Top Sunscreen Recommendations 2024
Summary
TLDRIn this comprehensive update, Michelle from Lab Muffin discusses new additions to her daily face sunscreen recommendation list, emphasizing the importance of finding a sunscreen that suits individual skin types and preferences. She reviews various sunscreens, highlighting their textures, finishes, and performance, while also addressing the discontinuation of some products. Michelle provides insights into the benefits and drawbacks of different sunscreens, including the innovative UV Mune 400 range from La Roche-Posay. She also navigates the complexities of Australian sunscreen regulations and shares her husband Omar's experiences with local sunscreens, advocating for consistent use over perfection.
Takeaways
- 📝 Michelle, a cosmetic chemist and sunscreen connoisseur, is updating her daily face sunscreen recommendation list on Lab Muffin Beauty Science.
- 🌞 She emphasizes that sunscreens are not just for sun protection but also for daily use, highlighting the importance of layering protection for better coverage.
- 🧪 Michelle's list is subjective and tailored to her oily to normal skin type, which is prone to clogged pores and dehydration, suggesting viewers should choose sunscreens that suit their skin type.
- 🚫 She mentions that many sunscreens on her previous list have been discontinued, a common issue that affects consumers' ability to access recommended products.
- 🌏 The video discusses sunscreens that may not be available or approved for sale in Australia due to regulations, indicating the need for region-specific recommendations.
- 💧 Michelle reviews several new sunscreens, including Nivea UV Deep Protect and Care Essence and Biore Aqua Rich Watery Essence, both from Japan, noting their lightweight and water-resistant qualities.
- 🧴 She also covers European sunscreens like Eucerin's oil control dry touch gel cream and Garnier's anti-UV dark spots and anti-pollution super UV, emphasizing their matte finishes and water resistance.
- 🆕 The introduction of La Roche-Posay's UV Mune 400 sunscreens, containing a new UV filter exclusive to L'Oreal, is discussed, with Michelle providing a balanced view on its benefits and practicality.
- 🏖️ The video touches on the importance of reapplication, especially during activities that may remove sunscreen, such as exercise or swimming.
- 👀 A note on eye sting is mentioned, with some sunscreens being more suitable for those sensitive to this issue, highlighting personal preferences and sensitivities.
- 🎨 Michelle expresses a desire for more tinted sunscreen options and innovations in application methods, emphasizing the need for ongoing improvements in sunscreen technology.
Q & A
Who is the speaker in the video and what are their qualifications?
-The speaker is Michelle from Lab Muffin Beauty Science, who holds a PhD in chemistry, is a cosmetic chemist, and considers herself a sunscreen connoisseur.
Why is Michelle updating her daily face sunscreen recommendation list?
-Michelle is updating her list to provide more options for viewers who may not be able to access her previous recommendations or who have specific skin concerns or allergies.
What is the importance of layering protection when using sunscreen according to Michelle?
-Layering protection reduces the chance of gaps in coverage, as sunscreen is an error-prone form of sun protection and relying solely on it may not be the best idea.
What is unique about the Nivea UV Deep Protect and Care Essence mentioned in the video?
-The Nivea UV Deep Protect and Care Essence has a gel texture, a light and floral fresh fragrance, and a cooling sensation upon application. It also contains alcohol but does not cause burning on the skin.
How does the Biore Aqua Rich Watery Essence compare to the Nivea sunscreen?
-The Biore Aqua Rich Watery Essence is similar to the Nivea sunscreen in terms of texture and filters, but it has a slightly more noticeable alcohol smell and takes longer to dry down, making it a bit oilier.
What is the main benefit of the Eucerin oil control dry touch gel cream according to Michelle?
-The Eucerin oil control dry touch gel cream is beneficial due to its non-glidey application, fragrance-free nature, and satiny finish that stays consistent over time, making it comfortable for oily skin.
Why is the La Roche-Posay UV Mune 400 sunscreen range getting attention?
-The UV Mune 400 range is getting attention because it contains a new UV filter, Mexoryl 400, developed with BASF, which offers improved UVA protection, especially in the 370 to 400 nanometre range.
What are some of the cosmetic downsides of the La Roche-Posay UV Mune 400 sunscreens?
-Some cosmetic downsides include a slightly yellowish tint, a higher alcohol content compared to previous formulas, and issues with texture and scent that some users may find unappealing.
Why does Michelle recommend the Evy technology mousses despite the aerosol format being a pain?
-Michelle recommends the Evy technology mousses because the mousse format is great for quick and easy reapplication, especially during outdoor activities, and the product is well-dispersed, requiring less rubbing in.
What are some of the challenges Michelle faces in recommending Australian sunscreens?
-Michelle faces challenges due to regulations surrounding how influencers can talk about sunscreens available in Australia. She can recommend sunscreens sold in Australia but cannot discuss her personal experience with them if she has received free samples or worked with the brand.
What is the significance of the Nambour trial mentioned in the video?
-The Nambour trial was a large clinical trial on sunscreen use that demonstrated significant benefits of daily sunscreen application, such as a 40% reduction in squamous cell carcinoma and a 24% reduction in signs of aging, even with an SPF 16 sunscreen.
Outlines
🌞 Sunscreen Update Introduction
Michelle from Lab Muffin introduces an update to her daily face sunscreen recommendation list. She discusses the challenges of discontinuation of previous recommendations and emphasizes the importance of providing options for different skin types and locations. Michelle outlines the purpose of these sunscreens for daily use, not for intense activities, and stresses the importance of layered sun protection. She also shares personal skin concerns and preferences for sunscreens, including being prone to clogged pores and dehydration, and her dislike for eye sting. Michelle mentions that she will cover mineral and hybrid sunscreens in a separate video and acknowledges that most of her audience is not in Australia, indicating a need for different recommendations for that region.
🔍 Detailed Sunscreen Reviews and Comparisons
The script delves into a detailed comparison of various sunscreens, starting with the Nivea UV Deep Protect and Care Essence and the Biore Aqua Rich Watery Essence, both from Japan, highlighting their similarities and differences in texture, scent, and finish. Michelle then reviews the Eucerin oil control dry touch gel cream and the Garnier anti-UV dark spots and anti-pollution super UV, discussing their unique features, such as fragrance, alcohol content, and water resistance. The paragraph also covers the La Roche-Posay UV Mune 400 sunscreens, discussing the new UV filter Mexoryl 400 and its benefits, particularly for darker and more pigment-prone skin types.
🏖️ Sunscreen Performance and Personal Experiences
Michelle shares her personal experiences with the UV Mune 400 range, discussing the practical implications of the new UV filter and its benefits for those who may not be using other sun protection options. She also mentions the Evy technology mousses, highlighting their ease of application and quick reapplication, especially during outdoor activities. The paragraph includes a brief mention of previously reviewed sunscreens, such as the Round Lab Birch Juice moisturizing sunscreen, and notes on the importance of consistency in sunscreen use for skin health.
🇦🇺 Australian Sunscreen Regulations and Reviews
The script addresses the complex regulations surrounding sunscreen recommendations in Australia, explaining the limitations on discussing personal experiences with products that may have been provided as samples. Michelle decides to include Australian sunscreens in her recommendations, focusing on the Cancer Council active sunscreen and the Hamilton everyday face sunscreen, discussing their features, benefits, and the experiences of her husband, Omar, who provides his own review of these products.
🧴 Sunscreen Packaging and Personal Preferences
Omar provides his personal reviews of several Australian sunscreens, discussing their scent, texture, and packaging, with a focus on practicality and user experience. He highlights the benefits and drawbacks of each product, including the potential for 'bag explosions' due to certain packaging designs. Michelle adds her own insights, discussing the importance of finding a sunscreen that fits one's daily routine and budget, and emphasizes the value of consistency over perfection in sun protection.
📝 Final Thoughts and Future Sunscreen Wish List
In conclusion, Michelle shares her wish list for future sunscreen innovations, including more tinted options and improvements in application methods and long-wear formulas. She advises against obsessing over finding the perfect sunscreen and instead encourages finding one that is enjoyable to use daily. Michelle also promotes her book, 'The Science of Beauty,' and invites viewers to explore her collection of sunscreen videos for further information.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Sunscreen
💡Lab Muffin
💡Cosmetic Chemist
💡Sunscreen Connoisseur
💡Water Resistance
💡Pilling
💡MCE or Mexoryl 400
💡Phototypes
💡Tinted Sunscreens
💡Evy Technology Mousses
💡Invisible Fluid
💡White Cast
Highlights
Michelle of Lab Muffin updates her daily face sunscreen recommendation list, emphasizing the importance of varied options.
Sunscreens recommended are not for intense activities like eating spicy food or vigorous exercise, highlighting the need for layered protection.
The list is subjective, tailored to Michelle's oily to normal skin type, prone to clogged pores and dehydration.
Mineral and hybrid sunscreens are saved for a separate video due to their unique positioning in the market.
The Nivea UV Deep Protect and Care Essence is praised for its gel texture and light fragrance.
Biore Aqua Rich Watery Essence is highlighted as an affordable and wearable introduction to Asian sunscreens.
Eucerin oil control dry touch gel cream is recommended for its non-greasy finish and water resistance.
Garnier anti-UV dark spots and anti-pollution super UV is compared to La Roche-Posay's invisible fluid.
La Roche-Posay UV Mune 400 sunscreens contain a new UV filter exclusive to L'Oreal, offering improved UVA protection.
Evy technology mousses are noted for their easy application and quick reapplication, especially useful for outdoor activities.
Round Lab's birch juice moisturizing sunscreen is commended for its moisturizing properties without being sticky or greasy.
Skin1004 Hyalu Water Fit Sun Serum is highlighted for its lightweight feel and hydrating properties.
Haruharu Wonder black rice moisture air fit daily sunscreen is recommended for its lack of white cast on darker skin tones.
Australian sunscreen regulations are discussed, noting the restrictions on influencers discussing specific products.
Cancer Council active sunscreen is recommended for its water resistance and lack of eye sting.
Hamilton everyday face sunscreen is praised for its matte finish, light application, and lack of irritation.
Clear skincare hydrating sunscreen lotion is noted for its hydrating properties and pleasant scent.
The importance of consistency in sunscreen use is emphasized over finding the perfect product.
Transcripts
I am finally updating my daily face sunscreen recommendation list
Here we go again again
it's Michelle of Lab Muffin Beauty Science chemistry PhD
cosmetic chemist and sunscreen connoisseur
I know it's been a while since my last video but the sunscreens that
I'm adding this time aren't like a massive step over the ones I recommended last time
but I do like giving more options in case you can't get them where you live
or you're allergic to a particular ingredient or they get discontinued
that is the bane of my existence a few sunscreens that were on my list were
discontinued before I got around to filming this
important background info these are daily face sunscreens
most of these are not going to hold up to eating really spicy laksa
doing burpees in the park
rapping really angrily
it's also best to layer your protection more slices means a smaller chance of holes lining up
sunscreen is one of the more error-prone forms
of sun protection so relying just on sunscreen probably isn't the best idea
this diagram is from my book The Science of Beauty
this list is subjective it is my opinion
my skin is not your skin my likes are not your likes everyone is unique
your best bet is probably to go with recommendations
from people with similar skin to you
my skin is oily to normal it's prone to clogged pores especially with sunscreens
it is also pretty easily dehydrated and I get hyperpigmentation pretty easily
genetics plays a big part in this this is what my dad's pigment looks like
Dad if you're watching I'm sorry I keep showing this photo of you but
people need to understand the level of pigment that nature has intended for me
in general these are my likes for sunscreens
I like lightweight my skin is oily I live in a place that
is generally hot and humid and I walk really fast so I get sweaty
I also like my sunscreens to be nice under makeup so no peeling or bunching
and not too much movement over time I usually use a translucent powder over
my makeup this one is from Jurlique and that sort of soaks up the oil and shine
a bit so shine and stickiness is not automatically a deal breaker for me
I also do not like eye sting but eye sting is pretty personal so what
does and doesn't cause eye sting for me is not necessarily the case for you
this year I'm saving mineral and hybrid sunscreens for a later separate video
for me they just haven't really been on the same level as these organic slash chemical sunscreens
but I have tried some recently that are getting close of the gap is narrowing
plus I didn't have time to film that many tryouts
my face hurts from trying all the ones in this video already
this video also doesn't have sticks and sprays they are really more like
secondary sunscreens it is hard to get enough of those on your face
and a disclaimer the vast majority of my audience are not in Australia most of the sunscreens I'm
going to talk about are not approved for sale in Australia there's going to be a
separate section for Australian sunscreens I'll have more disclaimers when I get there
a lot of these products were free PR samples or they were
from a sponsorship but only about 5% of the sunscreens that I've been given
or even tried made it onto this list so there is a strict selection process here
let me know if you've tried these sunscreens in the comments what you
thought also give me suggestions for your favorite sunscreens that I need to try
let's start with new entries to the recommended list
the Nivea UV Deep Protect and Care Essence my husband brought this back from Japan
it has a gel texture it's got a really light and floral fresh sort of fragrance
it has a light cooling sort of sensation as you apply it there
is alcohol high on the ingredient list but I couldn't really smell much of the
alcohol when I was applying it and I didn't feel any burning on my skin
this time I've decided to show myself putting on each of the sunscreens I've weighed out 0.8 grams
for these which is the amount I need for my face size and like one finger
this spreads really nicely it dries down quickly but the flip side of that is that
it does get a little bit tacky and hard to spread a bit faster if you go back
and try to apply more on areas you've already covered after it's dried down
it's clear and a little bit glossy but it is a really thin comfortable layer there's not like
a greasy shine and that shine is easily covered up by a tiny any amount of powder
there is a bit of a pore filling effect and it
feels really lightweight even though it is water resistant
standardized water resistance labeling has been coming in for Japanese and Korean sunscreens and
the standard is the same as for Europe the SPF is allowed to drop by up to half after
the immersion time so in theory the SPF could be as low as 25 after 80 minutes
the packaging does say that this is recommended for sports
the pool and the beach I assume it is for Japanese levels of sun
this is very very similar to the next sunscreen which is
the Biore Aqua Rich Watery Essence this is the 2023 version it is another Japanese sunscreen
my best friend brought it back to me when she went to Japan both of these have the
same parent company Kao they have the same ratings for everything and they have very similar filters
and just like every other version of this that I've reviewed for the last decade which is like
I think four of them now it is fantastic it is very affordable and very wearable
it is an excellent introduction to Asian sunscreens it has a gel
cream texture and again it has a light cooling sensation when you're applying it
it also has a really light fragrance maybe like a
sort of baby powder fragrance and when it's dried it has that lovely pore filling effect
both of these seem to have very similar film forming technology
so I guess more importantly what are the differences?
I found that the Biore has slightly more of an alcohol smell when I was applying
it but it didn't really bother me and the alcohol itself didn't really irritate my skin or anything
the Biore is a bit oilier it doesn't dry down quite as quickly as the Nivea
the Nivea is more matte my skin is oily so I personally prefer the Nivea
if I try extremely hard and massage my face a whole bunch after the sunscreens have dried down
I can get the Biore to pill a little bit the Nivea doesn't I have never had an issue with either
one of these pilling under makeup so this is probably only an issue if everything pills on you
the Biore comes in a larger pack size it's 70 grams versus 50 and it has a flip top lid
next we have the Eucerin oil control dry touch gel cream
this is the European version this was one of the sunscreens I bought when I was in
Italy a while back it was the one that I used the most while I was on holiday
I really like this because it isn't too glidey when I'm applying it
it is fragrance-free with very minimal smell there is alcohol
in it but to me it isn't really that obvious
the finish is satiny it isn't as matte as I really expected for an oil control product but honestly
I don't think any chemical sunscreens go really super matte but it does stay the
same level of satiny for a really long time so I found that really impressive in summer
it is heavier than Asian sunscreens which is not really that surprising it's a European
sunscreen but it is still really lightweight compared to most other European sunscreens
I found it really comfortable especially given that this is water resistant I really enjoyed
wearing this it felt like it stayed in place really well despite all the oil and sweat and heat
another European sunscreen the Garnier anti-UV dark spots and anti-pollution super UV
I bought this at Boots in Heathrow airport and it is really similar to
the old La Roche-Posay invisible fluid I talked about that in my
last recommendations video it is still available in some places but not the UK
this has an almost identical ingredient list it is
definitely meant to be a dupe but they are manufactured in different countries
this is manufactured in Germany so I would guess that they probably use some
different ingredient suppliers so they are not going to be completely identical
but if you miss the old invisible fluid this is probably the next closest thing
it's fragrance-free it's lightweight it's non-greasy
it is just really lovely and smooth to apply
it says it's anti-eye stinging which was true in my experience
I found this a bit more matte and less oily than I expected which was a really
pleasant surprise the downsides which honestly aren't really much of a downside
there's a slight sunscreen smell and it is pretty runny it is a fluid but
it's not ridiculous it is still pretty manageable and doesn't make a massive mess
also the packaging is pretty neat it is Omar approved my husband Omar hates sunscreens that
can explode in his bag it's a very specific want but the nozzle is really impressive
compared to a whole bunch of sunscreens that are similar with similar nozzles
this nozzle just doesn't seem to be very messy like there is no sunscreen on the threads
next we have the La Roche-Posay UV Mune 400 sunscreens so many of
you have asked me what I think of the UV Mune 400 range from La Roche-Posay
this has been really hyped up because it contains a brand new UV filter that
is exclusive to L'Oreal it was developed with BASF
the full name is a mouthful it is methoxypropylamino cyclohexenylidene
ethoxyethylcyanoacetate let's not try that again it's MCE or Mexoryl 400
I've mentioned before that I don't think this is as much of a massive
game changer "must have" that some people have been making it out to be
some people have asked me to elaborate on this so here is like the extended version
I think it is super cool to have a new filter and I am really impressed by the innovation
behind it it is really good at absorbing UV for the percentage included in a sunscreen it
is even higher than avobenzone which I have said before is pretty hectic
here are some other UV filters this would be roughly how MCE looks
you can see that it covers longer UVA wavelengths from 370 to 400
nanometres and other filters don't really cover that area that well
I am also really impressed by how the absorption sort of plummets close to the visible region
that is about 400 nanometres that means that you get minimal visibility on skin
the sunscreens with it do seem to be a little bit on the yellow side
so it does seem to absorb a bit of violet light but this probably
isn't a big problem unless your skin is very pale and cool toned
I'm also pretty impressed by the clinical trials on it it seems
like they are actually really trying to challenge it and put it through its paces
I was especially impressed by this one which was published recently
they compared SPF50 sunscreen with and without MCE
the people had 2 hours of sun exposure for 8 weeks on the face and arms and the absorption
spectra of the two sunscreens look like this the fact that they measured any difference when the
two absorbance spectra aren't wildly different was really impressive to me
but the differences weren't like really massive it seems to be mostly differences
in pigmented spots in more pigment prone skin types all of the studies I've come across use
people with phototypes three and four skin that's like darker more pigment prone skin
Asian and darker except for the newest one which had some people with phototype 2
so it is clearly an impressive technological Improvement but
in terms of practical implications for people I don't think it will be that big for most people
there is already some uva1 coverage with products on the market so avobenzone does
creep into that range not shown here is the iron oxides which are in tinted products and
of course there's also shade and hats and sunglasses as well as window tints
we do have info on how shorter wavelength UVA and blue violet light both impact skin
so it seems like the people who would benefit the most from filling in that longer UVA1 gap
people who have very pigment prone skin
they are probably layering a lot of these things already plus they are probably using
pigment fading products and they are very likely not getting 2 hours of direct sun a day so I
would expect that in real life the difference might not be as noticeable as in the studies
but I do think the UV Mune products do fill a few important niches
the biggest benefit I think is for people who might not be using the other options so for
example people who work outdoors or people who don't want to wear makeup or broad brimmed hats
there are also some places on your face where some of these things don't really work
so things like hats and sunglasses they don't protect the lower part of your face very well
and of course if you are using these things and
you're not seeing your pigment fade as much as you want then you are going to
get even higher protection with this layered with with everything else
but whether these sunscreens are a "must-have" to get I think it is very
subjective especially because they are pretty pricey to get if you are outside of Europe
on top of that there are some cosmetic downsides that people have noticed so
things like the texture the scent there does seem to be more alcohol
in these products compared to previous formulas
my full reviews of the range are on my blog but out of the ones that I've
tried my recommendation for oily skin is the oil control gel cream
my friend Hannah English grabbed a sample of this for me
from a La Roche-Posay event that she went to in Singapore
this does contain mattifying microparticles that help to absorb excess oil and those were in the
other oil control products from La Roche-Posay as well which I have also really enjoyed
there are a few tinted versions in general I have found that European
tinted sunscreens firstly only come in one or two different colors and they
are usually more pink toned than my skin is okay with and they're also a bit too
pigmented to really get away with unless your skin is a really good color match
more difficult to get European sunscreens the Evy technology mousses
these were sent to me by Evy who are a Swedish brand it
was a massive pain because of the aerosol format
the SPF 30 version of the face mousse was in my honorable mentions last time but it
has moved up because first off it is SPF50 secondly even though they are a bit heavier
and stickier for my skin and climate than I generally like for everyday wear although it
isn't really noticeable under makeup I did start doing very sweaty exercise outside in the sun
I know who even am I
it turns out that the mousse format is fantastic for reapplying quickly
and easily it's like it's already spread out a whole bunch so you can just slap it on really
quickly you don't need to rub it in much and it is really good if you are unco you're not
like flinging sunscreen fluid everywhere and getting lotion all over your stuff
it is also really easy to apply lots of these sunscreens in one
go you don't have to like apply in two layers and wait in between
Evy recommend applying a golf ball sized amount to your face
and I found that that is pretty accurate by weight
the downside if it's windy then it can fly away if you're not careful
that happened to me the first time at the beach and I was not prepared
Evy also do a lot of extra testing on their sunscreen products which I find
really impressive I have a video on some of that plus they also did
a sponsored talk at the sunscreen e-summit that I co-hosted in 2023
the face version isn't water resistant but the
body ones are I've been using the kids one I don't really know why
the biggest difference is that the water resistant
ones are a lot stickier than the face ones but honestly I haven't
really noticed a huge difference when it's on my skin and I'm not touching it
onto some sunscreens that I've reviewed before I will run through these really
quickly so you can look at my older videos on these for more details
first we have the round lab birch juice moisturizing sunscreen which
I reviewed for a sponsored Stylekorean video
there's a sort of family of Korean sunscreens which have the same core formula they have the
same filters and they are all made by Kolmar they are a big Korean sunscreen manufacturer
but all of these have like very slightly different finishes and bonus ingredients
round lab is the version that's super popular in Korea it's covered in Korean
writing so it is like kind of like the hipster version it's very very
similar to the beauty of Joseon sunscreen which has been my longtime favorite I wore
that one at my wedding and I gave out little tubes as wedding favors
they feel almost the same on my skin I would say that this is like a touch more
moisturizing it's glidey and moisturizing without being like sticky or greasy
now in terms of white cast if I apply this unevenly and let it dry then and
sometimes I will get a bit of a white streak but it blends out really easily
on some people with darker skin there is a slight white cast though that doesn't go away so for
example my friend Esther who is themelaninchemist on Instagram her skin tone is nw45
there's no alcohol in the sunscreens from this family and most of these also don't have fragrance
the Skin1004 Hyalu Water Fit Sun Serum is another
one from the same family but this is probably the lightest version there is
it's really popular with people in more humid countries I reviewed
this for a skin1004 sponsored video
this dries down to feel like almost nothing but it is still hydrating it
is really great if you hate the feel of sunscreen on your face
I also really like this flat pump tube it is really good for tucking
into your handbag and it's really easy to measure out the right amount of product
I'm also adding the Haruharu Wonder black rice moisture air fit daily sunscreen
this is one of the very few Korean chemical sunscreens that has a different formula from
all those Kolmar ones that I've tried so far that I would still give top marks to for my my skin
I reviewed this for a HaruHaru sponsored video and
the biggest upside is that it has no white cast if you have darker skin
I would say that this is slightly more moisturizing than the round lab
all right Australian sunscreens honestly one of the main reasons I have taken
so long to do a new recommendations video is the regulation surrounding
how influencers slash content creators (if you like to use the fancy name) are
allowed to talk about sunscreens that are available in Australia
the regulations allow me to recommend sunscreens sold in Australia but I can't
talk about my personal experience with them if I've been sent a free sample
or potentially if I've ever worked with the brand on sunscreen or they've given
me any other free samples or potentially if I want to work with the brand in the future
the regulations are not very clear on this
these regulations are meant to be for any therapeutic products which
are essentially drugs in Australia and it makes sense to an extent
you don't want influencers to get paid by brands to say their brand
of antibiotic worked better for them than this other brand or this SPF 50 sunscreen
protected me better from burning than this other SPF 50 sunscreen
anecdotes are really persuasive so you wouldn't want brands to use an
influencer's experience to try to like sway people over standardized regulated tests
but for sunscreens there is so much evidence showing that the
main reasons that people don't use sunscreens
it isn't effectiveness or any of the other regulated aspects
it is cosmetic aspects like a lot of sunscreens are heavy and greasy
they sting your eyes they clog your pores they make you look white and shiny and oily
and influencers talking about their personal experience with sunscreens
online I think that's gone a really long way towards making people realize that a
lot of sunscreens are not like this and just kind of making sunscreens cool again
and just giving sunscreens the same sort of attention as let's say tanning oils which aren't
regulated the same way so influencers can still go wild talking about how much they love those
some influencers are turning down sunscreen samples and buying the
themselves to review to get the info out there which I think is fantastic
but I've been around for a really long time I have pretty big numbers so most brands have
sent me free samples at some point and I have worked with a whole bunch in a paid capacity
most of my audience isn't Australian so really it would probably make sense for
me to just never talk about Australian sunscreens but I want to because I think
we do have some of the best sunscreens and sunscreen regulations in the world
I think it makes sense for Australians to use sunscreens regulated according to Australian
standards if Australian content creators like me with big platforms didn't talk about them
then Australians would be mostly hearing about overseas sunscreens from overseas influencers
and that's already happening to some extent I've had someone in Australia
ask me how to import Supergoop from the US because that is the sunscreen
that they have heard the most good things about
that just should not be happening
so I'm going to be showing you what the sunscreen looks like and talking about it in general terms I
will refer to the product description and what other people are saying about them
that's what I did in my old recommendations video
and I think I managed to do it without sounding too weird but that one took a
really long time to write so I thought I would just explain it up front this time
I'm also bringing on Omar my husband to talk about his experience with them
first we have the Cancer Council active sunscreen they are a cancer charity here
they do a lot of good work with sun safety awareness they have physical
stores where you can buy sun protective clothing and of course their sunscreens
they have a whole bunch of sunscreens I had two in my honorable mentions last time
one of the issues that a lot of people complain about with some of their
sunscreens is eye sting and this one gets recommended a lot on skincare forums instead
I didn't buy and try this until late last year and it is now on my recommended list it is 4
hours water resistant and it also comes in a big 200 mL pump so twice the size for under $20
and now we can have my husband Omar's reviews [Omar insisted on this corny click :')]
O: all right smells neutral even slightly pleasant plastic
feels exceptionally light a big achievement for an Australian sunscreen with water resistance
it's smooth and glides well no piling up and it doesn't feel like it's going to rub off either
no shine or whiteness no stinging which is the eye stinging or irritation
lightly oily feel but doesn't feel enough to clog pores
packaging is a flip top with a squeezeable
container which means that it could explode in your bag
M: what do you mean by pleasant plastic?
O: it smells like plastic
M: but you like it
O: but it's okay you know when electronics burn and you get a
plastic smell that comes out of it that's unpleasant this is pleasant
Hamilton everyday face this is another sunscreen
I bought after seeing it recommended over and over again in tons of skincare forums
fun history fact Hamilton was the lab set up by Milton Blake who was an Australian chemist he
was one of the inventors of sunscreen back in the 1930s he called himself H A Milton in his notes
I haven't really worked out why but I do feel an affinity
for people with really hard to explain usernames
Hamilton was actually the first sunscreen brand I ever used
back when I was like six and my dad was teaching me how to swim in the backyard
this was reformulated recently you can see it says like new
formula the main change is the addition of bemotrizinol which is a newer UVA filter
M: before we keep going can can you show the class which sunscreens you approve of
O: yeah look at this right [buzzer noise]
O: I could probably do it with my little finger [emphatic pop]
O: [uncertain noises]
M: okay
O: did you see M: what about this
O (indignant): did you see how little - this is really
O: why?
M: because not everyone needs to have violence inside their backpacks
O (not believing anyone would have different priorities): it's so bad though
M: how's this one
O: oh it's twist yes [ding] um this is good [ding]
O: this is good (it's the one he bought) I feel like it's unlikely to explode in either direction
O: if I was to just squeeze it like this M: don't
O: which direction do you think it would explode in M: don't
O: cos it won't go like that it'll go this way or that way
O: the container is nice but it should be a twist [buzzer]
O: this is good [ding] I like this one I want to
talk about why I like this one especially out of all the others
O: it's got a firm case in all directions except for the one direction that you want to squeeze
in it's not going to explode in any other direction uh it can only go in this direction
and you have to twist out off the the top now if you're going to be
using this on a daily basis twisting it off it's not that big of a deal
except for the fact that you can lose the cap
M: get back to get back to work
O: all right M: um O (obediently): Yes dear
O: Hamilton initially I was concerned about Hamilton because uh it comes out
of the bottle looking brown uh and I'm not a fan of putting on foundation but weow
weow
but it doesn't show up at all on my skin uh scent is natural or neutral uh the cream is
super light and glides on very well it sinks in great uh there's no piling and
no tackiness it's not noticeable at all and not that much shine
the product description says it's matte finish I'd agree with that it's not white so
it's not white casting uh there's no stinging or irritation and it is lightly moisturizing as well
packaging again is a flip top with a squeezable container which means
that it can still explode in your bag this should change
clear skincare hydrating sunscreen lotion this is another recently launched reformulation this
was sent to me as a PR sample it has a really similar ingredient list to the Hamilton sunscreen
all right clear skincare smells lightly nice very light and glides really well
sinks in great you have to rub it in a little but it's not tacky at all
it comes out lightly white on my skin but disappears after 30 seconds and leaves
behind a very nice little bit of a shine it is shinier than Hamilton but there's no
stinging there's no irritation and wow weow super hydrating too I can actually feel it
no seriously I uh I tried on all five of these sunscreens thanks to
Michelle uh and this one was the most hydrating out of them all
doesn't feel like it will clog up my pores either again packaging is a fliptop with a
squeezable container potential for bag explosions
this isn't where's the twisty tops
M: you can check out my old video for my top sunscreens from last time I feel like
they all still hold up but the Biore has been replaced by the new version
onto my honorable mentions the Bondi Sands Hydra sunscreen
the fragrance free lotion also from Bondi Sands was in my honorable mentions last
year it was an Australian sunscreen that is also available in tons of other countries and
went viral in so many places because like I said before Australian sunscreens are great
O: all right Bondi Sands Hydra appears lightly oily on my skin but disappears very quickly it
smells okay kind of plastic smooth to apply easy to work with sinks in quickly and also
doesn't pile up doesn't leave any white on my face it feels oily but light with a very
light shine no stinging on the skin but lightly irritating I might have had dry skin at the time
not really sure about the hydrating part of this
but um doesn't feel like it's going to clog up my skin
packaging is a flip top again with a squeezable container potential for bag
explosions it's lighter and less greasy than the other Bondi Sands sunscreen
M: the Naked Sundays Cabana Clear Water gel serum
the only reason this isn't in the top for me is because it only has older filters
but the upside is it is available in the US it's formulated to be lightweight hydrating and it's
clear as you can tell from the name it has zero silicone though unlike a lot of clear sunscreens
there is a photo on the website of someone with very dark skin using it and it doesn't show up
it has a gel cream formula it has a similar sort of formula build to a lot of overseas sunscreens
O: all right Naked Sundays I don't like the smell personally but others might be
okay with it it feels smooth light and glides on well but it takes a
while to sink in and it still feels oily about 10 minutes later doesn't pile up
has a noticeable shine and stays white for a short while after applying I think
it was white for me for a good minute afterwards uh there's no
stinging or irritation but it doesn't feel hydrating at all also feels a bit heavy
hate the packaging that cap is going to pop off just by looking at it
also why is it only 30 mL feels like you're
going to apply to your face once and that's it you throw it away
don't listen to me I'm not an expert
M: I also wanted to add like a wish list of things that I think
are missing from sunscreens please let me know what your wish list is
first I really want more tinted sunscreen options
so just more shades really I also want more innovations around how sunscreens are used
so things like testing the impact of different application methods like what happens when you put
sunscreen under makeup what happens with setting sprays if you're applying with brushes or sponges
I'd also like to see innovations around things that make sunscreen easier to use
so things like longer wear and easier re-application
I also want to see more mineral sunscreens that actually feel
nice and look nice I obviously don't really mind what sort of sunscreen I
use but there are lots of people with allergies who do need these sunscreens
I also wanted to add a note I think a lot of people tend to get too deep into sunscreen
and they end up obsessing a bit over finding the perfect sunscreen and using it perfectly
I think it's helpful to remember that the Nambour trial which was the largest clinical
trial on sunscreen use they saw a whole bunch of great effects with daily sunscreen
squamous cell carcinoma was reduced by 40% the skin of daily sunscreen users had no
detectable increase in aging and they were 24% less likely to show increased signs of aging
and that was with an SPF 16 sunscreen that was in the '90s now three decades
later our sunscreens are leaps and bounds better and I think
that just really shows that consistency is much more important than perfection
so find a sunscreen that you can wear every day that you enjoy wearing that
is within your budget and you are already doing so much for your skin
so more important than the sunscreen you use is how you use it I talk about that in this video
if you like nerding out about beauty check out my book The Science of Beauty it has lots of really
nice illustrations and useful information all about beauty with a more sort of technical bent
I also have a massive collection of sunscreen videos for your binging
pleasure I hope you enjoyed this video see you next time
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