85%
would repurchase
4.3/5
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ingredients

INGREDIENTS: cyclomethicone, water, dimethicone, zinc oxide, alcohol, octinoxate, glycerin, talc, polymethylsilsesquioxane, lauryl methacrylate/glycol dimethacrylate copolymer, polysilicone-9, PEG-12 dimethicone, PEG-3 dimethicone, methicone, titanium dioxide, aluminum hydroxide, silica, alumina , BHT (credit: Haruka)

Reviews

Reviews


5.0
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13 years ago

It's a great sunscreen, unfortunately it's been discontinued. What is Sofina thinking? Pros: - It has PA+++. SPF only block UVB rays, which can cause skin-related cancers. Only PA or PD are the...

About reviewer (30 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBlack



5.0
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13 years ago

I LOVE Japanese sunscreens in general. They're THE BEST for oily skin and Sofina is my HG.

About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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13 years ago

I was so sad when this product was discontinued. Solely because of MakeupAlley, I was able to discover the wonderful world of Japanese sunscreens. My facial skin could never tolerate facial...

About reviewer (33 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesGray


5.0
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13 years ago

I LOVE THIS SUNSCREEN! It reminds me of the super expensive small sunscreen from Chanel (which is also 50spf) but I like this one a lot more b/c it dries faster and it works as a great primer in...

About reviewer (30 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

I am one of those people who likes to wear sunscreen every day of the year no matter what I'm doing or what the weather. That being said, I have tried SO many sunscreens and this is one of only two...

About reviewer (161 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOther

HairBlond

EyesGreen


5.0
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14 years ago

I have very fair, easily burned skin that is also oily and break-out prone. To keep from getting burned, I've been real sun block (not the wimpy stuff in makeup/moisturizers) almost every day of my...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairRed

EyesBlue


5.0
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14 years ago

For any people out there who are struggling to find a SS that does not break you out try this one! I tried so many - L'oreal, simple, l'occitanne . . . all of them made me wake up covered in little...

About reviewer (38 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairRed, Wavy, Coarse

EyesHazel


5.0
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14 years ago

good stuff. really inexpensive! i bought mine from beautykat, and it came in pretty quick. the product itself mattifies your skin like no other. idk about the "dryness" that everyone here talks...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

I switched to this sunscreen after Shiseido spf 55 got dc'd. I am SOOO glad I did! It blows away shiseido! It is so mattifying (but not drying), Is a great primer for under makeup and the...

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


5.0
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14 years ago

This sunscreen is a godsend for my incredibly oily skin. Nothing I've tried has ever really controlled the oil, and the one product that worked (Cosmedicine Medi-Matte) caused me horrible cystic...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther


4.0
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14 years ago

This sunscreen doesn't break me out like so many others from Aveno, Neutrogena, etc. It is similar to Clarins which I used to use but less expensive. The downside is there isn't an expiration on it...

About reviewer (43 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBlack


5.0
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14 years ago

I've lurked on here for years, and never written a review. After trying this, I just had to post my comments as well. (This is for the Sofina Lucent version) I've only used it for a few...

About reviewer (75 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinVery Dry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

Love it! I got the pink-toned one and it blends well with my skin. This is the best sunscreen/primer for oily skin! The only downside is that I have to order it online since it is an Asian Brand.

About reviewer (110 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

After using this sunblock, I finally understood why Sofina is a cut above the rest. Not only does it provide excellent PPD coverage but it also feels beautiful, silky and moisturizing! I used to...

About reviewer (64 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Other, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

The texture of this gorgeous Japanese cream feels less like sunscreen and more like a milky veil. Within a few seconds of smoothing it all over my face quite thickly, it feels as if my skin is...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


1.0
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14 years ago

Have to disagree with most people on this site. The Sofina perfect UV breaks me out. I have the Nuance up version with a slightly pink cast. My skin is sensitive, acne prone and easily...

About reviewer (93 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

This is the BEST sunscreen I have ever used. I have been using it for 5 years. Most sunscreen are greasy but this one is not. My face gets quite oily in the summer (the sunscreen itself + hot...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

WOW WOW WOW. i am blown away by this product. Japan has really got something going on with their sunscreens, and am anxious to try the Shiseido Anessa to see how that compares. <br> This is unlike...

About reviewer (232 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

this is simply the best sunscreen ever for oily skin, my search thank God is over, I love it under makeup or alone. I have never used anything like it. it is light, non greasy and not irritating. I...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinVery Oily

HairBlond

EyesBrown


4.0
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15 years ago

this is a milky sunscreen. the texture is watery, absorbs quickly, dries without a sticky finish. no scent -which is the best part. its very expensive for a small bottle and you have to buy this...

About reviewer (101 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Other, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown