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Tag: spf 50

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.

Badger Baby Mineral SPF 40 Sunscreen Cream (★★★★★)

June 3, 2025June 3, 2025Leave a comment

Crazy good protection, natural, and should withstand the elements. Very thick and greasy though.

Round Lab Birch Juice moisturizing tone up SPF 50+ sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

May 26, 2025May 26, 2025Leave a comment

Good protection.

Rohto Mentholatum – Hada Labo Koi-Gokujyun UV White Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ sunscreen lotion (★)

May 21, 2025May 21, 2025Leave a comment

Terrible sunscreen due to the low viscosity and weak formulation.

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

January 31, 2025January 31, 2025Leave a comment

Strong UV filtering ability. Even distribution.

Biore UV Athlizm SPF50 PA++++ sunscreen lotion (★)

January 31, 2025January 31, 2025Leave a comment

Not Recommended.

Walgreens hydrating SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★)

January 28, 2025January 28, 2025Leave a comment

A pretty poor performing sunscreen.

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!

Obagi Medical Sun Shield Matte SPF 50 (silver tube) sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

April 15, 2024April 15, 2024Leave a comment

A very high performing sunscreen, but could be due to the thicker nature of the formulation.

Alba Botanica Sheer Mineral Face SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

December 19, 2023December 19, 2023Leave a comment

A fantastic value for a mineral based SPF 50 sunscreen lotion!

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.

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!

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics SPF50 PA++++ sunscreen lotion (★★★★)

September 20, 2022January 18, 20251 Comment

Rice and probiotics. Its not the latest health food craze, but rather, a strong performing sunscreen. Overlooking its tendency to evaporate of course....

Aveeno Kids Continuous Protection SPF 50 Zinc Oxide Mineral Sunscreen (★★★★★)

September 4, 2022September 26, 2023Leave a comment

One of the best in mineral based UV protection geared for kids from a trusted brand. Recommended.

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

July 29, 2022September 26, 2022Leave a comment

Provides great protection from UV irradiance. Tinted!

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