It’s also got this neat spraypaint vibe with one of those lil metal balls making a hell of a racket in there. Recommended by dermatologists, wise aunts and beauty gurus all over the world, sunblocks have now become a daily part of our routine. Much like dental floss, you are a doctor-recommended product that will almost certainly improve (or save) my health later in life but totally unappealing to us young folk. Unfortunately, we’ve had a few terrible experiences (acne, allergies and the dreaded white streak), which is why we composed a list of qualities that our dream cream should have – a great Sun Protection Factor ( obviously!

It also comes in a spray on mist formula which I did not try but which I do not prefer – I’m old school when it comes to sunscreens. If I give it 20+ minutes to dry down, the Very Shiny look tones down just a bit, but not enough to justify waiting that long. I’ve been using two of Etude House’s sunscreens and I’ve been loving them (a real proper review on them will be coming shortly!My skin is a bit irritated right now so I expect the irritation to stop once my skin is in better shape, but for right now it’s not a particularly enjoyable experience. I was prescribed topical steroids' which help in the moment but not sure how to make this go away for good.

Not that it makes me any less awesome but there are definitely way more sun spots that I can see on my bare skin.They help loosen up the dirt and grime from your skin and hair to allow for water to wash it away with ease. This blog takes you through my motherhood journey, my love for natural skincare and not so natural makeup. Data sources include Micromedex (updated 2 Jan 2024), Cerner Multum™ (updated 16 Nov 2023), ASHP (updated 10 Jan 2024) and others. However some sulfates are so good at their job, they can wash off your skin’s own natural oils that keep it moisturised and protected which can lead to dryness and irritation. It’s not fully matte, but it has a beautiful finish that might not require blotting or setting depending on your ideal Dew Level.