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Then I Met You Essence Light SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

June 11, 2025June 11, 2025Leave a comment

Exceptional UV blocking performance!

Paula’s Choice Resist Skin Restoring Moisturizer SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

June 11, 2025June 11, 2025Leave a comment

Great protection, but some very slight desiccation issues.

Badger Baby Mineral SPF 40 Sunscreen Cream (★★★★★)

June 3, 2025June 3, 2025Leave a comment

Crazy good protection, natural, and should withstand the elements. Very thick and greasy though.

Banana Boat Mineral SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

June 3, 2025June 3, 2025Leave a comment

Very high performing SPF 50, just remember to reapply this product often as it suffers from some desiccation when exposed to air.

Cotz Sensitive Non-Tinted mineral SPF 40 sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

May 31, 2025May 31, 2025Leave a comment

Says SPF 40, provides SPF 40 UV protection. Solid!

Cotz Face Prime and Protect Tinted mineral SPF 40 sunscreen and makeup primer (★★★★★)

May 30, 2025May 30, 2025Leave a comment

Protects well, goes on thick. But maybe that's what a makeup primer is supposed to do?

Trader Joes Daily Facial SPF 40 Mineral sunscreen (★★★★★)

May 26, 2025May 26, 2025Leave a comment

Solid mineral SPF 40 protection.

Round Lab Birch Juice moisturizing tone up SPF 50+ sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

May 26, 2025May 26, 2025Leave a comment

Good protection.

CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 30 sunscreen (★★★★★)

May 23, 2025May 23, 2025Leave a comment

Despite being marketed as just a moisturizing lotion, this product protects like a SPF 40-50!

First Aid Beauty weightless liquid mineral SPF 30 sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

May 21, 2025May 21, 2025Leave a comment

A strong performer for a tinted, light-weight, mineral-based, sunscreen formulation!

Thrive Regenerative Skincare Bodyshield SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

February 3, 2025February 3, 2025Leave a comment

A very high performing mineral sunscreen formula, which is very environmentally conscious!

Celimax oil control for combination / oily skin SPF 50 light sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

February 1, 2025February 1, 2025Leave a comment

A very strong performer. Blocks UV like a champion!

Isntree onion fresh fluid sun cream SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

January 31, 2025January 31, 2025Leave a comment

Strong UV filtering ability. Even distribution.

Coppertone Sport 4-in-1 SPF 30 sunscreen spray (★★★★★)

January 28, 2025January 28, 2025Leave a comment

A very high performing sunscreen spray! Protects as well as a SPF 50.

Beauty of Joseon relief sun aqua fresh rice + B5 SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

January 18, 2025January 18, 2025Leave a comment

A strong performer! Fixes the desiccation issue with the original Rice + Probiotics version.

THANK YOU FARMER Sun Project Relief Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

December 15, 2024February 3, 2025Leave a comment

A high performing sunscreen lotion, but it does show signs of drying out. Reapply often!

Riemann P20 Hyper-pigmentation Defence SPF 50+ PA++++ sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

September 24, 2024September 24, 2024Leave a comment

An incredibly protective formulation which works well in hot, wet, and humid, environments!

Shiseido Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen skincare milk SPF 50+ PA++++ sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

September 8, 2024September 24, 2024Leave a comment

A very very high performing sunscreen! Liquid consistency, yet still creates very even layers of sunscreen.

Neutrogena Purescreen+ tinted mineral UV face SPF 30 sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

September 6, 2024September 7, 2024Leave a comment

A very high performing sunscreen formulation, that has a low viscosity and is also mineral based. Color me impressed (get it? its tinted)!

Altruist Dermatologist SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

September 5, 2024September 5, 20241 Comment

The Altruist Dermatologist SPF 50 sunscreen lotion works well. I even used it on my recent trip to Vietnam!

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