This is, by far, the best sunscreen I've found for my face. I have tried to use hundreds (I'm not exaggerating) of formulations, and they've all given me problems. They have been too greasy, too thick, whitening, graying, caused cystic acne, stung my eyes, caused makeup to flake and gob up, enhanced pores...I wondered if I should just take the chance and get wrinkles because sunscreens were so miserable. After using other Dermadoctor products with outstanding success, I decided this was worth a try. I've now used it every day for six months, and there's no way I'm going to stop buying this product. Overall, this does everything it claims to do, with the exception of being "mattifying". This is NOT a mattifier, however, as far as sunscreen goes, it has what could be called a "matte finish": it's not shiny, greasy, slimy, etc. I rub a small amount around my face. It looks whitish for about 20 seconds, and then it vanishes completely. When it vanishes, it leaves no noticeable finish, so while this doesn't mattify skin and makeup like a true mattifier (i.e. Dermadoctor Tease Zone), its finish is weightless, colorless, and it helps to absorb oil. Best of all, this doesn't interfere with other products or makeup. It works like a primer, and helps makeup last longer. I feel safest with the UVB (SPF30) AND UVA(PA+++) ratings, to apply broad, reliable coverage while it's on my skin. SPF30 is recommended for people who used tretinoin, retinols, and exfoliating acids, but broader spectrum sunscreens are often heavy on skin. This is the best of any sunscreen I've found for its reliability, and its careful, much-researched formulation.
