SPF 30 Brush-On

UPDATE: first day of pool season. Under my fake tan I’m pale as Casper. Though I had a fresh fake tan... so I couldn’t use an oily sunblock that would erase it (my fellow fake bakers know oily things no no and not even lotions touch you til the first shower - i still had my guide bronzer on). So I used this sloppily dusted over my whole body pretty much (even head since I have short - dark, it rubs in invisible, hair) over the course of an ENTIRE sunny day. UV index 8-9. I was bad and last reapplied it many hours before that peak index was reached. I. Did. Not. Burn. Nor even tan!!!!!!!!!!! It’s like building a concrete wall between you and mr sun! Also by the way I believe all those bad reviews that immediately pop up that trash the “retinyl palmitate “ are probably one disgruntled weirdo who hates vitamin a in its weakest and usually very innocuous form that most people do not notice and are non affected by in the myriad products that it is in. Geez buddy sit on the couch. I can’t believe I was shelling out for that other brand. Also I recommend this over derma e (it broke/clouds went alllll over AND it’s too fair); this is a darker color for my nw30-nc40 while fake tanning skin and doesn’t flash back). Super high zinc and titanium dioxide % with easy effective mechanism that works and is sturdy. Affordable. Nothing bad to say. Have several of them and always keep one in purse to touch up over make up. Kids never burn in pool with it.

I absolutely love this sunscreen! It is a powder as opposed to a lotion or cream. I, personally, don’t like to use lotion or cream sunscreens because I find them thick and heavy. Mineral fusion offers the same protection from UVA and UVB rays with a light powder. Ill give you a little explanation as to types of sunscreens (I’m actually a Licensed Medical Esthetician). Chemical sunscreen (creams and lotions) absorb into the skin and then absorb UV rays, converts the rays into heat, and releases them from the body. They usually contain organic (carbon based) compounds, such as oxybenzone, octinoxate, octisalate and avobenzone. Physical sunblock sits on top of the skin and reflects the sun's rays. The minerals titanium dioxide and zinc oxide are the main active ingredients in physical blocks. Powder sunscreens are physical, while creams and lotions are primarily chemical. I personally, not only like the light feel of Mineral Fusion’s powder sunscreen, but I also would rather have the UV rays reflected rather than absorbed; even though absorption eventually releases them from your body. So there you have it. It is definitely a subjective preference, but whichever you pick, make sure it says “Broad Spectrum.” This promises to protect your skin from both UVA and UVB rays.

This powder SPF works well on my oily skin since it seems to make my skin less shiny in comparison to regular sunscreen which usually makes my skin even oilier. I like that it's a small tube which makes it convenient to carry around and reapply when necessary. I don't like that the bristles are extremely soft, I would prefer if they were a bit more stiff as the product seems to spread out everywhere. This also dispenses way too much product at a time and leaves my face looking powdery but once I blend it in it goes away. Despite the minor flaws this is a great alternative to regular sunscreen.

This stuff is alarmingly great! I had low expectations as this was the "most economical" of the options out there for a product like this but its awesome! I go between this and a spray SPF for mid afternoon depending on where I'm going/what I'm doing. This is a great way to freshen up my concealer that may have worn off later in the day and add more protection to my face. While I wish the SPF was higher, I'm happy to have found something small enough to be in the purse all the time and gives nice coverage! Great product, will buy again once I run out, which might be a while as I feel I haven't made much of a dent in the powder after a few months!

...the brush thing is REALLY annoying. The product itself is just fine, I took it with me on vacation in the Caribbean and used it almost exclusively on my face instead of regular sunblock. I did get a bit of a tan (probably should have reapplied more often) but no burn at all, even after a day trip to the BVI with a lot of sun exposure on the boat. The color is generally transparent: I'm quite fair, and it did not show except as a slight matte finish, at the beginning or at the end of vacation when I was more tanned. I always had to start it on the back of my hand to get it flowing, and if I forgot to wash it off it would come off on my clothes later on (doesn't stain though, it washes out fine). It did not cake or run, or transfer from my face, only problem was when I got it on my hands or neck. The only reason I didn't give it a higher rating, is the darn brush. Really, it's not a bargain product, why can't they use a brush that doesn't fall apart? Bristles everywhere, every time. I looked furry! Seems it would be so simple to improve that little problem.

I wanted a powder sunblock b/c after applying makeup, I don't want to add lotion to my face to touchup the sun protection in the afternoon. Powder was perfect! I'm just assuming it's working and protecting as it should. I didn't get burned in my face during my recent vacation (though did get burned elsewhere on my body from not reapplying - so maybe that's a plus that it is actually working). Great container that is super easy to carry in your purse. Love that it has both the brush and the powder together as one - super convenient. I have super sensitive skin and did no break out. So net net, thumbs up. Love it and do plan to buy more.

I've been using this product for years and really like it - I live in an area of bright sunlight year round, and over the past few years here, you need sunscreen all the time, everywhere; even in shade. You'll burn in the shade, or blocked by a building from the sun. I like this because it's light on the skin, not heavy, not greasy, it's a light powder you can brush on easily all over. It doesn't leave a tint. I also like it because if I'm outside, I don't always re-apply sunscreen regularly, and with this, it's easy to carry and really easy to brush on. Most sunscreens (even when they're riff says otherwise), make me breakout, and this one doesn't.

**Revision** This product was messy for the first 4-5 applications, but after that it stopped leaking. It is easy to apply and goes on smoothly with very little color (big bonus for me). It seems to prevent sunburn, is smooth and goes on light and easy. I really do like this product and am using it every weekend at the moment. I think the product works just fine, but the packaging is awful. I opened the package and powder was EVERYWHERE! I thought maybe it just got shaken up in shipping, so I carefully used it, pulled the sleeve back up and stored it in its' box, sitting upright on my bathroom counter. The next time I used it - powder everywhere again! I really want to like this product, but if I lose it all on the counter each time I use it - it is not worth the time or money. Maybe I got a flawed applicator?

Good

Good Product. Work well

Muy buen producto, se aplica perfectamente en el rostro y lo uso solo de retoque cuando ando en la calle! Matifica muy bonito y me han dicho que parece que uso algún tipo de filtro! Lo uso de la mano con el ISDN Fotoultra100 con color! 10/10

Easier and lighter to use than cream or liquid

Hasta el momento todo bien, quintal el brillo también cuando ya tienes mucho en el rostro, es bastante fácil de aplicarlo y totalmente traslúcido, me encanta