Review: The Face Shop Power Long-Lasting Sun Cream SPF 45 PA+++

Claims:

A long-lasting sunscreen with some coverage that contains sunflower sprout extract and other natural ingredients

Ingredients (supplemented by CosDNA ratings):

Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, Zinc Oxide (Acne 1/5), Butylene Glycol (Acne 1/5), Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Titanium Dioxide, PEG-10 Dimethicone (Acne 1/5), Dipropylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hexyl Laurate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Magnesium Sulfate, Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Methicone, Panthenol, Vanilla Tahitensis Fruit Exract, Zinc Stearate, Alanyl Glutamine, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, VP/Eicosene Copolymer, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Nylon-12, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Coptis Chinensis Root Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carbomer (Irritant 1/5), Rheum Undulatium Root/Stalk/Stem Extract, Alcohol, Argania Spinosa Kernal Extract, Crambe Martimia Extract, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Mica, Alumina, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Fragrance, Citral, Limonene, Linalool

Ingredient Notes:

This product contains some silicone-based compounds, and as a result may not be suitable for silicone-sensitive individuals.

Application:

The produce squeezes out of the tube as a thick beige cream, and thins out when rubbed into skin to create a subtle brightening effect (yes, this is one of those sunscreens that uses zinc oxide's white cast as a cosmetic feature). Applied to the face, it feels somewhat heavy. It is definitely not one of those ultra-lightweight sun milks that have become so popular in recent years. However, it leaves fair skin with a subtle glow and slightly more even skin, however darker skintones would likely find that this product makes their skin look ashy. 

Remarks:
This glow and subtle evening-out of skin makes this sunscreen one of my favorites, and provides an excellent base for makeup. BUT, these raves only extend for the first six hours of wear. If I apply at around 9am, by the time 3pm rolls around I can feel it sucking the oil out of my already dry skin. This leaves my face feeling tight and uncomfortable, a sensation that lasts until I give up and remove the sunscreen. People with normal-to-oily skin might really appreciate this kind of grease control, but those with dehydrated skin like me would be advised to steer clear of this product.

Pros:
+ slightly evens out fair skintones
+ good base for makeup application
+ long-lasting formula

Cons:
- might not work on darker skintones
- not suitable for dry skin

Rating:

Effectiveness: 4/5
Ingredients: 3/5
Application: 4/5
Wear: 2/5  (it certainly is long-lasting, but in a way that is pretty miserable for my skintype)
Packaging: 4/5
TOTAL: 17/25