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Great product, but read my review first.
I LOVE, this product. I know my review looks long, but I believe it will help you to decide if this product is right for you.
1. This is a tinted sunscreen. That means it’s tinted to avoid the white cast such a high SPF sunscreen can sometimes leave behind. It is not a foundation product and will not offer coverage. It will make your skin look lovely and glow-y, however. Don’t get this expecting any noticeable coverage, though.
2. There is a lot of silicone in this product. Personally, I love what silicones do for my skin and adore how they feel. If you are not down with silicone, this product is not for you.
3. This product will not leave you looking matte all day. You will have a slight glow-y sheen that lasts all day. The first time I used this, I saw that sheen one hour after application and thought “Great! I’m going to look like an oil slick by the end of the day!” But, I didn’t. You will just look beaming all day long. If you want a product that makes you look totally matte, this is not the one for you.
4. You will need to double-cleanse at the end of the day. This stuff is tenacious (which is good!), but you will need to either double-cleanse with an oil cleanser first or use a Clairsonic and a very strong cleanser. If you don’t want to go through the hassle, this is not your ideal sunscreen, then.
Having said all that, I love, LOVE LOVE LOVE this stuff. I was a loyal Shiseido user for years, then they changed the formula and added alcohol. I truly feel like this product is a life raft. It’s even better than the Shiseido SPF (Shiseido was skimpy with the antioxidants) and it makes my skin look lovely. I adore this product and hope they never stop making it.
October 2015 · Beauty and Personal Care · verified purchase