Beet The Sun SPF 40 PA+++

Mattifies without drying

If your skin is on the oily side, this sunscreen has a beautiful mattifying effect while also leaving your skin feeling moisturized. I have a pretty oily t-zone and can’t keep eyeshadow from creasing, but even after several hours with this sunscreen under my makeup, I have no issues. I can even skip powder in some spots.

Fav sunscreen

Favorite sunscreen! Doesn’t break me out or leave a white cast. It’s hydrating enough that I don’t need to wear a moisturizer with it too!

When it works, it works!

PROS: I used this product a couple of years ago and it was great—it withstood the Seoul July-August sun and felt moisturizing. There's no residue on the skin and it's lightweight. Another plus is the fact that there's none of the usual "sunscreen smell" or the chalky feeling that mineral SPFs can leave on the skin, both of which make my sensory issues act up. The cons aren't actually cons, it's totally my fault: I decided to repurchase this year and didn't patch test since I had used it before—and totally forgot that I started using Tretinoin this year, so my skin's sensitivity levels have changed. Promptly had an allergic reaction. Everything I enjoyed before is still the same: nice texture, no smell, etc. It just doesn't work for my skin. My bottle has been rehomed with a loving family LOL. Leaving this review to remind everyone to be mindful with new products after you start a prescription retinoid, even with products that are formulated for sensitive skin :)