La Roche-Posay

 Anthelios Mineral Tinted Fluid Face Sunscreen SPF 40

Coverage and shade are nice, absolutely comparable to other tinted suncreens I use from clean beauty brands. I like that there is no scent, and the initial texture is smooth, and easy to apply (I prefer to use my hands but a makeup sponge might work best). The packaging is nice and easy to open. I used the "Deep" shade which seems like a good match for my skintone, although it dries slightly lighter especially after I apply my usual translucent setting powder. I would not mind the lighter shade but after a week of use, I still have not gotten used to how mineral based sunscreen does not react the same way chemical sunscreen does, rather it sits on top of my skin and feels like a thick layer which is susceptible to wearing off and shifting around on top of my skin (see image of how my glasses combined with natural oils of my skin rub it off and cause patchiness). It also feels a bit dry, makes my skin look extremely matte, which is not favorite look... I have combination/oily skin as a 43 year old, and prefer satin type finish that won't settle into any fine lines. Maybe this would be better if I used a makeup sponge + primer, and wear contact lenses instead of eyeglass frames. Overall, I think I prefer my chemical tinted sunscreen but I am going to keep trying with this as I have heard that the chemicals are not the best for our bodies or the planet. My favorite thing about this is I like the shade and the initial coverage. Despite the patchiness, I would still say it is worth a try, just need to adjust application for the mineral based formula if you're more used to chemical formula. A little seems to go a long way.

Disclaimer: I received this product for free to review and test. I have mixed feelings about this sunscreen, but generally I think it's great to see tinted options like this for people with darker skin like myself. The medium deep was a decent color match for my skin and you can see that on the left side of my hand in the picture, while the deep tint is on the right. It comes in a little plastic bottle with a nozzle tip and the consistency is quite liquidy, not a lotion. It's heavily pigmented and washing it off of my hand it did stain my white sink slightly at first, though a quick spray with a cleaner got that off. I mention that mostly to say it will absolutely stain lighter fabrics if you're not careful and could be messy to use. It goes on pretty matte and isn't super noticeable with a light application, and it didn't feel greasy or tacky which was really nice. It has a little bit of that standard sunscreen scent to it, but it's not strong at all and dries down pretty quickly. I haven't used a tinted sunscreen before, and I don't wear makeup so it's difficult for me to compare relative messiness, but because of the strong pigmentation I don't think I would use this compared to other options like those from Asia which don't leave a white cast. For someone specifically looking for a tinted sunscreen though this is an excellent option, and the overall texture, smell, and sun protection make it a very good choice.

There's just a light coverage but can be built up. It absolutely protects you from the sun. It's easy to blend. The the texture is liquid form. It's good for sensitive skin because of the lightweight ability. I received this product for free.

Has great coverage and smooth application. Not a huge fan of the scent but the packaging is convenient. Great option for sun protection for people of color.

Pros: The packaging is simple and easy! The coverage is really good for a tinted moisturizer and it wears more like a lightweight, medium coverage foundation. Cons: It's messy. Because it's so pigmented, it should be applied with a tool vs hands. I have stains all over the bottle from handling it after application. It also transfers like mad. It was on everything from my glasses to my phone.