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chelsea_lynne on 6/18/2013 10:46:00 PM more reviews by chelsea_lynne

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

I wore this sunscreen on my face for one day. It felt greasy and looked shiny when I applied it, but after a little while it became more matte. It didn't feel heavy like most sunscreens. I noticed that my skin felt very tight and dry several minutes after I applied it. My skin also became a little itchy and irritated. It might have caused a few small bumps on my face as well (it could also be from a new birth control pill I'm on). Sadly, this is not a favorite of mine. I think it would work well for those with oily skin, though.

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lipsstainedred on 6/5/2013 4:36:00 PM more reviews by lipsstainedred

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

i am on my second bottle of this sunscreen. in the end i think its too drying for my face, but now i just use it on my neck and chest as i am prone to hyper pigmentation there, i also use it on my body as well. i love the feeling of this sunscreen, spreads really easily and dries down really nicely. i do agree with a reviewer that it sucks the moisture out of your skin, well on my face it does and i have combination skin. so i would highly recommend to people with oily skin. for now i will use olay spf 30 on my face for everyday and if i will be in the sun for long periods of time i will use this. i also love that you get a lot of product.

also i would like to note that i wore this sunscreen in the desert for 3 days (coachella music festival) i didn't burn at all, just got a little tan :)

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keepitreal on 5/31/2013 10:58:00 AM more reviews by keepitreal

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

I have been using this on and off for a month or two now. I have very pale, sensitive skin and am just now at 24 realizing how important sun protection is. I have been on the hunt for a few months to try and find a good sunscreen that has a nice finish, feels weightless, and keeps my skin protected and color-free. I really love that once this dries down it feels and looks like nothing on my skin. I have oily skin and hate the sticky, tacky feel that so many sunscreens leave behind. It does feel a bit oily for a few minutes upon application, though. I am quite pale to begin with but this has no white cast unlike some others I have tried. No breakouts and I like that there are added antioxidants. All in all this is the best sunscreen I have tried to date and it kept my face 90% burn free after 3 hours on the beach with no re-application (don't judge, hah). I think daily sunscreen use is important, but I have not been able to deal with it until now. HG and I will buy again and again.

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*TOP REVIEWER* amyfarrahfowler on 5/24/2013 2:03:00 PM more reviews by amyfarrahfowler

Age: 44-55   Skin: Other, Tan, Warm   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I've been using this sunscreen for 4-6 weeks now so I feel it's appropriate to review it.

First off, let me state for reference that I'm NC40 in terms of approximate skin color. You can check my notepad to see what foundation colors I wear if that will help you understand when I say this sunscreen leaves NO whitecast on me. That's important to know if you are say of medium-to-deep skintone and have trouble with most (all?) sunscreens making you look like casper-the-ghost. I had that trouble with soooooo many other sunscreens - too many to count. In all honesty, I always have to laugh a little when I read sunscreen reviews from girls who are porcelain/fair/light/NC10/etc and they proudly exclaim that {insert-SS-name-here} leaves no white cast. Okay maybe not on them but on me? HA! Most every sunscreen leaves a white cast on my NC40 face but this one absolutely, positively, 100% does not and that makes me extremely happy!

Anyway, I was apprehensive to try this at first because 1) uhm... it's a spray (and that alone seems very inconvenient) and 2) I was concerned about ending up casper-like. I'm so glad I took the plunge and ordered it online because this is truly HG-status for me. Ok yeah, it's a spray and you know you need at least a 1/4tsp of sunscreen in order to get the stated protection level. Do a test and spray into a 1/4tsp measuring spoon and you'll see how much you need to apply to your face (it's about 6-8 sprays for me). What I do is spray it in my hand, rub my palms together and then apply to my face. It takes about 3-5 minutes for it to sink in but once it does, my face feels (and looks!) like there's nothing on it... which is exactly what I want. My skin is normal-to-dry and this product does not leave me feeling oily or dry in any way. Again, it looks and feels like there's no product on my face once this sunscreen absorbs - I can proceed with makeup application and it does not interfere in any way.

At the end of the day I always cleanse with Clinique's Take The Day Off balm so even if I've worn no makeup I have zero concern about ensuring the sunscreen is completely removed.

The only thing I'd change about this would be to have it in a non-spray form but at this point I hardly care about that anymore. I'm used to it and can live with the spray.

I plan to repurchase - definitely.

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*TOP REVIEWER* lemonz4us on 4/17/2013 9:24:00 PM more reviews by lemonz4us

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

My HG sunscreen! for now.. lol
I, like many of you am constantly on the search for a HG sunscreen that will keep my skin burn and (my preference) color free. Previously i had been using chemical very high ppd sunscreens like Bioderma max lait, but for some reason my face and neck were always a shade darker than the rest of my body, despite sun avoidance and protective measures. This past summer i switched to all physical, or at least physical based. I started with kose sekkisei sun protector and noticed my skin had lightened up, it was too pricey to keep buying though. i tried this sunscreen from the skin boards recommendations and i love it, i haven't looked back and now continue to recommend this myself.
here's why:
This sunscreen is weightless, a silicone base that goes on like nothing, leaves no white cast, and stays matte all day.If you have no problems with silicones, you should absolutely try this sunscreen. Plus it has 12% zinc oxide and a lot of healthy skin loving antioxidants like green tea, resveratrol, vitamin c , vitamin e, co-q10 to further shield your skin from UV damage and free radicals.
This sunscreen comes in a pump spray bottle with little shaker ball inside, you need to shake it before you use it and spray into your hands first, then apply to your face and other areas. The lovely suchetab measured out that you need 8 sprays for you face and 8 for neck, i usually apply the neck area amount to my ears too, and use 4 more for the back of my neck if it's going to be exposed to the sun (i'm male)
You get 4oz, for 38$ which is about 10$/an oz . Most cosmetically elegant sunscreens only come in 1 or 2oz. it lasts about 2-3 months with daily use for me. i usually stock up during sales with 20% off coupons.
Quick tip. If you live in CA like i do, you can order from lovelyskin . They don't charge you sales tax and ship for free on any order. I've ordered from dermstore before but they charge me sales tax which basically negates the 10-% sale on favorites for me. Dermstore is based in California (the warehouse is)
The bad :
~This sunscreen can be kind of drying(it's meant for the body after all...), others have noted this to be overly drying, i don't find it so. My skin is normal, so it gets a little dry in winter, and slightly oily in the t zone in summer. I definitely need a light moisturizer (cerave pm) under it in winter, but in summer all i need is my serum underneath (SN Awesome Sauce)
~It needs to be removed with an oil cleanser, because of the silicone base, i haven't tested using just cleanser to remove it but i don't want to chance it, i use mineral oil as a precleanse to remove this
~ Topix the company doesn't reveal the order of ingredients, they list them in alphabetical order , lame for those who are sensitive to high amounts of silicone
~ not readily available, has to be ordered online, a bit annoying

Overall, this sunscreen is awesome, i've repurchased this about 6 times, and will continue to do so until i find something that has more zinc, at an equal or cheaper price. I definitely recommend this

Zinc Oxide 12%. Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Biotin, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Polyphenols, Cetyl PEG/PPG 10/1 Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract, Glyceryl Isostearate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Purified Water, Resveratrol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q-10)

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*TOP REVIEWER* zernelle on 3/18/2013 9:26:00 PM more reviews by zernelle

Age: 30-35   Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

I really wanted this sunscreen to work for me. Pure zinc sunscreen in a super lightweight liquidy base--what could be better for my super sensitive, combination skin? And at first it seemed perfect: matte, not whitening nor irritating. But alas, my skin hated it. Within a week, my skin became super dry, even though I used moisturizer underneath, and my skin broke out. I also really hate that the ingredients are listed in alphabetical order instead of by concentration, making it nearly impossible to be an ingredient detective to determine which ingredient(s) my skin hated so much. Since I waited too long to try it, I'm not able to return it, so I will use up on my body this summer (should be perfect for that).

Active ingredient: Zinc Oxide 12%. Other ingredients: Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Biotin, Green Tea Polyphenols, Cetyl PEG/PPG 10/1 Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract, Glyceryl Isostearate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Purified Water, Resveratrol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q-10).

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liteenie on 1/29/2013 9:24:00 AM more reviews by liteenie

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

This sunscreen is wonderful! It's my favorite physical sunscreen that I've tried so far. There is absolutely no white cast (I'm about SFF NC20-25) and it dries down matte without being drying at all. I can't stress enough how pleased I am about those two things. It feels so nice and smooth, especially when I rub the leftovers on the back of my hands. In theory, the ingredients are great- vitamin C, green tea and CoQ10, resveratrol, Emblica (don't know what this is). I still use a vitamin c and green tea serum underneath. While I rely on euro chemical ss for high ppd protection when I'm partaking in outdoor activities, this is fine for me on a daily basis because I mostly work in an office. I measured about 5-6 pumps to be a 1/4 teaspoon. $38 for 4 oz is a really great value! Plus, dermstore (n/a) offers 10% off if it's in your list of favorites.

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*TOP REVIEWER* scopingforyou on 1/11/2013 12:08:00 AM more reviews by scopingforyou

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

PROS: Product from a very reputable source and has lots of anti-aging ingredients like Vitamin C and CoQ10 among many others. All physical sunscreen means no extra redness for my sensitive skin/rosacea. SPF 50 means I am actually protected against the sun WITHOUT the following: greasiness, product balling up on my skin, white cast, thickness that settles in my wrinkles/pores. The price is reasonable for the quality, and a little goes a long, long way. I would think this would be great for those that don't have very dry skin. There are no parabens and no alcohol and no fragrance and no oil. Wears well under makeup. Does not ball up under makeup. The wetness it leaves on the skin dries up on its own in just a few minutes.


CONS: I find this saps out my moisture, even if I apply moisturizer under and/or over it. But I am VERY dry. But it does highlight wrinkles a bit as it dries me up. They have a cream version of this that is less drying (and even a cream version that is not purely physical that is MUCH better for wrinkles.) Not the cheapest in the world, but the value is excellent for that price (about $34 for 4 oz. at places like dermstore.com). Also it's a con that I have to order it and can't get it at a local drugstore, etc.


PURCHASING TIPS: I can get this cheaper at places like dermstore.com


APPLICATION TIPS: Make sure to shake before spraying. I spray it into my hand and then apply to my face. It takes just a few minutes to dry down on its own.


ALTERNATES: There is a cream version that you may prefer if this dries you up. I tried both and prefer the extra moisture the cream provides for my dry skin (It's a very light texture that dries matte but still provides more moisture than this.) I get the cream version at places like skinstore.com. I have recently fallen in love with the SPF50 "Moisturizer" in the silver tube by them that is not purely physical sunscreens. The chemical ss in it doesn't bother my sensitive skin like most usually do, and it leaves me with a lot more moisture. (It does have a slight tint which some with very cool tones may not like.)

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Seajewel on 12/17/2012 12:32:00 PM more reviews by Seajewel

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I really loved the lightweight, non-whitening aspects of this spray. I did use it on body before trying it on face and found it a bit drying. When used on face it went on rather shiny and liquidy, but after ten minutes or so it dries down to a matte finish with absolutely no hint of whitening on my NC20 skin. I really liked it.. EXCEPT it caused the worst breakouts of my life, excepting possibly Cerave lotion. Actually, I think it caused worse than Cerave. After about 1.5 weeks of use, I had a huge cluster of cysts erupting on my left cheek (which never breaks out. Generally my skin is very clear except for 1-2 hormonal breakouts before TOTM on my chin), and another cluster of cysts under the skin right on my jawline. More cysts came up on my forehead a few days after. The others are healing, but the jawline ones are not coming to a head and are stuck under the skin even now, two weeks post-breakout.

This is the only new item I was using. My skin was not having cystic breakouts before this, nor had it for years. I'm not sure which ingredient disagreed with me--I'm thinking the ascorbyl palmitate, as most of the others are safe ingredients for me, and this is an unknown. Still--patch test this one!! It's great if it works for you but if it doesn't, it can be a skin disaster.

ETA: basically, the exact same experience as coffeeandcream, review below :)

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TheRedPanda on 11/22/2012 3:38:00 PM more reviews by TheRedPanda

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair, Warm   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I first heard of them through Dr. Leslie Bauman (my fav dermo doc), I have read all of her books. I only use one of their products: Replentix Sheer Physical sunscreen SPF 50. You can only get it through a docs office or online at Dermstore.com. It has 12% zinc oxide with antioxidants! This is truly an amazing Sunscreen product!!! I have been searching for a sheer mineral liquid sunscreen with high percentage Zinc Oxide w/o alcohols and fragrance for a VERY long time. The only thing downside, the ingredients are listed in alphabetical order but, all are excellent anyway. Do wish I knew the order.

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coffeeandcream on 9/4/2012 9:19:00 AM more reviews by coffeeandcream

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair, Warm   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

This is a spray sunscreen that comes in a pump bottle. It is best to shake it up and spray into your hand and then apply (I tried spraying it directly onto skin and I managed to get it all over the place). It comes out of the bottle a milky white liquid, but dissapears nicely on the skin.

PROS:
*Contains antioxidants
*Feels lightweight on the skin (once it finally dries down)
*Non whitening
*Is not very mattifying on skin, but it does not seem to add to my oil (I am combo/oily)

CONS:
*Gives me breakouts, and not the normal, small clogged pore type. I tested this out on two different occasions on different parts of my face. Both times resulted in me getting very large, inflamed pimples
*Takes a really long time to "dry down" on my face. I personally don't like this. I like to get my makeup on in the morning and get going, and I didn't like waiting around for this to dry.
*Ingredients are in alphabetical order (some people may not care about this, but it personally bugs me)

Verdict: I won't repurchase. I would like to give it 0 stars because I have never had any product give me pimples the size this did, but I'll settle for a 3 because it might work very well for most. I have no clue what ingredient made my skin so angry, wish I knew so that I could avoid it in the future.

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slim34 on 7/22/2012 1:09:00 PM more reviews by slim34

Age: 36-43   Skin: Acne-prone   Hair: Red   Eyes: Brown    

Updated review: I've been using this for about a month now and I am still liking it. I think this is my new favorite sunscreen! :)

It applies easily - I just spray it about 4 times in the palm of my hand and then pat and blend it over my skin. The finish is nice, it works very well with my makeup. No issues with the sunscreen balling up, which has always been an problem for me. It doesn't leave my skin greasy, but it also isn't drying me out. I'd say it gives my skin a demi-matte finish. I find that I am less oily midday than I was with my old sunscreen.

The best thing about it is that it feels very light on the skin. I can't even tell that I am wearing sunscreen.

I also love the fact that is has a bunch of great antioxidants!!

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snowymtn on 4/22/2012 4:13:00 PM more reviews by snowymtn

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Green    

So I ordered from Dermstore, which is like the Zappos of skincare! It came in 2 days.

From the site: "What it's used for:
Replenix Ultra Sheer Physical Sunscreen Spray SPF 50 provides quick and easy sun protection with a chemical-free sunscreen formula. Zinc oxide provides broad-spectrum spf 50 coverage and is water-resistant for up to 40 minutes. Antioxidants, including green tea, resveratrol vitamin C, emblica and CoQ10, help to prevent premature skin aging by fighting free radicals. Weightless and non-whitening, as well as oil-, fragrance- and paba-free. "

Ingredients:
Zinc Oxide 12%. Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Biotin, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Polyphenols, Cetyl PEG/PPG 10/1 Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract, Glyceryl Isostearate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Purified Water, Resveratrol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q-10)."

It's a shake and spray, a generous 4 oz for about $32. When you first apply it, it is very wet and easily spreadable. No fragrance. But it stays wet for a bit, about 5-10 minutes. And then, it dries beautifully, no stickyness and very light. It is not matte, but not shiny either. It feels just the way my skin feels after a light serum.

So it's a big win in my book, both for price and texture. Would I wear it to the beach? Probably not, I'd stick to a nasty uber protective euro ss for that. But for everyday use I think it will be great. I normally use Shisheido Ultimate face cream, which I love, but it gives a feeling of having "something there" on my face which is mildly annoying. The Shisheido probably protects more UVA based on their higher percent of zinc.

I can't compare to Skinceuticals UV fusion because I haven't tried that yet.

Thanks Jcuevas for letting us know about it! x

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