Page 2 - Reviews - Desert Essence, Organics, Mineral Sunscreen, SPF 35, 3 fl oz (88.7 ml) - iHerb
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iHerb Customer
Posted on Apr 29, 2012
27
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4
163
Effective!!!
Verified Purchase

I chose this sunscreen because it contains purely mineral filters (Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide) and doesn’t contain Retinyl Palmitate or any bad cosmetic alcohols. Despite lighter and more elegant formulas of chemical sunscreens I strictly avoid them because of all of the controversy around them (you can often find them described as “Free Radical Generators” & “Gender-Bending Estrogenic Chemicals”). But with switching to mineral sunscreen came another controversy - nanoparticle one. On the tube of Age Reversal Mineral Sunscreen is stated that it contains Microfine Zinc Oxide and Microfine Titanium Dioxide. I think you can’t simply rely when something is described as microfine to be actually non-nanofine/nanoparticle-free because there is some ambiguity in how the word microfine or microparticle is used. When unsure it is best to check with companies. In FAQ's section of Dessert Essence website is stated: “We do not use or allow any of our vendors use nanoparticles”. Putting nanoparticle dilemma aside; Age Reversal Mineral Sunscreen can be a little heard to spread and to solve this I lightly spray my face with facial toner and then immediately apply it. This way it spreads easily and evenly, is less pasty and it works perfectly under makeup – it does not feel thick and is still allowing skin too breathe. You have to take into account that when using purely mineral sunscreen there will always be some pastiness or/and greasiness but I do found this particular sunscreen less pasty than any other I’ve tried to date plus it is not greasy at all perhaps just a little sticky (with applying a face powder as finish you will get rid of possible stickiness). And most importantly it gives me an effective everyday (under makeup) sun protection and has proven to be just as effective when on/by the sea and when hiking. Oh and it has a nice fresh lemony smell as well – you know I had to mentioned that!;)

iHerb Customer
Posted on Jul 2, 2011
98
0
0
77
Great Mineral Sunblock
Verified Purchase

This is a mineral sunblock so will get a white residue. But the best part is that this does not irritate the skin and is non-greasy.

iHerb Customer
Posted on Jun 21, 2011
8
0
0
4
Great!
Verified Purchase

My face feels more smooth and less oily from using this sunscreen. Usually sunscreen leaves my skin more oily. however, it can leave a whitish residue, like other reviewers mentioned, and it takes some extra work to rub in. i have very fair skin so it is not too noticeable. overall great product have been using every day.

iHerb Customer
Posted on Oct 10, 2008
7
0
0
7
Desert Essence Sunscreen
Verified Purchase

This is a great product!! It is the only Organic sunscreen I have found that does not cause my face to have blemishes. The only thing is that is easily rinses off with any moisture whatsoever.

iHerb Customer
Posted on Jan 15, 2008
9
0
0
25
Great sunscreen
Verified Purchase

I've tried so many sunscreens but most of them caused itching. Some were okay but remained greasy residue, which ruined makeup on it. But this one works well as a primer and doesn't make my skin dry at all.

iHerb Customer
Posted on Nov 25, 2012
25
0
0
17
satisfied
Verified Purchase

good facial sunscreen, I am using it everyday, not gritty very thick so use sparingly, nice smell, only need to apply once a day it seems even if you spend some time in the sun.

iHerb Customer
Posted on Jun 29, 2012
23
0
0
5
Mineral sunscreen
Verified Purchase

Summers in my country aren't very shiny and hot. Still, I prefered this SPF 30 sunscreen for my child. No harsh chemicals, toxines etc. that could harm baby, so very good choice. Bit disappointed because it left white residues and was too thick.

iHerb Customer
Posted on Jul 17, 2011
5
0
0
3
works - skin is white for a bit
Verified Purchase

Works fine. No odor. Does look white on your skin when you put it on but it absorbs in. Great to have a sunscreen without scary chemicals.

iHerb Customer
Posted on Apr 23, 2011
10
0
0
13
Great Sun Protection
Verified Purchase

I was skeptical when I bought this because most sunscreens to do feel good under my makeup. This is a wonderful product and I wore it all day in the sun without any burn. I highly recommend it. Also because it is organic.

iHerb Customer
Posted on Apr 22, 2011
35
0
2
55
Didn't Break me out
Verified Purchase

All other sunscreens I've ever tried have broken me out, but I wore this one 4 days in a row and had only 1 small pimple. It doesn't feel oily or slimy and I only had to reapply once for all day protection. I'm very impressed.