"That's it for todays video"...ah, hello? You went through a ton of SS over 6 months of logging and intricate note keeping and filming and recording and dealing with bad makeup days and "that's it"? How do you keep doing this kind of quality content to end with an "THAT'S IT"? I have balloons and whistles and confetti and it should be yours! Party in a box is what you deserve, and a trophy AND chocolate. Just a simple thanks never seems to be enough after these epic labors of love you produce. : ) Thank you for putting your whole heart into everything you do! XO
Ditto, I agree - "thank you" always seems inadequate for all the work, detail, and testing you find on this channel. I call Angie "The Professor" and she gives us a Masters program course with every review!
I have been following Angie for ages it seems. It was she who got me onto sunscreen (finally) with her often inserted, "I didn't take care of my skin when I was younger" and phrases like "sun damage." Besides furthering our ability to look like we've always had healthy (sunscreen protected) skin she's helping us save our $$$ being our 'tester' for us! Reviews (written) on the product pages are nice but skin varies and also one person's 'mattifying' may be another person's 'dehydration' so I really love her thoughtful (and succinct) commentary in addition to her close-ups and actual testing. I LOVE how she gets to the point and because she DOES get to the point - as opposed to being in front of the camera for showy exposure - I find myself never jumping ahead and watching the entire thing. So a big ol' huge THANK you Angie!
Yayyy! Sunscreen videos are my favorite from you! I'm always curious as to how certain sunscreens wear under makeup. Thank you for including this detail!
I'm not religious at all, but God Bless You for making this video. The commitment to trying so many sunscreens and giving a thorough review is unparalleled on YT. Thank you!
I'm not keen on commenting--I leave that to others, but I must say that your work on skincare/makeup for your Best/Worst videos is spot on and greatly appreciated by all of us who watch you. 1,000 thumbs up for you, Angie! I also want to say that you have an ah-mazing eye color; love, love, LOVE that color and I'm so envious!! I've watched you for some time now and you use your makeup so well and you are totally beautiful! (Okay, enough of the butt-kissing!) I just wanted you to know how much I appreciate your tutorials and informative videos. I just hope the skincare routine I've chosen for myself makes me look half as good as yours does for you. Have a great weekend!
THANK GOD someone with real informations and testing all other gurus just talk for 28 min to say nothing i love your videos , i learn so much from them , SUCH GOOD WORK
You're awesome! Great content. You look even more gorgeous then when you launched your channel! Happy weekend from LA from a committed sunscreen junkie who swims outside daily.
Bought the Make P:rem sunscreen because of this video. I got it on ebay for $16 CAD each, which is a great price for good quality sunscreen. I love it. It really does disappear, even faster than the Japanese Biore sunscreen I was using. It's so great that it's a physical sunscreen and it has a PA++++ rating. Makes me feel like I am getting the best possible protection and yet I still look like I have no sunscreen on.
You always make the best sunscreen reviews! I love the fact you listed the brand name, the active ingredients, and price on the screen for each product! Rubbing on face effect, and with & without makeup reviews are so much better quality and detailed than any other reviews on RU-vid!! Your reviews are more professional than some reviews from the brands. Thank you for your work! Very helpful!
Your videos are WONDERFUL! I sure wish I would have been diligent about sunscreen in my younger years. Thank you for the time and attention to detail you have put into this video. After losing a friend to melanoma at 40, I hope everyone understands how sunscreen not only helps with aging but can save lives.
A AB Oh me too. My thinking was if I didn’t burn then I don’t need it. Just baby oil for the body glow. 😩 worse yet I had oily skin and I worked outside so every hour I would come in and wash my face with the dish type soap near the sink to cool off and get it oil and sweat off. What can we do try but to try to undo all this mess.
I’m so excited your mineral sunscreen video is up!!!!!! I’ve been patiently anticipating its arrival! You save me hundreds of dollars each year testing sunscreens so I don’t have to. Thank you so much!
Angie, you are easily the hardest working skincare RU-vidr ever. The amount of work and attention to detail you put into evaluating these products is so incredible. Thank you so much! 💕💕
I love Make P:rem, I've been using it for a few months, the Etude dries out my skin if I use it more than 2 of 3 times a week. The Make P:rem gives Exuviance and Hydropeptide a run for the money!
Love the first shots of fails! So good to have a sense of humor with all these products and claims. I have been using the Australian Gold since you first recommended it and love it. It works, doesn't break the bank and I don't normally wear foundation unless it's a special event so I love the light tint. Thanks so much for doing all the work so we can reap the benefits! :-)
Seriously , you manage to make the best most thorough reviews of multiple products without diluting the info with random stream of consciousness banter. I am sooooo glad to see you testing out Korean sunscreens. Can’t wait to see more.
I really love how comprehensive your sun screen reviews are, including whether or not the product pills and if works well under makeup (and how long it lasts under makeup).
I have been wearing the Australian Gold Botanical tinted SPF 50 sunscreen every day since I first learned about it from you, and I love it. I work indoors in a veterinary hospital but get a lot of sun during my commute and on dog walks during the day. My skin always feels smooth and soft, never dry or "unnatural" feeling. Your recommendation has allowed me to protect my skin because I now have a sunscreen that I will actually wear EVERY DAY. Thank you so much for that!
I just want to tell you that I am a licensed Esthetician, and I think your videos are always so spot on. You know your stuff lady and I appreciate that you do such thorough research. Thank you!
Angie, YOU are the reason I wear sunscreen. You've provided such an awesome public service with your sunscreen reviews. There are sooo very many to wade through to find what works well. And as you know, it's hard enough to find a foundation for mature skin, but then to find a sunscreen which can also work effectively underneath it all is exasperating. Thank you so very much for all of the time and effort you expend on making these videos!
Wow, what a marathon! Kudos to you for going to such length for your viewers....I don’t think I‘ve ever seen someone compare so many sunscreens in one video - very helpful! The only one I‘ve found so far that works for my oily skin is the Nivea water gel spf 50 which I order from Japan. But that’s a chemical one, of course...but really awesome, just a clear, watery fluid that doesn’t leave any stickyness/oiliness behind. Would like to add mineral sunscreen to my arsenal...but boy, the good ones are really expensive. I wish more shops would offer a selection of sample packages one could buy and try. Why oh why do they not do that? It would be so easy to manufacture and they could even make good money on it, selling them for a dollar each or something. I would rather spent 20 bucks for 20 samples and then settle for the one I like most than spent 20 bucks on one bottle I might not even be able to actually use on my face.
I really appreciate how much work you put into your videos. The way you research and test things for a long time means a lot! I found your channel when I was researching sunscreens a few years ago. I just turned 30, but I feel super prepared and already see a difference in my skin/don’t need as much makeup. I have since sent your channel to my mom, who is about 10 years older than you and has dealt with precancerous skin problems.
I’m going to be 34 this year and I love your videos. I love your content. I love the detail. I love the honesty. Thank you, Angie! I just feel like you’re my guide to good skin forever. Nearly every video that you post I’m just like, “Yes!”
Angie I’m so glad that you finally tried the Ulta sunscreen, for me it works great, I think I only wait about 5-10 mins before I apply my foundation so I don’t have the dryness issue, my foundation sort of merges with the sunscreen smoothly. This is important to me because my skin is a bit on the dry side. Thanks for all the recommendations, you rock!!
6:26 wait a minute... is that 2 ounces of sunscreen for $75 dollars?!! That is insane!!! I will just keep buying my asian sunscreens for like $10. You are very talented, thank u for showing us all these options. Some sunscreen prices are crazy tho, I hope you do not have to pay for all these products out of pocket. Thanks again, great videos.
Thank you so much for introducing me to Australian Gold Botanical Tinted Sunscreen SPF 50! I'm from Canada and it was so difficult to find. But I ordered it from their website and have just received it. OMG this stuff is amazing!! I am 43 and have combination dry skin and this makes all my wrinkles fade, filled in my pores and makes my skin look amazing. No pilling, no white cast, just awesome. Thank you again!!
Have you ever tried Elta MD clear skin sunscreen? Dermatologist recommended it for acne prone skin. It doesn’t smell like sunscreen and I actually love it (I hate sunscreen) but this is nice. There’s a tinted one too.
Annette Castiglioni I don’t think so, not to my recollection (I’m out right now). I’m sensitive to smells BIG time and I don’t detect any. My eyes don’t water, like with just about every other sunscreen or smelly lotion. My daughter has sensitive acne prone skin, can’t have fragrance, and loves it too. Maybe see if Amazon reviews addresses that exact question. I guess I don’t smell anything and I’m extremely picky, but I don’t want you to get a migraine!:) The tinted is wonderful too. Not heavy but has a bit of coverage (your skin but better). Not as much coverage as IT CC cream but that stuff is extremely smelly for no reason (citrus oils).
I love that you don't forget your dark skin viewers when it comes to sunscreens..That's the reason why I did not buy the Ulta Australian Gold botanical even though it sounds fabulous. Thank you!!
AGREE!! In fact I QUIT watching Tati a couple of years ago because she seemed to get REALLY convinced of her "status" and as you noted, just seemed lazy and self involved. When I watched a video that I had specifically searched an item review on and the WHOLE video was her BRAGGING about HOW many boxes of PR this company sent her, then when it came to the item I had searched, she held it up with a couple of items in the line that were packaged similarly and said OH how CUTE, I don't know what this is but I think it is a REALLY good definer for around my brows but I wouldn't use any of this. I'm VERY picky and this just ISN'T UP TO MY USUAL OR WHAT I WOULD EVER USE, I use REALLY NICE PRODUCTS"! It was for IT cosmetics, not exactly $1 store! The "item" was an undereye color corrector packaged in a small pot, she tossed it aside not even bothering to READ the label or use it for it's purpose. I ended up having to buy it myself and found it to be REALLY good! But the "queen" deemed it "NOT worthy of her uppity standards". She was believing her own hype WAY too much, felt WAY too entitled and acted OVER privileged and THAT was enough of that for me. Angie is so down to earth and normal, she tries EVERYTHING of any $$ level and works SO hard for her followers! There is no comparison.
This is BY FAR the best sunscreen video I’ve seen. Thank you for staying on topic, moving along at a decent pace, not rambling, and not being repetitive. I love being able to see the product applied, the brief descriptions ingredients and prices. This was my first visit to this channel, and I’ll be sure to check out other videos here. I SO wish other bloggers would learn from this one!
First of all Angie I just want to say you are amazing with all the work you put into your videos - so helpfull to many. I am always interested in good sunscreens as I think it is #1 when it comes to skin care. Unfortunately because I live in Canada I cannot get most of these products (not shipped into Canada). Our regulations don't allow so many of the sunscreens which is really frustrating. I guess I could do a shopping trip over the border lol!! Anyway great job Angie - have a great weekend.
Timeless, Beauties, Australian Gold was not available in Canada last year, but I have found it at Shoppers Drugs this year. It is a seasonal item, so I have stocked up :>)
Eva C, that's so good to know, about Shopper's; thanks for that. Yeah, it gets really frustrating doesn't it? I had a order with Dermstore yesterday and was so excited and then found they don't ship up here :(
Hi Angie, Thank you for this video. I am happy you put so much emphasis on sunscreen. Very informative. I am a pretty educated consumer but sunscreen keeps tripping me up. How can these have such different % of active ingredients and be similar SPF ratings? Does it have to do with how the formula stays/sits on the skin? Do you have an opinion, or have you seen any studies, on micronized vs non-micronized mineral sunscreen? The micronized products look so much better to me but I am not yet convinced they are 100% safe. What makes sunscreen water resistant or not? Is it dimethicone? Would water resistant products be more comedogenic? What ingredients protect against blue light from devices? Do you think the gov will begin regulating for blue light SPF? Any studies on that you have seen that you think are worthwhile? Please always advise people to check if sunscreens are reef safe before swimming. The coral gets killed/destroyed by some sunscreen chemicals and it is truly tragic. Thank you!
Heather Dean Thank You for asking great questions about sunscreen, I hope someone has answers because I feel many of us are in the same boat..the percentages confuse me..
Based on your recommendation last year, I have my 18 year old daughter who did have skin cancer and skin cancer removal surgery wearing the Australian Gold everyday without fail. I can't personally thank you enough for your wealth of knowledge and research and experimentation with regards to sunscreen. I feel confident now every time she leaves the house that we will have less chance of going through this nightmare again. And being a young girl, the fact that it where is nicely under her makeup is an absolute win in her book!
When mineral sunscreens have such low concentrations of zinc oxides it only really protects against uvb and not as much with uva1 or uva2. Meaning it protects more from burns, but not wrinkles.
Ana JS Unfortunately I'm still on the hunt, but I'm thinking about making my own sunscreen. You can buy non-nano zinc oxide powder and I was going to mix it with my favourite face cream. But you have to be careful not to inhale the zinc powder and you have to find out how much to mix in. I'm still researching lol!
Karen1Nicola I am a non-professional and confused on the zinc% too. 1)I read from Dr. Denis Dudley(founder of cyberderm) believes zinc percentage matters, the term broad spectrum does not indicate the uva protection level. 2)I also read nowadays new shapes of zinc oxide were created, those can provide better protection with lower percentage. Do need someone know about this to explain 😂
I think the Australian Gold is probably one of my top 10 makeup items now. It is a great feeling sunscreen and it is not tested on animals! Thanks for the recommendation Angie!
Have you tried Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen? It's touted as a makeup primer also. You sure have given me a lot of options!! Thanks for all your research! Also...do you re apply your sunscreen several times a day? They say that is necessary but when wearing makeup I find that to not be practical!
Yes! Elta MD is great on it’s own or under makeup. The Australian Gold is way too drying for me. I’m so thankful to Angie for getting me to wear sunscreen everyday!
Stuart Pierce I’ve seen tinted and plain. The tint is light which is why I love the color. Most tinted sunscreens are too dark for me. The version I use is tinted post procedure all mineral version. It is oil free for the most sensitive skin. It’s the only sunscreen that doesn’t bother my eyes as well. Hope this helps.
I started using timeless skincare and the Australia gold sunscreen in January based on Angie's recommendations. My skin has honestly never looked better. I trust Angie because of the amount of time she spends researching what she puts on her face. Also adore her sense of style!!
My favorite is bare minerals prep step its mineral spf 50, liquid and smoothing great under make up,so basically has it all for me. I used Australian gold for a while but recently stopped because if the dryness and the smell started irritating me more and more.
Companies never disclose the amount of sunscreen that everyone should be applying to get adequate SPF and it's so frustrating. A lot of people don't know. So thanks for using your platform to educate people, and for all your hard work. You go girl! Big hugs from Canada! ❤️🇨🇦
Elta md by far, the BEST! I'm surprised is not in uh our collection. They make one for every skin condition, tinted, and non tinted. Has skincare in it and treats your face while protecting it. No chemicals, as alcohol, parabens. Also have one for the body. I have been using it for a few years now. My kids also use it. I would not go to anything else. Ever!!
This is what we use, too. I didn't buy kids sunscreen this year either and have been using the same thing on them as well. I have tried many sunscreens over the years this is the only one that is not greasy or shiny nor leave a white cast. I was also surprised it didn't make it to the list. I see it sitting on the shelf in the background on the left side of the screen.
I love the Australia Gold Botanical Sunscreen. I use it every day and do not feel the need to apply foundation. I just put it on and apply powder. It keeps my oily skin dry. I bought it after watching your “best of sunscreens” video last year. Thank you!
Great video! I’m an Australian Gold fan however I’ve been trying out the Laroche Posey sunscreen and despite the slight white cast, I like it. Now what do you think about a hat video?
Angie,Thank you so much for your on going effort to keep your subscribers protected from the always changing environmental threats. You are the best! From a fellow baystater, Jackie
Could you show your makeup application to do not disrupt the sunscreen layer? Do you know how much is removed with brushes? or makeup sponge? An can you make a video on reapply your sunscreen after makeup? I see there are sunscreen powder for touch ups but dont know how much they would cake or if they even work.
I've also wondered about reapplication over make-up. I've heard you are suppose to reapply every 2 hours. Very confused about how to do this over make up.
Will do, thank you. Theres one on reapplying sunscreen by Gothamista which was good. But no information on how makeup can move and affect the mineral sunscreen layer even after waiting the 15-20min. Would love an infrared camera on someone applying makeup! So interesting :)
The easiest way is with powder sunscreen - one of the best is ColoreScience, a bit pricy, but doesn't show on your skin and comes with it's own brush attached for easy application on the go. ♥️
WOW, just wow! Your best sunscreen review ever! All the facts, comparisons and time lapse results on a huge range of products and condensed into 15 minutes. Sheer genius! Toward the end, I began wondering how all these new brands stacked up against your previous faves Australian Gold & Hydropeptide but, of course, you anticipated someone out here would want to know and you answered! The Professor should never be underestimated. Thank you❣️
Your reviews are just so wonderfully thorough! I want to mention a lovely mineral sunscreen I've had a good experience with, it is the Devita brand one.
Thank you for this informative video, I bought the Australian Botanical spf 50, but find it a bit drying on my cheeks and around eyes but still love it, accidentally I discovered by putting a couple of oil drops or coconut oil into my face before then I don’t have the issue, is it fine to do this? Will I reduce the spf effect?
i do the same thing because its so drying, I always wonder if Im making it less effective by doing so. also lately I've notice that i been getting more wrinkles( im only 34). I hope its not because the australian gold is drying out the area around my eyes or the oil is diluting it .
Hope somebody can inform us about this issue, but the oil should be moisturising, thank you for letting me know that I am not the only one with this problem.
The Australian gold is the best! I was complaining about my aging skin and then I went out that night and someone said to me your skin looks great! It was definitely because I had the Australian gold on. Thanks for turning me on to it.
I do like the smoothing qualities of the Australian Gold. But my issue with it comes when I reapply it. It feels so heavy on my face, like I could just scrape it off. Does anyone else have this problem?
I don't know what we would do without you. You are such a hard worker and the most informative, detailed and thorough person on You Tube. Lots of respect for all your work in this field on internet and you really connect with us and we keep trusting you because you are spot on. Really enjoy your channel, thank you Angie. Hugs and Love to you
The Australian Gold is too drying for me, so I use it only on my neck. I’m interested in the Make Prem though as long as it’s cruelty-free, so I’ll have to look into that. I’m currently using the Murad City Defense one, and I really like it! I don’t wear liquid foundation though, only powder foundation and only sparingly for light coverage. My skin is very dry so I’m guessing some of those that didn’t work for you would work for me. However, I feel like mineral sunscreen overall is drying for me as my face is flakey by the end of the day in some spots (I wear sunscreen everyday), especially in the winter! It’s frustrating...thanks for all your hard work with his video!
Hi! I also have the murad city mineral spf. It is a bit drying also right? Mostly at my eye area. But i have not found any better mineral sunscreen yet. Do you still like this one? Ot found a better one.. ;) Many thanks
I use a tinted SPF on my face when I don't wear makeup, but untinted on other days and always untinted on my throat and neck down to the decolletage. How do you keep the tinted SPF from rubbing off on your clothes?
I spritz with Too Faced hangover setting spray after my Australian gold tinted and it locks it up pretty good. Occasionally get a little sunscreen on my collar if it is one that turns up and rubs a lot.
What a wonderful service - extensive testing and full day wear, makeup compatibility - really wonderful! I love B. Walker's comments and second them. You really are doing a fantastic job. As a derm, I love that you include your ears as you zip through your application, well done setting an excellent example! Cheers!!
Thank you so so much for this video! I’m blown away by the amount of work that went into this, between the filming and the researching and testing. I’m looking for a face sunscreen for my mom who’s turning 60 soon, and this video really helped narrow down my choices down to a select few for her to try. Reading reviews for facial sunscreens can be so misleading and overwhelming, so I can’t thank you enough for making such a thorough, informative and concise video ❤️❤️
Thank you so much, I don’t think any RU-vidr makes as much effort as you do in testing every product. I hope to see you testing Kiehl’s sunscreen as well sometime in the near future.
So glad I somehow found your channel. I’m only 20 years old but am starting to get into skincare, especially anti aging. You are the best reviewer on RU-vid that I’ve ever seen. Thanks SO much !!! Amazing and quality content
What do you think about sunscreen mists? For example Seriously Fab Zinc It Over. It is a mineral spray mist, that you are meant to spray on top of makeup and re apply as needed. Because from what I understand most sunscreens do not last all day long, so by the end of the day the effect of them has probably diminished, and I am thinking something like a touch up spray might be the solution to this.
Who does a thumbs down on this video, really? The amount of info, content and research that goes into this deserves an award. I have not heard of many of these brands so I appreciate you testing these for us. Your skin looks amazing. Where's the cat? Ha Ha, can you imagine kitty in this video knocking all your products over? Your cat so cute. Thank-YOU! For all that you do for us. You are loved! ❤️
major thanks to you for introducing the Ulta Beauty mineral sunscreen. It’s the only sunscreen I use now (I don’t wear makeup). I usually buy it when Ulta’s having a buy 2 get 2 free sale and it is definitely worth it.
I was waiting for this video! Just returned from being gone to Europe for 27 days ! Yes it was long ! I took all the items you had suggested for travel and they worked great! The purse was so handy as I could make it long for cross body or just over the shoulder & it held phone, camera and water! Thanks for all your info on tested products! So now I am catching up on videos I missed! Thanks 👏😍
Bought the ulta one based off of your recommendation and I love it! Dries down matte and doesn’t have any cast on me! (Fair yellow undertones) thank you!!
Stumbled upon your video when searching for good mineral sunscreen! Finally someone who reviews things that actually matter! Very in depth and relative! Thank you soooo much
Always enjoy you tests. The information that you give on the products allows me to observe what the products look like, and how they last. I can then make decisions based on my own skin type.
I know I am late to this video, I just found your channel a couple days ago, but WOW, I so so so appreciate all the work and information that went into this video! I am loving your channel!
I tried many mineral SPFs because my skin is getting dark spots from sun. So far I really like Dr. Jart Premium Beauty Balm SPF 45 in gold package (light-medium color). It looks grey when you apply on the skin, but it adjusts your skin tone color in 2 mins. It is Korean Brand and you can purchase from Sephora $39.00. It is great for dry/ normal skin. Another favorite is Shiseido Sports BB Spf 50 water resistant. It is tinted and light liquid formula. Try to find in Marshalls or TJMaxx because it is discontinued formula. I do have tinted Elta MD UV elements SPF 44, it's ok, but little thick formula. Not my fav.
Angie you did it again!!! Congratulations!!!! Make P:rem / Blue Ray Sun Cream has sold out!!! I hope you're getting commission of them! Thank you for your honesty!
Top work yet again.Angie! 😀 I bought the Australian Gold on your recommendation, and although I don’t like it under my foundation it’s great for dog walking/errands etc where I just need a bit of blurring of my skin. I also love the Sunprise one, it doesn’t make my perimenopausal oil slick skin worse.
Fabulous reviews!I love that you emphasize how important it is to put on enough sunscreen to be efficacious and not to depend on makeup. Another important ingredient that is mineral is iron oxide in most tinted sunscreens. The Iron oxide protects against indoor lighting damage. That being said, aren't you amazed that anyone would be foolish enough to pay $65.00 or $75.00 for 2 oz of sunscreen? Thanks Angie for persevering in your testing. Cheers!
Angie, I too love the MAKEP:REM sunscreen. I thought I might mention that this does not cause a flare up of my acne rosacea or any sort of irritation. I’m 50 and have suffered with terrible flare ups of P&P Rosacea since I was 45. Most mineral sunscreens I have tried caused a flare up within a couple of hours of application. This sunscreen also helps keep my flakes at bay. MAKEP:REM Cicapro Cream is also an excellent moisturizer for sensitive skin. Because of my rosacea, retinol use has been out of the question for the past five years. After using both the sunscreen and cream for a little over a month, you would never know I have rosacea.
