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Coppertone Pure & Simple SPF 50 Sunscreen
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Kid-Friendly EltaMD UV Pure SPF 47 Sunscreen
4.5 / 5
EltaMD UV Pure SPF 47 Kids Sunscreen
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EltaMD UV Pure SPF 47 Kids Sunscreen - 4oz
I have brown skin. Will it leave a white ashy look?
Yes, this is a Zinc Oxide sun tan lotion. That means it intentionally is not meant to absorb into the skin like other chemical sun screens, but instead is meant to form a physical barrier on the top layer of skin. Adults tend to get the one that absorbs since it looks better, kids typically (or adults who worry about chemicals) tend to get this type since while its the stereo typical white face, thats what it was designed for. Depending on SPF level and quality of the product some certainly are better or worse than others.
Would this be appropriate for daily moisturizer underneath make up? Would it be too thick/greasy?
It's too thick and leaves a white residue. I like the tint EltaMD for under make up that one is wonderful leaves your skin soft and covers up small imperfections so it can be worn alone or under make up. Hope that helps
Is it Reef safe
It is not reef safe according to guidelines set out my the state of Hawaii. Titanium Dioxide. This mineral does not biodegrade and is found to react in warm seawater to form hydrogen peroxide which is harmful to all sea life.
Does this sunscreen have Phenoxyethanol on it, that ingredient is present in other elta sunscreen I had and that irritates my eyes? Thanks!
No
01I have brown skin. Will it leave a white ashy look?+
Yes, this is a Zinc Oxide sun tan lotion. That means it intentionally is not meant to absorb into the skin like other chemical sun screens, but instead is meant to form a physical barrier on the top layer of skin. Adults tend to get the one that absorbs since it looks better, kids typically (or adults who worry about chemicals) tend to get this type since while its the stereo typical white face, thats what it was designed for. Depending on SPF level and quality of the product some certainly are better or worse than others.
02Would this be appropriate for daily moisturizer underneath make up? Would it be too thick/greasy?+
It's too thick and leaves a white residue. I like the tint EltaMD for under make up that one is wonderful leaves your skin soft and covers up small imperfections so it can worn alone or under make up. Hope that helps
03Is it Reef safe+
It is not reef safe according to guidelines set out my the state of Hawaii. Titanium Dioxide. This mineral does not biodegrade and is found to react in warm seawater to form hydrogen peroxide which is harmful to all sea life.
04Does this sunscreen have Phenoxyethanol on it, that ingredient is present in other elta sunscreen I had and that irritates my eyes? Thanks!+
No
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