Beauty Tips For Body Care
I have NC25-ish skin tone, and am naturally oily. I’ve tried a bunch of face sunscreens with mediocre tolerability at best. The Elta MD line appealed to me since they use “transparent” zinc for UVA protection. I also like that they don’t have alcohol or fragrance, and their list of ingredients is usually short and no nonsense.Active ingredients in UV Shield: 9% Zinc, 7.5% OctinoxateElta MD says that all of their sunscreens is at least PA+++. A few redditors have gotten email responses stating the the PPD of the UV Shield 16+ (thread 1, thread 2). Might not be good enough for some people, but for normal everyday wear, it's good enough for me.Swatches: https://imgur.com/a/lDg0PLIThis product comes out as a lightweight, thin white lotion that spreads and absorbs easily like a gel. Seriously, no hard rubbing required; I can lightly pat it in or swipe my fingers on my face to blend it into my skin. Because it’s so lightweight, it’s really easy and fast to apply a generous amount. It doesn’t sting my eyes.With ¼ teaspoon, there is an initial white cast that stays on while blending, but is 95% gone within a minute or two. After 5-10 minutes of setting up, I’d say the cast is ~98% gone, because if I really scrutinize up close I can detect the faintest hint of white. However, to me it’s more than passable and I would not feel the least self-conscious wearing this out in public by itself. That said, I think this sunscreen could be more noticeable on people with complexions darker than, say, NC30-35; YMMV on darker skin tones.This sunscreen is moisturizing enough on its own for lazy days but drier skin folks will probably still need a separate moisturizer. It leaves a healthy satin sheen on my skin that’s not sticky or heavy-feeling; it feels like I’ve just moisturized. After lunch my T-zone is shinier but this is standard for me, which is to say this product neither controls oil nor worsens it. Even so, I don’t feel greasy. I can lightly blot my T-zone and reapply if going outside. I haven’t had any pilling issues when layering other products of cream/lotion/powder consistency on top. I’ve been wearing this sunscreen liberally for the past 2 weeks and have not experienced any breakouts or irritation.One con to note is the cost. While it’s certainly not the most expensive sunscreen out there, it’s not the cheapest either, and this product is seems pricey for having a very basic ingredient list. On Amazon and Dermstore, the 3 oz tube is usually $28 and the 7 oz bottle is usually $48. I took the plunge when Amazon had the 7 oz version for $33.50. As it doesn’t have any bells & whistle ingredients, I’m essentially paying for the cosmetic elegance, which I’ve come to accept because cheaper combo drugstore sunscreens in the US seriously suck. If you are interested in this, I would suggest catching the 7oz on sale for the best value.It’s worth noting that even at regular price, this sunscreen is still one of the cheaper options in the whole Elta MD line, and far cheaper than the ever popular Elta MD UV Clear, which is usually $33 for 1.7 oz. I’ve used the UV Clear before, and from what I can remember, the consistency of the UV Clear was thicker and has a shinier finish than the UV Shield. The UV Clear has niacinamide whereas the UV Shield doesn’t. But is niacinamide worth that cost per ounce? For me, no, especially when that ingredient is readily available in many moisturizers and serums.After having tried so many awful products that make me look like a greasy mime, I’m so goddamn excited to have found a sunscreen I don’t have to fight with and can just slap on with my eyes closed. The Elta MD line is so saturated with reviews for the UV Clear that it was hard to find reviews on the UV Shield, so I hope this review helps someone out.Side note on the glorious 7 oz bottle: it makes me feel rich in sunscreen, and one pump really does measure out to be ¼ teaspoon, so no guess & no mess.Happy sunscreening y’all!
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