| | | | | | | I’ve rudely plunked my tray in the middle of the local wild bunny buffet |
If I had known that cosmetically elegant sunscreens existed that wouldn’t cause my skin to erupt in painful breakouts within hours, I’d still be enjoying the same wrinkle-free smoothness that the women in my family normally have until their 40s. Not to mention a lowered risk of, you know, skin cancer.
In This Post
- First impressions of 5 sunscreens from Goodal, Innisfree, and Make P:rem
I’ve already reviewed one of these, and I’m currently testing a few others. Full reviews will come later, but after people on my Instagram showed interest in a first impressions post, here they are! Just a quick reminder: this blog uses both affiliate and non-affiliate links. If you choose to click the former before shopping, your purchase may contribute a small amount to the maintenance of this blog. See full details at the end of this post! #receipts
Goodal Mild Protect Natural Sun Fluid
| | | | | | | Mmm, that 4th PA rating. |
Full name: Goodal Mild Protect Natural Filter Sun Fluid SPF50+ PA++++
Filters: Physical/inorganic only. Titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.
White cast: Unreal. I didn’t subtitle the review “When You Need to Express Your Inner Mime” for nothing.
Initial thoughts: The white cast makes this otherwise lovely sunscreen tragic. I’m an NC10, and I can’t wear it. It spreads evenly, dries down nicely, and is super comfortable to wear. Except I can’t wear it anywhere other than in my backyard.
Goodal Sensitive Relief Sun Cream
| | | | | | | Bonus for easy squeeze tube packaging. |
Full name: Goodal Sensitive Relief Sun Cream SPF35 PA+++
Filters: Physical/inorganic only. Titanium dioxide.
Initial thoughts: This is only SPF35, which is fine for an indoor sunscreen/limited exposure. I’d prefer SPF50+. Considering how strongly fragranced Goodal sunscreens usually are, this one is almost unscented.
Reviewed: This is still a ways away on my testing schedule.
Innisfree Perfect UV Protection Cream Triple Care
| | | | | | | The similar packaging of Innisfree’s sunscreens makes it easy to accidentally order the wrong one. |
Full name: Innisfree Perfect UV Protection Cream Triple Care SPF50+ PA+++
Filters: Physical/inorganic only. Titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.
White cast: This is actually tinted! Surprised. It’s fine on me, but needs real swatching.
Initial thoughts: It has a strangely sharp smell that reminds me of … patchouli? Very unexpected for a K-Beauty product.
Reviewed: Also farther down the testing schedule list.
Make P:rem UV Defense Me Natural Sun Cream
| | | | | | | This is a squeeze tube with a sturdy base to keep it from toppling over. |
Full name: Make P:rem UV Defense Me Natural Sun Cream SPF50+ PA+++
Filters: Physical/inorganic only. Titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.
White cast: Surprisingly minimal! I swatched it on Dr. Mr. The Pear, and while it does have an initial white cast, it’s much more subtle than any other physical filter sunscreen I’ve tried, and it softens after a while. I think this could stealth under makeup quite nicely even if you have a skin tone deeper than NC20.
Initial thoughts: Unless this breaks me out during long-term testing, I love it. It goes on smoothly and is super comfortable to wear. Smells pleasant, isn’t too oily or too drying. I’m not sure how it performs under makeup yet, but I’ll include that in my eventual review.
Reviewed: Long-term testing is currently underway!
Note: I bought both Make P:rem sunscreens in a 2-pack for $36 from Amazon, because it was a better deal.
Make P:rem UV Defense Me Capsule Sun Gel
| | | | | | | I can’t believe I have a chemical sunscreen. |
Full name: Make P:rem UV Defense Me Capsule Sun Gel SPF50+ PA+++
White cast: None. Nada. Zip. Perks of chemical sunscreens.
After a solid week of use, I bought a full size for further testing. It’s pretty moisturizing, so it may be too rich for some skin types.
Reviewed: Long-term testing is currently underway, because I need to see how it plays with makeup and high humidity.
Note: I bought both Make P:rem sunscreens in a 2-pack for $36 from Amazon, because it was a better deal. You can buy the Make P:rem UV Defense Me Capsule Sun Gel from a few other shops, but it’s $$$$.
Have you tried any of these sunscreens? Hit me up on Facebook or Twitter and let me know! Have something you’d like to share with me in general? Snap a pic and tag me on Instagram at @snowwhiteandtheasianpear because I’d love to see it!
All the best,
-Cat
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