Unless you have dry skin or really love that dewy look, the greasy finish may be a dealbreaker.ĭrunk Elephant | Lippe Balm ($22 CAD for 3.7 g): Lastly, the formulation suffers from the same problem as that of Umbra Sheer. It's not really noticeable unless you are standing under bright sunlight but because they are sparse and more sparkly than glowy, I find them a bit unnecessary. Additionally, Umbra Tinte has just the tiniest hint of shimmer. Therefore, the application is a bit streaky and requires some effort to ensure an even tint. I noticed that some of the pigments are either poorly-mixed or purposely encapsulated within the sunscreen. However, the color is definitely too dark for me and is suitable for those with medium or darker skin tones (NC/NW 30 and beyond). With a sheer but notable light bronze tint, this version doesn't leave behind any white cast. Made with the same base formulation as Umbra Sheer, Umbra Tinte is a tinted physical sunscreen providing the same SPF 30 UVA/UVB protection. Overall, this sunscreen is perfectly adequate for the neck and body but I would recommend looking elsewhere if you want a good sunscreen for the face.ĭrunk Elephant | Umbra Tinte Physical Daily Defense SPF 30ĭrunk Elephant | Umbra Tinte Physical Daily Defense SPF 30 ($44 CAD for 60 ml): So for those with medium to dark skin, I cannot imagine how unflattering it will look. Additionally, the white cast is quite prominent despite the fact that my skin is pretty fair to begin with. I would not use it under makeup unless I dab on only a small amount and blot before applying foundation. The greasy finish subdues a bit after 15 or so minutes but my face remains shiny unless set with a powder. Unfortunately, Umbra Sheer has issues with both as it leaves the skin with a noticeable oily, whitish residue. When it comes sunscreen for the face, I dread a greasy, slick finish and an unflattering white cast. With that said, I had no problem with the application as the sunscreen spreads easily and evenly. I realize that's a strange description but the formulation indeed has a unique, glue-like "pull". The product dispenses as a lightweight white cream that has a slightly "gloopy" texture. Infused with algae extract rich in antioxidants, sunflower sprout that neutralizes free radicals, and grape juice that soothes and calms redness, Umbra Sheer is suitable for application on the face, neck, chest, and the rest of the body. To read my review of the Umbra Sheer Physical Daily Defense SPF 30, Umbra Tinte Physical Daily Defense SPF 30, and Lippe Balm, click.ĭrunk Elephant | Umbra Sheer Physical Daily Defense SPF 30ĭrunk Elephant | Umbra Sheer Physical Daily Defense SPF 30 ($42 CAD for 90 ml):ĭescribed as a lightweight physical sunscreen made with 20% zinc oxide, Umbra Sheer provides an SPF 30 broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection. Free of what Drunk Elephant calls the “Suspicious 6” (essential oils, drying alcohols, silicones, chemical sunscreens, fragrance/dyes, and SLS), all three products promise high efficacy and quality ingredients. Supporter of IEF (International Elephant Foundation).Summer is now in full swing so I want to share a bit about two sunscreens offered by Drunk Elephant, along with a soothing, hydrating lip balm. Inactive water, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dicaprylyl carbonate, glycerin, pentylene glycol, steareth-2, propanediol, steareth-21, polyhydroxystearic acid, cetearyl alcohol, silica, sclerocarya birrea seed oil, aloe barbadensis leaf extract, chondrus crispus extract, haematococcus pluvialis extract, helianthus annuus (sunflower) sprout extract, vitis vinifera (grape) juice extract, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, raspberry seed oil/tocopheryl succinate aminopropanediol esters, hydrolyzed wheat protein, tocopheryl acetate, tocopherol, sea water, acetyl glucosamine, cetearyl glucoside, sodium stearoyl glutamate, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, glycine, sucrose, lecithin, triethoxycaprylylsilane, xanthan gum, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, caprylhydroxamic acid, caprylyl glycol, sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate, phenoxyethanol, chlorphenesin, sodium dehydroacetate, iron oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499)Īnimal Fats/Oils/Musks, Benzalkonium Chloride, Benzophenone, Bisphenol A (BPA), Butoxyethanol, BHA, BHT, Chemical Sunscreens, Coal Tar Dyes, -Cones, Detergent, Essential Oils, Ethanolamines (MEA/DEA/TEA), Formaldehyde, Fragrance, Hydroquinone, Liquid Petrolatum, Methyl Cellosolve, Methylisothiazolinone, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Mercury, Mercury Compounds, Mineral Oil, Oxybenzone, Parabens, Paraffin Oil, Phthalates, Polyethylene Glycol (PEGs), Resorcinol, Retinyl Palmitate, Siloxanes, Sulfates, Thimerosal, Toluene, Triclosan, TriclocarbanĬruelty-Free.
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