Beauty ponders

The Very High Protection Emulsion SPF50+ is specially formulated for hypersensitive skin, light and very fair skin; skin prone to sunburn and skin exposed to intense sunlight. The Very High Protection Emulsion SPF50+ covers a very broad spectrum UV protection using a combination of exclusive active ingredients: Sunsitive® protection from Pierre Fabre Research.Its photoprotective complex is optimised, stable and effective for extended periods. It offers the best protection against UVB and also short and long UVA rays; Pre-tocopheryl, a vitamin E precursor (powerful anti-oxydant) protects the skin cells from free radicals, rich in Avene Thermal Spring Water, skin benefits from its soothing and anti-irritating properties; the oil-regulating cucurbita pepo extract gives the skin a matte finish. Paraben free. Available in 50ml.

A tube packaging is always on my positive list and there's a handy pump on it with a dop so you can put it up straight. The orange colours is typical sunscreenlike. It contains 50ml and costs around 15euros - available in IU-stores, pharmacies or online shops. Dispensing with the pump goes easily, 1 thourough pump is what you can see underneath (on daily basis I use 1 pump, when spending time outdoors I minimum use 2 pumps). Something that I've noticed with continued use is that you best use a whole pump and don't cut off with a little bit, otherwise the product gets left behind in the front part of the pump and dries up.

The product truly is an emulsion/lotion and is very light - it's easy spreadable. Scentwise it has that typical sunscreen scent, but it's not too strong - it's present but not too disturbing. The product feels a bit sticky and needs some time to sink in, proper blending is necessary. Then again it does leave a matte surface which is easier for makeup (I have dry skin, don't know about oily skin). If you blend thouroughly you won't see a white cast, but I've found that when I'm in the outdoors and reapply every few hours a white cast is inevitable. The product doesn't irritate my skin, nor does it irritate my eyes. I've been wearing this sunscreen when going to work or when spending a day in the outdoors and whenever I put it on, I don't get sunburned - thumbs up. For reference I sunburn very easily and have fair skin, an SPF of 20 doesn't do me much good.

The goods: nice ingredients (no perfume, no alcohol denatol), decent protection, pump packaging, no white cast when blended properly, easy to spread, leaves a matte surface, no irritation

The bads: slightly sunscreen scent, white cast when used frequently, product can dry up in pump

Overall I consider this to be a good product with decent ingredients and proper protection. There are a few minor discomforts that I would like to see gone but it isn't easy to come across a sunscreen that has everything I desire. This however is a close call and I can live with its negatives, hence my repurchasing. Nevertheless I'm still on the lookout for a better one, but for now I'm happy with this one and would recommend it!