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Category: Chemical

Elf Suntouchable! Invisible SPF 35 Sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

July 12, 2024July 13, 2024Leave a comment

The e.l.f Suntouchable sunscreen did a great job filtering UV! Its also invisible!

Alba Botanica Hawaiian face SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

June 7, 2024June 7, 2024Leave a comment

A strong facial sunscreen from Alba Botanica!

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch SPF 55 sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

June 6, 2024June 6, 2024Leave a comment

A great performing sunscreen!

Haru Haru Wonder Black Rice Moisture Airyfit daily SPF 50 PA++++ sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

April 15, 2024April 15, 2024Leave a comment

Great UV filtering, but unsure about it with sensitive skin.

DERMALOGY by NEOGENLAB SPF50 Day-Light Protection Airy Sunscreen lotion (★★★★)

February 14, 2024April 15, 2024Leave a comment

Run-of-the-mill performance. There are better alternatives, but works.

Round Lab Birch Juice SPF50+ PA++++ sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

February 14, 2024May 26, 20251 Comment

Powerful UV filtering performance, but dries out quickly.

THANK YOU FARMER Sun Project Water Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA+++ sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

February 14, 2024February 14, 2024Leave a comment

Cool name, Good protection.

Biore Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ (2023) sunscreen lotion (★)

August 15, 2023September 26, 20238 Comments

Tested new in 2023 (vertical writing on bottle). Still terrible and not recommended.

Sun Bum Face SPF 70 sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

July 31, 2023July 31, 2023Leave a comment

Provides strong protection. Recommended.

Banana Boat Light as Air SPF 50+ sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

July 23, 2023July 25, 2023Leave a comment

A non-greasy sunscreen formulation which has strong UV protection. Recommended!

Eucerin Advanced Hydration SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★★)

July 23, 2023July 23, 2023Leave a comment

A poor performing SPF 50. Not recommended.

Bondi Sands Fragrance Free for Face SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★★★)

July 23, 2023July 23, 2023Leave a comment

Nice tube design but mediocre protection.

La Roche Posay Anthelios UV Correct SPF70 sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

February 10, 2023February 10, 2023Leave a comment

An extremely strong UV filtering sunblock. I definitely recommend.

Banana Boat Kids Sport Roll On SPF 60+ (★)

November 18, 2022November 18, 2022Leave a comment

Very disappointing. Just roll-on by and choose another sunscreen product.

Black Girl Sunscreen Make it Matte SPF 45 Gel sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

November 1, 2022November 1, 2022Leave a comment

A fantastic performer. Highly recommended, even my 13 year old son likes it!

Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30 moisturizing sunscreen lotion (★★★)

October 28, 2022October 28, 2022Leave a comment

A typically performing sunscreen for an SPF 30. I do like the name and tube design though.

La Roche Posay Toleriane Double Repair Daily Face Moisturizer UV (★★★★★)

October 19, 2022October 20, 2022Leave a comment

A highly effective UV protecting daily facial moisturizer. Performs better than some sunscreen only formulations.

Neutrogena Clear Face Liquid Lotion Oil-Free SPF 50 Sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

October 4, 2022October 4, 2022Leave a comment

A very high performing acne sensitive SPF 50 sunscreen lotion. Recommended.

cle de peau BEAUTE (Shiseido) SPF 22 protective fortifying emulsion (★★★)

October 3, 2022October 4, 2022Leave a comment

More a moisturizer than a sunscreen, but the protection is as good as one could expect from an SPF 22.

SVR Cicavit + Creme SPF 50+ sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

September 27, 2022September 28, 2022Leave a comment

The highest performing chemical based sunscreen I have tested to date. Way to go SVR!

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