Fancl • Fancl Sunguard spf 30 • Sunscreen
(63 reviews)
| Average Rating. | 3.9 |
| Would buy this product again. | 65% |
| Package Quality | 4.2 |
| Price | 3.6 |
| Ingredients | |
curiousml on 6/11/2008 2:25:00 AM more reviews by curiousml
Age: 25-29 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium Hair: Black Eyes: Black
I went into a Fancl store today and tried some of the sunguard 30 on the back of my hand. It's pretty light, spreads and adheres well. Like most others have said, it leaves a slight white cast on my skin. It also feels a bit drying on my hand, but since my face is oilier than my hand, it should be OK on my face in such a humid and hot climate in Hong Kong.
When I asked for a complete ingredient list from the sales assistants, they said it was only available in Japanese(which I wish I could read!) and the percentage of active ingredients were not required to be disclosed by local regulation. I find that most Japanese and European sunscreens don't state the percentage of active ingredients, which bothers me a lot, since I am obssessed with product information transparency.
Nonetheless I saw some nice ppl post the ingredients down here. So, for those who know the information, what are your sources ? Are these disclosures required in the States? Can anyone tell me the full ingredients of the "new improved" sunguard 30? Thanks a lot!
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prettyheels83 on 5/29/2008 2:00:00 AM more reviews by prettyheels83
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Brown Eyes: Hazel
this sunscreen is good.it is physical base,zinc oxide and titanium dioxide and is photostable.
physical filters reflect and scatter uv rays and as they do not get absorbed into the skin,it is very suitable for sensitive skin.it comes in spf30 pa+++.
spf tells you how long you can stay in the sun without burning while pa is the rating for uva rays.3+ means it offers excellent uva protection.
it does leaves a slight white cast but is okay to me as it makes me fairer,the white cast is due to the physical filters,so for people who are concern with that,go for chemical sunscreens instead.
and this sunscreen leaves a matte finish and not drying.
it also contain Aspalathus Linearis EXtract which removes active oxygen caused by UV rays, while new ingredient, Centella Asiatic Extract, a herb known for its ability to decrease inflammation and helps to repair UV damaged skin cells.
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sunflower77 on 5/22/2008 6:10:00 PM more reviews by sunflower77
Age: 25-29 Skin: Other Hair: Other Eyes: Other
Fancl has recently changed their formula of this product. The new active ingredients are 12% Zinc Oxide and 6% Titanium Dioxide. So 2% less Zinc Oxide and 1% more titanium dioxide. According to Fancl, the new improved Sunguard 30 "spreads better than ever leaving no streaks on your skin". I have not used the old version so I cannot compare the new with the old. But I have to say the new formula indeed spreads well. It leaves a slightly white cast but not quite noticeable. I also did not see any white accumulations around my nose as pointed out by some previous reviewers (I don't know whether they have used the old version or the new version). It is a little more greasy than I expected but it is much much better than Blue Lizard, which was another all physical sunscreen I recently bought. Fancl's Sunguard SPF 30 did not burn my skin or irritate my eyes. It contains moist keep oil hence pretty moisturizing. Definitely a keeper. My only complaint is that it comes in such a small package. It won't last long if you use it on both your face and your body.
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babez on 4/8/2008 6:55:00 PM more reviews by babez
Age: 25-29 Skin: Normal Hair: Black Eyes: Black
this sunscreen did not have a white cast when i applied. it had a BLUE cast...and then it turned grey on me. FINALLY after waiting five minutes it turned grey-white on me. felt like a dream going on though...all those cones. finish is matte but still emphasized a few flakies i have. should work well for very pale persons in the summer.
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*TOP REVIEWER* barbiesweetdoll on 1/18/2008 11:59:00 PM more reviews by barbiesweetdoll
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
it leaves a slightly white cast.a physical sunscreen that is photostable.
free of alcohol,perfume,colourings,preservatives.
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*TOP REVIEWER* g_82 on 10/8/2007 4:36:00 AM more reviews by g_82
Age: 19-24 Skin: Dry, Medium Hair: Black Eyes: Black
Simply the best! Extremely lightweight for a non-chemical sunscreen with such a high SPF. Easy to blend and I sometimes mix it with a foundation to achieve a natural look. It may leaves a slight white cast right after application. However, the white cast disappears after about 10 minutes. The only con is that it may accentuate your flakiness when your skin gets dryer in cold seasons. The price is not too bad either.
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Athelthral on 8/31/2007 9:24:00 AM more reviews by Athelthral
Age: 19-24 Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium Hair: Black Eyes: Black
I have dry, sensitive skin, and this caused me to break out after a few days, so I won't be buying it again.
However, if that hadn't happened, I would have seriously considered repurchasing. It has a matte finish with only a slight white cast that isn't too obvious on my medium to light Asian complexion. The packaging is excellent - the squeeze bottle makes it easy to control the amount of product that comes out. It can be difficult to remove - I had to use Fancl cleansing oil. It's also slightly drying, but I suppose that's the price of a matte sunscreen.
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theroxywave on 7/19/2007 9:55:00 AM more reviews by theroxywave
Age: 25-29 Skin: Other Hair: Other Eyes: Other
Sounded so extremely good on paper- physical sunscreen, liquid texture, mattifying, none of those 'evil' skincare offenders like mineral oil etc and from a reputable Japanese brand to boot.
So disappointed. White cast was horrendous, and it shifts very easily. Never ever have I encountered a sunscreen that shifted so easily. It is hard to spread too, clumps into white patches on tricky areas like nose corners and near the eyebrows.
Well, at least it did not break me out or cause irritation.
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*TOP REVIEWER* hippodeem on 7/6/2007 4:12:00 AM more reviews by hippodeem
Age: 25-29 Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm Hair: Black, Straight, Medium Eyes: Black
LOVE it! It protects really well, SPF 30. The first SPF 30 that doesnt irritate my skin. I use it all on my face , neck, chest and arms. It glides on so well, moisturising and stay put. No smells and doesnt leave a white mark on me. Great products. This is a must for being outdoor. I also use the 100% pure SPF15 for the lighter days as it is light, has more anti aging products and natural. For all the Asians out there, this is a must. No parabens!!
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ingridslin on 6/20/2007 2:19:00 PM more reviews by ingridslin
Age: 25-29 Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium Hair: Black Eyes: Black
I just re-purchase the second tube of this sunscreen. It's having the PA+++ value and I feel very good using it. A very good choice for sensitive skin!
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Zerzura on 6/7/2007 2:54:00 PM more reviews by Zerzura
Age: 36-43 Skin: Dry, Fair Hair: Brunette Eyes: Blue
I looove this sunscreen. I used to use Shiseido, which was very similar in its lovely finish and good protection, but I didn't like the strong scent and silicones. After looking for an elegant formulated paraben-free sunscreen, I came across this. No scent and my skin looks fabulous with just a dusting of powder after the sunscreen. It does has a bit of a whitish cast, but I found that disappears in about 1/2 an hour. I put it on and get dressed to let it soak in, then my skin looks luminous. And I've been in the strong sun a few times with a different sunscreen on my body -- no freckling on my face but my body has picked up some color.
EDIT: 3 years later I am still loving this sunscreen!
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mrsdalloway on 4/30/2007 2:47:00 PM more reviews by mrsdalloway
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
As far as all-physical sunscreens go, this along with DHC White is the best I've tried. It is a light, liquid-y lotion that sinks in fairly quicky and only leaves a minimal white cast. I've experienced no irritation or clogs from it. It is also fairly sweat-resistant. I think one would need an oil-based cleanser to get it off, as a regular cleanser probably wouldn't cut it. This sunscreen also leaves a matte finish on me.
Update: The white cast from this sunscreen is a bit stronger than I initially thought. I think it would be best for very pale skin tones.
Active Ingredients: zinc oxide 14%
Inactive Ingredients: cyclopentasiloxane, water, isostearyl neopentanoate, acrylates/ethylhexel copolymer, phenyl trimethicone, butylene glycol, peg-9 dimethicone, glycerin, polygylceryl-3 diisostearate, aspalathus linearis extract, magnolia obovata bark extract, glycosyl trehalose, glycine, polyquaternium-61,, hyrogentated starch hydrolysate, tocopherol, stearic acid, silica, polyglyceryl-3, polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, dimethicone, aluminum hydroxide
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*TOP REVIEWER* prettiesnow on 4/6/2007 2:36:00 PM more reviews by prettiesnow
Age: 25-29 Skin: Acne-prone Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
It left an unnaturally white cast on my face after use. I need cleansing oil to get this stuff off else it wun come off. I'm acne prone to using cleansing oil, breaks me out every single time. This emphasizes my flakiness at times too. Although it's very light on the face and very mattifying, it gave me bumps too.
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kismis on 3/25/2007 7:40:00 AM more reviews by kismis
Age: 19-24 Skin: Oily, Medium Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
Its a sunscreen cream texture but is light enough and non-greasy on my combi skin. Good packaging cos' the bottle and spout controls the amt coming out very well.
But ugh, this product leaves such an obvious whitish cast on my skin and this is particularly odd on naturally tanned complexions like mine (NC30-35). I've actually put this on to get away with looking ill and it worked! *lol* Also, not a great sunscreen if you're out doing sports or in the water as this isn't waterproof/sweatproof at all. Took it on a beach holiday & the bf commented little WHITE cream droplets fell off me as I came out of the pool.
Won't repurchase cos' it just doesn't work so well on me or for my lifestyle and also, I don't like that the expiry is 6months from opening cos' I was barely halfway through the bottle when the 6months was up and I was already using it daily. I guess a little goes a long way (and makes you very white!) for this but doesn't make money sense when it expires quickly.
ETA: Discovered a light-as-water, absolutely no whitish cast sunscreen in Shiseido Anessa! It also doubles as a very smooth, oil-controlling m/u base!
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Reira on 3/20/2007 1:29:00 AM more reviews by Reira
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
Doesn't cause breakouts for my acne-prone skin. Can be a little difficult to blend with makeup.
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icyicypink on 2/6/2007 3:39:00 AM more reviews by icyicypink
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
It's light and the price is reasonable. But it makes my face look pale (too white?) after using it.
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*TOP REVIEWER* dreamingangel on 10/15/2006 11:13:00 PM more reviews by dreamingangel
Age: 19-24 Skin: Acne-prone, Tan Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
I've already written a review for this sunscreen somewhere here: just a tip on the correct way to apply Fancl sunguard 30. The key thing to avoiding the dreaded white cast is to ensure that both your hands and face are COMPLETELY DRY. yes, let me repeat again. Both your hands and face must be COMPLETELY DRY before you even touch the sunscreen. I've discovered through trial and error that any wetness (damp hands, or unabsorbed moisturizer) will cause the sunscreen to go on white and masky. BUT if your hands are dry, and you've gently blotted off excess moisturizer with a tissue or facial blotter, and then apply a pearl-sized drop of the sunscreen to each cheek, forehead, nose and chin, the end-effect will be beautifully radiant facial skin rather than white and masklike. hope that helps! Trust me, using it this way will not leave any cast - and i have very tanned asian skin!
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*TOP REVIEWER* summertan on 9/17/2006 3:27:00 AM more reviews by summertan
Age: 30-35 Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium Hair: Brown Eyes: Black
$27, 60 ml, SPF 30, PA +++
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Active ingredients: zinc oxide 14%, titanium dioxide 5%
Other: cyclopentasiloxane, water, isostearyl neopentanoate, acrylates/ethylhexel copolymer, phenyl trimethicone, butylene glycol, peg-9 dimethicone, glycerin, polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, aspalathus linearis extract, magnolia obovata bark extract, glycosyl trehalose, glycine, polyquaternium-61, hydrogenated startch hydrolysate, tocopherol, stearic acid, silica, polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, dimethicone, aluminum hydroxide
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PROS:
- all physical sunscreen with high enough protection
- it is a white liquid, easy to spread
- dries on skin without any oily film at all
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CONS:
- too whitish (with a sublte bluish hint) when applied 0.7g on my face (2ml / cm^2), first it's very white then it settles but not enough
- the white powder tends to collect around flakes, in large pores or around hairs of beard, instead of hiding imperfections it kind of exposes them especially in lower part of cheeks
- hard to remove, have to use oil first and then cleanser
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BOTTOM LINE:
FANCL has to work first on the whitish cast by tinting it or by reducing the total percentage of the physical sunscreens, probably combining only 10% ZnO with octinoxate (non iritable chemical sunscreen) to achieve same levels of SPF and PPD.
They also have to work on the film forming. Perhaps making the product more creamy versus liquid. That would create a thin film on skin (preferrably a MATTE film) and the sunscreen won't collect in pores or hairs.
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Better alternatives:
Epicuren Zinc
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*TOP REVIEWER* leung on 8/22/2006 8:34:00 AM more reviews by leung
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination Hair: Brown Eyes: Black
All Fancl products are preservative free and therefore come in small sizes. I was surprised that this sunscreen was larger that expected! I only use it on its own when I'm doing sports. For everyday, I mix it with my regular face moisturizer. It is not oily and a good base for loose powder. Lovely!
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AnnasusLn on 8/12/2006 1:49:00 PM more reviews by AnnasusLn
Age: 19-24 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair Hair: Other Eyes: Brown
I bought this in HK, where it is actually slightly cheaper than the US Fancl catalog (so I may just get someone to CP this for me next time). Since it is summer and I sweat too much for my own liking, I was looking for a sunscreen that offered good protection without a shiny/oily finish. This sunscreen is so matte, and doubles as a makeup base (my foundation has never looked so good). It doesn't break me out and the texture is slightly runny and light (so I never feel like anything is clogging my pores). I use this daily under makeup and use a combination of jojoba oil and then a mild cleanser to remove at night. This has not made me break out at all since I started using it. My boyfriend (dry, sun-sensitive, acne-prone skin) who is resistant to using sunscreen due to an adverse reaction to chemical filters in the past even had to admit that this sunscreen was very comfortable on the skin. I have combination skin and use this over a good moisturizer. It hasn't been drying for me, but it can emphasize flakes on the rare occasion that I have them.