Rihanna told me I could ditch my moisturizer, primer, *and* sunscreen. So I did. For two weeks straight.
The real test? Not if it worked on a dewy-skinned model — but if it could survive my 3 PM oil slick without turning into a chalky mess.
It’s $35 for 1.7 oz. A Fenty Skin hybrid that claims to replace your AM routine in one pump. I called bullshit — then tested it.
Invisible Finish
Zero white cast. Even on my medium-tan skin. Shocking for a mineral SPF.
No-Prime Needed
It sets matte-ish in 60 seconds. Primer? My makeup stayed anyway.
Sweat Check
Ran to catch the subway in 80° heat. No drippy sunscreen eyes.
Photo: Viktoriia Muzyka / Unsplash
It’s not just SPF fluff. The formula actually hydrates without feeling like a slug crawled on your face. The niacinamide does the heavy lifting — calming redness while you get your sun protection.
- Niacinamide: calms redness and tightens pores without peeling
- Glycerin: holds moisture without that sticky film
- Aloe: cools the skin immediately on contact
- Vitamin E: antioxidant shield against pollution
Photo: Sonia Roselli / Unsplash
First pump: watery gel-cream that melts in 10 seconds flat. No pilling. No that-weird-silicone-feel. My skin drank it like iced coffee in July.
Week 2: I stopped using my separate moisturizer. And my face didn’t revolt. That never happens. One unexpected thing — it actually works better on slightly damp skin. Dry application? Pills around the nose.
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My pores look smaller. Not “Instagram filter” smaller — but my makeup sits smoother at hour 6. No new breakouts. No midday shine that screams “I skipped powder.”
It’s better than drugstore if you hate the texture of sunscreen. But don’t pretend it’s magic — it’s just really good at not sucking.