There are only a few “influencers” I trust, and you are one of the best! Thank you for your time and research into these topics- I have neither the budget nor the patience for the care you take! You are 100% responsible for my wearing sunscreen, I am only a few years past falling asleep in the sun without it. Was there a reason you didn’t test CeraVe? My current fave is the tinted Love you Angie!!
Highly recommend trying the Olay Mineral SPF 30 sunscreen. It’s all Zinc, fragrance free, VERY lightweight and doesn’t leave a white cast. The texture is between a serum and light lotion. It is shiny initially, but dried down nicely.
You work so hard on these Sunscreen Tests every year, Angie. I admire your dedication and hard work. Thank you so much for providing this valuable service for FREE to anyone who has Internet access! I just turned 60 and I love watching your videos. You show how many different products perform on skin that isn't 25 and perfect except for a few blemishes. Whenever I see a product that another influencer recommends, I go to your UA-cam Channel to see if you have reviewed it yet. Just last night I was trying to see if Maybelline's Infallible Powder Foundation might be good for me to try for an upcoming trip to a humid climate, and there you were, with your timely review! Thank you so much for all of your encouragement and support to those of us with older, imperfect skin. You go, Girl! You rock!!!
I tried Elta MD Elements Tinted after your review and I am OBSESSED. It's a perfect shade match for me. No foundation needed. At the end of the day I just have a nice dewy glow.
This is my favorite yearly video. It's important to have a sunscreen wardrobe, I wear the Elta MD (tinted) when I can't be bothered with make-up. I do prefer the glowy look, and my skin is dry. I definitely will try the top 2 of this year's testing. Thank-you, Angie for doing all the testing, and your time spent making this video, giving many of us a "guide" to help make a choice to get a sunscreen that suits our individual needs. Sunscreen is an everyday essential for all of us. ❤️
@@AquaFrost777 I don't feel greasy, and I diligently moisturize via 7 skin's method if I feel or dry. I'm an NC18/N3 as a reference. Hope it works for you, there is an untinted version.
For me, price is always what drives most of my decision and esp. with how horrible things are the past 2 yrs. Thank God for drugstore dupes! I might try the Elta but I'm thinking I might put on 1/2 the amount. Nearly all of them look a little too shiny at that full amount
So funny, the Biossance Squalene and Zinc sunscreen is my favorite! But then again, I have dry skin. I also like the Kinship Self Reflect, lol. Just an FYI for those of you that have dry skin, they may work for you too. I am 56 years old with pretty good skin and a light to medium complexion.
Biossance is my favorite sunscreen too and I have combo normal skin. It is shinny but I just add a bit of mineral powder on top and my skin looks flawless all day. Unlike some foundations and many sunscreens, with Biossance my face does not seem to get greasier as the hours pass in the day. I also love the feel of it when I apply it (better than any other sunscreen).
Thanks for this annual video, Angie. As a fellow UA-camr, I truly appreciate the amount of work and time that you put into this very informative video!
Great round up as always! Thank you for the work you out into this. I can never choose just one…I have an SPF “wardrobe” that I rotate through depending on the needs of the day, I used to hate a white cast, but have gotten to the point where I prefer a little white cast over a tint that is too deep or warm as the white cast is easier to cover up with makeup. I so wish more companies would make more than one tint shade. And I do enjoy a little mixology to ensure a better tint or finish…but only if the formulas are very similar.
I look forward to this video every year, and really appreciate the care and effort you put into this and all your skincare videos. Thanks for the work you do to bring us quality skincare information and advice.
We all look so forward to your yearly roundup of sunscreens every time May rolls around and are so grateful for all the work you put into them ! I’m presently finishing up the Drmtlgy 44 and I love the feel but my experience was the same even though my skin leans toward dry. On our recent hiking vacation in Utah I packed FOUR sunscreens and when I realized this I just smiled and said to myself “Angie!” Sending you gratitude , respect and love ! Another GREAT sunscreen video ! 👏👏👏💐Pam
What about Super goop unseen sunscreen? I totally love it. It's a primer and sunscreen In one. What are your thoughts on this line? Have not tried the mineral version.
I use the Cetaphil on my neck and chest as I can’t stand the tint rubbing off on my collar. I use a light tinted one Paula’s Choice Light Wrinkle Defense on my face. Works perfectly for me. May use the Cetaphil on my face while working in the garden.
Are you using the Cetaphil SPF50? I have yet to find a high SPF sunscreen for my neck that doesn't leave a greasy film. It is so frustrating when my freshly shampooed hair starts to look greasy because my hair is touching my neck. It doesn't happen when I use a regular moisturizer on my neck! Does the Cetaphil SPF leave a greasy film, or does it dry down? Please let me know. Thank-you!
@@michellekelly2937 Yes I am and it dries down on me. I’ve also used the Cerave Ultra Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 and the Olay Complete moisturizer SPF 30 which is oil free. Greasy is just as bad tan staining.
@@linrae1181 Thank-you, Linrae! I love the Paula's Choice Hydralight SPF30, but I like to use a higher SPF for the summer months. I will give the Cetaphil a try!
Thanks for putting it in your info box instead telling us to “wait”. This is why I keep supporting you! Love your vids and recently bought some of your brushes!
My new fave this year is Bliss Block Star tinted sunscreen (Target, Amazon). Drawback-perfume smell until rubbed in. Otherwise perfect-blurring, amoothing and perfect tint for me (light/medium). Ive stopped wearing foundation yay! Thanks for all the work, Angie!
I've been using Block Star as a primer, with either Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream or BareMinerals Original loose powders on top. Sometimes, I also need IT CC Cream on my angry rosacea patches. But I love the Block Star under it all, or Australian Gold with a mineral-only SPF 50. I work outdoors in So Cal, so either of these sunblocks hold my color products through the end of my day. Great stuff!
Ive recently started wearing this and I think it’s great, it’s just like a primer with a slight tint but it disappears almost completely. My only complain is that it only comes in 40 ml tubes and it runs out much faster than other sunscreens I’ve had, I seem to need more than the usual amount to cover properly so in less than a week it was gone.
Great sunscreen comparison and reminder about how much to apply for the full benefit of the SPF number. I love to be able to wear my sunscreen alone. And my go to is Australian Gold. I love the Elta 44 but it’s more shine than I like. I find myself reaching for AG. My dermatologist is thrilled I know how to properly apply my sunscreen…and that I USE it. Thank you for your thorough research on so many products. 💕
Angie, you have fueled a sunscreen obsession in me! I swear, I have more sunscreen than makeup. In fact, I find myself using tinted sunscreen (my fav is still the MyChelle sunshield) as my everyday foundation. I do have the DRMTLGY tinted sunscreen but I have to mix it to take down the shine and I don't wear it under makeup. Elta MD, Paula's Choice, and the Banana Boat Light and Airy stay in my tote bag. I'm so interested in the R&R but I need to use up what I have before they go bad. Thank you for all the hard work you do every year testing the great and not so great sunscreens!
So appreciate your research and honesty! I'm currently using Tatcha's Silk Sunscreen SPF 50, had to walk round 3 different Sephoras to find it in stock, so far I'm loving it
I always enjoy your reviews, whether I get the same results or not. I tried the Undefined R&R product over the past 3 days, with very different results - doesn't seem like the same sunscreen! Remains oily & shiny and feels tacky to touch. Do not like at all. Will stick with Paula's Choice, which works beautifully.
Very helpful video, Angie. I think I'll stick with my Australian Gold tinted sunscreen. It's affordable, is a nice shade for me and doesn't get darker when I apply enough. I have a CeraVe tinted sunscreen that makes me look horrible when applying the right amount because the more I apply, the darker it gets. Australian Gold doesn't do that. One thing I don't like about tinted sunscreens is that they are so hard to remove. I use a cleansing balm, then a cleanser and a Wonder Cloth. They don't rinse off the Wonder Cloth very well at all, like foundations do. But, that's a minor thing. xo~linda
I use Banana Boat Kids Sport or Coppertone Water Babies (SPF 70 or 50). The kid and baby formulas are good ones for me. They don't hurt if they accidentally get into my eyes, and my skin is not sensitive to them either so I use the same lotion on my face and body. I have tried mineral sunscreens but I don't like the way that they feel...the film sitting on top of my skin. Wow...I remember as a kid my mom would use Coppertone SPF 4 on me and I was so dark that you could only see my eyeballs and teeth in pictures (LOL). When I was in my 20s, I used SPF 30. I don't think they had anything above that yet. I also remember people poking fun of me because being tan was just so popular back them and I was dumping on sunscreen. I remember using self tanner here and there, but it was too hard to get it absolutely perfect on my hands and feet (even the gradual ones). I have just learned to embrace my paleness.🙂
I still love and use the Elta MD sunscreen that won last year. It is the perfect shade for me, so I don't have to wear any foundation on top, just a little concealer, some light powder and the rest of my normal makeup. I just turned 60 and am finding that I look better with less makeup. Thanks for the great videos Angie! You rock!
I agree! Sticking with my Elta MD. I'm 59, this sunscreen replaces foundation for me, especially in the summer. And yes, less is more with the makeup. I've always been more minimal and natural.
I'm really surprised there weren't any Elta MD sunscreens in the list this year! I'd have liked to have seen how last years' winner matched up with the new bunch.
The way I get enough sun protection on my face is to wear two separate SPF 50 layers, one untinted and one tinted. I actually start with a generous layer of the Cetaphil Mineral SPF 50 that you didn't like (I'm very fair). I let that dry down for a few minutes, and then do a second generous layer of the tinted Babo Daily Sheer Fluid, which is my absolute holy grail! I find that doing two seperate layers of two different sunscreens helps me get the coverage I need with less blending effort. Plus the Cetaphil is so affordable that it cuts down on the cost of using twice as much Babo(not that it's particularly expensive) and makes everything look a bit more matte. To touch up my sunscreen coverage during the day I use SPF powders as needed. I would never use them as a base layer or only layer of sunscreen, but as a top off I think they work very well!
I love avene. They make a fantastic chemical sunscreen for the face also. It doesn't irritate the eyes at all, has absolutely no fragrance, is moisturising, but totally matte and weightless. The perfect sunscreen.
Thanks to you I have tried many. I have the ULTA MD , but I cannot stand the packaging. But I do love it. However I started using the Colorescience Flex SPF 50 PA++++: and OMG, makes my skin look beautiful I also have the tinted one, and I do not even have to wear foundation. I am 59 and loving it. Don't think I would ever switch again. Thank you Angie for doing all these amazing reviews
I now have pretty dry skin and I don't mind a more luminous finish but I agree many that you tried were too shiny. I recently tried the Eucerin Age defense spa 50 which comes in an oil control version and I really liked that one. It has hyaluronic acid but no niacinamide. It is a chemical sunscreen but it didn't irritate my eyes
My holy grail AUSTRALIAN GOLD MINERAL SUNSCREEN 50spf TINTED IN MEDIUM DARK! Used for years. Price is right and plays well with makeup. I’ve used with ilia skin tint and ester lauder. I always put a few drops of Drunk Elephant’s Bronzi and it’s magical on my 50 plus skin! I’m a runner and load up on spf & use Australian Gold and Cereve. Great video Angie! TGIF! 🙏❤️
I say this every year and I am going to say it again. Thank you so much for the time, effort and consideration you put into this video! You provide us all with valuable information and great product choices. I really appreciate you!
Your hair (the color/highlight) and the styling looks fantastic. You always look great, but on today’s video you looked even more beautiful. Thank you for the reminder about how much sunscreen is needed to meet the SPF protection listed on each bottle; that visual is realllllllllly helpful. I recently saw some pictures of Kris Jenner at the Met Gala and I thought she looked better than her daughters, and subsequently found out that she was wearing Yummy Skin’s Blurring Balm (by Danessa Myrick). It is supposed to be just like a filter for textured skin. Wondering if you would consider testing it. Thank you for all your fabulous content. 💝💐
I use the Dermatology or Paula’s Choice Super Light Daily Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 30. It’s for normal, oily or combination skin and has antioxidants and resveratrol.
Hi Angie I always look forward to this video. I'm using the untinted Avene shown, but as I'm extremely pale there isn't really a visible white cast on me. It's much more affordable here in the UK as it's often on offer for around £15 (around $20). It's a decent sunscreen, but on my very dry skin it is a little drying used everyday. Having a very dry skin I can get away with something you feel is a bit on the greasy side, but thick white paste is still a big no no lol. Tinted spf's don't work for me - they're always too dark or too orange, but as white cast isn't that much of an issue I'm fine with the untinted versions. Many thanks for showing them once they have been on a while and not just the initial application. Best wishes.
I'm sticking with my Elta MD tinted sunscreen, looks best on me and it takes the place of foundation in the summer. Not a fan of Kinship and I'm still on the fence about Dermtlgy.
Angie, I have this video in my play list. You will be happy to hear from all the advice on skin care and age-well-ness I have taken the sunscreen most rigorously. I have now accumulated a small collection , like you for diferent times and situations. I have them all over - vanity, entry way, car, purse, pocket and dog leash pouch. I never leave the house without, even at 7:30 the morning on a cloudy or rainy day, as I am rushed out by my dog, having not washed my face yet and done my skincare for the day, sunscreen goes on . One area of vagueness for me : HOW TO REAPPLY? How often, under what situations, with makeup on? Please address it in a separet video as summer is coming up. This can also be a video on hats, driving mittens/gloves and other sun protective measures. Thank you again, Wish you well !
Brilliant video. Very well made. I live in the tropics of Australia and I'm on the hunt for a non-tinted, mineral sunscreen for my 30 year old stubbly face. The chemical sunscreens are just too much for my skin to handle. I appreciate your helpful video. P.S. You have smashing skin for 59, wow!👏
Angie, I’ve been following you for over 5yrs and I love how you’re constantly and consistently updating skincare info while staying true to what works. As a long time advocate and Timeless promoter, you carry a lot of weight and influence - no pun intended, especially now that you’re over one-million followers. Have you ever considered asking them to revert back to the much more environmentally friendly packaging of glass rather than the plastic they now use? Every “little” bit helps.
I stopped using Timeless vitamin C exactly because of this. Not only is it horrible for the environment, the plastic pump doesn’t even do what they claimed was their reasoning. It leaks & that means it’s not airtight. I loved getting the 4 oz. glass bottle & just refilling my 1 oz. every month. Left the larger bottle in the fridge & it never oxidized. The only time I tried the 4 oz. plastic pump (to cut down on the waste), it leaked like the smaller ones & was oxidizing about 2/3 through. Never again. Planet’s too important.
Thank you, Angie. I have had skin cancer and Mohs surgery on my nose before I hit 40 and have a lot of precancerous lesions removed since. I have to wear sunscreen all the time and live in AZ. It’s so hard to find good sunscreens for face and body. I have so many I have wasted money on that are garbage. Videos like these truly are a life saver. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Wow, I use and love wearing both the Hero and DRMTLGY sunsceeens underneath makeup. I love them as makeup primers 😄 Just goes to show how we all have different experiences with sunscreen. Thank you for this video! You put an incredible amount of effort and time into this ❤
I love avene. They make a fantastic chemical sunscreen for the face also. It doesn't irritate the eyes at all, has absolutely no fragrance, is moisturising, but totally matte and weightless. The perfect sunscreen. Thank you so much for providing this valuable service for FREE to anyone who has Internet access!
Thank you so much Angie! All your great efforts are so worth it! I have never heard of the sunscreen that one and I will try it out for sure! I hope you’re enjoying your lovely new home!💝🎉🐣💝🎉🐣💝🎉🐣💝🎉🐣💝🎉🐣
Thank you for spreading melanoma awareness!!! Melanoma runs in my family. It is very serious. Melanoma is one of the mostly deadly forms of cancer. So sunscreen isn't optional for me. I can only use physical sunscreens and your annual video truly helps me. I can always trust your recommendations. This video topic is more than skin deep.
I am a three time cancer survivor, 55, and just love you! I am super curious on how you feel about talc in your makeup products. I have been a makeup geek since 6th grade and I have been reading a lot about talc, phthalates, and other chemicals in our products. With your scientific knowledge, do you have any concerns? I literally just went through all of my makeup (which is a ton ;)) and almost all of the eyeshadows, powders, and blushes contain talc which means it contains asbestos. I threw everything away except my IT Cosmetics, Pacificare, Burts Bees, and Hourglass. My son is a biochemical engineer and he says to throw it out. I want to know what you think. I'm so sad!
I LOVE the Sisley SUPER STICK SOLAIRE SPF 50+ TEINTÉ. Amazing for 40 year old dry combination skin. Looks beautiful. A bit dark in color, but looks awesome on my olive skin tone. It's a one and done, no need for makeup. Does not get into fine lines, makes your skin looks great. So happy I found this. I don't like to wear much makeup, and am trying to use sunscreen daily. I HIGHLY recommend. Worth the investment if you are sort of lazy about sunscreen and don't want to do heavy makeup everyday. Covers all my sunspots, imperfections, beautiful.
Hi Angie, I’d love to hear your opinion on the Allastin tinted sunscreen if you haven’t tried it yet. I’ve really been enjoying it and switch it out with my Elta md during the summer. I think it has a beautiful finish on its own. Thanks for all the great info you continue to provide. I appreciate the time and effort you put into it.
Hi Angie, I tried the Neutrogena Ultra Sheer dry touch sunscreen SPF 55. I love it! I wear a serum and then a moisturizer which I put on in the morning .I make sure each is dry before I put on the next. Then I put on the Neutrogena Ultra Sheer dry touch sunscreen.It's $8.00 at Target . Blends in beautifully .No pilling. I don't wear foundation so I can't tell you how that would apply on top. I do wear a cream blush though and that goes on nicely with no pilling. I pat the middle of my forehead and sides of my nose with a little something to eliminate shine. Thank you for giving us your opinion about the different products that you try.😊
That one burns my eyes like FIRE if I sweat. For me it pills, settles in fine lines and looks white and greasy! I'm happy it works so well for you! They changed the formula some years ago and it used to perform for me like it does for you, now! How odd! 😂 I guess I'll keep looking!
@@ponygirlusa I have to say I haven't found a sunscreen for my face yet that didn't burn if it got in my eyes. If I start sweating I'm careful to immediately pat my forehead before it gets in my eyes. I can't afford the all mineral sunscreens so I don't know if they burn the eyes. Good luck finding something that works for you. It's not an easy task.
I appreciate the work you did for this Angie! ❤️ They’ve got us figured out. We’re all buying sunscreen. These 30 and 50 ml bottles for over $20 is ridiculous. If you use the correct amount and reapply as you should you’re getting like a 7 day supply. It makes me so mad. Does anyone have any recs for an affordable sunscreen in a large amount that works well for your face?
I agree. It’s crazy. I have my expensive face sunscreens for when I am out, and my cheaper ones for days when I’m basically working from home. I finally found a great, attractive wide brim SPF hat, which is key. It’s from Wallaroo.
The sunscreen I wear and am loving is Innisfree intensive long-lasting sunscreen EX. It is SPF50+ with a PA of 4 +es. It has no fragrance or white cast. I no longer wear makeup but it sinks nicely into the skin. As for white cast, I never really minded it. It gave me an indication of where I missed a spot. 😆
Typically, I don't use Skinceuticals products. However their Physical Fusion UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 50 is wonderful on my VERY dry, mature skin (lots of hyperpigmentation and fine lines). This dries down nicely and wears well under Chanel CC or No 1 foundation.
Thank you so much Angie for all the money and time I save thank to your huge effort, not only in this video but in all of them. you’re the best skincare UA-camr
I bought the Physicians Formula Mineral wear pressed powder to put on top of my makeup when I need to touch up. It's SPF 30 and they have a translucent one, so that may be a good option too. Expect you would have to carry a brush or something to apply it with when your on the go, but I still like it.
I am new to all of this and recently bought two, one of which is your “worst” pick. 😂 But the other was the Colorscience tinted one and that looks so pretty on but really collects in my wrinkles. I have to apply a lot of powder to get it to stay put. Love your videos! I am also 59 and your skin looks so much more youthful!! I hope mine will improve over time by following your advice. Blessings!
I love the the Cetaphil sunscreen. I read the reviews and people said they didn't like the the regular formula but liked the liquid version. I have to say It's my favorite. You have to make sure and shake it really good.
I LOVE this series. Thank you! I am still using the Australian Gold tinted 50 spf sunscreen regularly. The clown face white though lol.. your facial expressions are pretty hilarious.
Don’t keep sunscreen sticks in your car! When it is parked outside on a hot day, they melt. I carry a travel size Bliss tinted sunscreen in my bag. I’m surprised you didn’t review Bliss tinted sunscreen, available at Target for a great price. It’s my substitute for Elta MD 44. I will try the Undefined R&R now, too. Great video, you did a lot of work.
It isn't really 1/4 tsp for everyone. Basically 2mg/cm2 of face area. @glow by Ramon has a video or a short on how to measure your facial area. I calculated mine and it comes out to 0.8g
Why would this matter lol? If you bought the bottle, you bought the bottle. If you have a calculator you should be able to figure it out for yourself for whichever product you're interested in
Thank you Angie, you are saving people a lot of money I like to watch your video Mychelle was for my favorite for years until last year I learned more about sunscreens and how here in US are so behind with newer filtres with better UVA protecction. I have tried since then many chemicals SPFs I’m pretty happy no more white issues 👻 and they are working for my sensitive skin and my hyperpigmentation faded faster, I tried one mineral SpF from Bioderma I love but I use as makeup and wear a clear spf underneath :)
Thank you for this Angie! I just used your link to order the Undefined R&R and am looking forward to trying it. I have been using the Colorescience Flex, color Medium, and agree it looks rather shiny and requires powder on the t-zone, and it would be nice to have more color choices as there is a huge difference between light and medium. However, here in Southern California's dry climate, it is one of the best. I also use the EltaMD Elements SPF 40, the color is a better match for me but it is a bit drying so requires a good moisturizer underneath.
Ah yes...the annual hunt for the perfect facial sunscreen for summer! My 'first love' (I believe, it was you, who introduced us 😉) was the Australian Gold tinted mineral SPF 50. It looked and felt great on my oily skin. I almost couldn't believe, an affordable sunscreen could be so 'nice'! Sadly, I started to react to something in it, after starting to use a retinol. Through winter, I've now used the Cetaphil Redness Control tinted moisturizer spf 30 and am equally happy with that. Great product. I'll probably continue using that with a sunhat for additional protection, since I haven't yet found a good alternative with spf50. Neither my skin (on my face) nor my super sensitive eyes like chemical sunscreens and I can't afford some of the alternatives, I might otherwise try. It's a bummer, but summer here (Germany) isn't that intense, so there's that. Greatly appreciate your thorough reviews!
I still loved the Australian Gold after Tretinoin, but they changed the formula. It is now called a BB cream and is much thinner and less absorbent. So you are not missing out. I am looking for a replacement as well. Have you tried the CeraVe tinted? I will try the Cetaphil, thanks for the recommendation!
@@traceytrotter9934 Oh, good to know! I'll keep that in mind when recommending it to others. Haven't had the opportunity to try the CeraVe sunscreen yet. The brand has only been available here as a 'pharmacy only' brand for maybe a year or so and not nearly with their full range of products. And it's not available online for a reasonable price, either. I like using their SA wash, though and always check for new products, when I buy it.
This was so helpful. I’ve already purchased so many white cast sunscreens based on reviews cause no one uses the correct amount of sunscreen! Thanks for this informative video!!
It’s so funny. I have you to thank for mentioning biossance in your Sephora video. I bought it & I love it! It blends perfectly on me and my Sahara desert dry skin soaks up all the shine! So even though you don’t love it after trying it on your skin I still have to give you a BIG thank you!
I love these sunscreen videos! Thanks for always doing the work to share what worked for you and what didn’t. I especially thought it was helpful that you showed the visual of how much sunscreen should be applied. I think most people don’t realize how much is actually needed to get the spf rating. You’re the best at educating!
I love the way you get right to the facts and give so much information. No blah blah before getting to content. I wish you’d deal more with the color of the sunscreen-often really good ones, like Elta, are too dark and yellow for me.
Angie, Thank you for reminding everyone to wear a good sunscreen. Yes it matters. When I looked at clients skin back in the 80s when they were really pushing sunscreens, I saw more cancers. I raised a red flag and told boards it was some of the sunscreen. It was! It took Almost 20 years to pull thousands from the shelves ( as Everyone saw about a year or so ago). Be mindful. I also tell my clients that no sunscreen will matter without also wearing a wide brimmed hat and being sure your skin is ready for sunscreen. No baseball caps! The sunscreen you choose must be zinc oxide and or zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. Cleaning your skin properly after wearing sunscreen is also so important. At 56 and being a holistic master esthetician for almost 40 years, I practice what I preach and have never touched my face with a needle or procedure. My point you can have beautiful and healthy skin at any age but what sunscreen you wear on it matters. Love what you do here. Love your independence and confidence. A gift to all women. Blessings Angie and everyone here 🙌🏻🧡🍑Lisa
@@mollietricia Good Morning 🌞 Because when you wear a cap you allow the sides of your face and you chin to be exposed. I get so many clients with issues in those areas. Dark spot, excessive aging , wrinkles and cancers. The most common places we se cancer are the tip of the nose, the ears and the back of the neck. Wearing a wide brimmed hat is a game changer. Have a blessed day Mollietricia🙌🏻🍑🧡Lisa
@@PeachesSkinCare thank you so much for the reply. I always though I was been careful wearing a baseball cap 😧. I am now going to go online to get a proper sun hat 👒. Xxx
Thank you, lady! I have family member who had surgeries for skin cancer over the past year and a friend who had a skin cancer that went to skin graft and radiation this year
Think it is better to layer sunscreen in two stages, not one teaspoon all at once to face and neck. Most companies recommend layering mineral sunscreen in small amounts or dotting to reduce white cast, shine and pilling. It works. I do 2 half teaspoon applications with mineral sunscreen. People often give up on mineral sunscreen so quickly because they pile so much on at once.
Susan Yara recommended that hero sunscreen for oily skin and you just proved it doesn't work for oily makeup wearing people. She's always recommending sunscreens for oily skin that I've ended up buying and turned out to be trash. We need more oily skin people on UA-cam for more accurate reviews.
For me the best sunscreen is La Roshe Posay Anthelios. Its a thick cream It doesn’t have a white cast at all and its not really greasy but it feels sticky at first
Great video reviews of sunscreens! You really nailed it,thank you Angie. This is why I come back to your channel. You are thorough! Love it. I bought the Chanel No 1 foundation too, btw. Great choice for me.
Fantastic, Angie! Thank you for addressing reapplication! Maybe consider a video on hats and sun protective clothing. I can't get over how amazing you look for almost 60!! You defy aging. xo
I used the Australian Gold for years based on your recommendation, but the older I get the drier I get, so I can only use it in the summer haha. I can't wait to try some of these when winter rolls around again.
The R& R winner is sold out, but I will look for it to try it. Thank you for your great review. I wonder if you ever tried Dermalogica AGE Smart SkinPerfect Primer SPF 30 (0.75 fl. oz.). For me it is the absolute best under-makeup SPF and it is zinc oxide based (the only active ingredient). It is expensive and tinted with a slight pink tint but it still works for me wonderfully and I feel it increases the life of the makeup. Another one I recently tried and liked is Bliss Tinted Sunscreen Mineral - Titanium dioxide +zinc oxide. It is another one that goes well under makeup but also on its own and it is not very expensive. So I am curious if you tried these 2 (Dermalogica & Bliss).
Your recommendations are always spot on and so informative! I've been mixing the Paula's Choice tinted with Dr. G's for the last few months based on your recommendations and the combination is working really well for me. I'm excited to try the Undefined R&R. Please keep these videos coming Angie!
Thank you for this very thorough video. It would be great if you could also include which products are tested on animals and which are not. Some people are not interested in that but a lot more people are becoming aware of the cruel issue of animal testing.
Angie, thanks as always for trying all these sunscreens so we don’t have to! I will say, though, that I don’t apply the full 1/4 teaspoon in one application. I wouldn’t be able to wear most of them if I did that. Instead, I apply half the recommended amount and once absorbed, (10 minutes or so for most), I apply the second half. It works so much better for me. Otherwise, I find it migrates and gets stuck in my hooded lids and I end up tasting it since it moves around so much when you put it all on at once. Does anyone else find that works better? It’s the only way to go for me or I’d never be able to get my makeup on and get out the door.
Thanks to you, I made sure to add sunscreen to my skincare. I ran out and tried Neutrogena Ulta sheer dry-touch SPF 70. Let me tell you... first, it made my lips go numb. Then it started burning my eyes. It stayed white and greasy after 20 min. So now that I've seen this video, I know what to actually use! Thank you for your work. You are truly appreciated and amazing. ❤
When it comes to mineral sunscreens, I just accept a bit of white cast. Unless it's a Mark Zuckerburg white caste, I will wear it. I would use the Mark Zuckerburg white caste sunscreen when I exercise or when I am home alone. I have tried only a handful of mineral sunscreens and except for Uriage Bariederm mineral, I enjoyed them all. Even the Uriage was fine creamy and moisturizing, it's just that it had a Mark Zuck caste. I actually used Uriage as a sleeping mask often. My fave mineral sunscreens are~ Missha Cicadin Sunmilk SPF50+. Has green calamin and centella extracts so it is very soothing and the green calamin has a green tint that helps cover a bit of redness. Scinic Enjoy Safety Aqua Sun SPF50+. Really hydrating and non irritating. There is a slight whitecast but the finish of the sunscreen makes the skin look nicer! Apparently has ceramide! Paula's Choice Daily Moisturizing Lotion SPF30. Just tried it today and I love it!! Has white cast but really comsetically elegant, cooling, and moisturizing. Doesn't dries my skin or aggravate any existing/underlying acne. Spent about 60 usd but so worth it.
Omg the La Roche Pose you look like a member of the Cullens I was cracking up 😂 thank you as always for the time and effort in this annual video . My husband has had melanoma twice so it’s something our family takes very seriously . Have a great weekend Angie !
Before you add your sunscreen, do you use moisturizer? Or is your sunscreen your moisturizer? Reason I ask, is if you use moisturizer or not, couldn’t that cause sunscreen to act differently on the skin?
For those interested in ISDIN sunscreens they have reformulated their mineral sunscreen for the face so it is now called Fusion fluid Photo protector MINERAL. And the new version is fragrance free!! As ISDIN is a European brand it is usually a lot more expensive in the US. In Europe it’s price wise similar to common French pharma brands. ❣️
Pipette and Kinship both look and feel great on my dry skin! They're glowy, but not in a greasy way. They both leave no visible white cast on me, but I'm naturally a very pink person.😆 Most mineral sunscreens dry me out, so I think that I have to use ones that some people will find "greasy."
Thank you so much for doing such a thorough review of mineral sunscreens! As someone who is trying to avoid further sun-damage this video is essential! But eek! It didn’t register that your body sunscreen recommendation was chemical AND it has avobenzone - an ingredient that harms coral reefs! I now need to return it.
The R&R is very similar looking on the skin as Elta MD UV Elements but it's a little lighter weight and has a lighter, warmer tint. R&R is an SPF 50 PA+++, and Elta is SPF 44.
There are only a few “influencers” I trust, and you are one of the best! Thank you for your time and research into these topics- I have neither the budget nor the patience for the care you take!
You are 100% responsible for my wearing sunscreen, I am only a few years past falling asleep in the sun without it.
Was there a reason you didn’t test CeraVe? My current fave is the tinted
Love you Angie!!
Hasn't she tried it in past years?
It was the winner of 2019 or 2020 I believe.
Totally agree, Angie is the best.
So interesting! I can see a LOT of effort went into making this video. Thank you so much!!!
Angie does this every year. She is the BEST at mineral sunscreen demos and reviews. I look forward to it every year.
She always puts so much effort into her videos. I love her.
You and Dr. Dray taught me how to use sunscreen. I always check and love your videos on sunscreen! Thank you for your efforts ❤️
Highly recommend trying the Olay Mineral SPF 30 sunscreen. It’s all Zinc, fragrance free, VERY lightweight and doesn’t leave a white cast. The texture is between a serum and light lotion. It is shiny initially, but dried down nicely.
Hi, does it bother your eyes? Thanks.
Thank you very much
@@TheSweetpea73Not like chemical sunscreen, Mineral sunscreen never bother eyes!
You work so hard on these Sunscreen Tests every year, Angie. I admire your dedication and hard work.
Thank you so much for providing this valuable service for FREE to anyone who has Internet access!
I just turned 60 and I love watching your videos. You show how many different products perform on skin that isn't 25 and perfect except for a few blemishes. Whenever I see a product that another influencer recommends, I go to your UA-cam Channel to see if you have reviewed it yet. Just last night I was trying to see if Maybelline's Infallible Powder Foundation might be good for me to try for an upcoming trip to a humid climate, and there you were, with your timely review! Thank you so much for all of your encouragement and support to those of us with older, imperfect skin.
You go, Girl! You rock!!!
I tried Elta MD Elements Tinted after your review and I am OBSESSED. It's a perfect shade match for me. No foundation needed. At the end of the day I just have a nice dewy glow.
This is my favorite yearly video. It's important to have a sunscreen wardrobe, I wear the Elta MD (tinted) when I can't be bothered with make-up. I do prefer the glowy look, and my skin is dry. I definitely will try the top 2 of this year's testing.
Thank-you, Angie for doing all the testing, and your time spent making this video, giving many of us a "guide" to help make a choice to get a sunscreen that suits our individual needs. Sunscreen is an everyday essential for all of us. ❤️
Thank you for your Elta MD recommendation. My skin is dry as well. I don't like sunscreens that are drying but I don't like feeling 'greasy'.
@@AquaFrost777 I don't feel greasy, and I diligently moisturize via 7 skin's method if I feel or dry. I'm an NC18/N3 as a reference. Hope it works for you, there is an untinted version.
For me, price is always what drives most of my decision and esp. with how horrible things are the past 2 yrs. Thank God for drugstore dupes! I might try the Elta but I'm thinking I might put on 1/2 the amount. Nearly all of them look a little too shiny at that full amount
So funny, the Biossance Squalene and Zinc sunscreen is my favorite! But then again, I have dry skin. I also like the Kinship Self Reflect, lol. Just an FYI for those of you that have dry skin, they may work for you too. I am 56 years old with pretty good skin and a light to medium complexion.
Biossance is my favorite sunscreen too and I have combo normal skin. It is shinny but I just add a bit of mineral powder on top and my skin looks flawless all day. Unlike some foundations and many sunscreens, with Biossance my face does not seem to get greasier as the hours pass in the day. I also love the feel of it when I apply it (better than any other sunscreen).
Thank you for this comment. My skin is very dry so I'm going to try these based on your recommendations. 😁
Thanks for this annual video, Angie. As a fellow UA-camr, I truly appreciate the amount of work and time that you put into this very informative video!
Great round up as always! Thank you for the work you out into this. I can never choose just one…I have an SPF “wardrobe” that I rotate through depending on the needs of the day, I used to hate a white cast, but have gotten to the point where I prefer a little white cast over a tint that is too deep or warm as the white cast is easier to cover up with makeup. I so wish more companies would make more than one tint shade. And I do enjoy a little mixology to ensure a better tint or finish…but only if the formulas are very similar.
I look forward to this video every year, and really appreciate the care and effort you put into this and all your skincare videos. Thanks for the work you do to bring us quality skincare information and advice.
You're so welcome!!
This PINK (in your lips and your top) makes your eyes and skin tone just POP! Absolutely beautiful!
We all look so forward to your yearly roundup of sunscreens every time May rolls around and are so grateful for all the work you put into them ! I’m presently finishing up the Drmtlgy 44 and I love the feel but my experience was the same even though my skin leans toward dry. On our recent hiking vacation in Utah I packed FOUR sunscreens and when I realized this I just smiled and said to myself “Angie!” Sending you gratitude , respect and love ! Another GREAT sunscreen video ! 👏👏👏💐Pam
I love that!! Sounds like you kept your skin protected on the trip!! xo ~a.
Agree
What about Super goop unseen sunscreen? I totally love it. It's a primer and sunscreen In one. What are your thoughts on this line? Have not tried the mineral version.
I use the Cetaphil on my neck and chest as I can’t stand the tint rubbing off on my collar. I use a light tinted one Paula’s Choice Light Wrinkle Defense on my face. Works perfectly for me. May use the Cetaphil on my face while working in the garden.
Are you using the Cetaphil SPF50? I have yet to find a high SPF sunscreen for my neck that doesn't leave a greasy film. It is so frustrating when my freshly shampooed hair starts to look greasy because my hair is touching my neck. It doesn't happen when I use a regular moisturizer on my neck! Does the Cetaphil SPF leave a greasy film, or does it dry down? Please let me know. Thank-you!
@@michellekelly2937 Yes I am and it dries down on me. I’ve also used the Cerave Ultra Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 and the Olay Complete moisturizer SPF 30 which is oil free.
Greasy is just as bad tan staining.
@@linrae1181 Thank-you, Linrae! I love the Paula's Choice Hydralight SPF30, but I like to use a higher SPF for the summer months. I will give the Cetaphil a try!
Thanks for putting it in your info box instead telling us to “wait”. This is why I keep supporting you! Love your vids and recently bought some of your brushes!
My new fave this year is Bliss Block Star tinted sunscreen (Target, Amazon). Drawback-perfume smell until rubbed in. Otherwise perfect-blurring, amoothing and perfect tint for me (light/medium). Ive stopped wearing foundation yay! Thanks for all the work, Angie!
It is one of my new faves too. I have recently discovered it. Even my 13 year old daughter started using it :)
I've been using Block Star as a primer, with either Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream or BareMinerals Original loose powders on top. Sometimes, I also need IT CC Cream on my angry rosacea patches. But I love the Block Star under it all, or Australian Gold with a mineral-only SPF 50. I work outdoors in So Cal, so either of these sunblocks hold my color products through the end of my day. Great stuff!
I haven’t tried it yet. Thank you for this!!
I love everything about that stuff except it burns my eyes so badly no matter how careful I am. Just a word for my sensitive-eyed family out there.
Ive recently started wearing this and I think it’s great, it’s just like a primer with a slight tint but it disappears almost completely. My only complain is that it only comes in 40 ml tubes and it runs out much faster than other sunscreens I’ve had, I seem to need more than the usual amount to cover properly so in less than a week it was gone.
Great sunscreen comparison and reminder about how much to apply for the full benefit of the SPF number.
I love to be able to wear my sunscreen alone. And my go to is Australian Gold. I love the Elta 44 but it’s more shine than I like. I find myself reaching for AG.
My dermatologist is thrilled I know how to properly apply my sunscreen…and that I USE it.
Thank you for your thorough research on so many products. 💕
What kind of Australian gold? Are there different types or just one to choose from ?
Angie, you have fueled a sunscreen obsession in me! I swear, I have more sunscreen than makeup. In fact, I find myself using tinted sunscreen (my fav is still the MyChelle sunshield) as my everyday foundation. I do have the DRMTLGY tinted sunscreen but I have to mix it to take down the shine and I don't wear it under makeup. Elta MD, Paula's Choice, and the Banana Boat Light and Airy stay in my tote bag. I'm so interested in the R&R but I need to use up what I have before they go bad. Thank you for all the hard work you do every year testing the great and not so great sunscreens!
I’m obsessed too. I have sunscreen with me at all times and in all the places I live.
Ghostly is a very good way of describing many sunscreens when it comes to the mineral varities .
So appreciate your research and honesty! I'm currently using Tatcha's Silk Sunscreen SPF 50, had to walk round 3 different Sephoras to find it in stock, so far I'm loving it
You just look better and better every year. Love your hair, your make up, your style. And you look like you're in late 40 ❤❤❤
I always enjoy your reviews, whether I get the same results or not. I tried the Undefined R&R product over the past 3 days, with very different results - doesn't seem like the same sunscreen! Remains oily & shiny and feels tacky to touch. Do not like at all. Will stick with Paula's Choice, which works beautifully.
Very helpful video, Angie.
I think I'll stick with my Australian Gold tinted sunscreen. It's affordable, is a nice shade for me and doesn't get darker when I apply enough. I have a CeraVe tinted sunscreen that makes me look horrible when applying the right amount because the more I apply, the darker it gets. Australian Gold doesn't do that. One thing I don't like about tinted sunscreens is that they are so hard to remove. I use a cleansing balm, then a cleanser and a Wonder Cloth. They don't rinse off the Wonder Cloth very well at all, like foundations do. But, that's a minor thing.
xo~linda
same here!
I use Banana Boat Kids Sport or Coppertone Water Babies (SPF 70 or 50). The kid and baby formulas are good ones for me. They don't hurt if they accidentally get into my eyes, and my skin is not sensitive to them either so I use the same lotion on my face and body. I have tried mineral sunscreens but I don't like the way that they feel...the film sitting on top of my skin. Wow...I remember as a kid my mom would use Coppertone SPF 4 on me and I was so dark that you could only see my eyeballs and teeth in pictures (LOL). When I was in my 20s, I used SPF 30. I don't think they had anything above that yet. I also remember people poking fun of me because being tan was just so popular back them and I was dumping on sunscreen. I remember using self tanner here and there, but it was too hard to get it absolutely perfect on my hands and feet (even the gradual ones). I have just learned to embrace my paleness.🙂
I still love and use the Elta MD sunscreen that won last year. It is the perfect shade for me, so I don't have to wear any foundation on top, just a little concealer, some light powder and the rest of my normal makeup. I just turned 60 and am finding that I look better with less makeup.
Thanks for the great videos Angie! You rock!
I agree! Sticking with my Elta MD. I'm 59, this sunscreen replaces foundation for me, especially in the summer. And yes, less is more with the makeup. I've always been more minimal and natural.
I'm really surprised there weren't any Elta MD sunscreens in the list this year! I'd have liked to have seen how last years' winner matched up with the new bunch.
@@merelmerula9313 me too
I Agree! Please compare this years winner with your long-time fav Ella MD. I also find it perfect for “no make up” days as a foundation.
@@naomiwilliams2775 you're right, it's perfect!
The way I get enough sun protection on my face is to wear two separate SPF 50 layers, one untinted and one tinted. I actually start with a generous layer of the Cetaphil Mineral SPF 50 that you didn't like (I'm very fair). I let that dry down for a few minutes, and then do a second generous layer of the tinted Babo Daily Sheer Fluid, which is my absolute holy grail! I find that doing two seperate layers of two different sunscreens helps me get the coverage I need with less blending effort. Plus the Cetaphil is so affordable that it cuts down on the cost of using twice as much Babo(not that it's particularly expensive) and makes everything look a bit more matte. To touch up my sunscreen coverage during the day I use SPF powders as needed. I would never use them as a base layer or only layer of sunscreen, but as a top off I think they work very well!
I love avene. They make a fantastic chemical sunscreen for the face also. It doesn't irritate the eyes at all, has absolutely no fragrance, is moisturising, but totally matte and weightless. The perfect sunscreen.
Thanks to you I have tried many. I have the ULTA MD , but I cannot stand the packaging. But I do love it. However I started using the Colorescience Flex SPF 50 PA++++: and OMG, makes my skin look beautiful I also have the tinted one, and I do not even have to wear foundation. I am 59 and loving it. Don't think I would ever switch again. Thank you Angie for doing all these amazing reviews
I now have pretty dry skin and I don't mind a more luminous finish but I agree many that you tried were too shiny. I recently tried the Eucerin Age defense spa 50 which comes in an oil control version and I really liked that one. It has hyaluronic acid but no niacinamide. It is a chemical sunscreen but it didn't irritate my eyes
Current favorites are Supergoop play and Alastin Hydratint. The alastin is by far the best tinted sunscreen I’ve ever used!
YEEEEEEES! I love your sunscreen reviews each year.
My holy grail AUSTRALIAN GOLD MINERAL SUNSCREEN 50spf TINTED IN MEDIUM DARK! Used for years. Price is right and plays well with makeup. I’ve used with ilia skin tint and ester lauder. I always put a few drops of Drunk Elephant’s Bronzi and it’s magical on my 50 plus skin! I’m a runner and load up on spf & use Australian Gold and Cereve. Great video Angie! TGIF! 🙏❤️
I say this every year and I am going to say it again. Thank you so much for the time, effort and consideration you put into this video! You provide us all with valuable information and great product choices. I really appreciate you!
It took a long time to get here, but I finally received my Dr G order. This is the best sunscreen ever. Ever. Thanks for discovering and sharing!!
Your hair (the color/highlight) and the styling looks fantastic. You always look great, but on today’s video you looked even more beautiful. Thank you for the reminder about how much sunscreen is needed to meet the SPF protection listed on each bottle; that visual is realllllllllly helpful. I recently saw some pictures of Kris Jenner at the Met Gala and I thought she looked better than her daughters, and subsequently found out that she was wearing Yummy Skin’s Blurring Balm (by Danessa Myrick). It is supposed to be just like a filter for textured skin. Wondering if you would consider testing it. Thank you for all your fabulous content. 💝💐
I use the Dermatology or Paula’s Choice Super Light Daily Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 30. It’s for normal, oily or combination skin and has antioxidants and resveratrol.
Thanks to your tests, I found my favorite sunscreens, Australian Gold and Elta MD. Thank you very much Angie ! 🧡💛
Hi Angie I always look forward to this video. I'm using the untinted Avene shown, but as I'm extremely pale there isn't really a visible white cast on me. It's much more affordable here in the UK as it's often on offer for around £15 (around $20). It's a decent sunscreen, but on my very dry skin it is a little drying used everyday. Having a very dry skin I can get away with something you feel is a bit on the greasy side, but thick white paste is still a big no no lol. Tinted spf's don't work for me - they're always too dark or too orange, but as white cast isn't that much of an issue I'm fine with the untinted versions. Many thanks for showing them once they have been on a while and not just the initial application. Best wishes.
I'm sticking with my Elta MD tinted sunscreen, looks best on me and it takes the place of foundation in the summer. Not a fan of Kinship and I'm still on the fence about Dermtlgy.
Angie, I have this video in my play list. You will be happy to hear from all the advice on skin care and age-well-ness I have taken the sunscreen most rigorously. I have now accumulated a small collection , like you for diferent times and situations. I have them all over - vanity, entry way, car, purse, pocket and dog leash pouch. I never leave the house without, even at 7:30 the morning on a cloudy or rainy day, as I am rushed out by my dog, having not washed my face yet and done my skincare for the day, sunscreen goes on . One area of vagueness for me : HOW TO REAPPLY? How often, under what situations, with makeup on? Please address it in a separet video as summer is coming up. This can also be a video on hats, driving mittens/gloves and other sun protective measures. Thank you again, Wish you well !
Thank you, Angie, for going through ALL of this testing for us so that we didn't have to!
I loved this video.thank you. You are right to mention hats…I wear the ones with SPF 50 in the fabric. They are great.
Brilliant video. Very well made. I live in the tropics of Australia and I'm on the hunt for a non-tinted, mineral sunscreen for my 30 year old stubbly face. The chemical sunscreens are just too much for my skin to handle. I appreciate your helpful video. P.S. You have smashing skin for 59, wow!👏
Angie, I’ve been following you for over 5yrs and I love how you’re constantly and consistently updating skincare info while staying true to what works.
As a long time advocate and Timeless promoter, you carry a lot of weight and influence - no pun intended, especially now that you’re over one-million followers.
Have you ever considered asking them to revert back to the much more environmentally friendly packaging of glass rather than the plastic they now use? Every “little” bit helps.
I stopped using Timeless vitamin C exactly because of this. Not only is it horrible for the environment, the plastic pump doesn’t even do what they claimed was their reasoning. It leaks & that means it’s not airtight. I loved getting the 4 oz. glass bottle & just refilling my 1 oz. every month. Left the larger bottle in the fridge & it never oxidized. The only time I tried the 4 oz. plastic pump (to cut down on the waste), it leaked like the smaller ones & was oxidizing about 2/3 through. Never again. Planet’s too important.
Thank you, Angie. I have had skin cancer and Mohs surgery on my nose before I hit 40 and have a lot of precancerous lesions removed since. I have to wear sunscreen all the time and live in AZ. It’s so hard to find good sunscreens for face and body. I have so many I have wasted money on that are garbage. Videos like these truly are a life saver. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Beauty of Joseon "Relief Sun" SPF 50+
The best EVER ✌️
Wow, I use and love wearing both the Hero and DRMTLGY sunsceeens underneath makeup. I love them as makeup primers 😄 Just goes to show how we all have different experiences with sunscreen. Thank you for this video! You put an incredible amount of effort and time into this ❤
I just ordered the Drmtlgy! I hope I like it
same here love that sunscreen, I have dry skin and it works for me too
I love avene. They make a fantastic chemical sunscreen for the face also. It doesn't irritate the eyes at all, has absolutely no fragrance, is moisturising, but totally matte and weightless. The perfect sunscreen.
Thank you so much for providing this valuable service for FREE to anyone who has Internet access!
Thank you so much Angie! All your great efforts are so worth it! I have never heard of the sunscreen that one and I will try it out for sure! I hope you’re enjoying your lovely new home!💝🎉🐣💝🎉🐣💝🎉🐣💝🎉🐣💝🎉🐣
Thank you for spreading melanoma awareness!!! Melanoma runs in my family. It is very serious. Melanoma is one of the mostly deadly forms of cancer. So sunscreen isn't optional for me. I can only use physical sunscreens and your annual video truly helps me. I can always trust your recommendations. This video topic is more than skin deep.
I am a three time cancer survivor, 55, and just love you! I am super curious on how you feel about talc in your makeup products. I have been a makeup geek since 6th grade and I have been reading a lot about talc, phthalates, and other chemicals in our products. With your scientific knowledge, do you have any concerns? I literally just went through all of my makeup (which is a ton ;)) and almost all of the eyeshadows, powders, and blushes contain talc which means it contains asbestos. I threw everything away except my IT Cosmetics, Pacificare, Burts Bees, and Hourglass. My son is a biochemical engineer and he says to throw it out. I want to know what you think. I'm so sad!
I LOVE the Sisley SUPER STICK SOLAIRE SPF 50+ TEINTÉ. Amazing for 40 year old dry combination skin. Looks beautiful. A bit dark in color, but looks awesome on my olive skin tone. It's a one and done, no need for makeup. Does not get into fine lines, makes your skin looks great. So happy I found this. I don't like to wear much makeup, and am trying to use sunscreen daily. I HIGHLY recommend. Worth the investment if you are sort of lazy about sunscreen and don't want to do heavy makeup everyday. Covers all my sunspots, imperfections, beautiful.
Hi Angie, I’d love to hear your opinion on the Allastin tinted sunscreen if you haven’t tried it yet. I’ve really been enjoying it and switch it out with my Elta md during the summer. I think it has a beautiful finish on its own. Thanks for all the great info you continue to provide. I appreciate the time and effort you put into it.
Hi Angie, I tried the Neutrogena Ultra Sheer dry touch sunscreen SPF 55. I love it! I wear a serum and then a moisturizer which I put on in the morning .I make sure each is dry before I put on the next. Then I put on the Neutrogena Ultra Sheer dry touch sunscreen.It's $8.00 at Target . Blends in beautifully .No pilling. I don't wear foundation so I can't tell you how that would apply on top. I do wear a cream blush though and that goes on nicely with no pilling. I pat the middle of my forehead and sides of my nose with a little something to eliminate shine.
Thank you for giving us your opinion about the different products that you try.😊
That one burns my eyes like FIRE if I sweat. For me it pills, settles in fine lines and looks white and greasy! I'm happy it works so well for you! They changed the formula some years ago and it used to perform for me like it does for you, now! How odd! 😂 I guess I'll keep looking!
@@ponygirlusa I have to say I haven't found a sunscreen for my face yet that didn't burn if it got in my eyes. If I start sweating I'm careful to immediately pat my forehead before it gets in my eyes. I can't afford the all mineral sunscreens so I don't know if they burn the eyes. Good luck finding something that works for you. It's not an easy task.
I appreciate the work you did for this Angie! ❤️
They’ve got us figured out. We’re all buying sunscreen. These 30 and 50 ml bottles for over $20 is ridiculous. If you use the correct amount and reapply as you should you’re getting like a 7 day supply. It makes me so mad. Does anyone have any recs for an affordable sunscreen in a large amount that works well for your face?
A hat and sunglasses
I agree. Great research and presentation. I tend to use what’s available at Costco, Neutrogena “dry touch”. Probably not mineral though.
@@annmariethomas9968 thank you!!
I agree. It’s crazy. I have my expensive face sunscreens for when I am out, and my cheaper ones for days when I’m basically working from home. I finally found a great, attractive wide brim SPF hat, which is key. It’s from Wallaroo.
@@CarrieV9 hey thank you!
The sunscreen I wear and am loving is Innisfree intensive long-lasting sunscreen EX. It is SPF50+ with a PA of 4 +es. It has no fragrance or white cast. I no longer wear makeup but it sinks nicely into the skin. As for white cast, I never really minded it. It gave me an indication of where I missed a spot. 😆
Typically, I don't use Skinceuticals products. However their Physical Fusion UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 50 is wonderful on my VERY dry, mature skin (lots of hyperpigmentation and fine lines). This dries down nicely and wears well under Chanel CC or No 1 foundation.
Thank you so much Angie for all the money and time I save thank to your huge effort, not only in this video but in all of them. you’re the best skincare UA-camr
I bought the Physicians Formula Mineral wear pressed powder to put on top of my makeup when I need to touch up. It's SPF 30 and they have a translucent one, so that may be a good option too. Expect you would have to carry a brush or something to apply it with when your on the go, but I still like it.
I am new to all of this and recently bought two, one of which is your “worst” pick. 😂 But the other was the Colorscience tinted one and that looks so pretty on but really collects in my wrinkles. I have to apply a lot of powder to get it to stay put. Love your videos! I am also 59 and your skin looks so much more youthful!! I hope mine will improve over time by following your advice. Blessings!
Thanks for the tips on Colorescience. I use Epionce tinted SPF 50. Does not collect in lines. I bought sample tubes on ebay to try it at first.
I love the the Cetaphil sunscreen. I read the reviews and people said they didn't like the the regular formula but liked the liquid version. I have to say It's my favorite. You have to make sure and shake it really good.
I LOVE this series. Thank you! I am still using the Australian Gold tinted 50 spf sunscreen regularly.
The clown face white though lol.. your facial expressions are pretty hilarious.
Don’t keep sunscreen sticks in your car! When it is parked outside on a hot day, they melt. I carry a travel size Bliss tinted sunscreen in my bag. I’m surprised you didn’t review Bliss tinted sunscreen, available at Target for a great price. It’s my substitute for Elta MD 44. I will try the Undefined R&R now, too. Great video, you did a lot of work.
suggestion: put the cost per 1/4 teaspoon usage for each product, for instance $45 for 1.8 oz = about $1.29 per 1/4 tsp / dose
It isn't really 1/4 tsp for everyone. Basically 2mg/cm2 of face area. @glow by Ramon has a video or a short on how to measure your facial area. I calculated mine and it comes out to 0.8g
Why would this matter lol? If you bought the bottle, you bought the bottle. If you have a calculator you should be able to figure it out for yourself for whichever product you're interested in
Thank you Angie, you are saving people a lot of money I like to watch your video Mychelle was for my favorite for years until last year I learned more about sunscreens and how here in US are so behind with newer filtres with better UVA protecction. I have tried since then many chemicals SPFs I’m pretty happy no more white issues 👻 and they are working for my sensitive skin and my hyperpigmentation faded faster, I tried one mineral SpF from Bioderma I love but I use as makeup and wear a clear spf underneath :)
Thank you for this Angie! I just used your link to order the Undefined R&R and am looking forward to trying it. I have been using the Colorescience Flex, color Medium, and agree it looks rather shiny and requires powder on the t-zone, and it would be nice to have more color choices as there is a huge difference between light and medium. However, here in Southern California's dry climate, it is one of the best. I also use the EltaMD Elements SPF 40, the color is a better match for me but it is a bit drying so requires a good moisturizer underneath.
You'll be 60 in a couple of months!!! OMG, you look incredible! You just gave me hope! You look phenomenal for 60!
Ah yes...the annual hunt for the perfect facial sunscreen for summer!
My 'first love' (I believe, it was you, who introduced us 😉) was the Australian Gold tinted mineral SPF 50. It looked and felt great on my oily skin. I almost couldn't believe, an affordable sunscreen could be so 'nice'!
Sadly, I started to react to something in it, after starting to use a retinol.
Through winter, I've now used the Cetaphil Redness Control tinted moisturizer spf 30 and am equally happy with that. Great product. I'll probably continue using that with a sunhat for additional protection, since I haven't yet found a good alternative with spf50. Neither my skin (on my face) nor my super sensitive eyes like chemical sunscreens and I can't afford some of the alternatives, I might otherwise try.
It's a bummer, but summer here (Germany) isn't that intense, so there's that.
Greatly appreciate your thorough reviews!
I still loved the Australian Gold after Tretinoin, but they changed the formula. It is now called a BB cream and is much thinner and less absorbent. So you are not missing out. I am looking for a replacement as well. Have you tried the CeraVe tinted? I will try the Cetaphil, thanks for the recommendation!
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Oh, good to know! I'll keep that in mind when recommending it to others.
Haven't had the opportunity to try the CeraVe sunscreen yet. The brand has only been available here as a 'pharmacy only' brand for maybe a year or so and not nearly with their full range of products.
And it's not available online for a reasonable price, either.
I like using their SA wash, though and always check for new products, when I buy it.
This was so helpful. I’ve already purchased so many white cast sunscreens based on reviews cause no one uses the correct amount of sunscreen! Thanks for this informative video!!
It’s so funny. I have you to thank for mentioning biossance in your Sephora video. I bought it & I love it! It blends perfectly on me and my Sahara desert dry skin soaks up all the shine! So even though you don’t love it after trying it on your skin I still have to give you a BIG thank you!
Perfect!!
I love these sunscreen videos! Thanks for always doing the work to share what worked for you and what didn’t. I especially thought it was helpful that you showed the visual of how much sunscreen should be applied. I think most people don’t realize how much is actually needed to get the spf rating. You’re the best at educating!
Thank you for investing your time and money into this annually for all of us. You are my #1 for sunscreen every spring ❤
I love the way you get right to the facts and give so much information. No blah blah before getting to content. I wish you’d deal more with the color of the sunscreen-often really good ones, like Elta, are too dark and yellow for me.
Angie, Thank you for reminding everyone to wear a good sunscreen. Yes it matters. When I looked at clients skin back in the 80s when they were really pushing sunscreens, I saw more cancers. I raised a red flag and told boards it was some of the sunscreen. It was! It took Almost 20 years to pull thousands from the shelves ( as Everyone saw about a year or so ago). Be mindful.
I also tell my clients that no sunscreen will matter without also wearing a wide brimmed hat and being sure your skin is ready for sunscreen. No baseball caps!
The sunscreen you choose must be zinc oxide and or zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.
Cleaning your skin properly after wearing sunscreen is also so important.
At 56 and being a holistic master esthetician for almost 40 years, I practice what I preach and have never touched my face with a needle or procedure. My point you can have beautiful and healthy skin at any age but what sunscreen you wear on it matters.
Love what you do here. Love your independence and confidence. A gift to all women.
Blessings Angie and everyone here 🙌🏻🧡🍑Lisa
Hi, can I ask why no baseball hats please?
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Good Morning 🌞
Because when you wear a cap you allow the sides of your face and you chin to be exposed. I get so many clients with issues in those areas. Dark spot, excessive aging , wrinkles and cancers. The most common places we se cancer are the tip of the nose, the ears and the back of the neck. Wearing a wide brimmed hat is a game changer.
Have a blessed day Mollietricia🙌🏻🍑🧡Lisa
@@PeachesSkinCare thank you so much for the reply. I always though I was been careful wearing a baseball cap 😧. I am now going to go online to get a proper sun hat 👒. Xxx
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I love these brands
🍑Hemlock
🍑San Diego hat company
Both are exceptional 🤗
@@PeachesSkinCare thank you so much. I will look them up xxx
Thank you, lady! I have family member who had surgeries for skin cancer over the past year and a friend who had a skin cancer that went to skin graft and radiation this year
I am enjoying the ultra violette matte sunscreen 🥰😊
I think I'm sticking with my Australian Gold tinted, just love it and the price is outstanding. Works for my 65 year old skin.
I also love the Australian Gold. Would love Angie’s thoughts on how this year’s number one compares to it.
It's a great sunscreen!!
Love this pink color on you ❤️ Great video thank you.
Think it is better to layer sunscreen in two stages, not one teaspoon all at once to face and neck. Most companies recommend layering mineral sunscreen in small amounts or dotting to reduce white cast, shine and pilling. It works. I do 2 half teaspoon applications with mineral sunscreen. People often give up on mineral sunscreen so quickly because they pile so much on at once.
Susan Yara recommended that hero sunscreen for oily skin and you just proved it doesn't work for oily makeup wearing people. She's always recommending sunscreens for oily skin that I've ended up buying and turned out to be trash. We need more oily skin people on UA-cam for more accurate reviews.
For me the best sunscreen is La Roshe Posay Anthelios. Its a thick cream It doesn’t have a white cast at all and its not really greasy but it feels sticky at first
Great video reviews of sunscreens! You really nailed it,thank you Angie. This is why I come back to your channel. You are thorough! Love it. I bought the Chanel No 1 foundation too, btw. Great choice for me.
Fantastic, Angie! Thank you for addressing reapplication! Maybe consider a video on hats and sun protective clothing. I can't get over how amazing you look for almost 60!! You defy aging. xo
I used the Australian Gold for years based on your recommendation, but the older I get the drier I get, so I can only use it in the summer haha. I can't wait to try some of these when winter rolls around again.
I have been using the Aussie Gold Tinted since Angie recommended it. Love it!
The R& R winner is sold out, but I will look for it to try it. Thank you for your great review. I wonder if you ever tried Dermalogica AGE Smart SkinPerfect Primer SPF 30 (0.75 fl. oz.). For me it is the absolute best under-makeup SPF and it is zinc oxide based (the only active ingredient). It is expensive and tinted with a slight pink tint but it still works for me wonderfully and I feel it increases the life of the makeup. Another one I recently tried and liked is Bliss Tinted Sunscreen Mineral - Titanium dioxide +zinc oxide. It is another one that goes well under makeup but also on its own and it is not very expensive. So I am curious if you tried these 2 (Dermalogica & Bliss).
Your recommendations are always spot on and so informative! I've been mixing the Paula's Choice tinted with Dr. G's for the last few months based on your recommendations and the combination is working really well for me. I'm excited to try the Undefined R&R. Please keep these videos coming Angie!
I look forward to this video every year! My holy grail is Beauty of Joseon relief sun. My second favorite is Bondi sands. Have a great weekend 💖
What happened to Australia Gold 50 Tinted? I've been using that one since you recommended it and love it!
Thank you for this very thorough video. It would be great if you could also include which products are tested on animals and which are not. Some people are not interested in that but a lot more people are becoming aware of the cruel issue of animal testing.
Angie, thanks as always for trying all these sunscreens so we don’t have to!
I will say, though, that I don’t apply the full 1/4 teaspoon in one application. I wouldn’t be able to wear most of them if I did that. Instead, I apply half the recommended amount and once absorbed, (10 minutes or so for most), I apply the second half. It works so much better for me. Otherwise, I find it migrates and gets stuck in my hooded lids and I end up tasting it since it moves around so much when you put it all on at once. Does anyone else find that works better? It’s the only way to go for me or I’d never be able to get my makeup on and get out the door.
Great advice, thank you! My 2 pet peeves, sunscreen migrating into either (or both) my eyes and mouth!
Nope, I apply the full amount and then some in 1 session
Yes nothing wrong with layering, which in fact will give you better coverage 😊
Thanks to you, I made sure to add sunscreen to my skincare. I ran out and tried Neutrogena Ulta sheer dry-touch SPF 70. Let me tell you... first, it made my lips go numb. Then it started burning my eyes. It stayed white and greasy after 20 min. So now that I've seen this video, I know what to actually use! Thank you for your work. You are truly appreciated and amazing. ❤
I’ve been loving the Paula’s choice youth extending spf 50 under my makeup lately. Thanks for ur list! Edit - I just ordered that cute sweater!💗
When it comes to mineral sunscreens, I just accept a bit of white cast. Unless it's a Mark Zuckerburg white caste, I will wear it. I would use the Mark Zuckerburg white caste sunscreen when I exercise or when I am home alone.
I have tried only a handful of mineral sunscreens and except for Uriage Bariederm mineral, I enjoyed them all. Even the Uriage was fine creamy and moisturizing, it's just that it had a Mark Zuck caste. I actually used Uriage as a sleeping mask often.
My fave mineral sunscreens are~
Missha Cicadin Sunmilk SPF50+. Has green calamin and centella extracts so it is very soothing and the green calamin has a green tint that helps cover a bit of redness.
Scinic Enjoy Safety Aqua Sun SPF50+. Really hydrating and non irritating. There is a slight whitecast but the finish of the sunscreen makes the skin look nicer! Apparently has ceramide!
Paula's Choice Daily Moisturizing Lotion SPF30. Just tried it today and I love it!! Has white cast but really comsetically elegant, cooling, and moisturizing. Doesn't dries my skin or aggravate any existing/underlying acne. Spent about 60 usd but so worth it.
Omg the La Roche Pose you look like a member of the Cullens I was cracking up 😂 thank you as always for the time and effort in this annual video . My husband has had melanoma twice so it’s something our family takes very seriously . Have a great weekend Angie !
Haha the Cullens. So true.
I basically combo because I am mildly eczema and acne prone, and I am really liking Dr G Green Mild Up Sun+. Angie was sooo right.
Before you add your sunscreen, do you use moisturizer? Or is your sunscreen your moisturizer?
Reason I ask, is if you use moisturizer or not, couldn’t that cause sunscreen to act differently on the skin?
For those interested in ISDIN sunscreens they have reformulated their mineral sunscreen for the face so it is now called Fusion fluid Photo protector MINERAL. And the new version is fragrance free!! As ISDIN is a European brand it is usually a lot more expensive in the US. In Europe it’s price wise similar to common French pharma brands. ❣️
Pipette and Kinship both look and feel great on my dry skin! They're glowy, but not in a greasy way. They both leave no visible white cast on me, but I'm naturally a very pink person.😆
Most mineral sunscreens dry me out, so I think that I have to use ones that some people will find "greasy."
Thank you so much for doing such a thorough review of mineral sunscreens! As someone who is trying to avoid further sun-damage this video is essential! But eek! It didn’t register that your body sunscreen recommendation was chemical AND it has avobenzone - an ingredient that harms coral reefs! I now need to return it.
Angie, thank you! How does the winner here compare to Elta MD, etc.. your current faves?
The R&R is very similar looking on the skin as Elta MD UV Elements but it's a little lighter weight and has a lighter, warmer tint. R&R is an SPF 50 PA+++, and Elta is SPF 44.
@@AngieHotandFlashy perfect! thank you!! xx