I put the internet’s most hyped sunscreen on my face for 30 days straight. No cheating.
The real test? Wearing it on a 3pm dog walk when I absolutely did not want to.
It’s a $38 primer-SPF hybrid from Supergoop!. The claim of a truly invisible, non-greasy finish got me.
SPF 40
Broad spectrum, chemical sunscreen protection.
Oil-Free Gel
The texture everyone freaks out about.
Makeup Grip
Supposedly acts as a primer, too.
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It’s a chemical sunscreen, so it absorbs UV rays. The real magic is in the finish, not a revolutionary ingredient list.
- Avobenzone: Shields against UVA rays
- Homosalate: Absorbs UVB rays
- Octisalate: UVB absorber
- Red Algae: Helps protect against blue light
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Texture is wild — like a silicone primer. Slicks on, vanishes in 8 seconds flat. Leaves a velvety, almost powdery feel.
By week three, I noticed it pills if you rub your face aggressively. A gentle pat is key. Also, zero white cast on my deep skin tone — a legit win.
Photo: Andrey Zvyagintsev / Unsplash
No new sunspots. My makeup did last longer. But it’s not a moisturizer — my dry cheeks needed extra cream underneath.
Photo: Joseph Corl / Unsplash
It lives up to the invisible, makeup-grip hype — but it’s a specific solution, not a universal miracle.