Alca review for Skin Essentials Aqua Soothing UV Protector SPF50+ PA++++

This review is for the reformulated version. I haven't tried the old one but I've noticed that some older reviews mention this being too heavy which is not the case here so I suppose the texture has changed a bit. ⬜ Packaging This sunscreen comes in a 50 ml plastic tube. I really enjoy the simple clean design. ⬜ Texture and smell The texture looks very heavy in pictures, but is in fact rather fluid, spreads very easily, and is quite lightweight. Right after application, it leaves a visible whitecast but it almost disappears within a minute and a bit of blending. The finish is more on the dewy side but isn't sticky. There is a faint smell, but it's barely noticeable and not at all bothering. ⬜ My experience When I was applying it for the first time, I started to freak out about what to do because my face was completely white, but then I noticed it started to settle and after a minute all that whitecast was almost gone, no kidding. So if you get this sunscreen, try to be more patient than me. 😅 It feels very nice on the skin and I didn't experience any irritation or breakouts. I like to use it on top of my light gel moisturizer because I think it's not moisturizing enough on its own. The whitecast is there but barely noticeable on my skin, and I'd say it actually makes my skin look prettier because it's not ashen white, more like a bright white, if that makes sense. However, I still think it would be too much for darker skin tones. ⬜ Summary - mineral sunscreen - almost no whitecast after it absorbs - dewy, non-sticky finish - feels light and comfortable ⬜ Would I buy another one? I'm not a fan of a dewy finish, but I really love the formulation. It's a mineral sunscreen with almost no visible whitecast which is rare and it feels comfortable on the skin. I'm not sure if I'll repurchase this one but I'm very intrigued by Rovectin sunscreens now, so I'll probably look at their other sunscreens and find one with a more natural finish.