Prequel Skin - Sun Barrier Mineral SPF 50 Sun Protectant - Lightweight Semi-Transparent Zinc Oxide Sunscreen - 1.7 Fl Oz

I have contact dermatitis so I can only use mineral sunscreen. I've tried SO MANY sunscreens including American, Australian and Korean brands and this is the best one by far. If doesn't irritate my skin, it's moisturizing so I save one step, it doesn't leave a white cast (imo, since mineral sunscreens leave a slight white cast), it has antioxidants so it actually saves me another step because I usually apply vitamin C to prevent skin aging from free radicals, it has a high SPF! Some mineral sunscreens have lower SPF protection for some reason. Lastly, it applies so incredibly easily. I always struggle with mineral sunscreens because you need to rub them on for a long time for them to blend in adequately. It has a natural fragrance that I really like, and it's not overpowering either. It also is pinkish which is perfect for me because I naturally have a pink undertone. I was afraid it'd make me look TOO pink but it just looks like my skin. Literally couldn't ask for anything else. I'm so happy with this sunscreen.

I bought this along with the Prequel hydrating serum and I am so impressed with these products. As for the sunscreen, I have medium olive skin so zinc oxide sunscreens very often give a white-ish cast. Or they're thick and feel like a sweater on your skin. Not the case here. I've been wearing this sunscreen daily for the last two weeks and can say it's the best I've found. And I've used drugstore to high end dermatologist brands. The texture is light, thin enough to absorb into the skin instead of sitting on it. It's not greasy and there's no cast, at least not on my skin. If anything, I feel like it gives my skin a bit of a blur. I have drier mature skin, so I do put this on after the Prequel hydration serum and moisturizer. My skin seems happy.

I have purchased this sunscreen 6 or 7 times now in the last year. Full disclosure, I did NOT like it the first few times I tried it. After a month or so, I totally changed my mind though. It blends in well, doesn't pill, and protects my skin well. I love the consistency of it as it isn't thick but also isn't runny. I have fair skin so it does work well with my skin tone. I do not wear full makeup ever so I cannot speak for it working with makeup. I usually apply the sunscreen then a little concealer under my eyes and I'm good to go. My face has a delightful glow too...not a greasy look. One reason I find myself going to this brand is the lack of fragrance and unnecessary ingredients in their products. Price point is great for me too. Prequel is a brand I trust. I've purchased: gleanser (X2), sa gleanser, half and half, the balm, the gel, hypochlorous spray (X2), the peel, the hand wrap (x5)...love em all!

This mineral sunscreen has surprisingly little cast, and I only noticed a slight one on my fair skin for the first couple of minutes. Unlike my tinted moisturizer's light bronze tone (Cetaphil's spf40 Redness Relieving Daily Facial Moisturizer), the iron oxides only show up as a very light pink so this doesn't cover up anything or work as a foundation alternative. It has a lotion-like consistency and goes on smoothly and leaves the skin with a glow but also feels a touch oily. If I apply first and wait at least 30-60 minutes, I can apply a second layer of tinted moisturizer or foundation without much oiliness but if I apply Prequel as the second layer, it will feel surprisingly oily hours later. So I don't recommend this if you have oily skin. On the plus side, it did NOT in any way irritate my sensitive rosacea-prone skin. I find it a bit pricey: $20+ for 1.7 oz. but if your budget is larger, it's a solid sunscreen.

I have hyperpigmentation so regular broad spectrum sunscreens do not work well for me regardless brands and price point. Therefore, I am constantly on the search for new mineral sunscreen options. Prequel’s product is definitely worth trying. 1. Doesn’t provoke irritations 2. The texture is nice and doesn’t leave white cast at all 3. There are moisturizing components in the product, so the skin doesn’t feel dry or tight (which is sometimes the case with zinc dioxide products) 4. The sunscreen has a shimmer, so it also works as a nice primer. Most of the days I will just use it on its own without foundation and just add a corrector locally.