I hate sunscreen. But living in Texas, the sun shines every month of the year and will blister you in the summer months, so you must take precautions, otherwise you will need to get way too familiar with a dermatologist after you pass the 30 mark.
A few years ago, a dermatologist recommended Z-Silc (rated SPF 30) as a good daily wear sunscreen.At that point, I had tried almost every over-the-counter brand from Banana Boat to Neutrogena; if it said "sensitive skin" on the label and cost more than $15, I tried it.But each suffered a weakness: from insufficient sun protection, to inflamed skin, to pasty films that required scrubbing off.
I was skeptical about Z-Silc as the primary ingredient was zinc.My recollection of zinc was that it was blue and you put it under your ski goggles.Nonetheless, it turned out that Z-Silc was pretty good: it kept you from getting a sunburn, washed off easily, and, most importantly, didn't anger the skin, unlike the sunscreens that used chemical barriers.The price you paid was that if was garishly white and, if overapplied, would lead to an unintentional goth rock look -a particularly tragic side effect in that your underlying purpose for wearing sunscreen was enjoying more time in the sun.
Neova DNA Damage Control 43 is the next generation of zinc-based sunscreens and a far superior successor to Z-Silc.For those familiar to Z-Silc, it is much lighter than Z-Silc, while now more protective.If you liked Z-Silc, you will like this much better.The only downside is that the tube is now 2.5 ounces rather than 3.5 ounces.Means you can carry it on the plane, but you are paying more for less.
For those new to Neova or zinc-based sunscreen, a few pluses and minuses:
Pluses:
1. fairly close to transparent when applied
2. very light, feels like a regular lotion on your face
3. exceptional for sensitive skin
Minuses:
1. expensive costs at least 3X of a mass market brand
2. may discolor dark clothes (though usually washes out)
Whether it is a true "SPF 43" is unknown, though one should be suspicious about all of the SPF claims.Since finding this product, however, have abandoned using products with a claimed SPF 70, 90, 100+ as the tradeoff of protection to willingness to apply was not worth it.The most effective sunscreen is the one you will wear.All of the sunscreens advise to reapply periodically; do that with almost any product with an advertised SPF 30 or above and you should be set.As to zinc-based sunscreens in particular, apply them from top of your face down -something about the grain of the skin such that this looks better when applied than trying to rub in.
In summary, if you have sensitive skin, this might be your sunscreen.Were it not an exceptional product on that count, would deduct a star for the minuses set out above.Separately, would also acknowledge that this is really too long a review for such a prosaic product, but if saves one person from a future trip to the dermatologist for sun damage, it is worth it.
Hope this review helps you.
I used Neova's Ti-Silc Sheer for seven or eight years and loved it.It has recently been discontinued and I mistakenly ordered this product as a replacement.I had a severe allergic reaction that is painful and ugly.
My allergy is not Neova's fault, of course, but I just wanted to warn anyone who has used Ti-Silc successfully that this product does not have the same ingredients, and you may be in for an unpleasant surprise!Choose the other new Neova product to truly replace the wonderful Ti-Silc we know and love.
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I have very sensitive skin and cannot tolerate the anti-aging ingredients in this product.It's such a disappointment, because Neova's discontinued Z-Silc was perfect.I had used it every day for years, and I've never found a better sunblock.It felt like a normal, gentle moisturizer, but was a very effective block.I can't understand why Neova would discontinue such a perfect product and add irritating ingredients to a sunblock for sensitive skin.The package even acknowledges it can cause a rash, as it did for me (as well as a breakout).This product is not good for acne-prone skin, as Z-Silc was.Neova, please bring back Z-Silc!
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it was not greasy and went on smooth.I wish it came in a pump instead of a tube.Since it is a bit liquidy it comes out of the tube a bit too fast.Otherwise I would recommend the product
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I have not seen it do any thing for my "damaged" skin.It is also a bit greasy so I only use it in the winter when my skin is dry.Otherwise, it runs havoc with my naturally oily skin. It is also a chemical based sunblock (although it does offer some mineral based protection).Go with something more natural with less chemicals that will offer better protection.This product is not worth it for its price.
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I own this product and LOVE THIS PRODUCT!It fit my skin so perfectly and it makes me look creamy and cool-skinned..woot!LOVE IT!I RARELY stick to products so if i'm sticking to a make-up brand..it must be the bomb.This particualar product is not my color shade..but I'm just commenting on the product overall.
