![]() I wish it was a bit more moisturizing, but I tend to prefer a matte over oily/shiny/dewy look, especially if it doesn’t make me look like an Oompa Loompa. Overall impression: I was hoping to not love it because of the cost and limited/mixed reviews online - but it actually worked really well on my skin. Cons: Feels on the drier side with all day wear, oxidizes some but doesn’t give obvious orange look by the end of the day, pretty pricy. Pros: Goes on smooth, looks matte on first application, blends really well to achieve a great color match for fair skin (unique flex ability), coverage is buildable - hides blemishes almost like wearing light foundation, purely mineral. $45 for 1.8 oz (can occasionally buy it for 25% off, so $33.75). I probably won’t repurchase this particular EltaMD sunscreen but may try another purely mineral one in the future (eyeing EltaMD UV Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 44).Ĭolorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 in Fair ![]() It may be better for someone with a tan/medium complexion and drier skin. Overall impression: I was hoping to love it because I’ve heard great things, and it’s a better bang for your buck as far as higher end tinted sunscreens go - but it just didn’t really work with my skin type. Cons: Feels oily on skin soon after application, oxidizes quite a bit and ends up looking orange - especially around the mouth if wearing a mask all day, color match for fair complexion is poor even on initial application, doesn’t blend great and tint coverage is not buildable (if trying to hide blemishes). Pros: Goes on smooth, feels very moisturizing on initial application, purely mineral, cheaper per oz. $34 for 3 oz (can occasionally find it for 20% off, so $27.20). Both photos taken after about 10 hours of wear (sorry - some rubbing off where the mask touched). ![]() In my search for the perfect tinted mineral sunscreen, I decided to try one from EltaMD (photo on left) and one from Colorescience (photo on right). My goal for the year has been to incorporate sunscreen into my daily routine to combat redness and hyperpigmentation. ![]()
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