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Category: Sunscreen

Shiseido Anessa Tone Up Brightening UV Gel SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

September 15, 2025September 15, 2025Leave a comment

Strong UV protection! Also includes pigment lightening, and anti-inflammatory ingredients.

S Select UV Tone Up UV Cut Gel SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★★★★)

September 15, 2025September 15, 2025Leave a comment

Low SPF 50 protection, likely in the SPF 40 range.

Kanebo Allie Smooth Gel UV SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★)

September 13, 2025September 15, 2025Leave a comment

Poor UV filtering performance.

Nivea UV Deep Protect & Care Essence SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★★)

September 13, 2025September 15, 2025Leave a comment

Low SPF 30 protection. Not recommended.

Rohto Mentholatum – Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence SPF 50 Happiness Aura Rose (red top green bottom) (★)

September 11, 2025September 15, 2025Leave a comment

Bad, so very bad.

Rohto Mentholatum – Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence SPF 50 Mint Green (blue top gold bottom) (★)

September 11, 2025September 15, 2025Leave a comment

Another poor performing sunscreen from the Skin Aqua Line

Rohto Mentholatum – Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence SPF 50 Latte Beige (bronze top blue bottom) (★★)

September 10, 2025September 15, 2025Leave a comment

Not as bad as the lavender version, but still not good.

Rohto Mentholatum – Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence SPF 50 Lavender (purple) (★)

September 10, 2025September 15, 2025Leave a comment

A very poor performing SPF 50

La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

September 6, 2025September 15, 2025Leave a comment

The UVMune 400 performs very well. Another winner from La Roche-Posay!

CVS Clear Zinc SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★★★)

September 6, 2025September 15, 2025Leave a comment

Mediocre performance for a SPF 50

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.

Paula’s Choice Resist Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid (★★)

June 6, 2025June 6, 2025Leave a comment

Subpar SPF 50 protection. Also dries out. Not recommended.

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

June 6, 2025June 6, 2025Leave a comment

Terrible. Pass.

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.

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.

Cotz Face Moisture Lightly Tinted mineral SPF 35 sunscreen lotion (★★)

May 31, 2025May 31, 2025Leave a comment

Subpar SPF 35 performance, but just a little subpar.

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?

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