Alba Botanica Hawaiian Green Tea Sunscreen SPF45, 113 g

I used this sunscreen during my last holiday in Spain. It was very sunny and I did not burn once. I used it on the body (not face) and it had a nice feel, absorbed well and did not leave white marks. It has a slight green tea fragrance which I liked but my partner didn't, so it all depends on the preferences!

Love this sun cream. It smells lovely and is not sticky like many others I've tried. I have sensitive skin and did not experience a reaction but I did not use this on my face as I use a sun cream specifically designed for use on the face instead. I have red hair and very fair skin, did not get burnt when using this sun cream even during a 3 hour cycle ride in 35 degrees heat & during midday sun. Very impressed, will be buying it again.

Pros:does not contain any oxybenzone or octinoxate, so can therefore be classified as reef safe.Good formula that glides on skin well and sinks in fully and quickly, however, I've only tested it on my skin which is white.Decent price.Cruelty free company and this specific product is also vegan.Cons:Not suitable for use around the eyes. It made mine sting, although that was all, I didn't get an allergic reaction like another reviewer said they unfortunately did.Not as natural as others, since it contains octocrylene.Overall, I recommend this product and I love using it. You can't get a more 'natural' sunscreen on the market IMO, unless you were to buy a mineral based sunscreen as opposed to chemical based. I will say though as general info for anyone wondering, you can find the expiry date for this sunscreen on the back of the yellow rim at the top of the bottle. Mine came to me with 11 months until expiry, which I think is too little and I would hope that the supplier would provide customers with at least a year until expiry in the future.

It works

Prompt delivery. Great suncream too. I wasn’t sure what to expect as I have previously always used a Boots suncream, but this was really good. It went on well, not heavy or sticky and left my skin feeling soft. It also protected me well - I was abroad in temperatures of high 30s so didn’t go mad in the sun and applied it every hour or so to be doubly sure, but I didn’t burn and went a good colour. Love that it’s organic and cruelty free, and so pleased that it also works! Definitely one I’ll be buying again

Love this product but had to return as the expiry date was May 2023 & I just received it.Disappointed that a seller would think that’s ok to send with the expiry date only 2wks away.So 1 star is not for the product but the expiry date

I wear sun protection daily on my face and hands whatever the weather so prefer a natural product. This sunblock is my 4th purchase, has a nice creamy consistency, pleasant green tea scent and a does a great job.

This is a nice fragrance and nice to know that has some good ingredients although isn't as natural as other brands and does contain a few nasties.this made my eyes sting even when not applying anywhere near the eyesocket.