Prequel Skin Sun Barrier Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50. PA++++ Broad Spectrum Zinc Oxide Sunblock with Semi-Transparent Lightweight Texture. Moisturizing UV Defense for Face. Travel Size, 1.7oz

I have used this only one time so far and I’m in love. It didn’t break me out or make my eyes sting so I’m stoked. I was hesitant about the zinc because I have tried other zinc based sunscreens and they made my rosacea sting but this one has not. The formula is on the thick side but it’s perfect for my dry skin and actually absorbs but it takes a little bit to rub in. It doesn’t leave a white cast and it has a slight amount of tint that brightens up my complexion with no scent. I appreciate the packaging too. The cap is weighted and it balances out the bottle making it really stable on my counter. It’s a little expensive so when it went on sale I snatched it up and boy am I happy I did because it is worth it. I’m definitely gonna try the other products they have.

This sunscreen is my favorite. It’s lightweight, chemical free, and drys down well! As someone whose skin is sensitive and can’t really wear chemical sunscreens without burning and acne breakouts this stuff is amazing! I’ve worn it multiple times on my face and been out in the sun where my arms have gone crispy red, but my face looks untouched because of this sunscreen. Prequel is an amazing brand and I enjoy using some of their other products as well!

I have hyperpigmentation so regular broad spectrum sunscreens do not work well for me regardless brands and price point. Therefore, I am constantly on the search for new mineral sunscreen options. Prequel’s product is definitely worth trying. 1. Doesn’t provoke irritations 2. The texture is nice and doesn’t leave white cast at all 3. There are moisturizing components in the product, so the skin doesn’t feel dry or tight (which is sometimes the case with zinc dioxide products) 4. The sunscreen has a shimmer, so it also works as a nice primer. Most of the days I will just use it on its own without foundation and just add a corrector locally.

I bought this along with the Prequel hydrating serum and I am so impressed with these products. As for the sunscreen, I have medium olive skin so zinc oxide sunscreens very often give a white-ish cast. Or they're thick and feel like a sweater on your skin. Not the case here. I've been wearing this sunscreen daily for the last two weeks and can say it's the best I've found. And I've used drugstore to high end dermatologist brands. The texture is light, thin enough to absorb into the skin instead of sitting on it. It's not greasy and there's no cast, at least not on my skin. If anything, I feel like it gives my skin a bit of a blur. I have drier mature skin, so I do put this on after the Prequel hydration serum and moisturizer. My skin seems happy.

This sunscreen would be a fantastic winter sunscreen option for someone with dry, dehydrated, skin. It's too thick and moisturizing for my normal skin, particularly in these humid Texas summers. I'm also not a huge fan of the smell, but it fades quickly. I do really like that it doesn't irritate my hypersensitive eyes. Good quality sunscreen, just not quite for me.

This mineral sunscreen has surprisingly little cast, and I only noticed a slight one on my fair skin for the first couple of minutes. Unlike my tinted moisturizer's light bronze tone (Cetaphil's spf40 Redness Relieving Daily Facial Moisturizer), the iron oxides only show up as a very light pink so this doesn't cover up anything or work as a foundation alternative. It has a lotion-like consistency and goes on smoothly and leaves the skin with a glow but also feels a touch oily. If I apply first and wait at least 30-60 minutes, I can apply a second layer of tinted moisturizer or foundation without much oiliness but if I apply Prequel as the second layer, it will feel surprisingly oily hours later. So I don't recommend this if you have oily skin. On the plus side, it did NOT in any way irritate my sensitive rosacea-prone skin. I find it a bit pricey: $20+ for 1.7 oz. but if your budget is larger, it's a solid sunscreen.

At first I really disliked this sunscreen because I have pretty oily skin and it felt quite heavy so I only used it if I was going to gym in the morning since it’s so moisturizing & I didn’t mind the glow if I was sweating. Fast forward a month later I go on accutane and completely changed my opinion on this sunscreen. My whole accutane journey I’ve been using all prequel products like the gleanser, half/half & the hand wrap was the only thing that cured my contact dermatitis that had formed when I wore latex gloves with powder for my chemistry class. Prequel has become my favorite brand. Back to the sunscreen, I am now on my final month of accutane & everyone at my 9:30 hit gym class have been asking me about my skin & how glowy it looks. I assume it’s the glow from the sunscreen & have told tell all about it. Could not recommend it enough. Hopefully it still works for me after accutane especially because of the mineral formula & the PA +++

I wanted to love this as I love a lot of prequals products, however this is a complete miss for me. It feels super greasy and the smell is horrible and burns my eyes. I am very sensitive to fragrance natural and synthetic but ive never seen any of prequals other products smell like this.