Also I knitted the jumper! It’s my first proper knitted garment, the right sleeve is smaller than the left (I decided to switch knitting techniques between the two) but it isn't super noticeable 😅
Cool knit! Can't tell the difference between sleeves - we are always more critical of our own makes than other people are. I was told if someone can't see the flaw from a metre away then don't worry about it 🤓 also thank you for this video! I have always been curious about these American sunscreens, tried the Supergoop sunscreens and had the same experience as you. Currently my fav for using under makeup is still the Ultra Violette Supreme Screen, but loving the Korean sunscreen journey I'm on too.
That’s so awesome Michelle! It was initially suggested to me to try knitting for my ADHD and I’ve really been enjoying it. I’ve only knitted a few scarves so far but one day I will attempt to knit more. I’ve found knitting has been helpful with my healing since coming out of hospital with endo, and also helping improve my concentration. I particularly enjoy knitting while travelling as a passenger and in front of the tv. I feel less distracted by my phone and more able to actually follow along with what’s happening in the show! ❤
Your enthusiasm for sunscreen has rubbed off on me! I love advanced sunscreen technology and knowing my skin is protected from the sun. My friends know they can always ask me for sunscreen when I’m with them now
It's so interesting! As someone who basically lives in a cave, I think about sunscreen much more than I actually wear it 😅 And yes I am also the sunscreen supplier when I hang out with my friends!
My favorite use for the Australian Gold tinted sunscreen is as an eyeshadow primer. It doesn't burn at all on my lids like most sunscreens do. And it keeps my eyeshadow locked in place like dream. I do my makeup in the morning and it's still looking fresh at midnight. It does layer over moisturizer really well.
This is interesting! I LOVE the Australian Gold - it's my holy grail, but the eyelids is the one place that it creases. I love that this product does NOT budge/fade and I am so confident that I am protected. It serves as my SPF and my foundation year round.
Love your sunscreen content so much! I'm Kiwi, and so with you being Australian we have similar needs in sunscreen. And actually having a scientist talk about how to protect pale skin so many of us non-natives get skin cancer from here, instead of internet scientists insisting a mixture of gelatine and sand does the job, is really refreshing.
I'm from Europe, but even here, I feel like it's hard to find SPFs for oily skin that's also very dehydration-prone (I guess it's the denatured alcohol that makes them feel very uncomfortable on my face when they dry down). I recently bought the Skin1004 Centella SPF, and for the first time, I don't need to use anything hydrating underneath, plus I can actually use the recommended amount without becoming too shiny! I'm so amazed that I bulk-ordered 10 more today😊
I stopped using Korean sunscreens after getting burnt on my face (beauty of joeson) in Europe you have many very good SPFs that are controlled, comfortable and safe to use. I've been using Nivea luminous SPF 50 and believe me it's texture and absorption are as nice as in Korean spfs.
@@emiliatokarska I was loyal to the Nivea UV sensitive SPF for years, so I'm sure their other face SPFs are nice as well, but I was using far less than the recommended amount because of (I guess) the alcohol denat. Maybe I'm more sensitive to it than most people because I have rosacea. Plus, when I need to use a separate hydrating product underneath SPFs containing alcohol denat, it gets a bit expensive. I will be using a water-resistant SPF either way on days where I'm mostly outside or will be sweating or swimming😊
i’ve been using that haruharu airyfit sunscreen for a couple months and i LOVE it. true on the no white cast and it’s one of the few sunscreens i’ve tried in a while that doesn’t break me out
I just got one coming in the mail going from the the Round Lab Birch suncreen. I wanted to love it but it's too oily on my skin and it leaves too much of a white cast on my darker skin. Really looking for a moisturizing sunscreen that won't leave a white cast. Hopefully landed on the one 😶🌫️
Totally agree with you on the Supergoop ones! The Unseen sunscreen just sits on my face, feels heavy/oily at the end of the day while also somehow feeling like it scrapes off throughout the day. I actually like using the Glow Screen to mix with foundation when I like a little less full-coverage look and want an extra SPF bump (but only after putting on a full amount of my Beauty of Joseon/Skin1004 sunscreen). I’d never use it as a sunscreen on its own. I’ve actually tried a bunch of other Supergoop sunscreens (their sunscreen moisturizer, Every Single Face, Mattescreen) and I’ve found that every formulation doesn’t do great under makeup, feels really heavy on the face compared to Korean/Japanese sunscreens so I’m using the Supergoops I bought as body sunscreens since I’m less particular for my body. But sticking 100% with Asian brands for my face. Thanks for all the videos and education you share with us! ❤
The Australian gold would have to be the most cosmetically elegant sunscreen I have ever used. I use it for special occasions like a wedding, the finish is crazy good.
I haven't watched the video yet but your subtle side eye to the US suncreens in the thumbnail is hilarious 😂 (I'm always here for sunscreen reviews though!)
I have the Supergoop Unseen sunscreen (Canada, so no Trader Joe's) and I agree, on its own it doesn't feel like it totally sets. What I do like is that it gives a smoothing, primer-like effect under makeup, and because it's totally clear, there is zero risk of a white cast. It's not my perfect sunscreen, but I can totally see why it's so popular.
I have super oily skin and I quite like the Australian Gold tinted. It is one of the only sunscreens I've ever tried that don't leave my face shiny. It is very matte! A nice change from all the other sunscreens that make me look metallic! I've worn it on very hot, humid days and it does hold up pretty well. I get some breakthrough oilyness on my forehead, but overall it's not bad.
Thank you for reviewing Blue Lizard. I didn't know that it wasn't actually Australian 🤯 I thought it was good, since you get scorching sun there. Anyway, I've been using it for a few years now & it does do a good job, but I've been on the hunt for an alternative & you've been helpful with that. Thanks 😊
The Australian Gold sunscreen is amazing for oily, wet, sweaty conditions! It absolutely works as a makeup primer for that reason. It’s one of the few that I loved when I was at my oiliest and almost nothing else stayed on. I still use it when I need something like that.
Thank you so much, Michelle. Your I'm not surprised that the US sunscreens weren't fabulous. Thank you so so much for turning me on to the Cancer Council SPF 50+ Face Day Wear BB Cream Matte (Light Tint). It's honestly my favorite foundation, even at night. It just makes my old-lady skin look great. Thank you for such great content, it's informative, trustworthy, and fun. You rock!
So happy you reviewed these!!! I’m from the US and all I ever hear about is the Supergoop!/Trader Joe dupe. I might go out and buy the dupe after I get my hands on one of your recs
My favorite U.S. sunscreen is the "Black Girl Sunscreen" moisturizing sunscreen. I used it daily until I bought my first korean sunscreen, and while it's still awesome, I can't go back!
This is rather random, but I wish we had more dedicated sunscreens with a green tint. I have an underlying slight redness such products really help my face look even and brighter.
The green tinted ones I’ve tried do zip for my redness, or pill like mad. The best green product I’ve ever used is the Saem Cover Tip Perfection concealer (or something like that!). They have a green beige shade!
The Benton Air Fit UV Defense sunscreen is also green in color. It’s basically a variant of the popular Beauty of Joseon sunscreen. Going on personal experience, I’m not sure if it’s pigmented enough to make a difference, but notably I do not suffer from redness and naturally have a gold undertone with greenish veins, so maybe it just blends too well on me to tell.
I have a mild chemical sunscreen allergy, so blue lizard is a godsend for me. I do a ton of boating and summer outdoor activities that have me in the Sun for 8+ hours a day. My skin will break out in a rash if I have chemical sunscreen on for more than a couple hours, so fine for a quick hike but not an option for beach days etc. Admittedly, it’s a deeply uncomfortable formula, but it’s literally the best mineral sunscreen out there for spreadability and for dry skin. As an extremely pale person, the white cast isn’t a big deal. I keep makeup wipes on me to clean it off my hands after application, or to clean it off my skin before reapplication if the layer is getting too chalky. I wear UPF gear sometimes if I don’t feel like scraping it off my skin at the end of the day, but sometimes it’s just too hot. I’d love a better solution someday, but for now, I have a reliable way to keep my skin protected!
People really like to sh*t on American sunscreens, but personally I think their mineral sunscreens can be really great. I personally also like how a lot of companies, mostly Neutrogena though, managed to stabilize Avobenzone; I just like it when anyone is resourceful with what they have. Not to mention that I really want to try Banana Boat's Light As Air Lotion and Aveeno's Hydrate + Protect Face/Body Lotion for the longest time.
Agreed. I have been wearing American sunscreens everyday for 37 years, all in Arizona and Texas. Great skin at 51. No skin cancers. I love Australian Gold, too. I am trying K sunscreen once it gets here. Best advice anyone can give or take in their youth; wear the sunscreen.
They're ok. If I'd never tried Japanese sunscreens, I would use the Aveeno or Neutrogena happily. Personally, I prefer the Japanese sunscreens partly for texture and finish and partly for the extra pluses and prices. I prefer them to the Korean sunscreens, because some K sunscreens are pretty scent heavy.
I have the opposite problem of applying less over time, I once got to a point where so much was on my face that the only way to describe the texture is as "rough seas" I have to keep reminding myself that my face doesn't have the same surface area and texture as the Death Star 😂
The Australian Gold sunscreen is hands down the most sweat resistant sunscreen i've ever used. No matter how much I sweat it does not budge one bit whatsoever. If I know i'm going to be outside for a long period of time, it is my sunscreen of choice!
Agree. I wore this regularly to the beach when I lived in RI. I also used it under make up until I switched foundations. It did not work with it. I stil use it on No make up days.
As someone with very oily skin who lives in the very humid Gulf South region of the US, the tinted Australian Gold sunscreen has been my go-to for years. I agree, it is very mattifying, but when you live in a place with super hot and humid weather, thats a life saver for me!
Could you do a video explaining the chemistry of how perfumes work? How concentration and formulation work and how skin chemistry can affect the way the fragrance smells/projects and lasts. Would love to hear you or with the help of a chemist who specializes in perfumery break down how it works :)
I love the Australian Gold, it actually stays put during my spin class session. I am between fair and medium, I purchased the lighter shade which worked out perfectly.
Perfect video as we're coming into the warmer months. 3 years into my quest to try every good sunscreen (using each one up completely before buying the next) so far nothing beats Beauty of Joseon. Keen to try some of these. Great video as always ❤❤❤
I play golf during the summer in South Carolina. Hot and humid. I started using the Australian Gold this summer and it doesn’t sweat off. It doesn’t budge. Makeup even stays on over it. Just have to double cleanse to remove it. Great product at a reasonable price. Wish it came in more shades.
I love the TJ sunscreen. I bought the unseen sunscreen from supergoop once and loved it, but it's just way too expensive to keep in regular rotation, esp for ONLY 40 spf(!!!!). The TJ is a great dupe, imo. I will grant you that it does feel slippery on the skin, but I personally love the silicone texture. If I have to choose between this and the sticky, slimy, oily horrors of literally every other American sunscreen on the market (chemical or mineral), then I'll choose the silicone texture 10 times out of 10.
I recently bought the Trader Joe's sunscreen after hearing the hype and panicked a little when I first applied because it felt like a silicone primer. Lo and behold! It sunk in on my skin and felt like next to nothing after a couple minutes. I plays nicely with makeup so far and doesn't irritate me at all (I use Tret). If it's truly a dupe for Super Goop, I can't imagine that one being any better- certainly not enough to warrant the price difference.
I love the tj's sunscreen. Its in my regular rotation when i can find it ( why do they think sunscreen is a seasonal product?) I tried th Australian gold a few years ago. Too drying for me normally but it held up like a champ at Disneyland in July!
I used the Unseen and Trader Joe’s versions a lot (I’m in the US) - I’ve pretty much switched to the TJ’s version though now. The only difference I notice is the TJ’s version has a longer time where it feels like it is sort of rubbing off on your fingers if you touch your face, but I can live with that for 1/3 the price. The Glow Screen I also really like in the winter, even without a full face of makeup (although it works great as a primer) as long as it is powdered down with a mattifying powder. It keeps me from feeling too dry. I do use the full amount for SPF, but the glitter/shimmer on my hands after I tend to have to wipe off on my arms. It is a little tinted though, for sure, so I avoid white or black clothes near my face when I wear it 😂
Wow, I am finally early! Michelle, thank you for all of your informative content😊 Also, can you please explain the difference between PA+++ and broad spectrum sunscreens? Or, if you have already covered this topic and I missed it, please provide a link to your video that explains the difference?
I almost purchased the haruharu yesterday but I waited for some reason. I really do want to try it though, it seems great. Also, I don’t like the Unseen sunscreen, though I do like the Glowscreen- but on my body. (Not the body glowscreen version but the face). It gives my skin a nice glow to it.. and sometimes I’ll add a touch over my regular sunscreen on the high points of my face.. but not a lot- you’re right.. it’s wayyyyy too glowy and metallic looking if you use the proper amount. Great video:) Thanks Michelle ❤
I used Blue Lizard way back over 2 decades ago...I think it was Australian back then. The reason it rose in popularity was bc it was one of handful of high spf physical sunscreens that I could use on my babies. Along w California Baby. There were not the choice of physical sunscreens that we have today. Back then, most sunscreens were chemical. Oh, and the bottle was so cool it would turn pink if exposed to UV light and you knew it was time to put on sunscreen. Apparently the Australian Gold was founded by an Australian in Florida. It’s perfect for Florida humidity. 😅
It’s funny that you mention that one of the filters goes away as the sunscreen (Unseen Screen) dries down. I’m an esthetician and one of my coworkers told me he found a 2017 Consumer Reports article with a whole breakdown of advertised vs actual SPF, and it found that the Unseen and Glowscreen were at an actual SPF of 9 or so. We wanted to look if they’ve updated the filters but the current year report was on a paywall.
Isododecane isn't a filter, it's a solvent - it basically replaces water in the formula. But I just checked the 2023 report, and you're right, the Unseen got measured with a lower SPF than the label - wonder if it's because of the whole never-drying-down thing? (Can't see how low the SPF is exactly because the CR format is weird)
Thanks Michelle, great video. I have seen Australian Gold reviewed elsewhere on TH-cam and was thinking of trying it. It's so hard to get US sunscreens in Oz (and so easy to buy Korean sunscreens at affordable prices). The haru haru sunscreen sounds good! I also quite like the Bondi Sands sunscreens and they don't sting my eyes.
I tried the HaruHaru mineral relief, and I really like it! I am really pale so I don’t get the white cast. I don’t feel it on my skin and feels a bit matifiying trough the day. I need to apply my moisturizer before, because I have dry textured skin.
Thanks for the review of these sunscreens. The Supergoop is way to tin-man, even as a primer. The ELF makes a version and believe it or not is better as a primer and if using a matte foundation has worked as a blurring sunscreen. I have been a diehard Japanese/Korean sunscreen user for years. I purchase them online twice a year so I’m stocked up for the year. I prefer mineral sunscreens from America. The Blue Lizard sunscreen is chalky and not good, there are many more mineral sunscreens that are way better. Australian Gold changed their facial sunscreen formula and the new formula isn’t as good. Before it applied much better and didn’t look so matte/patchy.
Hi there, I've had an interesting experience with a mineral sunscreen which actually faded some of my age spots - I have photographic evidence! When I first noticed it I thought it might have been my imagination but looking back at old photos I can see that the ones I've paid attention to have gone. It's not the best formula for every day under makeup but it is a nice product and I often use it when I'm out with the dog on my days off. It has also completely got rid of sebaceous filaments - or their appearance - (I suppose it stops them going dark in the light and air). I often put it on those areas at night because it also just seems to keep my skin very clear - I'm occasoinally prone to blocked pores and spots). Although I have never really been a sun worshipper and I live in near darkness in Wales and despite not having very pale skin which burns, I have ended up with an Actinic Keratosis on the bridge of my nose which is being treated by dermatology. I've finished with the medication and now put the mineral SPF on that too! Because of the AK I do (and have done for a few years) use an spf every day but not mineral, mainly Supreme for Ultra Violette or the UV Mune fluid from LaRoPo and although lovely to wear and I'm sure they do their job, I've noticed that that they don't seem to have the same effect on the pores or fading the age spots - and I have tried them too. Just wondered if this has been noticed by anone else?
I have dry skin and actually LOVE the Australian gold sunscreen in the summer. It does FEEL very matte but I don’t find it drying & my skin isn’t peeling at the end of the day (some other drying sunscreens cause peeling for me). Also I was surprised at how well it reapplies!!
I use Australian Gold SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen non-tinted for the body. It's also very matte but not too dry, super water resistent and hard to take off. I noticed that I didn't get a tan during the summer I used it. PS I live in an area that the summer days are usually over 38 degree celcius and it's always sunny, no overcast whatsoever.
Thank you so, so much for your review of Evy (a while back). I had tried a gazillion sunscreens and my ultra sensitive skin chose this one as the go to.
The Blue Lizard is (to my mind) more of a sunscreen to use while doing sports and I assumed the "Australian" quality just meant a dedication to high SPF protection vs. other US sunscreens that used to think SPF 30 was the high standard. I buy it for my kid because the combo of sweat and US chemical sunscreens irritates his skin something awful (I'm looking at YOU, Neutrogena!) Plus he's running around in the pool or the soccer field for hours so the priority is protection, then cost, then cast (and he and my hubby are about your boyfriend's skin tone). My husband also uses it sometimes to go running in the summertime. I bought him the TJ's sunscreen and he hates the slippery texture. Meanwhile, I'm currently using the Haruharu and it's ok. Since it's winter, I feel the stiffer, creamy texture is ok but I'd never use it in a warmer season. Lastly, my mother LOVES the Australian Gold sunscreen because she has very oily skin. Personally, I felt like I had a hard mask on my face when I tried it and I used the untinted on my legs once and could NOT get it off! Now I know I should have used a cleansing oil.
I’ve used all of the sunscreens you reviewed and have the same opinions about all of them. I am currently using both HaruHaru versions and love them. I live in the U.S. and am SO HAPPY to have been introduced to Asian sunscreens! The Unseen Sunscreen and Trader Joe’s felt the exact same to me - like a suffocating film.😊🫶
Same! Also, I cannot justify spending nearly $40 for 50mil when I’m applying nearly a mil/day. K + J sunscreens are just so much nicer to apply and are significantly cheaper.
I hade the same experience with Supergoop Glowscreen. It's very heavy and metallic looking when proper amount is applied and it never ever sets down on me. It also messes up any foundation I put on it. I prefer european SPFs, they work very well for me. ETA: I also hated the Australian Gold so much! I tried the non-tinted version that they had first and it was very very drying, and the tinted was the same, except that the lightest shade was way too dark and orange on me. I have tried many sunscreens and I haven't found any as drying as this one.
This actually convinced me to get unseen sunscreen LOL... I have the dryest skin in the world and every time I use regular sunscreens I feel SO DRY... I feel like having something sitting on top of my skin would actually be nice
Hey, thank you so much for this review. I was afraid I missed out on Supergoop (I didn't buy it because it was too pricey), but after seeing this video, I'm convinced I didn't miss out anything. I would love to see a review of Australian suscreens, I don't know if you have done it before
I love the Trader Joe's sunscreen! It's oh so easy to put on ears, neck, chest, and face - and the price is amazing. I don't feel it is heavy on my dry skin at all. I stopped using it once I found all the new to me Korean sunscreens :-). It *is* hard to get once summer comes, sells out quickly but they do have it in stock. (For those of you in the states who do not have a Trader Joe's near you, Dr. Dray recommended the Kroger "dupes"of the supergoop). OMG, agree with the Australian Gold if you have normal- dry skin. I hated it! But used it on the back of my hands when I was in the office. I never repurchased it, though, b/c it was not good for dry skin :) but I think it's a great product for oiler skin types. Thanks for reviewing American sunscreens! We do indeed have good ones (Unrefined R&R, Black Girl Sunscreen, Naturium, etc) :)
13:37 this happened with both the medium and light tinted cancer council sunscreen (the pink one™). I think I've also had this with a different tinted sunscreen a few years ago. Does anyone know if it's because of specific filters? Or is it just how an individual's skin reacts to the product?
I really enjoyed the Blue Lizard sensitive sunscreen for quite a while, until I received the Consumer Reports issue which reported that it failed its SPF ratings. I forget the exact SPF number (and I am out of state at the moment) but it was effectively like 12 or 17 rather than 30. I have discovered the Korean and Japanese sunscreens and am only using up my old American ones in the meantime.
I have haruharu sunscreen. I have a little dry skin so it's a little dry but generally it works fine for me if I use moisturizer. I still like it and probably switching between P.CALM sunscreen if I need more hydrating.
what does it even mean for a sunscreen to be "boring"? I don't recall needing to feel excited by my sunscreen. isn't it adequate for the sunscreen to be comfortable and protective enough that I'll wear it as much as I should?
At least for me, if I feel like a sunscreen is “fun” like the texture is nice, it smells good, or helps out my skin or has pretty packaging, I’m more likely to use it more often. I think that is the case for a lot of people, but if that’s not the case for you then that’s fine!
I personally usually don't like the so called "exciting" sunscreens; they are usually sunscreens with fancy ingredients for brightening and anti-wrinkle effects, and I hate how that spikes the price point. I like elegant sunscreen textures don't get me wrong, but I have realized this is possible with the most basic and minimal amount of ingredients, so cosmetic companies, Korean or not, adding all of these fancy/exciting ingredients just makes me roll my eyes. That being said, I am always on the lookout for a sunscreen with a green tint and finding one always gets me somewhat excited because of how little green tinted sunscreens are out there.
@@nookus7074 hm, other than the packaging and extra skin benefit, the other characteristics you describe here counts as being a comfortable sunscreen. I have to be pretty frugal, so aesthetic and extra ingredients just adds to the price 🥲 thus not being exciting for me
The options for US sunscreens has exploded in recent years and a lot of them are comparable to the texture and wearability of East Asian sunscreens. We still don’t have the nice filters tho so UVA protection is somewhat limited
I wear Australian Gold for day when I run because it does NOT sweat off. And I use Supergoop unseen sunscreen when I need to wear makeup. I LOVE Australian Gold. I’ve bought it over and over for probably 5-6 years now.
Australian Gold is a holy grail product for me! I work with coral conservation and it is nearly impossible to find a reef safe, non-nano mineral sunscreen that also doesn't look and feel like greasy clown makeup! I got it for a field excursion where I was on a boat constantly, and now it's my daily all-in-one lazy bitch BB cream. For me the tint was actually pretty subtle and natural. It goes great over moisturizer, dries down matte, safe for my coral work. Love the stuff.
Thanks for the video! I am a fan of the Korean sunscreens and also Australian Gold. I have combo skin, since I like semi Matt finish, this works perfect for me as a sunscreen plus foundation. My preference is light to medium coverage when i use foundation. So I seriously skip foundation when I use this sunscreen ❤
Is it possible to be allergic to sunscreen? I've tried on sooo many sunscreens but I burn when i apply those sunscreen. Layering with serums make it worse for me. When i take them off, my skin becomes dry and my skin turns darker and darker. I dont know what to do anymore.
It's pretty shady that these US brands are claiming to be Australian. I believed Blue Lizard was actually Australian (I bought it because of that belief, and was so surprised when I hated it).
I honestly believe US sunscreens are put on this earth to ruin my skin. 😅 Even the oiliest of Euro sunscreens (SEBAMED, yes I made it all caps so people can see and avoid that one) didn't give me a rash within 10 minutes of applying,☹️
@@lipstickzombie4981I mean, I’ve had okay experiences with American sunscreens when it comes to sports. I sweat a ton, so the thick and greasy textures stuck to my skin better. Finding everyday sunscreen is a challenge though, I don’t think I really wore sunscreen throughout the day in high school until sports practice. Never got a rash from sunscreen (not immediately at least, sometimes my skin does randomly get little rashes but it could be from other allergens).
Late to the party, but I started with supergoop unseen sunscreen until I found the trader Joe's dupe. I work at a nursery, so sunscreen is a must. I feel like the supergoop was more prone to stinging my eye if it got into the corners vs the trader joes version. It also seemed like the trader joes seemed to last longer than the super goop, but it could be that I may have wiped some of it off and then began feeling the sun sooner. Just my two cents 😊 If you have a chance to do more trader Joe skincare reviews, I am some of my friends would love that!
I wore that type of Australian Gold around Italy for a crazy hot and humid week in August this year and can attest that it holds up very well! I have a slightly oily complexion and it was perfect. I also swam in the sea and it hed up beautifully. It's my new daily wear as a 48 year old snd I use it in place of any foundation but on top pf moisturizer.
I have the Australian gold. I agree if it did match my skin tone it would be great but it’s NOT! It just sits in my drawer and i just can’t bring myself to throw it away. I don’t know what to use of it.
In the US with dark skin and sensitive eyes, so I tend to use tinted mineral sunscreens. My current favorites are Live Tinted and Tula, which are both cosmetically very elegant and leave zero white cast on brown skin. Super Goop also has a mineral sunscreen that leaves not much white cast, but it’s not as good as the other two. The Kosas sunscreen is also mineral and cosmetically elegant, but there is way too much shimmer. I think you have used the Paula’s Choice sunscreen before which is mineral and doesn’t leave much white cast, but it too matte for my liking unless I’m wearing it under tinted moisturizer
I have tried the Trader Joe’s supergoop dupe, the Blue Lizard and the Australian Gold. I have aging normal skin. I like the dupe and wear it when I’m walking in a heavy fog or rain (yes, I walk daily 1-3 hours a day). I would not wear the dupe in the summer unless we are having a particularly dark heavy, low fog day (which we do get in SF in the summer..). Last summer I decided to wear only tinted mineral sunscreen. Of course I had to buy both the tinted and untinted to mix to not look like the criminal ex president! I wore the Australian Gold and the LaRochePosay (US). The LRP was more elegant and comfortable. The AG was super heavy and uncomfortable. Both could be worn around my eyes. BUT they were miseryguts to remove!! I first used an oil cleanser, a balm, and a facial cleanser. My CosRX low ph cleanser, which is typically too drying for me was my only cleanser that would remove it in one go after just the oil. My face absolutely hated me. The AG was significantly more drying than the LRP which I could remove with just the oil and typical not drying facial cleanser. In October I threw away all the mineral sunscreens as I had developed significant hyperpigmentation! (3 TCA peels spread out over last winter did not remove the new spots!). Last winter I only wore Asian chemical sunscreens but had problems with them around my eyes. I watched your video on using a stick sunscreen around your eyes. I ordered the one you recommended but it took a long time to get here so I got the Blue Lizard one. It works great. The Korean one burns my eyes… I did buy the blue lizard body sunscreen (like the one your boyfriend used). My legs are fair and pale but the white caste was significant and never faded. Plus it felt super heavy and uncomfortable. This Summer I tried 4 EU sunscreens and while they aren’t as elegant as the Asian ones I had been using, I GOT NO NEW SPOTS!!! In fact my new Vit C combined with my Korean azelaic and Korean tranexamic acid faded all the new spots I got on the backs of my and most of the old ones! (Also my face ones faded but I can still see them). I am loving my Japanese Nivea sunscreen I’ve been wearing - so light and elegant!
I love Australian Gold regular sunscreens, but I dont love the tinted, too orange for me. I used the tinted on my legs to get it used up. And it was so obvious!!
UVMune🎉. I have no duds with any LRP sunscreen but UVMune is just everything I wanted: nonsticky, non oily, non triggering, travel pouch friendly, spill proof, user friendly. I hoard that when a sale drops in most of the drugstores in my place.
I love blue lizard sunscreen haha ! I have rosacea and ive always felt that it protects my face so well. my cheeks never get red with it unlike some other sunscreens applications. My face is slightly dry normally and is pretty white so it blends in quite well for me.
My favorite is the SuperGoop unseen and I use it as a last step over my makeup. It gives a nice blurred look to my makeup and I can reapply without peeling or disrupting my makeup. The Trader Joe’s “dupe” is much more oily than the Unseen and has broke me out every time I’ve used it… and I’m not prone to breakouts. So unfortunately the higher priced supergoop is what I keep repurchasing.
Great review! Thanks for sharing! The Haru Haru Wonder Airylift sunscreen is hands down the best! I love it so much, sans the fermented smell when you apply it. Got it for my mom and aunt as well and they both love it. Highly recommend!!!❤ Was looking at the Trader Joe’s and Australian Gold to try, but was unsure. I think I’m gonna try them soon. That matte finish would be a bit of a challenge though.
Haru haru airfit is my absolute favorite daily sunscreen for minor sun exposure. The first time I used it I also felt that it had a kinda tacky feel to it. Then I saw Alice review here on TH-cam saying it was originally marked for oily skin because if you use a heavyer moisturizer underneath it gets tacky. But I don't usually use moisturizer, my SPF is enough (oily skin) So I couldn't figure out how to incorporate this sunscreen. Because it's looked great ! semi matt. But felt tacky. Now i put the torriden balanceful cream underneath and thats the perfect combination for my skin to pair with this sunscreen. It gives me such great skin. It has a velvety semi matt feel. I personally don't enjoy Beauty of joseon, skin 1004 water fit or isentree watery sun gel. I have tried them all. They are way too dewy and oily on me. I enjoy the feel but just doesn't work.
Re: differences between unseen and Trader Joe’s, I do get eye sting with TJ’s that I don’t get with Supergoop. I also find the texture to be slightly less pleasant.
i love the australian gold sunscreen (its matte-ness is a dream for me) so it's fun to hear your considered opinion on it! i was wondering what you thought of the fact that it only has zinc oxide and titanium oxide at 4% each yet still manages to reach a 50 SPF rating. (a lot of internet chatter suggesting this is not really believable... but dang it, i want to believe it lol!)
I love supergoop, it feels so soothing and I love the lack of white cast. I don't feel like it slides around but now I'm worried I'm not putting on enough. 😬 The haru haru one appeals to me so I'll check it out too. No Trader Joe's where I live, sadly.
I actually have used both the Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen and the Trader Joe's sunscreen on a regular basis and honestly i could not tell the difference! I've also got really sensitive skin and both were fine. I guess it's all about brand loyalty in this situation. 😆
Australian Gold isn't cosmetically elegant by any measure but am still a dedicated user. When I spend hours outdoors working it's exactly what I want - thick, bulletproof, and iron oxides. I can wait to be pretty in the evening after work once it's washed off.
I've tried the Supergoop Unseen spf 30 as a sample and I like it a lot. BUT now I'm worried that I don't apply enough... I'm oily and I've used it under my makeup where it looked very good, does that mean I didn't use the correct amount? I live in Denmark, where we don't have all of these brands to choose from without blind buying them online, which I can't do cause I have eczema 😒 So when Supergoop came to our Sephora this year, we were so many cheering...
my friends and i are all autistic and texture of sunscreen is super important for us. in my friend group, we all end up using the neutrogena beach defense (the one in the yellow packaging) because of how it feels on the skin!
Trader Joe’s vs Unseen by Supergoop: Unseen is a tad more thick and feels a bit more luxurious. TJ is more liquidy and feels more spreadable. It’s also more tacky, so seems like it’ll be great under makeup, although I haven’t tried that yet.
@@LabMuffinBeautyScience my Unseen was a deluxe sample, actually two deluxe samples from Sephora that I got with my rewards. Maybe a full sized product is different? I find that to be the case sometimes.
Thank you Michelle. I always appreciate sunscreen reviews. I've been trying the Go To Nifty Fifty Hydrating sunscreen. It's good but not worth the price tag good. I do like that it never makes my eyes sting but I find the texture and finish quite similar to the Cancer Council Matte Face wear (which I don't find matte at all) which is also good and about ten times better value.
They started making the Glow Screen in different shades recently and there is actually a lighter/cooler toned one. They're just not available in minis unfortunately. Also people say the e.l.f. whoa glow sunscreen which is supposed to be a glow screen dupe, is less intense with the glow, A lot of reviewers actually like the e.l.f. one better for that reason! I haven't tried those myself, but I've tried the Trader Joe's one after hearing rave reviews but I'm like you... I didn't enjoy applying that amount of primer textured product on my face. It just felt wrong and just slid around. I don't know if I'll ever stop using the Korean gel cream type formulas! I was amazed the first time I used one after only using American ones before.
I've seen at least one US derm and a pediatrician recommend the blue lizard for kids. As the derm and another derm talking about another similar sunscreen said, they are fine with seeing the white cast on their kids and another said the kids might hate it but they could thank them when they are older. The australian gold is popular with a lot of derms as well although one didn't appreciate the kakadu plum that seems to be in all of the formulas.
I could not get along with the consistency of the Supergoop and sold it. Thank you for introducing me to skin1004 sunscreen btw, it's currently my holy grail sunscreen and I love the pump 😊 Also does anyone know where someone could get Australian sunscreens online? I need a good body sunscreen 😢
Also I knitted the jumper! It’s my first proper knitted garment, the right sleeve is smaller than the left (I decided to switch knitting techniques between the two) but it isn't super noticeable 😅
Cool knit! Can't tell the difference between sleeves - we are always more critical of our own makes than other people are. I was told if someone can't see the flaw from a metre away then don't worry about it 🤓 also thank you for this video! I have always been curious about these American sunscreens, tried the Supergoop sunscreens and had the same experience as you. Currently my fav for using under makeup is still the Ultra Violette Supreme Screen, but loving the Korean sunscreen journey I'm on too.
Wow, great job! A whole sweater is an accomplishment.
That’s so awesome Michelle! It was initially suggested to me to try knitting for my ADHD and I’ve really been enjoying it. I’ve only knitted a few scarves so far but one day I will attempt to knit more. I’ve found knitting has been helpful with my healing since coming out of hospital with endo, and also helping improve my concentration. I particularly enjoy knitting while travelling as a passenger and in front of the tv. I feel less distracted by my phone and more able to actually follow along with what’s happening in the show! ❤
Love it ! Looks so good on you!
Congrats!!! That’s amazing!!!
Your enthusiasm for sunscreen has rubbed off on me! I love advanced sunscreen technology and knowing my skin is protected from the sun. My friends know they can always ask me for sunscreen when I’m with them now
It's so interesting! As someone who basically lives in a cave, I think about sunscreen much more than I actually wear it 😅 And yes I am also the sunscreen supplier when I hang out with my friends!
My favorite use for the Australian Gold tinted sunscreen is as an eyeshadow primer. It doesn't burn at all on my lids like most sunscreens do. And it keeps my eyeshadow locked in place like dream. I do my makeup in the morning and it's still looking fresh at midnight. It does layer over moisturizer really well.
Ooh I can see how that would work well! It just Doesn't. Move.
I’ve been searching for a sunscreen I can use on my eyelids as a primer, that won’t melt into my eyes. I will definitely give this a try. Thanks
This is interesting! I LOVE the Australian Gold - it's my holy grail, but the eyelids is the one place that it creases. I love that this product does NOT budge/fade and I am so confident that I am protected. It serves as my SPF and my foundation year round.
Love your sunscreen content so much! I'm Kiwi, and so with you being Australian we have similar needs in sunscreen. And actually having a scientist talk about how to protect pale skin so many of us non-natives get skin cancer from here, instead of internet scientists insisting a mixture of gelatine and sand does the job, is really refreshing.
Thank you! That's really lovely to hear 😊
I'm from Europe, but even here, I feel like it's hard to find SPFs for oily skin that's also very dehydration-prone (I guess it's the denatured alcohol that makes them feel very uncomfortable on my face when they dry down). I recently bought the Skin1004 Centella SPF, and for the first time, I don't need to use anything hydrating underneath, plus I can actually use the recommended amount without becoming too shiny! I'm so amazed that I bulk-ordered 10 more today😊
It's a great product! Watch out for the expiry date though 😅
I stopped using Korean sunscreens after getting burnt on my face (beauty of joeson) in Europe you have many very good SPFs that are controlled, comfortable and safe to use. I've been using Nivea luminous SPF 50 and believe me it's texture and absorption are as nice as in Korean spfs.
@@emiliatokarska I was loyal to the Nivea UV sensitive SPF for years, so I'm sure their other face SPFs are nice as well, but I was using far less than the recommended amount because of (I guess) the alcohol denat. Maybe I'm more sensitive to it than most people because I have rosacea. Plus, when I need to use a separate hydrating product underneath SPFs containing alcohol denat, it gets a bit expensive. I will be using a water-resistant SPF either way on days where I'm mostly outside or will be sweating or swimming😊
i’ve been using that haruharu airyfit sunscreen for a couple months and i LOVE it. true on the no white cast and it’s one of the few sunscreens i’ve tried in a while that doesn’t break me out
You're the only person I trust when it comes to sunscreen. Also, I really really reallyyy want you to do more hair videos.
The HaruHaru airy fit sunscreen has been my obsession the last few months!!!! Sooo amazing!
I just got one coming in the mail going from the the Round Lab Birch suncreen.
I wanted to love it but it's too oily on my skin and it leaves too much of a white cast on my darker skin.
Really looking for a moisturizing sunscreen that won't leave a white cast. Hopefully landed on the one 😶🌫️
@@SXJAYSXuse numbuzin sunscreen! literal no white cast
Totally agree with you on the Supergoop ones! The Unseen sunscreen just sits on my face, feels heavy/oily at the end of the day while also somehow feeling like it scrapes off throughout the day. I actually like using the Glow Screen to mix with foundation when I like a little less full-coverage look and want an extra SPF bump (but only after putting on a full amount of my Beauty of Joseon/Skin1004 sunscreen). I’d never use it as a sunscreen on its own. I’ve actually tried a bunch of other Supergoop sunscreens (their sunscreen moisturizer, Every Single Face, Mattescreen) and I’ve found that every formulation doesn’t do great under makeup, feels really heavy on the face compared to Korean/Japanese sunscreens so I’m using the Supergoops I bought as body sunscreens since I’m less particular for my body. But sticking 100% with Asian brands for my face. Thanks for all the videos and education you share with us! ❤
The Australian gold would have to be the most cosmetically elegant sunscreen I have ever used. I use it for special occasions like a wedding, the finish is crazy good.
I haven't watched the video yet but your subtle side eye to the US suncreens in the thumbnail is hilarious 😂 (I'm always here for sunscreen reviews though!)
I have the Supergoop Unseen sunscreen (Canada, so no Trader Joe's) and I agree, on its own it doesn't feel like it totally sets. What I do like is that it gives a smoothing, primer-like effect under makeup, and because it's totally clear, there is zero risk of a white cast. It's not my perfect sunscreen, but I can totally see why it's so popular.
I really appreciate you breakdown what the formulas mean and how the feel! ❤thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I love LOVE LOVE LOVE love their mineral sunscreen. It’s the best mineral I’ve tried. It’s so gentle on my eyes. ☺️
Thanks for reviewing blue lizard. I was told recently how its an Australian brand but hearing its not is surprising.
i love the haruharu suncreen! ive never used a korea/japanese sunscreen that i dont like
I have super oily skin and I quite like the Australian Gold tinted. It is one of the only sunscreens I've ever tried that don't leave my face shiny. It is very matte! A nice change from all the other sunscreens that make me look metallic! I've worn it on very hot, humid days and it does hold up pretty well. I get some breakthrough oilyness on my forehead, but overall it's not bad.
Thank you for reviewing Blue Lizard. I didn't know that it wasn't actually Australian 🤯 I thought it was good, since you get scorching sun there. Anyway, I've been using it for a few years now & it does do a good job, but I've been on the hunt for an alternative & you've been helpful with that. Thanks 😊
The Australian Gold sunscreen is amazing for oily, wet, sweaty conditions! It absolutely works as a makeup primer for that reason. It’s one of the few that I loved when I was at my oiliest and almost nothing else stayed on. I still use it when I need something like that.
Blue Lizard sunscreen is like applying Elmer's Glue but thick and pasty.
I love Korean and Japanese sunscreens so much more.
Thank you so much, Michelle. Your I'm not surprised that the US sunscreens weren't fabulous. Thank you so so much for turning me on to the Cancer Council SPF 50+ Face Day Wear BB Cream Matte (Light Tint). It's honestly my favorite foundation, even at night. It just makes my old-lady skin look great. Thank you for such great content, it's informative, trustworthy, and fun. You rock!
So happy you reviewed these!!! I’m from the US and all I ever hear about is the Supergoop!/Trader Joe dupe. I might go out and buy the dupe after I get my hands on one of your recs
My favorite U.S. sunscreen is the "Black Girl Sunscreen" moisturizing sunscreen. I used it daily until I bought my first korean sunscreen, and while it's still awesome, I can't go back!
This is rather random, but I wish we had more dedicated sunscreens with a green tint. I have an underlying slight redness such products really help my face look even and brighter.
That would be cool! The only one that comes to mind is Dr Jart Cicapair...
The green tinted ones I’ve tried do zip for my redness, or pill like mad. The best green product I’ve ever used is the Saem Cover Tip Perfection concealer (or something like that!). They have a green beige shade!
Hero Force Shield has a green tint!
I didn’t like the hero force shield but I loveeee the hero green correct balm! It’s a small tube but a little goes a long way! I apply it after spf!
The Benton Air Fit UV Defense sunscreen is also green in color. It’s basically a variant of the popular Beauty of Joseon sunscreen. Going on personal experience, I’m not sure if it’s pigmented enough to make a difference, but notably I do not suffer from redness and naturally have a gold undertone with greenish veins, so maybe it just blends too well on me to tell.
I have a mild chemical sunscreen allergy, so blue lizard is a godsend for me. I do a ton of boating and summer outdoor activities that have me in the Sun for 8+ hours a day. My skin will break out in a rash if I have chemical sunscreen on for more than a couple hours, so fine for a quick hike but not an option for beach days etc.
Admittedly, it’s a deeply uncomfortable formula, but it’s literally the best mineral sunscreen out there for spreadability and for dry skin. As an extremely pale person, the white cast isn’t a big deal. I keep makeup wipes on me to clean it off my hands after application, or to clean it off my skin before reapplication if the layer is getting too chalky.
I wear UPF gear sometimes if I don’t feel like scraping it off my skin at the end of the day, but sometimes it’s just too hot.
I’d love a better solution someday, but for now, I have a reliable way to keep my skin protected!
People really like to sh*t on American sunscreens, but personally I think their mineral sunscreens can be really great. I personally also like how a lot of companies, mostly Neutrogena though, managed to stabilize Avobenzone; I just like it when anyone is resourceful with what they have. Not to mention that I really want to try Banana Boat's Light As Air Lotion and Aveeno's Hydrate + Protect Face/Body Lotion for the longest time.
Agreed. I have been wearing American sunscreens everyday for 37 years, all in Arizona and Texas. Great skin at 51. No skin cancers. I love Australian Gold, too. I am trying K sunscreen once it gets here. Best advice anyone can give or take in their youth; wear the sunscreen.
They're ok. If I'd never tried Japanese sunscreens, I would use the Aveeno or Neutrogena happily. Personally, I prefer the Japanese sunscreens partly for texture and finish and partly for the extra pluses and prices. I prefer them to the Korean sunscreens, because some K sunscreens are pretty scent heavy.
I have the opposite problem of applying less over time, I once got to a point where so much was on my face that the only way to describe the texture is as "rough seas" I have to keep reminding myself that my face doesn't have the same surface area and texture as the Death Star 😂
The Australian Gold sunscreen is hands down the most sweat resistant sunscreen i've ever used. No matter how much I sweat it does not budge one bit whatsoever. If I know i'm going to be outside for a long period of time, it is my sunscreen of choice!
Agree. I wore this regularly to the beach when I lived in RI. I also used it under make up until I switched foundations. It did not work with it. I stil use it on No make up days.
@@loriengelmann9240where did you get it in RI? 👋 Portsmouth here!
@@bluecobaltsteph2689 I used to find it at Ulta on Route 2, in Warwick. At one time, you could find it at CVS, but they stopped carrying it.
@@loriengelmann9240 thanks !!
As someone with very oily skin who lives in the very humid Gulf South region of the US, the tinted Australian Gold sunscreen has been my go-to for years. I agree, it is very mattifying, but when you live in a place with super hot and humid weather, thats a life saver for me!
Could you do a video explaining the chemistry of how perfumes work? How concentration and formulation work and how skin chemistry can affect the way the fragrance smells/projects and lasts. Would love to hear you or with the help of a chemist who specializes in perfumery break down how it works :)
I love the Australian Gold, it actually stays put during my spin class session. I am between fair and medium, I purchased the lighter shade which worked out perfectly.
I love the TJ for winter time. I get tretinoin peeling no matter what during the cold dry months. TJ sunscreen masks it really well
Perfect video as we're coming into the warmer months. 3 years into my quest to try every good sunscreen (using each one up completely before buying the next) so far nothing beats Beauty of Joseon. Keen to try some of these. Great video as always ❤❤❤
Love your pleasant voice. So good to listen
I play golf during the summer in South Carolina. Hot and humid. I started using the Australian Gold this summer and it doesn’t sweat off. It doesn’t budge. Makeup even stays on over it. Just have to double cleanse to remove it. Great product at a reasonable price. Wish it came in more shades.
I love the TJ sunscreen. I bought the unseen sunscreen from supergoop once and loved it, but it's just way too expensive to keep in regular rotation, esp for ONLY 40 spf(!!!!). The TJ is a great dupe, imo. I will grant you that it does feel slippery on the skin, but I personally love the silicone texture. If I have to choose between this and the sticky, slimy, oily horrors of literally every other American sunscreen on the market (chemical or mineral), then I'll choose the silicone texture 10 times out of 10.
I recently bought the Trader Joe's sunscreen after hearing the hype and panicked a little when I first applied because it felt like a silicone primer. Lo and behold! It sunk in on my skin and felt like next to nothing after a couple minutes. I plays nicely with makeup so far and doesn't irritate me at all (I use Tret). If it's truly a dupe for Super Goop, I can't imagine that one being any better- certainly not enough to warrant the price difference.
I like the Trader Joes sunscreen, the dupe for super goop. I’ll never buy supergoop. It’s priced for people that don’t care about losing money.
I love the tj's sunscreen. Its in my regular rotation when i can find it ( why do they think sunscreen is a seasonal product?)
I tried th Australian gold a few years ago. Too drying for me normally but it held up like a champ at Disneyland in July!
I used the Unseen and Trader Joe’s versions a lot (I’m in the US) - I’ve pretty much switched to the TJ’s version though now. The only difference I notice is the TJ’s version has a longer time where it feels like it is sort of rubbing off on your fingers if you touch your face, but I can live with that for 1/3 the price. The Glow Screen I also really like in the winter, even without a full face of makeup (although it works great as a primer) as long as it is powdered down with a mattifying powder. It keeps me from feeling too dry. I do use the full amount for SPF, but the glitter/shimmer on my hands after I tend to have to wipe off on my arms. It is a little tinted though, for sure, so I avoid white or black clothes near my face when I wear it 😂
Wow, I am finally early! Michelle, thank you for all of your informative content😊 Also, can you please explain the difference between PA+++ and broad spectrum sunscreens? Or, if you have already covered this topic and I missed it, please provide a link to your video that explains the difference?
I almost purchased the haruharu yesterday but I waited for some reason. I really do want to try it though, it seems great. Also, I don’t like the Unseen sunscreen, though I do like the Glowscreen- but on my body. (Not the body glowscreen version but the face). It gives my skin a nice glow to it.. and sometimes I’ll add a touch over my regular sunscreen on the high points of my face.. but not a lot- you’re right.. it’s wayyyyy too glowy and metallic looking if you use the proper amount. Great video:) Thanks Michelle ❤
I used Blue Lizard way back over 2 decades ago...I think it was Australian back then. The reason it rose in popularity was bc it was one of handful of high spf physical sunscreens that I could use on my babies. Along w California Baby. There were not the choice of physical sunscreens that we have today. Back then, most sunscreens were chemical. Oh, and the bottle was so cool it would turn pink if exposed to UV light and you knew it was time to put on sunscreen.
Apparently the Australian Gold was founded by an Australian in Florida. It’s perfect for Florida humidity. 😅
It’s funny that you mention that one of the filters goes away as the sunscreen (Unseen Screen) dries down. I’m an esthetician and one of my coworkers told me he found a 2017 Consumer Reports article with a whole breakdown of advertised vs actual SPF, and it found that the Unseen and Glowscreen were at an actual SPF of 9 or so. We wanted to look if they’ve updated the filters but the current year report was on a paywall.
Isododecane isn't a filter, it's a solvent - it basically replaces water in the formula. But I just checked the 2023 report, and you're right, the Unseen got measured with a lower SPF than the label - wonder if it's because of the whole never-drying-down thing? (Can't see how low the SPF is exactly because the CR format is weird)
Thanks Michelle, great video. I have seen Australian Gold reviewed elsewhere on TH-cam and was thinking of trying it. It's so hard to get US sunscreens in Oz (and so easy to buy Korean sunscreens at affordable prices). The haru haru sunscreen sounds good! I also quite like the Bondi Sands sunscreens and they don't sting my eyes.
Thank you! Australian Gold seems to be stocked at Surfstitch for some reason? Bondi Sands have some great products!
I tried the HaruHaru mineral relief, and I really like it! I am really pale so I don’t get the white cast. I don’t feel it on my skin and feels a bit matifiying trough the day. I need to apply my moisturizer before, because I have dry textured skin.
I have dry skin & i love that Tinted Australian gold face sunscreen ❤ ur right it does dry down a bit orange!
Thanks for the review of these sunscreens. The Supergoop is way to tin-man, even as a primer. The ELF makes a version and believe it or not is better as a primer and if using a matte foundation has worked as a blurring sunscreen. I have been a diehard Japanese/Korean sunscreen user for years. I purchase them online twice a year so I’m stocked up for the year. I prefer mineral sunscreens from America. The Blue Lizard sunscreen is chalky and not good, there are many more mineral sunscreens that are way better. Australian Gold changed their facial sunscreen formula and the new formula isn’t as good. Before it applied much better and didn’t look so matte/patchy.
Hi there, I've had an interesting experience with a mineral sunscreen which actually faded some of my age spots - I have photographic evidence! When I first noticed it I thought it might have been my imagination but looking back at old photos I can see that the ones I've paid attention to have gone. It's not the best formula for every day under makeup but it is a nice product and I often use it when I'm out with the dog on my days off. It has also completely got rid of sebaceous filaments - or their appearance - (I suppose it stops them going dark in the light and air). I often put it on those areas at night because it also just seems to keep my skin very clear - I'm occasoinally prone to blocked pores and spots). Although I have never really been a sun worshipper and I live in near darkness in Wales and despite not having very pale skin which burns, I have ended up with an Actinic Keratosis on the bridge of my nose which is being treated by dermatology. I've finished with the medication and now put the mineral SPF on that too! Because of the AK I do (and have done for a few years) use an spf every day but not mineral, mainly Supreme for Ultra Violette or the UV Mune fluid from LaRoPo and although lovely to wear and I'm sure they do their job, I've noticed that that they don't seem to have the same effect on the pores or fading the age spots - and I have tried them too. Just wondered if this has been noticed by anone else?
Zinc does tend to be very good for the skin - perhaps the zinc oxide in mineral sunscreen has enough for it to cause benefits?
I have dry skin and actually LOVE the Australian gold sunscreen in the summer. It does FEEL very matte but I don’t find it drying & my skin isn’t peeling at the end of the day (some other drying sunscreens cause peeling for me). Also I was surprised at how well it reapplies!!
I use Australian Gold SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen non-tinted for the body. It's also very matte but not too dry, super water resistent and hard to take off. I noticed that I didn't get a tan during the summer I used it. PS I live in an area that the summer days are usually over 38 degree celcius and it's always sunny, no overcast whatsoever.
Thank you so, so much for your review of Evy (a while back). I had tried a gazillion sunscreens and my ultra sensitive skin chose this one as the go to.
The Blue Lizard is (to my mind) more of a sunscreen to use while doing sports and I assumed the "Australian" quality just meant a dedication to high SPF protection vs. other US sunscreens that used to think SPF 30 was the high standard. I buy it for my kid because the combo of sweat and US chemical sunscreens irritates his skin something awful (I'm looking at YOU, Neutrogena!) Plus he's running around in the pool or the soccer field for hours so the priority is protection, then cost, then cast (and he and my hubby are about your boyfriend's skin tone). My husband also uses it sometimes to go running in the summertime. I bought him the TJ's sunscreen and he hates the slippery texture. Meanwhile, I'm currently using the Haruharu and it's ok. Since it's winter, I feel the stiffer, creamy texture is ok but I'd never use it in a warmer season. Lastly, my mother LOVES the Australian Gold sunscreen because she has very oily skin. Personally, I felt like I had a hard mask on my face when I tried it and I used the untinted on my legs once and could NOT get it off! Now I know I should have used a cleansing oil.
Would be really interested in seeing a review of the Eucerin oil control sunscreen
I’ve used all of the sunscreens you reviewed and have the same opinions about all of them. I am currently using both HaruHaru versions and love them. I live in the U.S. and am SO HAPPY to have been introduced to Asian sunscreens! The Unseen Sunscreen and Trader Joe’s felt the exact same to me - like a suffocating film.😊🫶
Same! Also, I cannot justify spending nearly $40 for 50mil when I’m applying nearly a mil/day. K + J sunscreens are just so much nicer to apply and are significantly cheaper.
I hade the same experience with Supergoop Glowscreen. It's very heavy and metallic looking when proper amount is applied and it never ever sets down on me. It also messes up any foundation I put on it. I prefer european SPFs, they work very well for me.
ETA: I also hated the Australian Gold so much! I tried the non-tinted version that they had first and it was very very drying, and the tinted was the same, except that the lightest shade was way too dark and orange on me. I have tried many sunscreens and I haven't found any as drying as this one.
This actually convinced me to get unseen sunscreen LOL... I have the dryest skin in the world and every time I use regular sunscreens I feel SO DRY... I feel like having something sitting on top of my skin would actually be nice
Hey, thank you so much for this review. I was afraid I missed out on Supergoop (I didn't buy it because it was too pricey), but after seeing this video, I'm convinced I didn't miss out anything. I would love to see a review of Australian suscreens, I don't know if you have done it before
I love the Trader Joe's sunscreen! It's oh so easy to put on ears, neck, chest, and face - and the price is amazing. I don't feel it is heavy on my dry skin at all. I stopped using it once I found all the new to me Korean sunscreens :-). It *is* hard to get once summer comes, sells out quickly but they do have it in stock. (For those of you in the states who do not have a Trader Joe's near you, Dr. Dray recommended the Kroger "dupes"of the supergoop). OMG, agree with the Australian Gold if you have normal- dry skin. I hated it! But used it on the back of my hands when I was in the office. I never repurchased it, though, b/c it was not good for dry skin :) but I think it's a great product for oiler skin types. Thanks for reviewing American sunscreens! We do indeed have good ones (Unrefined R&R, Black Girl Sunscreen, Naturium, etc) :)
13:37 this happened with both the medium and light tinted cancer council sunscreen (the pink one™). I think I've also had this with a different tinted sunscreen a few years ago. Does anyone know if it's because of specific filters? Or is it just how an individual's skin reacts to the product?
I really enjoyed the Blue Lizard sensitive sunscreen for quite a while, until I received the Consumer Reports issue which reported that it failed its SPF ratings. I forget the exact SPF number (and I am out of state at the moment) but it was effectively like 12 or 17 rather than 30. I have discovered the Korean and Japanese sunscreens and am only using up my old American ones in the meantime.
I have haruharu sunscreen. I have a little dry skin so it's a little dry but generally it works fine for me if I use moisturizer. I still like it and probably switching between P.CALM sunscreen if I need more hydrating.
what does it even mean for a sunscreen to be "boring"? I don't recall needing to feel excited by my sunscreen. isn't it adequate for the sunscreen to be comfortable and protective enough that I'll wear it as much as I should?
lots of sunscreen these days have atleast something that makes them a lil different yknow and so if its just average its kinda boring?
At least for me, if I feel like a sunscreen is “fun” like the texture is nice, it smells good, or helps out my skin or has pretty packaging, I’m more likely to use it more often. I think that is the case for a lot of people, but if that’s not the case for you then that’s fine!
I personally usually don't like the so called "exciting" sunscreens; they are usually sunscreens with fancy ingredients for brightening and anti-wrinkle effects, and I hate how that spikes the price point. I like elegant sunscreen textures don't get me wrong, but I have realized this is possible with the most basic and minimal amount of ingredients, so cosmetic companies, Korean or not, adding all of these fancy/exciting ingredients just makes me roll my eyes. That being said, I am always on the lookout for a sunscreen with a green tint and finding one always gets me somewhat excited because of how little green tinted sunscreens are out there.
@@nookus7074 hm, other than the packaging and extra skin benefit, the other characteristics you describe here counts as being a comfortable sunscreen. I have to be pretty frugal, so aesthetic and extra ingredients just adds to the price 🥲 thus not being exciting for me
The options for US sunscreens has exploded in recent years and a lot of them are comparable to the texture and wearability of East Asian sunscreens. We still don’t have the nice filters tho so UVA protection is somewhat limited
Thank you for the review❤ i wanted to try this for so long
I wear Australian Gold for day when I run because it does NOT sweat off. And I use Supergoop unseen sunscreen when I need to wear makeup. I LOVE Australian Gold. I’ve bought it over and over for probably 5-6 years now.
Australian Gold is a holy grail product for me! I work with coral conservation and it is nearly impossible to find a reef safe, non-nano mineral sunscreen that also doesn't look and feel like greasy clown makeup!
I got it for a field excursion where I was on a boat constantly, and now it's my daily all-in-one lazy bitch BB cream. For me the tint was actually pretty subtle and natural. It goes great over moisturizer, dries down matte, safe for my coral work. Love the stuff.
I have a really oily face and Australian Gold is my jam! It makes my skin look so good. I don't know what I would do without it.
Thanks for the video! I am a fan of the Korean sunscreens and also Australian Gold. I have combo skin, since I like semi Matt finish, this works perfect for me as a sunscreen plus foundation. My preference is light to medium coverage when i use foundation. So I seriously skip foundation when I use this sunscreen ❤
Is it possible to be allergic to sunscreen? I've tried on sooo many sunscreens but I burn when i apply those sunscreen. Layering with serums make it worse for me. When i take them off, my skin becomes dry and my skin turns darker and darker. I dont know what to do anymore.
It's pretty shady that these US brands are claiming to be Australian. I believed Blue Lizard was actually Australian (I bought it because of that belief, and was so surprised when I hated it).
I honestly believe US sunscreens are put on this earth to ruin my skin. 😅 Even the oiliest of Euro sunscreens (SEBAMED, yes I made it all caps so people can see and avoid that one) didn't give me a rash within 10 minutes of applying,☹️
@@lipstickzombie4981I mean, I’ve had okay experiences with American sunscreens when it comes to sports. I sweat a ton, so the thick and greasy textures stuck to my skin better. Finding everyday sunscreen is a challenge though, I don’t think I really wore sunscreen throughout the day in high school until sports practice.
Never got a rash from sunscreen (not immediately at least, sometimes my skin does randomly get little rashes but it could be from other allergens).
Super weird right? Like Aussie haircare is a uk brand.
Thanks for the reviews. Appreciate it.
Late to the party, but I started with supergoop unseen sunscreen until I found the trader Joe's dupe.
I work at a nursery, so sunscreen is a must. I feel like the supergoop was more prone to stinging my eye if it got into the corners vs the trader joes version. It also seemed like the trader joes seemed to last longer than the super goop, but it could be that I may have wiped some of it off and then began feeling the sun sooner. Just my two cents 😊
If you have a chance to do more trader Joe skincare reviews, I am some of my friends would love that!
I wore that type of Australian Gold around Italy for a crazy hot and humid week in August this year and can attest that it holds up very well! I have a slightly oily complexion and it was perfect. I also swam in the sea and it hed up beautifully. It's my new daily wear as a 48 year old snd I use it in place of any foundation but on top pf moisturizer.
I have the Australian gold. I agree if it did match my skin tone it would be great but it’s NOT! It just sits in my drawer and i just can’t bring myself to throw it away. I don’t know what to use of it.
I love the Australian Gold sunscreen but you’re right, you have to make sure it’s not streaky before it dries out otherwise you’re sol
In the US with dark skin and sensitive eyes, so I tend to use tinted mineral sunscreens. My current favorites are Live Tinted and Tula, which are both cosmetically very elegant and leave zero white cast on brown skin. Super Goop also has a mineral sunscreen that leaves not much white cast, but it’s not as good as the other two. The Kosas sunscreen is also mineral and cosmetically elegant, but there is way too much shimmer. I think you have used the Paula’s Choice sunscreen before which is mineral and doesn’t leave much white cast, but it too matte for my liking unless I’m wearing it under tinted moisturizer
I have tried the Trader Joe’s supergoop dupe, the Blue Lizard and the Australian Gold. I have aging normal skin. I like the dupe and wear it when I’m walking in a heavy fog or rain (yes, I walk daily 1-3 hours a day). I would not wear the dupe in the summer unless we are having a particularly dark heavy, low fog day (which we do get in SF in the summer..). Last summer I decided to wear only tinted mineral sunscreen. Of course I had to buy both the tinted and untinted to mix to not look like the criminal ex president! I wore the Australian Gold and the LaRochePosay (US). The LRP was more elegant and comfortable. The AG was super heavy and uncomfortable. Both could be worn around my eyes. BUT they were miseryguts to remove!! I first used an oil cleanser, a balm, and a facial cleanser. My CosRX low ph cleanser, which is typically too drying for me was my only cleanser that would remove it in one go after just the oil. My face absolutely hated me. The AG was significantly more drying than the LRP which I could remove with just the oil and typical not drying facial cleanser. In October I threw away all the mineral sunscreens as I had developed significant hyperpigmentation! (3 TCA peels spread out over last winter did not remove the new spots!). Last winter I only wore Asian chemical sunscreens but had problems with them around my eyes. I watched your video on using a stick sunscreen around your eyes. I ordered the one you recommended but it took a long time to get here so I got the Blue Lizard one. It works great. The Korean one burns my eyes… I did buy the blue lizard body sunscreen (like the one your boyfriend used). My legs are fair and pale but the white caste was significant and never faded. Plus it felt super heavy and uncomfortable. This Summer I tried 4 EU sunscreens and while they aren’t as elegant as the Asian ones I had been using, I GOT NO NEW SPOTS!!! In fact my new Vit C combined with my Korean azelaic and Korean tranexamic acid faded all the new spots I got on the backs of my and most of the old ones! (Also my face ones faded but I can still see them). I am loving my Japanese Nivea sunscreen I’ve been wearing - so light and elegant!
Loved the Haruharu chemical sunscreen. Supergoop? No thx, wayy too overpriced.
Even the play all day one? I feel like it’s decent value. Never tried it though.
@@gummy5862I really like that one for my body rather than face it can get quite oily
I love Australian Gold regular sunscreens, but I dont love the tinted, too orange for me. I used the tinted on my legs to get it used up. And it was so obvious!!
I love la roshe posay uvmune 400 or how ever you spell it I’m in the US but I get it shipped here. I love skin aqua spf 50 pa ++++
UVMune🎉. I have no duds with any LRP sunscreen but UVMune is just everything I wanted: nonsticky, non oily, non triggering, travel pouch friendly, spill proof, user friendly. I hoard that when a sale drops in most of the drugstores in my place.
@@lipstickzombie4981 me too I loveeeee it I can’t tell you how many I’ve bought
I love blue lizard sunscreen haha ! I have rosacea and ive always felt that it protects my face so well. my cheeks never get red with it unlike some other sunscreens applications. My face is slightly dry normally and is pretty white so it blends in quite well for me.
My favorite is the SuperGoop unseen and I use it as a last step over my makeup. It gives a nice blurred look to my makeup and I can reapply without peeling or disrupting my makeup. The Trader Joe’s “dupe” is much more oily than the Unseen and has broke me out every time I’ve used it… and I’m not prone to breakouts. So unfortunately the higher priced supergoop is what I keep repurchasing.
Great review! Thanks for sharing! The Haru Haru Wonder Airylift sunscreen is hands down the best! I love it so much, sans the fermented smell when you apply it. Got it for my mom and aunt as well and they both love it. Highly recommend!!!❤ Was looking at the Trader Joe’s and Australian Gold to try, but was unsure. I think I’m gonna try them soon. That matte finish would be a bit of a challenge though.
The two Haru Haru sunscreens have been in my yesstyle bag for a while, as I like the brand and the ingredients look pretty good
Haru haru airfit is my absolute favorite daily sunscreen for minor sun exposure.
The first time I used it I also felt that it had a kinda tacky feel to it. Then I saw Alice review here on TH-cam saying it was originally marked for oily skin because if you use a heavyer moisturizer underneath it gets tacky. But I don't usually use moisturizer, my SPF is enough (oily skin) So I couldn't figure out how to incorporate this sunscreen.
Because it's looked great ! semi matt. But felt tacky.
Now i put the torriden balanceful cream underneath and thats the perfect combination for my skin to pair with this sunscreen.
It gives me such great skin. It has a velvety semi matt feel.
I personally don't enjoy Beauty of joseon, skin 1004 water fit or isentree watery sun gel. I have tried them all. They are way too dewy and oily on me.
I enjoy the feel but just doesn't work.
Re: differences between unseen and Trader Joe’s, I do get eye sting with TJ’s that I don’t get with Supergoop. I also find the texture to be slightly less pleasant.
i love the australian gold sunscreen (its matte-ness is a dream for me) so it's fun to hear your considered opinion on it! i was wondering what you thought of the fact that it only has zinc oxide and titanium oxide at 4% each yet still manages to reach a 50 SPF rating. (a lot of internet chatter suggesting this is not really believable... but dang it, i want to believe it lol!)
I love supergoop, it feels so soothing and I love the lack of white cast. I don't feel like it slides around but now I'm worried I'm not putting on enough. 😬
The haru haru one appeals to me so I'll check it out too. No Trader Joe's where I live, sadly.
I actually have used both the Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen and the Trader Joe's sunscreen on a regular basis and honestly i could not tell the difference! I've also got really sensitive skin and both were fine. I guess it's all about brand loyalty in this situation. 😆
Just a note: supergoop unseen sunscreen is not an original idea. It is itself a dupe of the Frezyderm velvet sunscreen from Greece.
Australian Gold isn't cosmetically elegant by any measure but am still a dedicated user. When I spend hours outdoors working it's exactly what I want - thick, bulletproof, and iron oxides. I can wait to be pretty in the evening after work once it's washed off.
I've tried the Supergoop Unseen spf 30 as a sample and I like it a lot. BUT now I'm worried that I don't apply enough... I'm oily and I've used it under my makeup where it looked very good, does that mean I didn't use the correct amount?
I live in Denmark, where we don't have all of these brands to choose from without blind buying them online, which I can't do cause I have eczema 😒 So when Supergoop came to our Sephora this year, we were so many cheering...
TJs was a touch less elegant, but very similar to unseen. Can't use either on my face due to eye sting.
I get eye sting with these too
my friends and i are all autistic and texture of sunscreen is super important for us. in my friend group, we all end up using the neutrogena beach defense (the one in the yellow packaging) because of how it feels on the skin!
Trader Joe’s vs Unseen by Supergoop: Unseen is a tad more thick and feels a bit more luxurious. TJ is more liquidy and feels more spreadable. It’s also more tacky, so seems like it’ll be great under makeup, although I haven’t tried that yet.
Interesting, I found the opposite (TJs felt less liquidy). I wonder if it has something to do with temperature?
@@LabMuffinBeautyScience my Unseen was a deluxe sample, actually two deluxe samples from Sephora that I got with my rewards. Maybe a full sized product is different? I find that to be the case sometimes.
Also! The new ELF suntouchable imvisible sunscreen feels like a supergoop dupe and it’s like $14
Haruharu mineral sunscreen kept giving me closed comedones. Can’t understand which ingredient is the culprit
Thank you Michelle. I always appreciate sunscreen reviews. I've been trying the Go To Nifty Fifty Hydrating sunscreen. It's good but not worth the price tag good. I do like that it never makes my eyes sting but I find the texture and finish quite similar to the Cancer Council Matte Face wear (which I don't find matte at all) which is also good and about ten times better value.
They started making the Glow Screen in different shades recently and there is actually a lighter/cooler toned one. They're just not available in minis unfortunately. Also people say the e.l.f. whoa glow sunscreen which is supposed to be a glow screen dupe, is less intense with the glow, A lot of reviewers actually like the e.l.f. one better for that reason! I haven't tried those myself, but I've tried the Trader Joe's one after hearing rave reviews but I'm like you... I didn't enjoy applying that amount of primer textured product on my face. It just felt wrong and just slid around. I don't know if I'll ever stop using the Korean gel cream type formulas! I was amazed the first time I used one after only using American ones before.
I've seen at least one US derm and a pediatrician recommend the blue lizard for kids. As the derm and another derm talking about another similar sunscreen said, they are fine with seeing the white cast on their kids and another said the kids might hate it but they could thank them when they are older. The australian gold is popular with a lot of derms as well although one didn't appreciate the kakadu plum that seems to be in all of the formulas.
I could not get along with the consistency of the Supergoop and sold it. Thank you for introducing me to skin1004 sunscreen btw, it's currently my holy grail sunscreen and I love the pump 😊
Also does anyone know where someone could get Australian sunscreens online? I need a good body sunscreen 😢
Chemist's Warehouse will ship internationally! They're the only ones I have found
@@stefaniet9737 omg thank you!!!