HELIOCARE 360° A-R Emulsion SPF50+

Outstanding SPF Performance

I was recommended Heliocare by a Consultant Dermatologist who was treating me for an unrelated skin condition. He recommended this variant because it is very good for rosacea and sensitivity. I’m just about to buy my third tube in the past year. It’s an outstanding sun protection product. I’m very fair skinned and I burn incredibly easily. This product has withstood the onslaught of 34 degree heat in Malta in May/early June and the heatwave here in the UK. I do reapply it regularly throughout the day in hot weather. Otherwise, it’s reapplied at lunchtime and that’s it. No burning. It’s also very good for around the eyes. I normally find that if I get anywhere near the eye socket, an SPF cream migrates into the eyes, with uncomfortable and greasy eyes being the result. This dries very quickly (2 minutes max) and is soon matte and there’s no migration around the eyes. It’s lovely under makeup, provided that you let it dry first. I love the tint: it’s subtle and, as others have mentioned, it blurs the spider veins on my cheeks. A great product.

Brilliant product!

I love this; it's a game changer! I have had rosacea for years and finding products that my skin can tolerate is really hard: even products designed for sensitive skin from very reputable brands can flare my rosacea. But not this. My skin not only tolerates it, my skin thrives on it: it feels lovely, dampens down existing redness, and blurs 'thread' veins. Frankly it's been a godsend and I can't rate it highly enough!

Not for rosacea!

Not suitable for sensitive rosacea-prone skin! Unfortunately, this product caused significant irritation after application and triggered a rosacea flare-up, even though my skin had been well under control. I experienced burning, itching, tingling, and increased redness. The botanical ingredients may not be the best match for highly sensitive, reactive skin. It’s also possible that the hybrid formula, rather than a 100% mineral sunscreen, contributed to the reaction. That said, I really liked the silky finish and the tint. It’s a shame it has those botanicals and it's not mineral only.