Sunscreen Roundup, part 4: Shiseido supreme sun Protector lotion SPF 50+ For Face/Body, Ulta charm
Yup, much more sunscreen!
I’ve been trying rather a few new sunscreens lately, as well as right here are the hits as well as misses!
For more, inspect out:
Sunscreen Roundup, part 1: Neutrogena unnoticeable everyday defense lotion Sunscreen broad Spectrum SPF 60+, CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 sheer Tint as well as Paula’s option Youth-Extending everyday Hydrating fluid broad Spectrum SPF 50
Sunscreen Roundup, part 2: La Roche-Posay broad Spectrum Anthelios 60 SPF 60 Melt-In Sunscreen Milk as well as Sunscreen lotion Spray, as well as the sun Bum broad Spectrum SPF 70 Sunscreen lotion as well as Spray
Sunscreen Roundup, part 3: Bliss block star unnoticeable everyday Sunscreen SPF30, Aveeno Positively Mineral sensitive Skin Sunscreen SPF 50 for Face, Coppertone Water infants fragrance totally free SPF 50
Last weekend I had fun in the sun. ? I went to the beach as well as the pool (on different days), as well as it’s my solid belief that any type of time you get to spend time near a huge body of water is a great thing.
And if you likewise get to test a couple of new sunscreens while you’re at it, that’s even better!
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I tried two new-to-me sunscreens, both of which appear on the Valisure “nice list” (you can checked out about the sunscreen drama here).
Shiseido supreme sun Protector lotion SPF 50+
Wait — technically, only one of the sunscreens is new-ish. It’s a chemical sunscreen called Shiseido supreme sun Protector lotion SPF 50+ Sunscreen for Face/Body ($49 for a 5-oz. bottle, which works out to $9.80 per ounce).
I utilized to wear Shiseido sunscreen waaaaay back in the day when MBB was just a wee infant site in 2007 (!). It’s been a few years, though.
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I’m pleased to state that it’s still around (and still pricey) and, yes, still quite darn good.
(It’s good…but it’s not almost as excellent as the sun Bum SPF 70 lotion I’ve been utilizing as well as loving, however much more on that in a sec.)
The good? it’s tinted, so there’s absolutely no white cast, as well as the structure is on the thinner side, so it takes in quickly as well as you aren’t left sitting there for half a day scrubing it into your skin. If you like sunscreens with a runnier structure like La Roche-Posay Melt in Milk or Neutrogena unnoticeable everyday defense lotion Sunscreen, you’ll most likely like it.
It’s likewise extremely moisturizing, which my dry skin LOVES, as well as the faint, beautiful citrus scent isn’t overpowering.
It’s a bit different than I keep in mind it being, though, since after I rub it in, there’s a somewhat greasy film left behind, however it dries down in about 15 minutes. It’s not sticky or unpleasant or heavy, however it’s present…and I can certainly feel something on my skin.
I did a bit experiment at the beach last weekend to see exactly how the Shiseido stacks as much as the sun Bum SPF 70 Lotion, which has been my go-to jam lately. I used the Shiseido on one side of my body as well as the sun Bum on the other, as well as while both sunscreens prevented my skin from choosing up much color, the Shiseido side was somewhat much more tan than the sun Bum side.
I plan to keep the Shiseido one around up until I surface it up since I like exactly how moisturizing it is as well as exactly how simple it is to apply, however I most likely won’t be purchasing it once again since sun Bum works much better as well as is much much more affordable at $15.99 for an 8-oz. bottle, which works out to $2 an ounce.
Ulta charm Mineral Matte tinted deal with lotion SPF 30
Speaking of expense effective, here’s a lovely, cost effective hidden gem for ya: Ulta charm Mineral Matte tinted deal with lotion SPF 30. This physical sunscreen is offered in a single shade, which, frankly shocked me since it really fits my tan skin tone quite well (I’m an NC 42 in MAC, for reference).
FYI, I’ve discovered people with lighter skin tones in the evaluations on Ulta’s site discussing the tint appearing orange on their skin, so if your skin is fair, please be conscious of that.
I such as this tinted moisturizer a lot, practically as much as a Bliss block Star. The cost is outstanding — $12.99 for 2 ounces ($6.50 per ounce), which is much much more cost effective than Bliss block Star, which is $19.99 for 1.4 ounces ($14.28 per ounce!).
Like Bliss block Star, Ulta Mineral Matte takes in quickly, layers well both on its own as well as with makeup, as well as has a beautiful, natural-looking matte finish. Also, Ulta Mineral Matte has a likewise slippery silicone-y feel to it, like block Star, so it feels smooth on my face.
The major differences are 1) the scent (Ulta’s is floral as well as somewhat much more obvious) as well as 2) the dry time. Ulta’s takes about 20 much more minutes to totally dry down,so you have to be patient.
BUT, IT WORKS. I used everything last weekend in conjunction with a sun hat, as well as I didn’t pick up any type of color on my face!
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If your skin tone is in the medium to tan range, don’t hesitate to get this next time you’re at Ulta. It’s a hidden gem, and, rather frankly, I don’t comprehend why much more people don’t talk about it.
Your friendly community charm addict,
Karen