According to Clarins, "Face the day with triple protection! UV Plus shields from sun damage with 100% mineral filters. Defends against the elements with a patented anti-pollution complex. Fights free radicals and DNA damage deep within the skin’s surface with organic Cantaloupe — Clarins’ powerful new anti-oxidant from Provence. Invisible protection so sheer, it pairs perfectly with any moisturizer."
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, Oily
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- Cantaloupe Melon Extract - contains an exceptional concentration of super oxide dismutase, an antioxidative enzyme that neutralizes the harmful effects of free radicals on skin.
- 100% Mineral UVA/UVB Filters – Guarantees high protection while respecting the skin
- Plant Polymers – create an invisible "veil" on the skin, letting it breathe without leaving white traces.
- Canteloupe melon organic cultivation
- The Cantaloupe melon extract used by Clarins Laboratories comes from a non-hybrid, non-GM variety of melon from Provence which is particularly resistant to ageing compared to other classic varieties. It is obtained by organic farming.
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Overall assessment: The best sunscreen that I have found to date! It's true love, and I cannot think of any reason to continue looking for my Holy Grail sunscreen because I have already found it.
$40.00 1.7 oz. from Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale's, Neiman Marcus & Macys (Affiliate links).
How does this compare to Sunday Riley's Cashmere SPF? That has been my holy grail thus far, but that price is a bit of a bummer!
ReplyDeleteHi Maya! Cashmere was my Holy Grail sunscreen for years, but once I tried the Clarins I was shocked that I much preferred it. The texture is lighter, silkier, has a higher SPF factor, and doesn't require any wait time before applying makeup. I never thought that I would like something more than Cashmere, but the moment I tried the Clarins I couldn't believe how much more I preferred it. It is also a fraction of the price which was the icing on the cake for me.
DeleteI have the utmost respect for Clarins' skincare products, but unfortunately I'm allergic to alcohol, so it's a pass for me... Pity because on your hand it looks fairly light whereas most face sunscreens are heavy on my oily skin. Oh well, the search continues!
ReplyDeleteThank you for including the ingredients list. Not many bloggers do so and I don't know why, there quite a few of us out there with sensitive skin that just won't "cooperate" with certain ingredients.
Hi Mel, I agree, and I do think that Clarins is underrated these days with respect to their skincare line. Being allergic to alcohol really weeds out lots of things that you probably don't want to be using anyway, but I do imagine that it can be complicated at times given that alcohol is present in so many skincare and makeup items! It's a shame that they included alcohol in this sunscreen- because it really is quite lovely.
DeleteYou are so welcome about my inclusion of the ingredients-- I did it for that very reason. There are so many people with allergies, sensitivities, or quite often an unwillingness to use particular ingredients-- so I always thing that it is important to know what is in what you are thinking about trying (or ultimately not trying).
Have a lovely weekend!
I'm just finishing my second bottle and I totally agree. This is great on my oily skin, does not leave any white cast, does not interfere with colour or texture of anything I put on top.
ReplyDeleteThe one problem is that the printing in the older packaging was prone to smudging off; sometimes I was puzzled to find a red dot on my cheek hours later, only to realize it was a letter from the printing that had actually transferred to my face :D I wrapped the bottle in duct tape to fix that. I hope the new packaging has fixed that issue.
Hi Patuxxa,
DeleteIsn't it an amazing sunscreen?! You are so right about it never leaving a white cast, and that it doesn't interfere with anything that goes on top. It is, without question, my very favorite sunscreen to date!
That is so annoying that the print wore off of the bottle and got onto your face!! I haven't had that happen yet and I have been using it every single day- so I wonder if they fixed that problem, or if it is yet to happen. I will definitely let you know if it starts!