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Category: Chemical

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.

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.

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.

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, 20251 Comment

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

My Blockskin Clear Coat Face SPF 50 sunscreen gel

April 12, 2025April 14, 2025Leave a comment

Literally the worst sunscreen I've tested since starting this website. It actually INCREASED UV exposure. SNAKE OIL!

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

January 31, 2025January 31, 2025Leave a comment

Strong UV filtering ability. Even distribution.

Round Lab 1025 Dokdo SPF 50 PA++++ sunscreen lotion (★★★★)

January 31, 2025January 31, 2025Leave a comment

Good protection!

Walgreens hydrating SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★)

January 28, 2025January 28, 2025Leave a comment

A pretty poor performing sunscreen.

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.

Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★★★★)

January 17, 2025January 17, 20252 Comments

Despite the formula exhibiting some desiccation, the lotion protects well enough. Remember to reapply this product often!

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.

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!

Banana Boat Kids SPF 60 sunscreen lotion (★★★)

September 7, 2024September 7, 2024Leave a comment

A mediocre sunscreen lotion. Just use something else.

Supergoop! play SPF 50 everyday with sunflower extract sunscreen lotion (★★)

July 12, 2024July 12, 2024Leave a comment

Not sure what's going on with Supergoop!, but I would pass on this product.

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