Andalou Naturals Ultra Sheer Daily Defense Facial Lotion, SPF 18, 2.7 oz, with Resveratrol CoQ10 and Antioxidants, Lightweight, Hydrating Facial Moisturizer

This sunscreen is amazing. I've never been a faithful sunscreen wearer because many contain toxic chemicals or they are just too thick, don't blend or they leave a white cast on your face. I am fair-skinned with blonde hair & light eyes, I had bad acne as a teenager and was put on accutane to clear it up, and although it got rid of my acne, it also made my skin permanently dry; combined with my acne scars, I have problematic skin. Over the years I have had peels, creams, lasers to lessen scars and reduce hyper-pigmentation due to sun exposure as a teenager. After my last laser I had to keep sunscreen on 24/7 and everything I used was awful (too thick, white cast, burned my eyes even when not applied near them). Finally, I did some research and found this brand on Amazon and I've been VERY pleasantly surprised. I've been using it for about 3 weeks now to make sure it's as good as it seems. While it does have a scent to it, it is very light and a touch fruity. I looked over the ingredient list for any parfums or fragrances and it appears it to be naturally derived which is a huge plus for my sensitive skin. I can't comment for oily skin, but I do think it'd be good for anyone, even if a small amount is used if you have normal-oily skin, but it's great for my dry skin. It's easy to apply and blends beautifully. This sunscreen is GMO-free, Gluten Free, Naturally derived, Sustainably Sourced, and Cruelty Free. Not only am I protecting my skin from the sun's harmful effects with the SPF, but I also feel I'm nourishing my skin at the same time.

I love this moisturizer. It smells great and works very well also. It blends into my skin with no color residue. The spf is perfect for my face.

I've always been a fan of Andalou products and have always used this for added SPF protection on my face. It is lightweight and smells pleasant. It doesn't weigh your skin down and I like that it has plant-based and organic ingredients that is good for your skin. It gets absorb by the skin pretty nicely and I usually use it as a base for my make-up without creating a cakey feel afterwards. I only not use it in the Summer but anytime it's sunny out even during the Winter. It's also great at moisturizing my face so there's that added benefit. However, if you already have sun spots, this will not lighten it or make it go away, it will at the very least protect your face from getting more, and protect the ones your already have from getting darker from sun exposure.

I purchased this moisturizer because dermatologists recommend wearing SPF daily to protect your skin from UV rays—even if you spend most of your time indoors. I chose Andalou Naturals because I wanted a high-quality product that didn't come with a premium price tag. Moisturizing Quality: I have very dry skin, so I’m the ultimate test for hydration. This lotion provides impressive, long-lasting moisture; I can definitely tell it's working because my skin doesn't feel tight or parched halfway through the day. Sun Protection & Scent: The broad-spectrum SPF 18 is perfect for my daily routine, like commuting or running quick errands. A huge plus is that it applies smoothly with zero white cast, which is usually a struggle with SPF products. The scent is lovely—a fresh, light citrus/orange fragrance that feels refreshing without being overpowering. Weight & Oiliness: The reason I’m giving this 4 stars instead of 5 is the "ultra-sheer" claim. While it isn't greasy, I can definitely feel the SPF sitting on my skin. It feels a bit heavier than a truly sheer moisturizer, so it doesn't disappear completely upon application. Overall, it's a fantastic, affordable option for dry skin if you don't mind feeling a little extra "shielded" by your daily sunscreen.

I use this every morning and night. SPF included is only a plus. The best face lotion out there.

I didn't start wearing sunscreen until last year. I'm 49. Yeah, that was a bit of a problem, but better late than never. So going into it, I just figured I would pick one up at the drug store and it would be fine. No big deal. Wrong. HUGE deal. I had no idea about white casts, or how drying they could be, and then dealing with wrinkles and sun damage, and wearing makeup over it. OMG, I wanted to scream after the 10th tube of failed sunscreen. Little did I know there would SO MANY MORE failed tubes in my future. This was a desperation buy. I had typed "moisturizing facial sunscreen" into the search bar on here and was just reading description after description. I literally said to myself when ordering it, "Good Lord, just try it. What's one more and this one is only $7." I also ordered 2 other brands at the same time. A really spendy one and a drugstore brand. Those have gone into the fail drawer. I'm now set for sunscreen until the year 2025, I'm sure.....for the rest of my body anyway. This one I've put on my Amazon subscription list cause I don't want to ever run out. It is SOOO freakin' moisturizing. It feels like it's just part of my morning skin care. I absolutely love the scent. It's a fresh citrus scent that isn't overly heavy and it's isn't noticeable for long, but holy heck I love it! It also doesn't irritate my eyes, which is huge bonus and that was something I just thought every sunscreen did and I was just going to have to learn to live with it. No white cast. NOT drying. I seriously haven't found one thing I don't like about this sunscreen. Apparently when I first bought it, it was during a price drop or something, because it's now almost $12 a tube, but even at that it's a damn bargain. I'd pay way more for this little sucker and not even think twice. I've since checked out their other products because all the bonus "skin love"(peptides, anti-oxidants, plant stem cells, and OMG.....RESVERITROL, people!!!!) that came along in this sunscreen made me curious about their other products. Those are definitely worth checking out if you find you enjoy this one.

Has a nice subtle fragrance and feels very nice on the skin. Worked really well on my very dry skin and on my husband’s normal skin. We ultimately ended up not repurchasing it as we want a bit more spf.

I've been using natural products from various for about 6 years to avoid the chemicals, but also because I saw some actual results when compared to expensive, chemical-laden products that never offered the long-term results they claimed. At 36, it's been nothing but tinted moisturizer these days and some blush, eyeliner, etc. For the last three years, I'd been strictly using (and still mainly use) Eminence Organics because it took years off my face, to the point others noticed. I've also been using Andalou body butter (kukui?) for a few years because it was the only thing to tackle my dry skin issues and it's the perfect consistency for me. A few months ago, I decided to save a few bucks and mix things up by trying Andalou's tumeric serum and eventually this lotion. I love both. I love this SPF because it doesn't make my light-brown skin look chalky, even on camera or direct sunlight, nor does it cause irritation like most SPFs seem to do lately. I do wish it had more SPF, but I admit the further improvement to my skin overshadows that and it encourages me to put it on regularly. Above all, it doesn't make me breakout. Woot! It's also great smelling and moisturizing without non-greasy.