I was not really a fan of tinted sunscreen because I was afraid that it could worsen my acne (even when it says for acne-prone), dry my skin out, darken my skin tone, and the list goes on… I even opted Elta MD out of my list because I tried their sunscreen before and it irritated my face badly… Reapplying sunscreen every 2 hours is absolutely necessary if you want continuous protection, especially if you’re treating your acne or dark spots. I’m treating both so yeah I have to follow this rule. But the problem with regular sunscreens, whether chemical or mineral, is that after like the 3rd reapplication in a day, it starts to form a white cast on my face, and it makes me look… horrible. So the journey begins, I looked for tinted sunscreens hoping that it would solve this problem. I tried 2 from other brands and they did… but they left my face looking shiny in a bad way… I got upset but I still wanted to keep looking… and after having watched a few Youtube videos. I decided to pick this one… and I’m so happy that I did! First, it doesn’t cause irritation, which was amazing because their untinted did. Second, it blends onto my skin quickly, easily and without compromising your skin tone. The tint looks dark when i get it on my hands at first, but then it goes almost transparent after I spread it all over my face. And because of this, it doesn’t really darken my skin tone at all after multiple applications throughout the day. Third, it feels oily, but doesn’t make my face look shiny. So, it further encourages me to reapply every 2 hours. Fourth, it is not water-resistant. You may not want to use this sunscreen if you’re heading to the beach, or living your life outdoor on a rainy day. But if you spend most of the time indoor while the outside is sunny and dry, and you have little contact with water, this sunscreen is fabulous! On top of that, you can avoid the hassle at night that is trying to remove it off your face. Using just water may or may not be effective so I still need to use an oil-based cleanser first to remove it. The thing here is that I need just a tiny bit of the cleanser with little to no rubbing to get the job done. And last but not least, it sure protects you from those UV Rays. I have used this for a week and haven’t got any sunburnt or any sign of worsening dark spots on my face and neck. And while protecting my skin, the sheer tint also hides away my red & dark spots, even my skin tone and therefore making my face look better! Overall, this is a 10/10 sunscreen for acne-prone, sensitive skin type. It solves all kinds of hassles that stop you from consistently applying and/or reapplying sunscreen.
