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"This is a great all-over sunsceen. I use it every day and it never irritates or stings my skin and it doesn't leave my face feeling greasy." - Heather

Optimal for sensitive or traumatized skin and safe for children, Physical UV Defense is a true broad-spectrum UVA/UVB sunblock perfect for daily use. This cosmetically elegant, all-physical sunblock contains 5% transparent zinc oxide and 10% titanium dioxide, two non-irritating active ingredients ideal for use on all skin types. Breakthrough dispersion technology minimizes the “whitening” effect commonly found in other all-physical sunscreens by equally distributing reduced sunscreen particles.

Benefits:

• True broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection
• Non-chemical sunscreen
• Transparent and non-whitening
• Moisturizing and healing properties
• PABA-free, oil-free, and fragrance-free
• Elegant formulation ideal for daily use and can be applied under makeup
• Formulated for skin sensitive to traditional sunblocks and post-treatment patients

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WindyCityPam Chicago, IL Pros: non oily/greasy Cons: doesn't absorb well, leaves white residue

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Age Group: 25-34Gender: FSkin Type: combination

I hate this product! - 4/9/2011 11:57:11 AM After reading so many great reviews of this product in magazines, and I even find out that the PA at my dermatologist office loves this product. Supposedly it's great for greasy skin. That's about the only this product has going for it. I have oily skin, and most sunscreens exacerbate the problem. This stuff doesn't turn me into an oil slick. Also, I don't know how effective it is as a sunscreen. I mostly used it in Chicago during the winter. I used it for a week in Arizona, and I swear some of my brown patches near my eyes started reappearing. Not a good indicator that the product is working 100%. However, I did not burn. I think the cons outweigh that only pro. 1) The product has a very thick, paste like consistency. It is difficult to apply and it does not absorb well. (The problems absorbing may be due to the fact that I put this on after apply Finacea and then Kinerase lotion.) Regardless, this is unacceptable for the price. 2) Since the product does not absorb very well, it ends up turning my face white. Basically, it leaves a white residue. I am already fair skinned, and this stuff makes me look like a ghost. 3) I find it difficult to apply makeup on top of the sunscreen, unless I wait a long period of time to allow the sunscreen to absorb. 4) On the back of the tube, it states that the sunscreen must be reapplied every 2 hours. Because of that fact, this is not a good everyday sunscreen to wear under makeup. If I'm reapplying every 2 hours, I'm usually outside somewhere and not wearing makeup. This may not be a problem for some people, but I live in a city where I walk and take public transit. So I almost constantly exposed to the sun.

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shells2grlzs Palmyra, PA Pros: absorbs quickly, gentle

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Age Group: 35-44Gender: FSkin Type: sensitive

Great sunscreen for rosacea - 9/21/2010 9:40:52 AM My dermatologist sells this at her office.It was recommended to me for my oily/rosacea/sensitive skin.I have had many allergic reactions to the wrong skincare products so I was reluctant to try this.My dr. told me it is very important to use a spf especially becouse I have rosacea and I'm very fair.It's not greasy and my mineral makeup goes on well over this.No sunburns since I started using this and I walk daily.A little pricy but well worth it.

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sbmc Short Hills, NJ Pros: gentle, lightweight

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Age Group: 35-44Gender: FSkin Type: sensitive

great sunscreen - 6/4/2010 2:01:53 PM after trying many sunscreens for daily use, i stumbled upon this wonderful sunscreen. it works well for my combination, very sensitive skin which is highly allergic to all of the chemical sunscreen ingredients that are out there. as others have mentioned, though, a light make-up on top of the sunscreen is needed to even out the minimal white-out effect of the sunscreen.

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Apply daily to face, neck and chest. Apply liberally 20 minutes before sun exposure and as needed. Reapply as needed or after towel drying, swimming, or sweating.

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