Product Reviews Rated 4.53 out of 5 stars
288 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review Love the formula but the scent isn't the greatest Love the formula and the pretty healthy sheen it gives my skin. The scent is not my favorite though it has an earthy strong plant smell. It doesn't bother me though since I can't smell it after a couple of minutes. I have dry sensitive acne prone skin and this did not make me break out. I like to use this over my Sunday Riley Good Genes before I go out for the day or go on my outdoor runs.
Most Helpful Critical Review No no no! I always use a SPF every morning before applying concealer or powder. This felt good out of the pump but not on my face.... and it smelled really bad. I put it on anyway hoping for the smell to dissipate. While the smell did eventually go away the weird greasy feeling didn't. I do not have an oily complexion, but this made me look like I put oil all over my face. The oiliness stayed ALL DAY too!! I tried this product for 2 days hoping I'd like it. It's the worst. To top it off I ended up with small bumps all over my cheeks that I did not have before using the product. Uuugh! Not for me! I will be returning and looking elsewhere for a good quality daily SPF.
Reviewed by 288 customers 3.5 stars 3
zevah from kansas city
This is a lovely spf, but there are 2 drawbacks you should know before buying... 1. The smell is *strong*. It makes no sense why this even has fragrance at all, but it does. 2. It takes a good 15 minutes to set down.
holy grail product! 5
Kat from New York, NY
For those with dry skin this is a great serum with sunscreen. Works well for my south-Asian skin and sits nicely under makeup in my experience (tinted moisturizer + blush). A bottle lasts a while and makes it easier and less awkward to put sunscreen on my face!
Love this stuff, magic in a bottle 5
Abuelas Baby Girl Forever from North Carolina
Love it, it works well. Its smooth and silky. My face is protected and dewy.
Not bad. 4
Carrots from Virginia
Seems like decent sunscreen. I don't wear makeup, so didn't layer and can't speak to how it does under/over makeup. High SPF is great, and it doesn't feel thick or oily, or make me sweat as some others do. It does feel a bit odd on my fingers when I'm applying. Almost grainy, but it's very slight, and doesn't feel that way on my face. Smells odd, kind of earthy. Not bad, just odd. It does have a slight shine to it, which I personally don't mind. For the price, it's one of the better facial sunscreens I have used, especially in such a high SPF.
Not for oily skin 3
Kakes005 from undisclosed
I wanted to love this, my skin did not. This is pretty heavy and wasn't a good fit for my oily skin.
Light and not too oily 5
Hlady from Jersey City, NJ
I have tried so many sunscreens for the face and finally found my go-to. It doesn't feel heavy and doesn't leave any residue. It is partly oily but compared to all the products I've tried this one strikes a great balance.
Love the product. Hate the smell. 4
Elizabeth from Charlotte, NC
I love this sunscreen. It holds up great under makeup and leaves my skin feeling nice and hydrated. The only con with this sunscreen is that it smells bad. Like it smells like I just lit a flame under an orange. If you ignore the smell it's a wonderful product. If Pacifica could work out a way for it to smell more like the "light citrus" they describe it as smelling like this product could be a holy grail sunscreen.
Good formula, unpleasant smell 4
SaraSonne from Charlotte, NC
There's a lot of good things in this product, which is why I purchased it. It doesn't feel greasy. But it has a weird, not so pleasant smell, sort of like bad celery. I wish this was unfragranced ("natural" perfume listed in ingredients).
Perfect sunscreen/moisturizer 5
Erica from Los Angeles, CA
The scent, coverage, and the way it blends is incredible. I love this product!
Truly awesome sun protection 5
Rachel from Oregon
I completely love this stuff. It's the first spf that I've used that doesn't break my skin out like I spread actual crisco on my face. In fact, it doesn't do anything evil to my skin at all, and I have noticed a few "pre-zit" spots actually reverse course by the end of the day when I use this serum. It makes me want to find more (pandemic friendly) excuses to get out of the house.
You will love it 5
Azdesert92 from Phoenix, AZ
I really enjoy this serum. I have tried many high end products and they don't come close to this. My face is moisturized and glowing throughout the day. Also, no white residue that most sunscreens leave!
You will love it 5
Azastra92 from Phoenix, AZ
I really enjoy this serum. I have tried many high end products and they don't come close to this. My face is moisturized and glowing throughout the day. Also, no white residue that most sunscreens leave!
good product 5
Channon from Albuquerque
I like this product, it goes on nice, doesn't stink, and i'm not sticky. Didn't get sunburned when using it. Those are the requirements for sunscreen, so... yay!
Minus a star for smell 4
Shae from Chicago
Great serum like consistency, applies nice, not greasy or sticky. It gives a little glow and wears great under makeup. But they really need to work on the smell of their sunscreens… it's not good. The pros still out weight this con, but wish they'd improve it, it would make it even more enjoyable to use.
Love it 5
MoTG from California
I love it, especially knowing that it is cruelty free < 3 No white residue when applied.
Good product 4
Maria S from West Orange, NJ
This was a very nice product to use; I was looking for an SPF that was lightweight in texture. I was not disappointed with this one; it applied effortlessly and sunk into my skin very nicely. It did get a little bit oily around my T-zone throughout the day (after just one application in the morning), so if you have very oily skin, I would not recommend this for you.
Unfortunately, I can't apply this around my eyes because it irritates them a lot (not sure which one of the 4 UV filters does that, but it seems I'm sensitive to it), so I ended up using another sunscreen around my eye area when I was using this one. Other than that, very good product, and would definitely repurchase.
Finally! 5
SLHW from CA
After a long search I'm so glad to have found this skincare sunscreen! It feels great on my sensitive skin, does NOT make my face white, provides a nice glow and is easy to spread. The search is over!
Best lightweight high SPF face moisturizer 5
kdvrs from Ottawa, ON, CAD
I have finished a whole bottle of this and am going to be buying another because it's perfect for me and lasted me awhile. Any high SPF face creams I've bought have always felt so thick, heavy and greasy. I think the fact that it is a moisturizer instead of full on sunscreen makes a difference. I've never found a SPF face moisturizer with this high of SPF, usually can only get up to 30. I use it every morning after washing my face so I'm ready for the day. Then for touch ups throughout the day I use the Setting Mist from the same collection that has SPF 45.
Best lightweight high SPF face moisturizer 5
kherb from Ottawa, ON, CAD
I have finished a whole bottle of this and am going to be buying another because it's perfect for me and lasted me awhile. Any high SPF face creams I've bought have always felt so thick, heavy and greasy. I think the fact that it is a moisturizer instead of full on sunscreen makes a difference. I've never found a SPF face moisturizer with this high of SPF, usually can only get up to 30. I use it every morning after washing my face so I'm ready for the day. Then for touch ups throughout the day I use the Setting Mist from the same collection that has SPF 45.
Initial thought - unsure…. 3
Kat.coyle7 from Newberg, OR
Initial thoughts after first use - have only used once. It's a little greasier feeling than I anticipated. I wonder if the water-based moisturizer I sometimes use as part of my routine counteracts it. I will probably post question regarding that, if possible. Also, unfortunately, I don't like the smell - it's definitely off-putting and I wasn't anticipating that from a Pacifica product. It's not enough to make me stop using it, because I do appreciate the high SPF it offers.
That being said - the greasiness didn't seem to affect my skin negatively and I didn't have any bad reactions to it. I was in the sun more than usual the day that I used it and it seemed to hold up well and protected me against burn. I will continue to use it and might post an update to my review.
This Product Did Not Work For Me 1
LouLou from Moorhead MN
I tried this product on my face and neck. I ended up with a terrible rash - bumps and blotches. Not once, but three times - during the week it seems OK (I wasn't in the sun except to drive to and from work) but on Saturdays I end up being in the sun and this sunscreen caused a rash for me every time I was in the sun. I will have to throw it out! I did read up on the sunscreen ingredients after this and sounds like some people are sensitive to the ingredients.
Sea and C face serum 5
Karen Asher from New Jersey
It goes on light and smooth and provides good coverage
NOT FOR OILY SKIN 2
rain from colorado
it feels so gross putting it on at first and will make your oily skin feel disgusting. after a few minutes it does dry but do not touch your face because it will be a literal grease ball.
Glowy and protected from the sun 5
Alice from NV
I love this product! It comes in a glass bottle which I wasn't expecting. The pump is nice and I use two pumps for my face. It has vitamin c which is great and has high SPF. It leaves my face glowy since I have dry skin. The only thing I'm confused is if it's supposed to go before moisturizer since it's a serum or after. I use it after since I'd rather be protected from the sun than have the vitamin c penetrate my skin. I ran out and would like to repurchase.
My skin loves this! 5
musicalequestrian from Michigan
I have combination skin and wanted to find something that I could incorporate into my skincare routine to brighten my skin. I love that it has Vitamin C and SPF coverage. It smells so nice too! I use it in the morning right before my makeup. I only use a loose powder foundation and this lotion even does a good job as a primer!