Raw Element Ultra-Moisturizing Tinted Face Cream Non Toxic Mineral Face Sunscreen Daily Tinted Moisturizer Non-Nano Zinc Oxide Reef

I have been searching high and low for a natural (ALL natural and not MOSTLY natural) sunscreen that will keep my skin from getting burnt, looking like a mime/dead person/clown, moisturize vs dry out my skin more, not break me out, and is waterproof. This sunscreen checks all the boxes and then some. When you go down the 'natural' route...there are products that use some natural, mostly natural, and all natural ingredients. Those that do the all natural ingredients are few and far between. I have researched numerous...and I mean numerous sunscreens for one that is ALL NATURAL without titanium dioxide, a non nano zinc oxide content ABOVE 20%, waterproof and is tinted. The list is very short at that point... For those of you with normal to oily skin and who are used to chemical based sunscreens that absorb into the skin and leave a matte finish...this is not it. You will hate the feeling of this sunscreen 'sitting' on your face all day and not absorbing. If you also do not like the smell of cocoa butter you will dislike this too. I personally love the smell and it reminds me of hot cocoa. For the rest of us that prefer moisturizing sunscreens for our dry and sensitive skin...this is it guys! As long as you understand that this is not meant to 'sink into' your skin but instead act as a barrier to the UVA/UVB rays...you will be good. This lasts all day, through the hot and sweltering and humid Florida summer doing the watersports (because the sweat and humidity in the summer feel like they are water sports)! I do reapply mid day if I've really been pouring sweat to be safe but the beeswax does a good job of beading the sweat. As the name implies, it is a moisturizing cream so there is no need to apply a separate moisturizer. I apply this after a few serums in the morning and my face is happy all day. When I go to wash my face in the evening, it is nice and moisturized and not red or irritated. I have been using this a few weeks now and can happily report that I have not broken out at all. It has not irritated my face eczema or caused a rash/redness/pimples. I no longer have dry patches on my face when I wash off the sunscreen either so I am very happy at this dual purpose sunscreen that does all that it is supposed to do and then some. The proper amount for the face in sunscreen is 1/3 teaspoon or the size of a nickel. You should give yourself about 30 minutes to let it sink in before you head out or else it will have a little bit of a sheen to it--some like the dewy glow and some don't. It does absorb and not gleam as much after a little. There is no white cast and when you sweat, the tint is not running down your face and leaving white streaks. If you apply it only in the morning and are inside all day, by the evening, the sunscreen will have little to no sheen and you will just look like you have healthy skin. I love this sunscreen so much and all the benefits that each ingredient has for the skin that I bought another color. My skin matches great to the coconut tint but I also bought the bronze for those days when I want a little more color. Read more

Bought this because it is tough to find a tinted SPF with quality, safe ingredients for a decent price. I think the price is great for the quality of ingredients! The product goes on fairly easily as it warms quickly once you get it on your fingers. I have fair skin and this tint is fine for the summer, but I can see it looking too tan for the winter. Once it settles I'd definitely set it with a powder (I just use arrowroot powder) because otherwise it feels greasy on your skin when you touch your face! It offers a nice tint that seems to help to even out redness. It doesn't really give too much coverage at all, but I knew that when buying! My only complaint is I wish there was a lighter shade available for winter months! The smell is a little earthy but didn't bother me and I did not notice the smell throughout the day. I will also be trying honest cc cream to compare which I like better, as this is another option with quality ingredients for a more affordable price, however, Raw Elements is definitely the winner for sustainability and packaging! Read more

Nice tint: I love the slight tint it gives to my skin (I have light-medium olive skin). When I wear it, I’ve gotten probably about 3-4 compliments that I look healthy (my partner said I was looking really “good,” but I knew it was the sunscreen adding that extra oomph). By putting a little on top, it helped me to eliminate the white cast from my badger baby formula sunscreen that I was called ghostly for wearing by many people haha. Expensive - biggest downside: It does have good packaging and truly all-natural ingredients, but the price gets me. It’s so small (palm of hand) that it makes you want to use less because it should be conserved almost. But I don’t want to feel limited in the amount of sunscreen I use! I love the list of antioxidants but am thinking of switching to badger tinted sunscreen instead just to for go the price (but it's got fewer antioxidants variety, and I've read the badger tint is more pink and not good for olive tones, yikes—you get what you pay for!). The first application I probably put on way too much (a good “size of the finger tip”-carving (3/4-1 tsp?). I couldn’t imagine how it lasted 2-3 months as some had said of regular use. Still - this price beats the cost of some "high end" products which cost 30-40$, come in 1 oz tinctures, & promise the world But this brings to my next point... It’s Moisturizing but don’t use too much: It is definitely moisturizing, but if you do what I did and go crazy, it just feels like it’s sitting on your face all day, waiting to rub it’s brown tint over anything you might contact with it (e.g. your hands, shoulder, pillows/furniture). If you want a sunscreen that totally “dries” on, then oil/wax sunscreens aren’t likely not for you, unless you don’t mind having minimal coverage (but people tend to not use enough when they apply!). The best thing to do is to apply is gradually in sections of your face, bit by bit. Don’t try to rub a chunk in because it would spread out quickly and you wouldn’t get full coverage, if that makes sense. Better to do more of a dotting method to make sure you use the proper amount. If you use the right amount, the moisturizing affect will last you the whole day, unlike many other cream-type of products. It even acts as a sort of makeup because it looks so good (I don’t usually wear foundation for practicality and skin health reasons, but I’m digging this!) Comparison to other options: If you need something to cover more than just the face I would try out Badger tinted which is less antioxidant ingredients but more affordable. Badger reviews sound like the tint is not as pretty either...but again, $$$. If you don’t care about some preservatives, nor water-proofing and have fair skin, try badger Damascus Rose facial sunscreen. It runs off with water (e.g. if your eyes water into it) but goes on super dry because of the aloe/water/cetearyl alcohol-based formula. But I water-based formulas won’t be water-proof and will def contain preservatives which could impact slim microbiome. PS one other plus: it doesn’t not run into eyes to cause burning like some water-soluble formulas do. I’ve used an oil-soluble for the eye area if using water-soluble for the rest of the face. Don’t ignore eyes for sun protection as people tend to when using SPF moisturizer!!) Bottom line: All in all, if it’s in your price range, 9/10 would recommend. It’s a little sticky especially if you use too much, but highly moisture-locking, gorgeous gorgeous tint, wonderful antioxidant ingredients, convenient and eco-friendly packaging (I think). I plan to buy this again and attempt to pair it with badger tinted or another brand for the neck to make it last a bit longer. This is a high quality product so I want to keep using it, just the price gets me. Read more

Great product. I have medium beige skin and I was worried the pink tint would make me look flushed. It didnt actually have very much coverage, just slightly evened out my skin tone. I used this as my only face product for 2 weeks in Colombia, where it is very high altitude and easy to get burned. It did a great job of protecting and moisturizing. I was not sweating or hot so it was long lasting. The scent is minor, and smells like a natural skin product. Read more

color is great but it felt and smelt awful. very sticky and thick. hard to rub in. i would not recommend Read more