MDSolarSciences Mineral Crème SPF 50 Sunscreen for Face – Water-Resistant, Broad Spectrum UV Protection – Blendable Micronized Zinc Oxide – Smooth, Natural Matte Finish

5 Stars!! It works! This is so much more than sunscreen. Highly recommend. First, the lotion works-spent two active days in the Bahamian sun and this is great skin protection. No burns. Second, the matte finish is very cool and smooth. Third, the Cranberry emulsion is a special ingredient that heals the skin, reduces stress, and aids recovery. Free radicals out. Finally, packaging. Ergonomic sports design - easy to use. Believe me - this sounds obvious but it is not - I have had sunscreen containers explode with embarrassing results. These Doctors have figured it out. Brilliant.

This is by far one of the best sunscreens I have ever used!!! I cannot recommend this product enough. It is so lovely that I have even replaced my face moisturizer with this! It feels like a whipped butter consistency (in the best way). It is incredibly smoothing, light, soft, and blurring. There is no harsh rubbing process needed. It glides on smoothly and leaves no white cast. I very much value and prioritize chemical-free, 100% mineral formulas, and I have yet to find one so incredible!!!

This is probably the most elegant PHYSICAL sunblock formula I've come across in a while. Is it perfect? No, but is it one of the most pleasant physical sunblocks I've used? Yes. Will I keep buying/using? Yes. The breakdown: Consistency: feels like a slighter thicker version of SuperGoop's unseen sunscreen, so expect to work it a bit more, but not by much. The white cast: Unfortunately not 100% zero-white-cast but very close. It's very visible when you're first working it in but once you finished applying it is already beginning to fade. That being said it's 10% still visible in a blurring kind of way. If you're used to korean sunscreen you'd basically call this a 'tone-up' effect, where your skin tone looks a little lighter (and more even). I don't mind but maybe others would. Still I would say the lingering white cast is minor enough that if you're for whatever reason desperate to use a physical sunblock, then yea I'd say try this one Pairing with makeup: No pilling for me! Similar to supergoop's unseen sunscreen I think the slight siliconey feel acts like a pseudo-primer. The Finish: True to advertisement, it's matte and actually does a good job controlling oil. I notice after 6 hours I look less shiny compared to when I spend 6 hours in chemical sunscreen. This may be a new go-to base for day-looks for me. The coverage: So by 'coverage' I mean how evenly and thoroughly is the sunblock actually protecting you. I use a UV light (briefly! carefully!) whenever trying out new sunblocks because sometimes the 'weightless' sheer formulas also provide very thin coverage. Most physical sunblocks I've tested it's like a solid black wall - you shine the UV light and it's like someone colored in your arm with a sharpie. I would say this physical sunblock's coverage is a little less than that - I think the spreadability is the reason and it's a small price to pay. It's still decent coverage (see my attached photo). My current go-to sunblock is the chemical Joseon Rice Sunblock, which is currently popular in korea. As you can see, both of them have areas of denser vs lighter coverage based on my natural applying motions, but overall provide decent coverage. I'm satisfied but for people who want a steel barrier of physical sunblock, you might opt for a thicker formula than this. The lasting power: It's good. I used the UV-light to compare the coverage when I first apply vs the coverage after 4-6 hours and I still see sunblock on my face (albiet an even lighter, more patchy layer). All in all having been a devoted chemical sunscreener for quite some time, I'm delighted by this example of how far physical sunblocks have come. Based on its characteristics I can see myself wearing it for practical reasons (protect the ocean, matte look for warmer, humid weather, or pregnancy), but also just how well it controls shine of makeup throughout the day. Plus I'm happy it has skin-helping ingredients too. Recommend.

The mineral SPF 50 cream from MD Solar Sciences is a great sunscreen for my combination skin. It's quite hydrating (almost oily/greasy when first applied), but without making my skin oily. I personally prefer mineral sunscreens (although the formula is never as elegant as a good formulated chemical one), since chemical sunscreen ingredients irritate sometimes my skin (and my eyes). The consistency of the sunscreen is creamy, but not very thick (as most SPF 50 products are), somewhat lightweight and oily (you need to shake it before applying, otherwise there's some separation). It indeed applies silky smooth and wears wonderfully under make-up all day long. But since it's hydrating, I need to let it sink into the skin for 5-10 minutes before applying foundation; if the sunscreen doesn't dry out enough on the skin, the make-up applies bad. It somewhat helps to blur fine lines and wrinkles, but nothing too impressive. On my skin the finish is not truly matte; more like velvety satin, with a touch of dewiness. But overall I think it makes my skin look great under make-up and I noticed I get less oily towards the end of the day than usual. I can definitely feel this sunscreen on my face, but it's a `veil` like feel, not a `heavy cream` feel. It's still a mineral sunscreen and will somewhat clog the pores and I can feel it on my skin. But I do a good cleanse in the evening so I had no issues with breakouts from this cream. The formula is definitely more lightweight than most mineral sunscreen products. Surprisingly for a mineral sunscreen, there's barely any white cast once the cream is set to the face (but I have a light-medium skin tone, darker complexions might have different experiences). I also like the formula of this sunscreen, without fragrance and other irritants; it's a good mix of mineral SPF for sun protection, silicone for smoothness (and priming) and some antioxidants (so good for the skin during sun exposure). It's a pricey SPF, but a great one.

This sunscreen is amazing! It is the first facial sunscreen that has not broken me out or made my eyes burn. Bonus, it has zinc oxide which is dermatologist recommended to prevent skin cancer. I have fair-light skin, and a history of acne, and this sunscreen gives me the protection I need while not breaking me out which is wonderful! Of course it has a slight white hue - that is the zinc. It is what it is! Sunscreen that does not give a white hue does not have the recommended amount of zinc and probably is not the best to use for protection. I've seen reviews talking about about it doesn't absorb into the skin and sits on top - that's what mineral (aka physical) sunscreens do! If you want sunscreen that doesn't sit on top of the skin, then you will need to buy a chemical sunscreen. It has a matte texture, too, so it is great for oily or combo skin types. If you have dry skin, I wouldn't recommend this or any product that clearly states it is matte... just read the label and address your own skin type, dont blindly buy sunscreen or any face product. Oh, on top of it not breaking me out, it goes on nice a smooth and does have a blurring effect which is great if you're concerned about textured skin or fine lines. It also wears very nicely underneath my foundation, almost like a primer. That is probably the dimethicone so just be aware of that should you have any need or desire to avoid silicones. I've been getting a lot of compliments lately on my skin, and the only thing I've changed is using this sunscreen. I am just so glad to have found a quality sunscreen that does not make my face break out and like an oil slick.

Love it. I went to Universal Studios last weekend and the sun was blazing. I wore this and reapplied every 2 hours and I got no tan or sun damage! I was especially nervous because I have discoloration around my mouth area and I’ve been actively working on it with various products so I did not want all my hard work to go down the drain from walking in the sun for so many hours. Luckily this did just the job and my progress is still in tact! This will definitely be my go to. Oh yeah, and it’s so silky to put on and no white cast which is important for me as I am a dark skin woman, and some sunscreens look very ashy on my skin

I bought this in my attempt to find tinted facial sunscreen that won't make my pale little self look like I got a really bad spray tan. Well, at least I was successful on that front. This IS appropriate for the more pale amongst us. It's also, however, kind of greasy (it leaves a shine on my face that I can see in a mirror from across a room) and not especially kind to the olfactory system (it doesn't smell AWFUL, but it's one of the least pleasant smelling sunscreens I own). The consistency is not liquid-y like you'd find with the Tatcha (still my fave) and La Roche-Posay (way too orange) tinted sunscreens; it's more like a thick cream. Additionally, I'm pretty sure it started drying out my skin when I was using it daily. TLDR: worth a shot if you're looking for a light colored tinted sunscreen, but probably not what you want if you also have dry skin or if you're hoping for something that will go on easily and have minimal shine.

I think it's great. I must use mineral sunscreen because I have rosacea. My persnickety skin gets along very well with this sunscreen. This is optimally for those with dry to normal skin who enjoy glycerin-style products. While I personally LOVE this sunscreen and think it's the right price-point for the quality, I recommend those with oily skin proceed with caution or see if you can get a sample before spending your hard-earned $$$. Cast-wise: I have zero idea why this would leave a cast on a Caucasian. I encourage other skin tones to consider trying it, especially if they also suffer from rosacea. It *should* be on the ‘less-Casper’ side of mineral options. IT'S AWESOME under make-up and acts effectively as a primer. I put this on my face, neck and ears and let it dry for 5-10 minutes for adding anything else. After just spending 60+ minutes looking at other mineral options, I’m buying this again. There are a lot of great mineral sunscreens out there—this one is my HG. Hope you find yours!

Die Sonnencreme enthält relativ viel Silikon und fühlt sich damit eher wie ein Primer an. Wenn man also noch zu Make-up greift, ist das ein super Produkt. Die Pigmente in der Sonnencreme sind nur dafür da Weißeln auszugleichen, haben aber keine sichtbare Abdeckung. Das Finish ist seidig, nicht matt, aber auch nicht glänzend.

I’m looking for a physical sunscreen during pregnancy that’s high in SPF, easy to spread and suitable for oily skin in hot weather, and this is the one! Skin tone looks beautiful when wearing it! No white cast but slightly brighten up compared to tinted spf, really like it.

Muy malo

Le produit sèche ma peau en dessous les yeux au point ou des rides profondes apparaissent la ou avant je n'en avais pas. Horrible !

I came to know this product from my sister and it’s really good! Worth the price. I hope to find the same item here in UAE.