DERMA E Sun Defense Mineral Oil-Free Sunscreen SPF 30 Face – Broad Spectrum Facial Sun Cream – Hypoallergenic, Fragrance Free Clear Zinc Oxide Protection, 2 Oz

So, this seems to be the miraculous ideal sunscreen I have been seeking for years: physical block without titanium dioxide, high SPF, no creepy chemicals, isn't greasy or shiny, doesn't break me out, and feels good on my skin. EVERY sunscreen breaks me out or leaves my skin feeling itchy or congested if I leave it on all day!! This one doesn't, and I have been wearing it every day for two weeks straight.Yes, it leaves a white cast which is stronger the more product you use. That is NOT the fault of the sunscreen. It's just the nature of the ingredient zinc oxide, and if you want the calming and sun-blocking benefits you just have to put up with some whiteness. I've gone out in public with the white cast a few times and it's not horrible but it does make me look more fair and gothic than usual, so instead, here's how I deal with it: I work it in fast and don't rub more than necessary. Then when it's set, I buff a bit of Colorescience Pro Sunforgettable SPF 50 Powder on top to even out the white cast. (The Colorescience powder is kind of expensive in its original dispenser but I just bought the refill and swirl it in a glass with a kabuki brush. It comes in different shades, which you can see on their website, and Amazon has reasonable prices on the refills.) The effect is natural looking and leaves no hint of white cast, and provides me with a LOT of sun protection -- 50 SPF layered on top of 30 SPF! And all that while not irritating my skin or giving me acne? I consider it a miracle.Another sunscreen hack I've been doing that is working well for me is to add a small squirt of moisturizer and mix in my fingers just before applying, which helps it slip a bit better and have a little bit of moisturizing factor -- I've been using a squirt of Hyalogic Episilk PHA hyaluronic acid serum but I bet you could use any moisturizer you like -- and then I do the powder step.Anyway, if, like me, you have tried everything and thought that you would never find a sunscreen with natural ingredients that felt good on your skin and didn't make you look greasy and ridiculous, give this one a try.

I'm very upset and disappointed about with this product! I originally purchased this product because it received a rating of 1 (The best rating possible) from the Environmental Working Group. The first time I purchased the product I was so happy with it! The texture was smooth, and it didn't leave my skin overly white, as so many physical sunscreens do. I told all my friends and family that I had finally found a great healthy sunscreen that worked well under makeup, and I encouraged them to buy this product too.I was happy with my second bottle as well, but on the third bottle, I received an entirely different sunscreen product from DERMA-E. I didn't notice that it was a different type of sunscreen until I had been using it for about a week, and at that point I didn't feel that I could return it. I also desperately needed it; I use it daily to protect my skin from the harsh California sun.With the arrival of this last bottle, I'm just disgusted. This time, I did receive the correct item, but the sunblock functions completely differently. As I try to apply it to my face, it peels right off, in little sticky, flaky bits. I've tried everything: exfoliating my face first, letting the sunblock sit, trying to apply it with a little water, applying it super fast; nothing works! It is a complete waste of money because I can't trust that any is even getting on my face, and it's completely impossible to wear under makeup.So now I'm back to the drawing board. I currently have no sunblock to use, and I need to research a new brand of physical sunscreen. I'm also stuck with an almost completely full bottle that I have no interest in using. I am guessing I received a defective product, but after two bad experiences, I'm not willing to take the risk of wasting anymore money on this product. On to the next!

I'm disappointed with this sunscreen, but I think it can be beneficial depending upon what a person is looking for. I was wanting this for using under my makeup, but for me, it doesn't work for that. It tends to pill up a bit and can leave some patchy spots under makeup. I've used it on my neck and body (to use up the tube) and for that, it's mostly fine. I say mostly, because when I bring my foundation down my neck, it can pill a bit, but on my body where there's no makeup, it works just fine. It does take a little bit to sink in, but does leave a healthy looking glow on the body as it's absorbing. It has just a mild smell, that dissipates quickly. I like that the brand is cruelty free, and while I have sensitive, acne prone adult skin, this does not break me out at all.