I received this in a sample from a Nordstrom beauty order and had to purchase it. I needed to up my face sunscreen game after starting to use a retinol but usually they’re so sticky and heavy – this is NOT! It comes out so thin and goes on so light, making your skin feel soft and healthy. Putting makeup on over it didn’t feel like I was adding layers and layers of gunk onto my skin, like it feels with some face sunscreens/creams. My face seems clearer, too. Not super cheap, but a great investment – there’s currently a special deal for the Anniversary Sale, and I think I might have to snatch that up, too.
This formulation includes a chemical sunscreen--octisalate--which made my face break out. The previous formulation included only titanium dioxide, which did the job and did not cause my face to break out. If you're expecting this to replace your previous Clarins sunscreen, you might be disappointed if you have sensitive skin. Clarins: Please bring back the previous formulation! Thanks!
Wonderful texture: very light, breathable, and not at all "sunscreeny." It has a slight chemical smell, which dissipates quickly. MUCH nicer than drugstore-brand facial sunscreens.
Overall rating
5/ 5
Eamesluv
Light Weight & Perfect
PostedJuly 4, 2014
I bought this based on other helpful reviews. I've been looking for a light weight facial sunscreen to go over my daily moisturizer. Not only is this light weight, it goes on very smoothly and blends in nicely. The smell is light and not that noticeable once applied. I have dry and sensitive skin, but this product didn't dry out nor irritate my skin. I will definitely buy again and glad I've found this!