Name: Sublime Defense Ultra Lightweight Uv Defense Fluid Spf 50
Brand: Algenist
Price: 28.00 USD
Rating: 4.443645083932854 (417 reviews)

 Algenist comes from a team of biotechnology scientists based in San Francisco. They were working on developing microalgae-based renewable energy solutions when they uncovered Alguronic Acid, a powerful compound responsible for regenerating and protecting the microalgae cell. When scientifically tested, it demonstrated significant antiaging properties, too. The result? A breakthrough skincare collection that offers never-before-seen technology for rejuvenated, younger-looking skin at any age.

An ultra-sheer, oil-free, SPF 50, and lightweight sunscreen for everyday protection against broad-spectrum UVA/UVB damage.

octinoxate

titanium dioxide

zinc oxide

cyclopentasiloxane

water

sd alcohol 1

glycerin

polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone

methyl methacrylate crosspolymer

peg/ ppg-18/ 18 dimethicone

peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone

Aphanothece Sacrum Exopolysaccharides

echinacea purpurea (purple coneflower) extract

tocopheryl acetate

camellia oleifera (tea-oil camellia) leaf extract

arctostaphylos uva-ursi (bearberry) leaf extract

glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract

stearic acid

triethoxysilylethyl polydimethylsiloxyethyl hexyl dimethicone

ethylhexylglycerin

caprylyl glycol

aluminum hydroxide

phenoxyethanol

hexylene glycol

fragrance

hexyl cinnamal

linalool

Sublime Defense Ultra Lightweight Uv Defense Fluid Spf 50

This alone feels great. If you are looking for an easy SPF then this is probably a good product for you. Maybe if you are staying indoors all day this may also be good - but then again that defeats the purpose of sunscreen if you arent ever going to go outside. I first applied this after my moisturizer and before my primer for makeup. After I did my makeup (powder setting spray etc) I was ready to head out the door and go to class (I am a college student for reference and the walk is about 35 min). I walked to class in 67 degree weather - a cool summer day. Walking warms your body up so I didn't feel that cold. Normally I begin to sweat a tiny bit but this time when i got to class and caught my reflection, I noticed a milky mustache look around my mouth chin and nose. It looked gross, but I thought I could just gently pat it dry or blend it into my makeup. NO! I tried to dab and it removed the entire patch! I tried blending it and The makeup was smearing across my chin and looked incredibly splotchy (picture the milky look from an oil to milk cleanser or if someone put coconut oil on my face)! I eventually just had to quickly dab and blend but I was so embarrassed... and this was just after a short little walk to class with a tiny amount of sweat. This is by no means a waterproof spf! I am not sure is if gets milky when it's worn alone or if that's an issue for most. My makeup never looks like that after 50 min! Normally it starts breaking down between the 8th and 10th hours depending on what I do - sometimes it still looks good depending on the various primers I try! I was trying to find a replacement for the tom ford one because someone advertised it to me as a primer (its not great as a primer but as an spf it's great!) I just can't justify spending 75 on a spf. Still on the hunt.

Milky Mess - don't use under makeup

I'm really picky with any SPF on my face because most of them are too thick or too greasy which makes me break out. This is the perfect formulation that I have found! I hope they never stop making this....

BEST SPF!

My new favorite for my face. Moisturizing and mattifying. It goes on without leaving white residue ( I wear tan in Laura Mercier). I have to wipe off prior to exercise as it does burn my eyes.

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