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Dermastart Brands Clear Choice Sport Shield SPF 45 sunscreen lotion (★)

June 6, 2025June 6, 2025Leave a comment

Terrible. Pass.

Vacation Classic Whip SPF 30 sunscreen mousse (★)

May 31, 2025May 31, 2025Leave a comment

A bad sunscreen. Take it from the Sunscreentester princess, just stay away.

One Thing Cica B5 Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ sunscreen lotion (★)

May 27, 2025May 27, 2025Leave a comment

Poor performing sunscreen.

Rohto Mentholatum – Hada Labo Koi-Gokujyun UV White Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ sunscreen lotion (★)

May 21, 2025May 21, 2025Leave a comment

Terrible sunscreen due to the low viscosity and weak formulation.

Biore UV Athlizm SPF50 PA++++ sunscreen lotion (★)

January 31, 2025January 31, 2025Leave a comment

Not Recommended.

Walgreens hydrating SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★)

January 28, 2025January 28, 2025Leave a comment

A pretty poor performing sunscreen.

Dr. Ceuracle Hyal Reyouth Moist Sun SPF 50 PA++++ sunscreen lotion (★)

January 17, 2025January 17, 20251 Comment

Very weak protection for a SPF 50 lotion. Cool name though.

Coppertone water babies SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★)

January 16, 2025June 14, 20252 Comments

A poorly performing sunscreen lotion due to its very low viscosity.

Isehan Sunkiller Kiss Me SPF 50+ PA++++ Perfect Water Essence sunscreen lotion (★)

September 24, 2024September 24, 2024Leave a comment

BAD. PASS. DONT USE!

Eucerin Face Gentle Protection Daily SPF 30 sunscreen lotion (★)

July 12, 2024July 12, 2024Leave a comment

Bad. Don't use.

Biore Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ (2023) sunscreen lotion (★)

August 15, 2023September 26, 20235 Comments

Tested new in 2023 (vertical writing on bottle). Still terrible and not recommended.

EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46 Facial Sunscreen Lotion (★)

December 4, 2022December 7, 20221 Comment

A disappointing and very inconsistent performer. Do not buy.

Banana Boat Kids Sport Roll On SPF 60+ (★)

November 18, 2022November 18, 2022Leave a comment

Very disappointing. Just roll-on by and choose another sunscreen product.

Biore Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50 PA+++ sunscreen lotion (★)

September 6, 2022August 15, 202312 Comments

Worst UV blocking sunscreen I have ever tested. Too bad, because everyone loves and uses it.

Sun Bum Original SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★)

August 20, 2022September 26, 20224 Comments

Absolutely the worst sunscreen I have tested to date. DO NOT BUY.

Coola Mineral Sun Silk Creme SPF 30 (★)

July 29, 2022September 26, 20221 Comment

Looks really nice. Performs really poorly. Not recommended.

BabyGanics SPF50 Mineral-based sunscreen spray (★)

May 2, 2022September 26, 20221 Comment

The babyganics broad spectrum SPF50+ sunscreen spray performs terribly, blocking only about 50% of harmful UV rays.

sun bum spf50 spray sunscreen review

Sun Bum Original SPF50 sunscreen spray (★)

February 17, 2022September 26, 20221 Comment

Could a chemical based spray sunscreen be bad? Despite using 4 different UV blocking agents, this sunscreen provided very little UV protection.

Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Gel SPF50 PA++++ (★)

February 15, 2022September 26, 20227 Comments

One of the worst performing SPF50 PA++++ chemical based sunscreens I have tested to date. Aqua Rich? Aqua FAIL!

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