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Category: Rating

Missha Soft Finish Sun Milk SPF 50+ PA+++ sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

October 26, 2022October 27, 2022Leave a comment

With a consistency like milk, this Missha Sun Milk protects exceptionally well. Whether it withstands use in an active environment however, is questionable.

La Roche Posay Toleriane Double Repair Daily Face Moisturizer UV (★★★★★)

October 19, 2022October 20, 2022Leave a comment

A highly effective UV protecting daily facial moisturizer. Performs better than some sunscreen only formulations.

Neutrogena Clear Face Liquid Lotion Oil-Free SPF 50 Sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

October 4, 2022October 4, 2022Leave a comment

A very high performing acne sensitive SPF 50 sunscreen lotion. Recommended.

cle de peau BEAUTE (Shiseido) SPF 22 protective fortifying emulsion (★★★)

October 3, 2022October 4, 2022Leave a comment

More a moisturizer than a sunscreen, but the protection is as good as one could expect from an SPF 22.

Trader Joes Zinc Oxide SPF 30 Mineral sunscreen spray (★★★)

September 29, 2022September 29, 2022Leave a comment

A run of the mill SPF 30. Nothing more nothing less. The sunscreen testing sample also showed rapid evaporation, so there's that.

Pacifica Beauty Mineral Bronzing Body Butter SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

September 28, 2022September 29, 2022Leave a comment

Strong protection from a mineral based bronzing (tinted) Zinc Oxide sunscreen. Recommended.

SVR Cicavit + Creme SPF 50+ sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

September 27, 2022September 28, 2022Leave a comment

The highest performing chemical based sunscreen I have tested to date. Way to go SVR!

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics SPF50 PA++++ sunscreen lotion (★★★★)

September 20, 2022January 18, 20251 Comment

Rice and probiotics. Its not the latest health food craze, but rather, a strong performing sunscreen. Overlooking its tendency to evaporate of course....

Alba Botanica Sheer Shield Sweet Pea SPF 45 Sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

September 18, 2022September 26, 2022Leave a comment

A very strong performer from a brand that I've begun to trust. Great price/performance!

Elta MD UV Elements Tinted Facial SPF 44 sunscreen (★★★★★)

September 7, 2022October 19, 20221 Comment

A very competent tinted sunscreen. Yes tinted. Definitely recommended.

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.

Aveeno Kids Continuous Protection SPF 50 Zinc Oxide Mineral Sunscreen (★★★★★)

September 4, 2022September 26, 2023Leave a comment

One of the best in mineral based UV protection geared for kids from a trusted brand. Recommended.

Trader Joe’s Daily Facial SPF 40 Invisible Gel (★★★★★)

August 27, 2022September 26, 20221 Comment

An invisible gel which is meant to be used as a daily facial SPF 40. It is extremely low priced for the very high UV protection that it offers!

Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 (★★★★★)

August 27, 2022September 26, 20235 Comments

Another fantastic lotion from the Supergoop! family of sunscreen products, just invisible!

Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Ultra Radiance SPF 30 sunscreen lotion (★★★)

August 26, 2022September 26, 2022Leave a comment

Mediocre Sun protection. Might be decent for tanning without burning.

Trader Joe’s Zinc Oxide SPF 40 sunscreen lotion (★★★★)

August 25, 2022September 26, 2022Leave a comment

The Trader Joe's Zinc Oxide SPF 40 sunscreen lotion did well enough, not amazing though.

Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch SPF 15 Ultra Radiance lotion (★★★)

August 22, 2022September 26, 20221 Comment

A low SPF rating tells me it may be good for tanning, but bad for sun protection.

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.

Thinkbaby safe SPF 50+ sunscreen (orange top tube design) (★★★)

August 19, 2022September 26, 2022Leave a comment

The winning streak for Think care sunscreen products had to come to an end with this bad performing sunscreen.

Thinksport Kids Safe Sunscreen SPF 50+ (★★★★★)

August 18, 2022September 26, 20221 Comment

Another solid performer from the Thinksport lineup, just meant for kids!

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