Not long ago I posted a review about another Dr. Fisher sunscreen that was recommended to me but I didn't like it, and they also recommended it to me so I decided to try it.
It contains 6 chemical filters, 4 of the old generation (not very stable) and 2 of the new generation (stable). Because of the chemical filters, it doesn't leave a white cast at all.
In terms of texture, it is liquid (reminiscent of the Bondi Sands fluid). A little sticky but that's because it's water resistant. Natural finish.
Besides the sunscreens, it contains green tea which is an antioxidant and can calm the skin and reduce redness, but along with that it contains 6(!) fragrance ingredients. There are several types of perfumes that must be indicated on the packaging because they have a tendency to develop allergies in many people, and this cream has 5 of them, in addition to the usual "perfume" ingredient.
As you can understand, it is very perfumed, and its smell is the classic smell of Dr. Fisher's sunscreens, a smell that makes everyone feel like the sea and a pool. I hated walking around with this scent during a normal work day, and even more hated smelling it up close (on the skin).
In addition to the fragrance ingredients, there is a preservative here that can be problematic because it releases a little formaldehyde. Professionals say that the amounts are small so the ingredient is safe, but in my opinion why take a risk when there are so many other preservatives?
Just like the previous Dr. Fisher sunscreen I reviewed, it irritated my eye area and dried out my skin (dry skin). It is not common for me that something irritates me, my skin is not sensitive, I apply any sunscreen in my eyes and it is rare that this happens. I was only able to have it for one day and that day the first thing I did when I got home from work was take it off and apply loads of moisturizer.
I really don't understand how this cream passed a test for sensitive skin, and this only strengthens my feeling that this test is not reliable.
It also crumbled a bit, mainly at my hairline.
It turned out to me that there is a version of it for oily skin that is fragrance-free and I bought it a few days ago but I haven't tried it yet, I will update. It is not really clear to me why fragrance is not added to oily skin and other skin types do, but in any case if Dr. Fisher had published ingredients on the website I would have known about this option before I bought the famous version at Superpharm.
All in all, unfortunately I did not enjoy this cream at all, and I cannot recommend it.
The brand is cruelty-free 🐰❤️
Mon Sep 04 2023 02:00:00 GMT+0200 (Central European Summer Time)