Update: Think Kids Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50

 

Here's an update on Think Kids Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50!

I tried using it daily as my morning sunscreen, but I had to stop using it on my face. Here's why.

The sunscreen was moisturizing, but it made my skin appear too shiny, greasy, and messy. The more I used it, the more my skin hated it. I noticed some clogged pores too, eventually. This sunscreen is too heavy on my skin. It was too heavy on the skin around my eyes as well. I couldn't apply eye makeup without it running or smudging. I would have to go makeup-free with this sunscreen. It's not ideal for someone who wears makeup.

The white cast was annoying. I had to put on more makeup to make it less white. The sunscreen was so oily that it irritated my acne-prone skin. It made my skin feel itchy. I developed a rash on my neck. This sunscreen works better as a body sunscreen. But I don't think it's the best body sunscreen out there. The oils in this product...my skin just doesn't like them. It's just so greasy-feeling. Hopefully, I'm able to use all of this sunscreen up. I've been reaching for my other mineral sunscreens like Blue Lizard and La Roche-Posay instead, since they don't irritate my skin.

Review: Think Kids Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50

I've been searching for a sunscreen that suits my skin. I do prefer mineral sunscreens over chemical/hybrid sunscreens. I remembered that I still had Think Kids Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50. It hasn't expired yet. I decided to give it a try on my face (again). The last time I used it, it felt sticky on my face, so I used it mainly on my body.

Here are my results this time...

I love that this sunscreen contains 23.4% zinc oxide. It's a true mineral sunscreen. It feels a bit heavy but not too heavy compared to some mineral sunscreens I've used. It's definitely not a lightweight sunscreen. It does leave the skin feeling sticky and shiny after application. And it leaves an extremely white cast on the skin. It takes more effort to apply this sunscreen. If you have a tanned complexion, this sunscreen isn't going to work. You can try it, but the white cast is very strong. I had to use a tinted mineral sunscreen on top to remove the white cast. I was pretty much turned off by the white cast. I was also turned off by the stickiness and shine. I had to use powder to remove the shine.

I have a big bottle of this sunscreen, so I'm going to use it whenever I can. I can't use it outdoors when I have to see people. I can see the sunscreen slipping from my face. Having oily skin doesn't help with that either. The sunscreen just doesn't make my skin look pretty. It makes my skin appear messy. My hair sticks to my face. But I can get away with using it indoors.

As for breakouts, it didn't clog my pores. My skin has improved when using it. It's really gentle and calms my acne (when there's acne). It dries out my pimples while keeping them moisturized. This could be a good sunscreen only if it were less oily, less shiny, and less thick. I don't have hope of finding a pure 100% mineral sunscreen that has all of those qualities. I've used plenty of mineral sunscreens.

Overall, I think Think Kids Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 is okay. Maybe I just like how it helps with my acne and softens my skin. :)

Will I repurchase? No. I need a sunscreen that I can use every day, wherever I am.