Current trends in American sunscreen part 2 – the consumer perspective
This blog is about the current trends in American sunscreen from a consumer perspective, and how sunscreens are getting more expensive for them..
Current trends in American sunscreen
I wanted to summarize where we are at in terms of definitive trends in American sunscreens as appears on Sephora USA’s website
Product review
Olehenriksen Banana Bright Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 30
This is a formulation review of one of the few Made in Europe sunscreens to make it to the Sephora USA’s bestselling list
Product review
Fenty Skin Hydra Vizor Refillable Invisible Face Moisturizer SPF 30
This is a review of the formulation of Fenty Beauty’s sunscreen that has a moisturiser. Is this a sunscreen? is this a moisturiser?
Product review
prevage city smart sunscreen SPF 50+
This is a partial product review of Prevage sunscreen
Product review
Peter Thomas Roth Max Vitamin D-FenseTM Sunscreen Serum Broad Spectrum SPF 50
This is a review of the formulation for Peter Roth’s sunscreen.
Dr Jart+ Sunscreen SPF 50+
This is a formulation review of Dr Jart+ chemical sunscreen with an SPF 50. It’s the brand’s second sunscreen in the top 25 list.
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Dr. Jart+ Every Sun Day™ Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50+
This is a product review of Dr Jart+’s sunscreen at No 20 on the Sephora bestselling sunscreen list.
Saie Mini Sunvisor Radiant Moisturizing Face Sunscreen
This is a review of the formulation of Saie sunscreen, which is a mineral sunscreen.
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Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen Foundation
This blog is a formulation review of Tower 28’s sunscreen offering, which is also a mineral sunscreen.
Glossier Invisible Shield Water-Gel Transparent Sunscreen SPF 35
Glossier makes it into no 14 on the Sephora bestselling sunscreen list. If you have not heard of Glossier, then in a nutshell, they are one of the original brand/founders who harnessed direct interaction with their readers/fans to produce products.
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Supergoop! Glow Stick Sunscreen SPF 50
This is no 13 on the Sephora bestselling sunscreen list.
The Inkey List Polyglutamic Acid Dewy Sunscreen SPF 30
No 12 on the Sephora bestselling sunscreen list is the Inkey List. I dont like the Inkey List, but at US$ 12 this is seriously cheap
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Kiehl’s UV Serum SPF 50+ with collagen peptide
This is a formulation review of Kiehl’s new sunscreen, which in fact is a serum! Super exciting b/c this sunscreen encapsulates new approach to sunscreen development
Paula’s Choice SPF 50 – part 2
In this blog I actually look at the formulation breakdown of the no 11 sunscreen on Sephora USA’s bestselling list.
Paula’s Choice RESIST Youth Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50
This is number 11 on Sephora’s bestselling sunscreen list and this is a 2 part blog. In this blog, we are only talking filters
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Supergoop! Every. Single. Face. Watery Lotion SPF 50
this is number 9 on sephora’s bestselling sunscreen list in the USA. Its also one of the more complicated sunscreens supergoop! produces
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kosas dreambeam silicone-free mineral sunscreen SPF 40
This is a product review of the no 10 sunscreen on Sephora USA’s list.
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Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector Lotion SPF 50+ Sunscreen
this is a formula review of shiseido’s sunscreen which appears at no 8 in the Sephora bestseller list
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Shiseido sunscreen stick SPF 50
This is a formulation review of Shiseido’s sunscreen stick that appears at No 5 on the Sephora Bestselling Sunscreen list
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Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40.
Number 4 on Sephora’s list of bestselling sunscreens in the USA is supergoop! In fact, supergoop! with its customer focus is a repeat performer
Interim sunscreen suggestions
As I go through my Sephora list of bestselling sunscreens, I am being pre-emptively asked about sunscreens. This is my interim list
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Summer Fridays shadedrops Mineral milk sunscreen SPF 30
Number 3 on Sephora’s list of best-selling sunscreens is Summer Friday’s pretty innovative solution. I am not going to lie – this is great
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Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40 Sunscreen
This glowscreen SPF 40 is the no 2 bestselling sunscreen on Sephora USA. It has Niacinamide and Hyaluronic Acid.
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supergoop mineral matte sunscreen SPF 40
Out of the top 30 sunscreens selling on Sephora USA, supergoop have 10 sunscreens – different sizes + sunscreens. These sunscreens are innovative + fun. There I did it – I called sunscreen formulations FUN
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Innisfree Daily UV Defense Invisible Broad Spectrum SPF 36 Sunscreen
This is a review of the type of sunscreen the number 1 bestselling sunscreen on Sephora USA is. I would love to hear your thoughts!
Sunscreen trends
I recently resumed reviewing sunscreens AFS in India. It reminded me that now is an opportune time to get into the nuts and bolts of sunscreen and where there is an opportunity for innovation. This post is a summary of my more
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Cetaphil SPF 50+ sunscreen review
This is a product review – specifically a sunscreen product review – of Cetaphil SPF 50+ light gel for all skin types.
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LOreal UVDefender Instant Bright SPF50+
LOreal UVDefender range of 3 sunscreens is the latest offering from L’Oreal on the sunscreen, which use Mexoryl filters.
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Photon Tint Instant Skin Illuminator SPF 50+
Today’s blog is a product review of Photon Skin Illuminator SPF 50 which in plain English is simply a sunscreen.
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Bioderma Photoderm Mineral Fluide SPF 50 sunscreen
This blog is a product review of Bioderma’s sunscreen for “skin allergic to chemical filters.”
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Bioderma Photoderm Creme sunscreen SPF 50+
This blog is a product review of Bioderma’s sunscreen for dry skin, Bioderma Aquafluide SPF 50+
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Sun protection that you need to take during a heatwave
PREVENTION OF SKIN CANCER BY REDUCING EXPOSURE TO UV RADIATION IS AN OPTION. AND THAT’S WHAT TODAY’S BLOG IS ABOUT
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Are skin actives in sunscreen a good idea?
Its on trend for sunscreens to contain a bunch of actives and then charge a bomb for this. Is this the right approach?
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Eight sunscreen trends you should know about – part two
This is the final part of a long overdue piece on sunscreen trends and I look forward to your comments
Sunscreen
Eight sunscreen trends you should know – part 1
As someone who is deeply obsessed with sunscreen, this two part series on sunscreen is long overdue
Sunscreen
VICHY Capital Soleil SPF 50
Product review of VICHY’s Capital Soleil SPF 50 sunscreen.
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BIOSOLIS Sun Milk SPF 30
Be review this sunscreen, its good to remind ourselves of this… What damages are we trying to protect against when we use sunscreens? Sunscreens contain UV filters. I like the EU definition which is, ‘UV-filters’ means substances which are exclusively
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The Drunk Elephant Sunscreen SPF 30
This blog is a product review of the Drunk Elephant’s sunscreen, which is a 20% Zinc Oxide product and is an SPF30. This is a non-nano sunscreen which makes a pleasant change!
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The Ordinary Mineral SPF 30 product review
This blog is a product review of the Ordinary’s mineral sunscreen, which has to be one of the cheapest sunscreens on the market.
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Coral reef safe sunscreens to buy
This blog is the final instalment in the coral reef series. I end it with suggesting 3 products that i have used in the past.
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Sunscreen bans and coral reef safety
Which countries ban sunscreens?
I can only name one country that bans ALL sunscreens, and all other countries ban some ingredients.
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The above list is only some territories who’ve adopted some type of position on sunscreens
All other countries (including Australia down to Papua New Guinea, which host most of the globe’s coral reef) permit sunscreen use, irrespective of the ingredients contained.
What is coral reef safe sunscreen?
Like most of sunscreen regulation everywhere, there is no agreed upon definition by manufacturers or governments on what “reef safe” is.
When you see the following words on a sunscreen, I’d like you to ignore them.
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How to buy reef safe sunscreen?
Given there is no agreed upon definition, you need to decide what your attitude to marine life is and appreciate that some choices are better than others…
Here is a little graph
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How is sunscreen bad for coral reefs?
In today’s blog, I am going to outline for you how sunscreen is bad for coral reefs. Specifically, I’ll also highlight which ingredients are controversial
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Coral reef and sunscreens part one
The impetus for this series of blogs comes from a few readers, who would like to better understand what the implications of regular use of sunscreen on coral reefs is. True to my own form, I am doing a semi-deep
Sunscreen
What is the difference between nano- and normal forms of Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide?
Today’s blog looks at the nano form of mineral sunscreens, their regulation, including safety and reef safe factors.
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Why don’t I write about reef safe sunscreens?
I don’t write about reef safe sunscreens, because honestly, Indians are not going into the ocean wearing sunscreen.
Is Zinc Oxide in sunscreen really toxic?
In today’s blog, I am going to spend some time eviscerating a study, which evidently will be useful as loo paper in the next pandemic.
Sunscreen
Cetaphil Sun SPF 30 Light Gel
This is a product review of Cetaphil sunscreen gel SPF 30 that is designed for oily skin that is sensitive
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Sunscreens containing Sulisobenzone
A reader recently asked what my view was on Sulisobenzone and I hope this answers some of their concerns around this filter.
Oxybenzone is not benzene
I am writing this blog because overnight, the number of queries regarding “benzene”, “oxybenzone” and “neutrogena” have shot through the roof on my blog.
Sunscreen
Re’equil ultra matte sunscreen gel SPF 50 PA++++
It must be a Re’equil kind of week: this is the second sunscreen that I am reviewing from this brand in one week!!
Sunscreen
Re’equil Sheer Zinc Tinted Sunscreen
Re’equil are a relatively new entrant in the sunscreen market. I will be honest with you, I like what I see on the ingredient labels…
Sunscreen
Are there any specific UVA 2 filters out there?
A while back a reader asked me what filters existed that covered specifically the UVA2 spectrum. This is such a geeky question that I sang!
Sunscreen
La Shield Sunscreen Gel SPF 40 PA+++
This is the second La Shield sunscreen that I am reviewing. I reviewed La Shield’s mineral sunscreen recently, and you can read the review here. Initial thoughts The product is extremely, extremely heavily fragranced. I don’t know what the hell
Sunscreen
What does water resistant mean on your sunscreen?
I am increasingly seeing “water resistance” claims on sunscreens that are made in India. It is really important you ignore such claims and here is why.
Sunscreen
BRILLARE Natural Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++
This review is of Brillare’s natural mineral sunscreen SP50 PA+++, which has Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide, as sunscreen filters.
Sunscreen
La Shield Matte Sunscreen Gel SPF 50+ PA+++ product review
La Shield produce a sunscreen that reminds me of supergoop’s sunscreen offering in the USA! Except this may be marginally better!
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L’Oreal Paris UV Perfect SPF 50+ sunscreen product review
This sunscreens is not readily available outside India. It really is a formulation that L’Oreal do not sell in many countries and I was excited to try this out.
Sunscreen
Lotus Organics hydrating gel mineral sunscreen
I have a real hate-hate relationship with Lotus Herbals, so I am actually stunned that the brand has produced a sunscreen that is OK.
Sunscreen
All the mineral sunscreen you need to know about
Surprisingly, I have reviewed more mineral sunscreens than I thought possible. It just goes to show you that the popularity of mineral sunscreens has not even escaped me!
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Which American sunscreen should men use?
If you are a man, which sunscreen could you use? Especially if you live in the USA?
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Dr Sheth’s Daily Sunscreen SPF 30 PA+++
Dr Sheth’s SPF 30 sunscreen contains mineral filters and non-mineral filters. It does not contain a complete ingredient list. Find out what I think.
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SPER sunscreen SPF 40
A regular reader asked me to review the efficacy of this sunscreen. While I don’t ordinarily comply to review sunscreens based on such little information, it was not a hard call here.
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Bioderma COVER Touch SPF 50+ sunscreen product review
I am very excited to use Bioderma’s first mineral sunscreen, which is a combination of Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide.
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Bioderma Photoderm SPOT-AGE SPF 50 product review
It’s been almost 12 months since I have had to use a sunscreen other than Ultrasun. I am glad I found this Bioderma offering.
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Qurez Mattifying Sunscreen SPF 50 product review
This blog is meant to be a product review of this particular sunscreen. At the outset, I want to tell you two things. First, when it comes to sunscreen, I absolutely know what I am talking about. I have written
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Mineral sunscreens for pregnant and lactating women
One of my readers on Instagram recently asked me about mineral sunscreens she could buy in India.
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Qurez Mineral sunscreen SPF 30 product review
The great thing about writing a non-affiliated skincare blog, is that my reader’s tell me what they want to read! It works well for me, so please keep your requests coming in. Sources of information Querz have very helpfully published
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Bioderma vs Avene sunscreens part 2
Last week, at the request of a reader I compared too very high SPF sunscreens from Bioderma and Avene. This is a follow-up to her specific queries on UVA filters…
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Re’equil Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++ product review
A review of this particular sunscreen has been requested by more than one reader! Its exciting for me that I am creating this feedback loop.
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How much sunscreen should you apply? How often should I reapply sunscreen?
If I had a dollar for every time I was asked these two questions, I’d be super-rich.
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Thank You Farmer Sun Project Water Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA+++
I am frequently asked to review South Korean sunscreens – Purito Centella and innisfree are a regular query I get.
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Lotus Herbals Sunblock SPF 100+ PA+++
This is the final Lotus Herbals sunscreen that I am reviewing this month, althoThis is the final Lotus Herbals sunscreen that I am reviewing this month, although it will alas not be the last Lotus Herbals product I review.
Do you need to double cleanse if you use a sunscreen?
I don’t ordinarily double cleanse just because I am wearing sunscreen. I find my normal Kama face wash works just fine. However, not so with mineral sunscreens…
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Difference between SPF 15 and SPF 50
How much UV radiation is blocked by different types of SPF? Does it really matter if its an SPF 15 or an SPF 50?
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Applying less than the recommended amount of sunscreen?
How much sunscreen should you apply? What happens if you don’t apply enough?
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Which sunscreen should I buy from Nykaa or Sephora?
Find out how I will decide which sunscreen to use from Nykaa and Sephora.
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Brace, brace: the never ending sunscreen debate
There may be regulatory changes in sunscreen regulation in the USA and Australia. This brings to attention much focus on the question of whether or not the benefits of using sunscreen outweigh its disadvantages. Well you know what, let’s find out
Sunscreen
What is PA++++?
In today’s blog, I’ll explain why you should ignore PA labels on Made in India sunscreens.
Skincare
Sunscreens to have on your top shelf (October 2019)
Quick reference guide for sunscreens that everyone should have on their shelf.
Is SPF 50 really better than SPF 15?
In this blog I explain exactly why I suggest Indians use an SPF 30 every day of the year. Is it much different to SPF 15?
Sunscreen
The Sunscreen Reeboot: What to look for on the Ingredient label of sunscreens
Converting our knowledge of photoprotection into useful labelling on sunscreens in the US, EU and India.
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The Sunscreen reboot: why you should read the Ingredient label of sunscreens
Understanding country regulations and the claims that manufacturers can make on sunscreen labels, will help you buy the best sunscreen
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The Sunscreen reboot: what damage is sunscreen preventing?
As I approach my six month party, I could not help but notice how often I am asked about sunscreen. This blog is part of one of three in the Sunscreen reboot.
Sunscreen
How to pay the lowest price for your sunscreen
With so much choice in an American pharmacy, how do you choose the lowest cost sunscreen? Its not how you think.
Sunscreen
Zinc Oxide 101 (USA edition) – everything you need to know
Zinc Oxide is a broadspectrum filter that you should look for in your sunscreen. Its photostable and isn’t going to make its way through your dermal barrier.
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Infant and kids: a short guide to sunscreen
Guide to sunscreen protection for kids. Ingredients to look for on labels and from what age sunscreen should be applied
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AVEIL SPF 50 Gel
An extremely popular Made in India sunscreen, that is reasonably priced (MRP: Rs 699 for 50ml), does not make the cut. My view: Give it a miss
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Lotus Herbals Sun Block Cream SPF 20 PA+
Review of Lotus Herbals Sun Block Cream SPF 20 PA+
Retail price: Rs 299 for 100ml
My view: Give it a miss
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Oriflame Face and Body Lotion SPF 15
Probably the best ingredient list I have seen in a Made in India sunscreen. At Rs 749 it also is reasonably priced. Does it make the cut?
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BIODERMA Photoderm AKN Mat SPF 30 Matifying fluid (High protection)
I will be honest, this is an expensive sunscreen at MRP 1,550 for 40ml. But it is one of the best sunscreens out there. Give it a try.
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RoC Soleil-Protect Mattifying fluid SPF 30
Could this be the first budget friendly sunscreen (MRP 650 for 50ml) that I have found?
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dermalogica super sensitive shield SPF 30
Product review of dermalogica super sensitive shield SPF 30.
Retail price: Rs 3,800 for 50ml
My view: Give it a try BUT only if it also replaces your day cream.
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VLCC De-Tan Sunscreen Gel Creme SPF 50 PA+++
Product review of VLCC De-Tan Sunscren Gel Creme SPF 50 PA+++.
Retail price: Rs 395 for 100g
My view: Give it a miss
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innisfree daily UV protection cream SPF 35 PA++
Product review of innisfree daily UV protection cream SPF 35 PA++.
Retail price: Rs 700 for 50ml.
My view: Give it a miss.
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Do you understand the gibberish on sunscreen labels?
European sunscreen – guide to understanding the gibberish
Myths about sun-protection
My sister pointed out that I may be too tunnel visioned in my approach to sun protection – I assume everyone is on the same page as I am. She has a point. We all heard others say, “skin cancer