Product Reviews Rated 4.32 out of 5 stars
363 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review Perfect for no-makeup days! I was looking for the perfect face SPF for a LONG time. I've tried a lot... and I was looking for one that was versatile that I could wear under makeup, or on it's own. This is it! There are a ton of YouTube videos of beauty gurus reviewing this product, and after watching plenty of those I decided to purchase.
My favorite way to wear it is to apply it after cleansing my face with CeraVe hydrating cleanser, applying my niacinamide from The Ordinary, and a thin layer of CeraVe moisturizer from the tub. I just use my fingers to apply it all over my face and then a brush to even it out since it does have a little bit of coverage. It feels super moisturizing when you apply it, but avoid lips and eyebrows and hair because it will stick to those areas. That is why I use the brush to apply it more thinly around those areas.
I have mostly been wearing it on its own since I haven't been leaving the house except to go for walks outside, and it seriously looks as good as some BB/CC creams do. It evens out the skin tone amazingly, and I am pretty fair and the tone matches well. It does look orange when you squeeze it out, but applies and matches well.
I have also tried applying my ColourPop Pretty Fresh tinted moisturizer (my favorite) over the top, and let me tell you - these two products work AMAZINGLY together. My skin looks flawless, and even more so after some concealer and powder. This is my new Holy Grail combination. I like a 'no-makeup' look, and this is perfect. It wears really well throughout the day too, but don't forget to reapply SPF.
Cons - the only thing I don't love is the smell. It has a self-tanner smell to it almost, but it goes away once you put it on your skin. It also sticks to the skin in between my eyebrows since my eyebrows are so grown out (quarantine life), but if I'm freshly waxed or plucked it looks great.
Most Helpful Critical Review Unnecessarily waterproof/cleanser proof and weirdly tacky Fantastic texture and blurring effect. The fair to light version is very pink and works for my skin tone (I'm white with neutral complexion and subtle yellow undertones). Texturally, it's similar to BB cream. Absorbs nicely into the skin until about an hour in. I didn't find it heavy or oily, in fact it was quite drying for my combo skin. Within an hour after applying, my face began to feel tight and tacky to the touch. I don't wear make up, so using CeraVe's cream-to-foam cleanser daily works great for my skin AND perfectly removes my sunscreen products. With this sunscreen, though, I tried washing twice back to back with the cream-to-foam cleanser and the sunscreen wouldn't budge. This is a failure of the CeraVe cleanser, which claims to remove make up/oil based products. Apparently there is a threshold of what it can remove! I ended up using the Ordinary's squalane cleanser to dissolve it and only then was the sunscreen no longer present on my skin. This is a deal breaker for me, because I don't want to have to double cleanse everyday or feel like my face is tacky all day long. Even my eye lids were sticking together because of the tackiness. Reapplication was easy and it looked good each time; the tackiness builds on top of each layer. If you are already double cleansing/using an oil cleanser, I would still recommend. I wouldn't recommend to anyone with sensitive skin due to the potential irritation from scrubbing it off and needing more products to remove it.
Reviewed by 363 customers Great tinted sunscreen 5
Britt from Ohio
The tint has enough pigment to smooth your face but not so much that looks unnatural. Your face may feel a little oily at the end of the day but it is much better than other sunscreens I have tried!
Best for price! 5
Lexi from Utah
The bottle is bigger then I expected, it works great & doesn't leave me paler then I already am. One of my favorite makeup products!
holy grail 5
Lindsey from SC
please Australian gold don't ever change your formulation
Favorite Sunscreen for the face 5
Danny from Texas
I love this sunscreen, I live in a desert and have oily skin, and looking for sunscreen to use for my everyday life and for an upcoming vacation to Florida where it's extremely humid. the coverage is great cause I still have dark spots, scars, and pimples without making the face looking cakey. It blurs or fills in the pores nicely. The shade is off but you can use a tinted moisturizer or foundation, both with SPF, to mix in with the product. A tip for those who are breaking out with sunscreen is most likely you are not washing it off properly, you will need either a cleansing oil, balm, or lotion to wash it off.
My go to sunscreen. 4
Dis from Muskegon
I have pretty pale skin and the lighter shade doesn't make me orange. It goes on smoothly and lightly covers uneven texture and color. It is mattifying so I would recommend it for combo and oily skin. I'm only giving it 4 stars because it does feel a little bit heavy to me(especially if I'm reapplying throughout the day) and I find it too drying around my eyes.
I love this sunblock and use it as a foundation 5
Babsie from Florida
I use this product every morning in my skincare routine. Goes on like a foundation and lasts all day, love it
Love it!! 5
Becky from MO
I have been using this product for a few months now. I have oily skin and this leaves a matte finish all day! The tinting is just enough to be for everyday use and look natural.
I LOVE IT! 5
Valeria from Reno,NV
I was worrying at first it would make my makeup peel like other sunscreens do but it didn't! is light weight and blends easily without a white cast and has a good glow and tint for no makeup days but not only for girls also for anyone who need a sunscreen it's also not too pricey and for what it's worth it's SUPER GOOD!!
Your skin but better look 5
Auds from Ohio
My have fair, acne prone, hyperpigmentation & normal to dry skin and this is my go to everyday skin tint. I will say since they have changed the formula and advertise it as a BB cream now it isn't fully matte, so I have to set it but it still it my favorite.
My go to daily spf 5
RN2007 from Alabama
This is my perfect everyday spf. It has a nice matte finish but can be drying without moisturizer underneath. Works well under makeup and looks nice alone. Love it! On my no makeup makeup days this is all I put on my complexion. I live that it has three different tint levels for different skin tones. Perfection for me.
I always come back to this product 5
Iris from Texas
I'm always trying new sunscreens but every time come back to this. Dries super matte. Perfect for souther summers. Doesn't irritate my eyes at all and I put it to my lash line. Price is on point!! Read that it is PA++++ rated. This sunscreen truly is protective. I've read people had trouble with pilling- if this is the case you need to let your moisturizers dry for a few minutes before applying or whatever you're using may not be compatible with this sunscreen. I've never once had an issue with pilling but I don't layer a bunch of products either.
my favorite! 5
Fatima R from Winnfield, LA
I've been using this sunscreen for years now. I absolutely love it! I have oily skin so the matte finish is perfect. it doesn't cover up any imperfections but that's expected since it's only a tinted sunscreen.
Love this so much I use it everyday 5
Anita from Miami
This is great for oily skin!!! I literally wear it everyday and it controls the oil so well. I hope they never discontinue this product because it my go-to sunscreen. It's not caky , it doesn't pill, and it is definitely water proof. It's Blythe face sunscreen that I've found so far (for oily skin). If you dry skin idk if it work for you though.
Love it! 5
Kkp from Georgia
I am 53 with oily tzone and live in the south where it is hot and humid . This melts into my skin and has a nice smooth matt finish . Almost a matt glow . I can't feel it at all. I top it with loose powder . When I do put foundation over it , it does not pill at all . Great product!
Amazing, even for sensitive and fair skin tones 5
Hana from New Orleans
I was worried to get tinted sunscreen at first because I am super pale, but I have super sensitive skin and chemical sunscreens sting and irritate my face. I bought this one mostly because it has good reviews and is the cheapest lol. I have to say I really love it! The tint is very flattering and gives a nice glow, and surprisingly doesn't make me look orange at all. I find that really rubbing it in makes it blend well and gives just the right amount of tint. Zero irritation from this too. definitely recommend!
Nice smooth texture 5
KF from Minneapolis
Really nice almost felt like texture that melted into my skin. I am combination skin with oily t zone and this was not greasy. Smoothed into my skin seamlessly! Slight sunscreen scent upon applying but nothing that bothered me over a day of wearing.
Perfect for me! 5
LA from Atlanta, GA
This is the perfect product for me. I have light skin and warm undertones. I do all of my skincare, add this tinted sunscreen and follow it up with a silicone based primer and powder. It makes my skin looks smooth and the coverage last a full day. Very rarely do I feel the need to add any additional foundation to feel put together enough to go out. I've tried other sunscreens but nothing works in my routine better than this one.
Loved this until I broke out in many cysts 2
Kells from Boston, MA
First offff I really love the finish of fair/light - at first I wasn't sure about it because it's kinda too pinky but it grew on me. About a week after using everyday despite double cleansing I started to break out in cystic acne like everywhere. Literally I am still healing from them and I haven't had any new cysts since I stopped using it a day before Thanksgiving. I ended up with 4 cysts on one cheek, three on my forehead, 2 on my chin, I mean this is a nightmare. This doesn't really happen to me unless I'm using "rich" products. What a disappointment :/
Pills a lot 2
CC from California
I was so excited to use this based on reviews. It feels good on my skin and the tint is light, but it pills ALOT! There were small pieces of it on the side of my face and hair. I'm returning it.
It's not that bad! 4
Jessika from PR
It's my first time trying out this product and so far I really like it! It doesn't feel heavy at all and blends very well with my skin tone so plus it's unscented. Will definitely buy more once I run out!
Just didn't work out.. 3
Lisa from CA
I was so excited when I bought this. I bought the lightest shade and it blended in nicely. It unfortunately made my skin feel tight and itchy in some parts of my face... I ended up giving it to my sister and she loves it. I definitely would recommend for people with oily skin because I didn't look oily at all the entire day with it on. I'm just not sure why my skin didn't like it 😭
Dries down matte 5
Sabrina from California
I work outside all day so I'm constantly searching for the best sunscreens. I love this one for my second and third applications (every 2 hours!) because it dries down to a really matte finish even if my first sunscreen is greasy or if I've been sweating.
It's a little orange and hard to wash off 3
sunscreenobsessed from Antelope Valley, CA
The price is decent for the size, it doesn't fragranced, and doesn't irritate my eyes. It is, however, a little orange and once it starts wearing off, it was tinted in patches and looked a little weird. It is also hard to get off even after I double cleansed that same night and then washed my face the next day and found residue. I wouldn't purchase again, but this negative experience could be just me.
I love this for everyday wear 5
Ginny from Seattle
I love the matte texture
Favorite tinted SPF of all!! 5
HeatherLeigh from Maryland
Applies nicely, no oxidation. I've been using this sunscreen for several years, before it was offered in different levels of tint and the shade I would receive always worked out on my fair to light toned skin. This does not dry out my almost 50-year old skin and once it's set with a little face powder, you're good to go!! I love using this sunscreen in particular because it does a great job of blurring and covering a lot of uneven spots and discoloration on my cheeks. I hope it's always available!! EXTRA POINTS: *Cruelty-free!!*
