, you’d get this 50ml size for not less than GHC 250.
THOUGHTS:
Oilier skin types may appreciate this more because while physical SPFs leave a matte finish due to the Zinc...
1.2 ... they leave a white cast and chemical SPFs tend to leave a more natural, dewy or plain oily finish.
I do think it is a pretty penny for its size but it’s one of a kind and very easy to reapply.
Lastly, if you hate that silicone-like feeling, you won’t like this.
I do think it is a pretty penny for its size but it’s one of a kind and very easy to reapply.
Lastly, if you hate that silicone-like feeling, you won’t like this.
2.0 The Beet Shield by Krave Beauty
You might find it labeled as “Beet the Sun” too.
Because the US FDA does not recognize it as a sunscreen
TEXTURE & FINISH
- looks like condensed milk
- Feels like condensed milk
- 3rd frame is unedited
- leaves a natural dewy finish
You might find it labeled as “Beet the Sun” too.
Because the US FDA does not recognize it as a sunscreen
TEXTURE & FINISH
- looks like condensed milk
- Feels like condensed milk
- 3rd frame is unedited
- leaves a natural dewy finish
PRICE
- $16 for 50ml
-only one size option available
THOUGHTS
- although I have combination oily skin, I like this sunscreen ngl
However, oilier skin types tend to find this a bit “greasy”, esp. in warmer weather
- Normal to drier skin types are likely to enjoy its finish more
- $16 for 50ml
-only one size option available
THOUGHTS
- although I have combination oily skin, I like this sunscreen ngl
However, oilier skin types tend to find this a bit “greasy”, esp. in warmer weather
- Normal to drier skin types are likely to enjoy its finish more
If you want one from here, you’re looking at about 180ghc though.
3.0
Paula’s Choice Youth Extending Daily Fluid
Another pretty penny for a very good sunscreen.
TEXTURE & FINISH
- very runny, slightly pinkish fluid
- very lightweight
- leaves a natural finish i.e. not too dewy or “glowy”
PRICE
- $33/£27.2 for 60mls (only option)
Paula’s Choice Youth Extending Daily Fluid
Another pretty penny for a very good sunscreen.
TEXTURE & FINISH
- very runny, slightly pinkish fluid
- very lightweight
- leaves a natural finish i.e. not too dewy or “glowy”
PRICE
- $33/£27.2 for 60mls (only option)
3.1
THOUGHTS
- All skin types will love. Especially us oily kids
- very easy to apply and reapply
- that sunscreen smell is a bit strong to me but for all it’s pros, I can look past it.
In sum, this is
“the sunscreen for people that don’t like to wear sunscreen”- @sknperfct
THOUGHTS
- All skin types will love. Especially us oily kids
- very easy to apply and reapply
- that sunscreen smell is a bit strong to me but for all it’s pros, I can look past it.
In sum, this is
“the sunscreen for people that don’t like to wear sunscreen”- @sknperfct
4.0 Frudia Ultra UV Shield Sun Essence SPF 50+
A very cheap but awesome kbeauty find!
TEXTURE & FINISH
- very creamy
- very moisturizing
- leaves a natural and and well moisturized finish to the skin
PRICE
- Differs but generally, under $10 (at yesstyle or Stylevana)...
A very cheap but awesome kbeauty find!
TEXTURE & FINISH
- very creamy
- very moisturizing
- leaves a natural and and well moisturized finish to the skin
PRICE
- Differs but generally, under $10 (at yesstyle or Stylevana)...
4.1 ... should find it for 100ghc tops in Ghana
THOUGHTS
- smells really really sweet, no weird SPF smell.
So, if you’re sensitive to fragrance, please avoid.
- dry and combo dry skin would love this since it is very moisturizing
- Oily skin can easily skip moisturizer.
THOUGHTS
- smells really really sweet, no weird SPF smell.
So, if you’re sensitive to fragrance, please avoid.
- dry and combo dry skin would love this since it is very moisturizing
- Oily skin can easily skip moisturizer.
5.0 Purito Centella Green Level Unscented Sun
Another kbeauty cult favorite
TEXTURE AND FINISH
- very creamy; similar to the Frudia minus the sweet smell
- moisturized, non-greasy finish
- Chemical sunscreen so no white cast
Another kbeauty cult favorite
TEXTURE AND FINISH
- very creamy; similar to the Frudia minus the sweet smell
- moisturized, non-greasy finish
- Chemical sunscreen so no white cast
5.1 PRICE/ AVAILABILITY
For 60ml of product you pay
- about $13 at yesstyle
https://ys.style/AzqUL8Y9uab
- same at stylevana
- 120ghc http://Instagram.com/selph.ish
- N 10,300 @yourskinslove
For 60ml of product you pay
- about $13 at yesstyle
https://ys.style/AzqUL8Y9uab
- same at stylevana
- 120ghc http://Instagram.com/selph.ish
- N 10,300 @yourskinslove
5.2 THOUGHTS
widely loved & for good reason looking at the finish & the price point. Similar to the Frudia SPF
- if you have oily skin I would recommend you skip nourishing moisturizers unless it is the very lightweight gel-to-water texture type of moisturizer.
Highly recommend.
widely loved & for good reason looking at the finish & the price point. Similar to the Frudia SPF
- if you have oily skin I would recommend you skip nourishing moisturizers unless it is the very lightweight gel-to-water texture type of moisturizer.
Highly recommend.
6.0 Missha Soft Finish Sun Milk SPF 50+ PA+++
I believe the second frame says it all.
I believe the second frame says it all.
6.1
PRICE
$15.80 at yesstyle
$22 at Ohlolly
This gap really surprised me but here in Ghana, I’ve not seen a kbeauty stockist with this Missha sunscreen.
TEXTURE & FINISH
- It is a very runny, white liquid with a pinkish tint.
- Leaves a matte almost velvety finish
PRICE
$15.80 at yesstyle
$22 at Ohlolly
This gap really surprised me but here in Ghana, I’ve not seen a kbeauty stockist with this Missha sunscreen.
TEXTURE & FINISH
- It is a very runny, white liquid with a pinkish tint.
- Leaves a matte almost velvety finish
6.2
This is a physical sunscreen and so clearly, it leaves a white cast behind.
My personal experience with this was that, though it left a nice matte finish that would’ve been great for first application under make up,
It was on reapplication that the ghost really came out...
This is a physical sunscreen and so clearly, it leaves a white cast behind.
My personal experience with this was that, though it left a nice matte finish that would’ve been great for first application under make up,
It was on reapplication that the ghost really came out...
6.3
- So if you’re really light/white, you might get away with the cast under make up.
Also, it made me itch badly.
- If you prefer physical sunscreens & you’re clearly not light skin, I won’t recommend this one.
It’s a hard pass for me and complexion like mine or close.
- So if you’re really light/white, you might get away with the cast under make up.
Also, it made me itch badly.
- If you prefer physical sunscreens & you’re clearly not light skin, I won’t recommend this one.
It’s a hard pass for me and complexion like mine or close.
7.0 Missha Essence Sun milk SPF 50+
This is the more palatable version of the Soft finish reviewed above
This is the more palatable version of the Soft finish reviewed above
7.1 PRICE:
Just like the Soft finish, this comes in at 70mls/product as against the 50 & 60mls we’re served with sunscreens
Yesstyle- $17.00
Ohlolly- $22.00
Jolse- $18.00 (discounted)
TEXTURE & FINISH:
- Moisturizing feel
- Condensed milk consistency
- Natural “glowy” finish
Just like the Soft finish, this comes in at 70mls/product as against the 50 & 60mls we’re served with sunscreens
Yesstyle- $17.00
Ohlolly- $22.00
Jolse- $18.00 (discounted)
TEXTURE & FINISH:
- Moisturizing feel
- Condensed milk consistency
- Natural “glowy” finish
7.2 THOUGHTS
So I’d dare say this is the closest “dupe” I’ve come across to the beet shield in terms of consistency, texture and finish.
Or would it be the other way around because of the price points?
My first experience with this had me feeling my skin barrier was...
So I’d dare say this is the closest “dupe” I’ve come across to the beet shield in terms of consistency, texture and finish.
Or would it be the other way around because of the price points?
My first experience with this had me feeling my skin barrier was...
7.3 ... messed up because it tingles a bit when I begin to apply but it didn’t feel itchy and uncomfortable like the soft finish.
- moisturizer can easily be skipped with this one, especially in tropical weather/summertime
- there is a very slight whiff of the alcohol as well
- moisturizer can easily be skipped with this one, especially in tropical weather/summertime
- there is a very slight whiff of the alcohol as well
7.4
It’s a nice sunscreen but not my favorite. Though the amount of product is a plus for me.
- Also, with respect to the feel and finish of it, I’d say it’s best suited to slightly dry skin types and also for cold weather and environments like offices/cars with full blast ACs
It’s a nice sunscreen but not my favorite. Though the amount of product is a plus for me.
- Also, with respect to the feel and finish of it, I’d say it’s best suited to slightly dry skin types and also for cold weather and environments like offices/cars with full blast ACs
If you’re new to sunscreen reading this thread or you just got yourself a bottle of SPF, here’s a guide. https://twitter.com/adow_bea/status/1349067809368793092
