![]() ![]() There are two types of sunscreen: physical (aka mineral) and chemical. But finding the best sunscreen for your face is easier said than done, so we'll break it down. Some dermatologists go as far as suggesting that a traditional skin care routine is useless if you aren’t prefacing it by using sun protection. It's crucial for preventing wrinkles, sun spots, acne scarring, and skin cancer. Ulta’s takes about 20 more minutes to completely dry down, so you have to be patient.īUT, IT WORKS.Here's one thing we can all agree upon: using the best sunscreen for face is nonnegotiable. The major differences are 1) the scent (Ulta’s is floral and slightly more obvious) and 2) the dry time. Also, Ulta Mineral Matte has a similarly slippery silicone-y feel to it, like Block Star, so it feels smooth on my face. Like Bliss Block Star, Ulta Mineral Matte absorbs quickly, layers well both on its own and with makeup, and has a beautiful, natural-looking matte finish. The price is excellent - $12.99 for 2 ounces ($6.50 per ounce), which is much more affordable than Bliss Block Star, which is $19.99 for 1.4 ounces ($14.28 per ounce!). I like this tinted moisturizer a lot, almost as much as a Bliss Block Star. ![]() This physical sunscreen is available in a single shade, which, frankly shocked me because it actually suits my tan skin tone pretty well (I’m an NC 42 in MAC, for reference).įYI, I’ve noticed people with lighter complexions in the reviews on Ulta’s website mentioning the tint appearing orange on their skin, so if your skin is fair, please be aware of that. Speaking of cost effective, here’s a lovely, affordable hidden gem for ya: Ulta Beauty Mineral Matte Tinted Face Lotion SPF 30. Ulta Beauty Mineral Matte Tinted Face Lotion SPF 30 I plan to keep the Shiseido one around until I finish it up because I like how moisturizing it is and how easy it is to apply, but I probably won’t be buying it again because Sun Bum works better and is much more cost-effective at $15.99 for an 8-oz. I applied the Shiseido on one side of my body and the Sun Bum on the other, and while both sunscreens prevented my skin from picking up much color, the Shiseido side was slightly more tan than the Sun Bum side. I did a little experiment at the beach last weekend to see how the Shiseido stacks up to the Sun Bum SPF 70 Lotion, which has been my go-to jam lately. It’s not sticky or uncomfortable or heavy, but it’s present…and I can definitely feel something on my skin. It’s a little different than I remember it being, though, because after I rub it in, there’s a slightly greasy film left behind, but it dries down in about 15 minutes. ![]() It’s also very moisturizing, which my dry skin LOVES, and the faint, lovely citrus scent isn’t overpowering. If you like sunscreens with a runnier texture like La Roche-Posay Melt in Milk or Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Lotion Sunscreen, you’ll probably like it. The good? it’s tinted, so there’s absolutely no white cast, and the texture is on the thinner side, so it absorbs easily and you aren’t left sitting there for half a day rubbing it into your skin. (It’s good…but it’s not nearly as great as the Sun Bum SPF 70 Lotion I’ve been using and loving, but more on that in a sec.) I’m happy to say that it’s still around (and still pricey) and, yes, still pretty darn good. ? I went to the beach AND the pool (on different days), and it’s my solid belief that any time you get to spend time near a big body of water is a good thing.Īnd if you also get to test a couple of new sunscreens while you’re at it, that’s even better! Sunscreen Roundup, Part 3: Bliss Block Star Invisible Daily Sunscreen SPF30, Aveeno Positively Mineral Sensitive Skin Sunscreen SPF 50 for Face, Coppertone Water Babies Fragrance Free SPF 50.Sunscreen Roundup, Part 2: La Roche-Posay Broad Spectrum Anthelios 60 SPF 60 Melt-In Sunscreen Milk and Sunscreen Lotion Spray, and the Sun Bum Broad Spectrum SPF 70 Sunscreen Lotion and Spray.Sunscreen Roundup, Part 1: Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Lotion Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 60+, CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Sheer Tint and Paula’s Choice Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid Broad Spectrum SPF 50.I’ve been trying quite a few new sunscreens lately, and here are the hits and misses!
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