It's worth noting that La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50 is NOT a baby sunscreen, and the bottles states "Children under 6 months of age: Ask a doctor. It rubs in as quickly as I put it on and actually makes my skin feel softer, both while it's on and after I've washed it off (there is zero SPF greasiness here).

If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag. A light, velvety, unique skin feel liquid that is a good solvent and also makes the skin feel nice and smooth (aka emollient). Regular sized Titanium Dioxide also has a great safety profile, it's non-irritating and is pretty much free from any health concerns (like estrogenic effect worries with some chemical filters). I chose 12 sunscreens to test based on their ingredients and average ratings, then evaluated their .

This product smells like stale urine and it was incredibly drying to my skin, which runs dry anyway.

Mineral face sunscreen is water resistant (40 minutes), dermatologist tested for safety, oil-free/non-comedogenic, paraben-free, oxybenzone-free, and octinoxate free.

At the same time, it also boosts the effectiveness of other preservatives, such as the nowadays super commonly used phenoxyethanol.

Once absorbed they might form unwanted complexes with proteins and they might promote the formation of evil free radicals. I use bare minerals complexion rescue tinted moisturizer on top (after blending in the white cast, but before the sunscreen is completely dry).

It is formulated with Cell-Ox Shield technology: broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection with antioxidants. Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable).