Okay, the internet was SWEARING the new Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays was pilling like crazy. I had to see for myself. Spoiler: they fixed it.
The old formula was a thin, watery mess that clung to dry patches. This one actually sets. It’s a whole different beast.
It’s still a 100% mineral SPF 30 tinted “foundation” at $38, but the texture is now a whipped mousse instead of liquid. The claim? Better spreadability without the white cast.
New Filter Tech
Zinc oxide is milled finer, so it blends in 15 seconds flat.
Mousse Texture
It dries down to a soft matte, not a grease slick.
Shade Range
Still 10 shades, but they adjusted the undertones—they’re less pink now.
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They swapped out the heavy oils for squalane and a new polymer that creates a film. It’s skincare-adjacent, but the real magic is the texture shift. It’s less dewy, more “my skin but blurred.”
- Squalane: Hydrates without clogging pores
- Zinc Oxide 20%: Broad-spectrum SPF 30 protection
- Pyrus Malus Extract: Calms redness instantly
- Silica: Absorbs sweat, keeps you matte
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First pump: it feels like a thick primer. You have to work fast—it sets in 30 seconds. But once it’s on, it’s invisible. I forgot I was wearing it, which never happens.
Week two hit a snag. On my dry cheeks, it flaked by 4pm. But on my oily T-zone? It looked better at 8pm than at 8am. Weirdest thing—it hates moisturizer. If you layer too much underneath, it pills.
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My pores look smaller—that’s the silica. My rosacea redness is 70% neutralized with one layer. But my dry patches? Yeah, they’re still there. This is not a moisturizing foundation.
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It’s a better product, but it’s now a specific tool, not an everyday staple. If you’re oily, you’ll love it. If you’re dry, walk away.