Dubai summers can be quite cruel, with temperatures hitting record breaking 52-55 degrees Celsius last year. April so far has been cloudy and kind, but the heat is back. My relationship with sunscreens was just limited to the beach. Although I had bought a couple of tinted moisturizers with sunblock, I was always disappointed because of the chalky white-ish cast they left.
Since i started using Retin A , I was in urgent need for a good sunscreen. But the main thing I was looking for was that it did not leave that horrid whitish shade which would stand out horribly on my Asian skin. I came across Clinique face cream when reading An Indians makeup blog and she had reviewed this product AND mentioned the whitish cast toooo which is usually accompanied by many sunscreens.
Having read her blog I headed over to Debenhams in City Center to check it for myself. The face cream is available in SPF 30 and SPF 50. For some reason when i tried the SPF 50 i did feel that i could see a very very slight tint of white. Since I do not usually wear makeup to work , it was of utmost importance that there be no hint of white residue. I then checked SPF 30 and was satisfied with it after applying it on the top of my hand.
This is what the Clinique website has to say about their product;
"Innovative SolarSmart technology stabilizes high-level protection against the aging and burning effects of UVA and UVB rays. Triggers a repair that helps prevent signs of aging. With solar-activated antioxidants that help prevent visible damage. Gentle enough for sensitive skins. Dermatologist tested. Oil-free."
The leaflet also claims that the product is;
The cream. After rubbing the cream in on the side of my palm.
The white on the top corner of the picture is light reflecting.
I am quite happy with this product and would suggest it to people who are as fussy as I am about the white-ish cast.
Available : Clinique booths
Price: 50 ml for AED 130 [ Approx 35 U$. So if you can order it from a website which does not charge for shipping , you may get a good price on it. Since the listed price on their website is U$ 19]
Since i started using Retin A , I was in urgent need for a good sunscreen. But the main thing I was looking for was that it did not leave that horrid whitish shade which would stand out horribly on my Asian skin. I came across Clinique face cream when reading An Indians makeup blog and she had reviewed this product AND mentioned the whitish cast toooo which is usually accompanied by many sunscreens.
Having read her blog I headed over to Debenhams in City Center to check it for myself. The face cream is available in SPF 30 and SPF 50. For some reason when i tried the SPF 50 i did feel that i could see a very very slight tint of white. Since I do not usually wear makeup to work , it was of utmost importance that there be no hint of white residue. I then checked SPF 30 and was satisfied with it after applying it on the top of my hand.
This is what the Clinique website has to say about their product;
"Innovative SolarSmart technology stabilizes high-level protection against the aging and burning effects of UVA and UVB rays. Triggers a repair that helps prevent signs of aging. With solar-activated antioxidants that help prevent visible damage. Gentle enough for sensitive skins. Dermatologist tested. Oil-free."
The leaflet also claims that the product is;
- allergy tested
- oil free
- sweat resostant
- dermatologist tested
- non-comodogenic
- water-resistant
The white on the top corner of the picture is light reflecting.
The packaging is a small [ length of my hand] sunny yellow squeezable tube with a flip top.The cream is a light weight formula and easy to apply. Initially upon applying the cream is greasy but then with a few minutes it goes matt with no hint of any stickiness or residue whatsoever.Although its has been only a few days since i started using this product, I am quite happy with it. I am also using this for my hands when driving. They do have products for the body and hands as well in the same range.
I am quite happy with this product and would suggest it to people who are as fussy as I am about the white-ish cast.
Available : Clinique booths
Price: 50 ml for AED 130 [ Approx 35 U$. So if you can order it from a website which does not charge for shipping , you may get a good price on it. Since the listed price on their website is U$ 19]
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