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Category: Sunscreen

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?

Cotz Flawless Complexion Tinted SPF 50 mineral sunscreen (★★★)

May 30, 2025May 30, 2025Leave a comment

Says SPF 50, but maybe SPF 30 protection.

Sun Bum Daily Face Liquid Moisturizer SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★★★)

May 27, 2025May 30, 2025Leave a comment

Decreased in UV protection after about 2 hours. Still received decent testing results. Reapply this product often!

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

May 27, 2025May 27, 2025Leave a comment

Poor performing sunscreen.

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!

Kose comfort Suncut UV Perfect Essence SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★★★)

May 23, 2025May 23, 2025Leave a comment

While marketed as SPF 50, protects about as well as a SPF 30.

Well People Daygleamer Mineral Serum SPF 34 sunscreen lotion (★★)

May 22, 2025May 23, 2025Leave a comment

A lower performing SPF 30

Solara Suncare Go Mineral Defense Sport antioxidant face SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★★)

May 22, 2025May 22, 2025Leave a comment

Rated as SPF 50, but only protects as well as a SPF 30.

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.

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