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Category: Sunscreen

Aveeno Baby Continuous Protection sensitive skin SPF 50 sunscreen (★★★★★)

July 30, 2022September 26, 20222 Comments

Exceptional sun protection for baby from a big brand name.

Australian Gold Botanical Tinted Face SPF 50 sunscreen (★★★★★)

July 29, 2022September 26, 2022Leave a comment

Provides great protection from UV irradiance. Tinted!

Australian Gold Botanical SPF 50 sunscreen (★★★★★)

July 29, 2022September 26, 20221 Comment

Powerful mineral based protection even a crocodile could love!

Neutrogena Beach Defense SPF70 Sunscreen (with Oxybenzone) (★★★★★)

July 29, 2022September 26, 2022Leave a comment

A strong performer for an active day out at the beach or pool.

Coola Mineral Sun Silk Creme SPF 30 (★)

July 29, 2022September 26, 20221 Comment

Looks really nice. Performs really poorly. Not recommended.

Thinksport SPF 50+ sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

June 30, 2022September 26, 20222 Comments

A fantastic and environmentally safe active sunscreen for a day out at the beach.

Origins A perfect World SPF 40 Age-Defense Moisturizer With White Tea sunscreen review (★★★★★)

June 29, 2022September 26, 2022Leave a comment

The Origins A Perfect World Age-Defense Moisturizer with an SPF40 rating is a high priced, but high quality product. I like it!

Tizo Ultra Zinc Tinted SPF 40 Mineral Sunscreen for Body & Face (★★★)

June 2, 2022September 26, 2022Leave a comment

I test the pricey Tizo Ultra Zinc Face and Body SPF 40 sunscreen. Does it live up to its price tag?

CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion with SPF30 Sunscreen (★★)

June 2, 2022September 26, 2022Leave a comment

The CeraVe is primarily marketed as a facial moisturizing lotion, yet also contains a broad spectrum SPF30. I set out to test its UV blocking effectiveness.

BabyGanics SPF50 Mineral-based sunscreen spray (★)

May 2, 2022September 26, 20221 Comment

The babyganics broad spectrum SPF50+ sunscreen spray performs terribly, blocking only about 50% of harmful UV rays.

Trader Joe’s Sunscreen Lotion (Face & Body) SPF 30 (★★)

April 9, 2022September 26, 20221 Comment

While being from a trusted retailer and packaged in an eye-catching bottle, this sunscreen tested with lackluster results.

Banana Boat Sport Performance SPF 100 with Active Max Protect review (★★★★★)

April 3, 2022September 26, 20221 Comment

Although discontinued (and ~12 years old), the Banana Boat Sport Performance with Active Max Protect performed exceptionally well.

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face SPF 70 review (★★★★★)

March 21, 2022September 26, 20222 Comments

The Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Broad Spectrum SPF70 is an effective sunscreen despite being runny

Supergoop Handscreen SPF40 (★★★★★)

March 3, 2022September 26, 2022Leave a comment

While it isn’t called a sunscreen, if it looks like a sunscreen, protects like a sunscreen, and WORKS like a sunscreen, then it IS a sunscreen (to me at least). And what an effective sunscreen it is!

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L’oreal Youth Code Dark Spot Corrector SPF30 review (★★★★★)

February 23, 2022September 26, 20221 Comment

Despite having such an obnoxious name, the Loreal Youth Code Dark Spot Corrector works very well at providing UV protection!

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Sun Bum Original SPF50 sunscreen spray (★)

February 17, 2022September 26, 20221 Comment

Could a chemical based spray sunscreen be bad? Despite using 4 different UV blocking agents, this sunscreen provided very little UV protection.

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Aveeno Positively Mineral SPF50 (sensitive skin) (★★★★★)

February 16, 2022April 3, 20251 Comment

The Aveeno positively mineral sunscreen is a high scoring, UV blocking powerhouse. Despite being somewhat thin when spread, this sunscreen provided strong and consistent coverage!

Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Gel SPF50 PA++++ (★)

February 15, 2022September 26, 20227 Comments

One of the worst performing SPF50 PA++++ chemical based sunscreens I have tested to date. Aqua Rich? Aqua FAIL!

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Precious Mineral Etude House B.B. Cream SPF30 PA++ Blooming Fit review (★★★★)

February 15, 2022September 26, 2022Leave a comment

Despite the bad looking sample, the Etude House BB Cream SPF30/PA++ works well as a sunscreen.

Missha No.23 SPF42 PA+++ review

Missha No.23 B.B. Cream SPF42 PA+++ sunscreen review (★★★★)

February 14, 2022September 26, 20221 Comment

A review of the Missha No.23 B.B. Cream SPF42 PA+++ sunscreen. A very consistent performer which blocks 85% of UV irradiance!

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