MDSolarSciences Mineral Crème SPF 50 Sunscreen for Face – Water-Resistant, Broad Spectrum UV Protection – Blendable Micronized Zinc Oxide – Smooth, Natural Matte Finish

Recommend for oily/combo skin
This sunscreen is amazing! It is the first facial sunscreen that has not broken me out or made my eyes burn. Bonus, it has zinc oxide which is dermatologist recommended to prevent skin cancer. I have fair-light skin, and a history of acne, and this sunscreen gives me the protection I need while not breaking me out which is wonderful! Of course it has a slight white hue – that is the zinc. It is what it is! Sunscreen that does not give a white hue does not have the recommended amount of zinc and probably is not the best to use for protection. I’ve seen reviews talking about about it doesn’t absorb into the skin and sits on top – that’s what mineral (aka physical) sunscreens do! If you want sunscreen that doesn’t sit on top of the skin, then you will need to buy a chemical sunscreen.It has a matte texture, too, so it is great for oily or combo skin types. If you have dry skin, I wouldn’t recommend this or any product that clearly states it is matte… just read the label and address your own skin type, dont blindly buy sunscreen or any face product.Oh, on top of it not breaking me out, it goes on nice a smooth and does have a blurring effect which is great if you’re concerned about textured skin or fine lines. It also wears very nicely underneath my foundation, almost like a primer. That is probably the dimethicone so just be aware of that should you have any need or desire to avoid silicones.I’ve been getting a lot of compliments lately on my skin, and the only thing I’ve changed is using this sunscreen. I am just so glad to have found a quality sunscreen that does not make my face break out and like an oil slick.

Exactly 4.5 stars. A very elegant sunblock
This is probably the most elegant PHYSICAL sunblock formula I’ve come across in a while.Is it perfect? No, but is it one of the most pleasant physical sunblocks I’ve used? Yes. Will I keep buying/using? Yes.The breakdown:Consistency: feels like a slighter thicker version of SuperGoop’s unseen sunscreen, so expect to work it a bit more, but not by much.The white cast: Unfortunately not 100% zero-white-cast but very close. It’s very visible when you’re first working it in but once you finished applying it is already beginning to fade. That being said it’s 10% still visible in a blurring kind of way. If you’re used to korean sunscreen you’d basically call this a ‘tone-up’ effect, where your skin tone looks a little lighter (and more even). I don’t mind but maybe others would. Still I would say the lingering white cast is minor enough that if you’re for whatever reason desperate to use a physical sunblock, then yea I’d say try this onePairing with makeup: No pilling for me! Similar to supergoop’s unseen sunscreen I think the slight siliconey feel acts like a pseudo-primer.The Finish: True to advertisement, it’s matte and actually does a good job controlling oil. I notice after 6 hours I look less shiny compared to when I spend 6 hours in chemical sunscreen. This may be a new go-to base for day-looks for me.The coverage: So by ‘coverage’ I mean how evenly and thoroughly is the sunblock actually protecting you. I use a UV light (briefly! carefully!) whenever trying out new sunblocks because sometimes the ‘weightless’ sheer formulas also provide very thin coverage. Most physical sunblocks I’ve tested it’s like a solid black wall – you shine the UV light and it’s like someone colored in your arm with a sharpie. I would say this physical sunblock’s coverage is a little less than that – I think the spreadability is the reason and it’s a small price to pay. It’s still decent coverage (see my attached photo). My current go-to sunblock is the chemical Joseon Rice Sunblock, which is currently popular in korea. As you can see, both of them have areas of denser vs lighter coverage based on my natural applying motions, but overall provide decent coverage. I’m satisfied but for people who want a steel barrier of physical sunblock, you might opt for a thicker formula than this.The lasting power: It’s good. I used the UV-light to compare the coverage when I first apply vs the coverage after 4-6 hours and I still see sunblock on my face (albiet an even lighter, more patchy layer).All in all having been a devoted chemical sunscreener for quite some time, I’m delighted by this example of how far physical sunblocks have come. Based on its characteristics I can see myself wearing it for practical reasons (protect the ocean, matte look for warmer, humid weather, or pregnancy), but also just how well it controls shine of makeup throughout the day. Plus I’m happy it has skin-helping ingredients too.Recommend.

I’m looking for a physical sunscreen during pregnancy that’s high in SPF, easy to spread and suitable for oily skin in hot weather, and this is the one! Skin tone looks beautiful when wearing it! No white cast but slightly brighten up compared to tinted spf, really like it.

Le produit sèche ma peau en dessous les yeux au point ou des rides profondes apparaissent la ou avant je n’en avais pas. Horrible !