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- 푸른_모래Nov 6, 2022 (UTC)Combination SkinSensitive Skin
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ConsDue to its thick consistency, it takes some time to spread evenly. If not applied carefully, you can end up with patchy areas that are more noticeable because of the white cast. The real shock comes later in the day when I look in the mirror and see white, flaky patches on my cheeks - thank goodness for masks, or I'd be mortified by the state of my skin! I'm not sure what causes this. I thought it might be incompatible with my moisturizer, but when I tested it on the back of my hand over my regular cream, it looked perfect. I've just done another test on my hand for this review, and it still looks flawless there. It seems the issue only occurs on my face, or perhaps it develops over time after application. And remember how I mentioned it washes off easily? Well, that's both a pro and a con. If I brush my teeth after applying this sunscreen, I end up with white streaks around my mouth. Even water droplets that run down my chin while rinsing leave visible marks.
TipI'm still trying to find a way to make this work, as I have quite a bit left. Especially considering that nowadays you can find many sunscreens on sale with buy-one-get-one-free offers, or cheaper options at other stores (though admittedly, few would be as environmentally conscious as this one). I want to use it up, if only to get my money's worth. I haven't found a solution yet, but if I do, I'll update my review with additional feedback.