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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, 2025Leave a comment

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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