Where to purchase: Nontino: LINK / Boots: LINK
Price: £14.50
Volume: 40ml
Made in: Poland
What is it?: A high-protection UVB and UVA (4/5 Star) Fluid SPF that is very light and is makeup + sweat resistant.
Aims to: Photo-protect the skin without feeling greasy or too heavy on the skin.
Supposedly Good for: Normal, Oily and Combination Skin.
What I think: Normal-Dry Skins
Vegan?: No.
Cruelty Free?: Still sells in China.
How long does it last after opening?: 12 Months.
Packaging: Plastic bottle with a squeeze-y tube. Note: The bottle and cap are made from 50% recycled plastic (without plastic label + insert).
Directions: Shake well before use and apply generously before sun exposure. Reapply frequently, especially after swimming, perspiring and towel-drying to maintain the original protection (More information HERE).
How I use it: I applied this in the AM and due to its greasiness, I felt no need to apply a hydrating serum underneath. When working out, this would sting my eyes (and my sisters) and also when dabbing my face with the back of my sleeve or a towel, you could see that white powdery transfer from this SPF onto the fabric.
Note: Due to the lightweight texture of this, I recommend applying and then applying a second layer to ensure you’ve go a decent film over the skin.
Key Ingredients: Hyaluronic Acid + Betaine – Hydrating and moisturising.
Sunscreen Filters: Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (Avobenzone: UVA), Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine (Tinosorb S: UVA + UVB), Titanium Dioxide (Nano: UVA + UVB), Ethylhexyl Triazone (Uvinul T 150: UVB), Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid (Ensulizole: UVB), Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (Uvinul A Plus: UVA), Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone ( Iscotrizino: UVAI + UVB).
Note: This has 4/5 UVA protection.
Furthermore: This contains Nano (chopped up) Titanium DIoxide, which theoretically SHOULD reduce the look of a white cast on the skin (but that was not the case for me. My Warm-Golden Tone looks grey).
Full Ingredients: Aqua, Isopropyl Palmitate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Alcohol Denat., C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Titanium Dioxide (nano), Ethylhexyl Triazone, Dibutyl Adipate, Kaolin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tapioca Starch, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Tocopherol, Dimethicone, Silica, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Betaine, Propylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Trisodium EDTA, Parfum.
NOTE: The Incidecoder have a full ingredient breakdown HERE
Texture: This is a liquid SPF that runs down the hand. It’s very thin and spreads very far. It’s moisturising however this shiny finish never truly disappears (very dewy finish). It makes it slightly uncomfortable, especially during the warmer months, for my oily-combination skin to wear this slightly greasy SPF.
Sticky?: No.
Greasy?: Yes.
Balls up?: No.
- As you can see this is a liquid sunblock that runs down the hand almost instantly. It is a fluid cream i.e. it’s smooth and mositurising.
Swatch Comparison: Product (Left) VS No Product (Right):
After spreading the product all-over the hand
- As you can see, this is dewy/reflective, thin and moisturising (albeit greasy) finish.
Swatch Comparison after rubbing in the product: No Product (Left) VS Product (Right)
- You can see that shiny and reflective finish
Swatch Comparison after product has fully absorbed: No Product (Left) VS Product (Right):
- Even after fully absorbing (right) you can see the skin is still shiny, glowy and reflective. This would be great for dry skins as a dewy makeup primer.
After fully absorbing:
- Hopefully you can see that slightly greasy finish/texture doesn’t fully absorb.
Does this Sting if the Skin has been Irritated / Sensitised by Shaving/Heavy Retinol Use?: Yes.
White cast?: Yes (Warm-Golden Tone Skin).
Summer or Winter?: Dry skins could use this all-year round.
Layerable?: Yes.
Video Swatch:
- As you can see, this is a liquid, lightweight and shiny SPF (hopefully you can see the white cast). It doesn’t fully dry down/absorb and feels greasy on the skin. This is not sticky or tacky however.
Stings the eyes?: Yes it stung my eyes (and my sisters), especially when working out. It occurs after long-use.
Fragrance?: This contains Fragrance (smells like Dove soap mixed with Sunscreen Filters).
Good Under Makeup?: Not for oily skins (as this feels kind of greasy). Dry skins could enjoy this as a shiny primer.
How long have I been using this?: I had to stop using this after 5 uses.
Will I use until Completion?: No.
The Effect?: Because this is greasy = moisturising finish. White cast. But of course sun protected skin. Although this stung my eyes after wearing for a while, this didn’t sting my skin.
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What I like:
- Very thin + lightweight
- Good packaging and easy-to-use
- Travel-friendly
- Very moisturising
What I don’t like:
- Stings the eyes
- White cast
- Oily / Greasy (doesn’t stop feeling like this)
Overall Rating and Conclusion: 1.9/5 – Both my skin type and skin tone is not the demographic for this Sunblock so I did not have a good time with it. My Oily-combination skin found it too greasy (which never fully dissipated) and my Warm-Golden Skin Tone had a white cast with this. This is more suited for pale, dry skins.
Would I repurchase?: No.
Dupe?: Liquid SPFs I prefer are (Combination + Normal + Oily-Combo):
- The Garnier Ambre Solaie Sun Fluid (Swatches + Review HERE)
Available at Look Fantastic: LINK
- The Vichy Sun Fluid (Swatches + Review HERE)
Available at: Sephora LINK
- The L’Oréal Revitalift Clinical SPF50+ Invisible Fluid (Swatches + Review HERE)
Available at: LINK
My Skin Type: I am acne prone and have slightly dehydrated combo skin. My skin is usually tight where the cheeks and eye area is and the outer parts of my face. My T zone is oily. My skin isn’t a fan of thick/heavy formulas so I opt for lightweight formulas to prevent it from clogging up. My skin doesn’t like essential oils either and I try to avoid fragrance when I can.
Disclaimer: I am a skincare enthusiast and not a skin expert. I am not qualified to give out dermatological advice. This type of advice should only be given by a medical practitioner. Upon trying / using any of the reviewed products on the blog, please follow the manufacturer’s instructions and warnings and please seek medical advice if needed.
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