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Category: Chemical

Glossier Invisible Shield SPF 50 daily sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026Leave a comment

Fantastic invisible UV protection!

Youth to the People Youthscreen Daily Hydrate + Pollution Defense Fluid SPF 60 (★★★)

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026Leave a comment

SPF 60 indicated, but around SPF 30 protection.

Kiehl’s Better Screen UV Serum SPF 50 facial with collagen peptide sunscreen lotion (★)

January 21, 2026January 21, 2026Leave a comment

Disappointing results from Kiehl's.

Numbuzin No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

January 16, 2026January 16, 2026Leave a comment

Protects well.

La Roche Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk SPF 100 sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026Leave a comment

Fantastic UV protection!

Amazon Basics Sheer Touch SPF 55 sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

September 21, 2025September 21, 2025Leave a comment

Fantastic UV protection at a fantastic price!

Biore UV Aqua Rich Weightless Moisturizer SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★★)

September 20, 2025September 21, 20252 Comments

Low SPF 30 protection from a SPF 50 marketed product.

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!

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.

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