This has been a life-saver for me. I literally cannot say enough good things about this. It not only protects my skin from burns in an intense desert climate, it also has significantly reduced acne and irritation. It works so well that I had to do a little chemistry research to find out why it works so well…

This product contains arrowroot powder, which is non-comedogenic, meaning it doesn’t tend to clog pores. It actually is an absorbent powder, so it pulls away excess oils that would normally give me acne breakouts.

So far, research has also shown some anti-inflammatory properties in arrowroot powder. This could explain why my skin feels less red and painful.

So my hatred for sunscreen has ended now that I found this product. Until now, my skin was being irritated by almost every skin product, even dermatologist prescribed ones, or sunscreen by CeraVe (which is highly recommended for acne-prone and sensitive skin)… that makes my skin oily with large pores too. So this powder sunscreen has simplified my routine drastically- in a 100% positive way.

That even includes my deodorant routine… I have always struggled to find an effective deodorant with my skin sensitivities. Even natural ones with no aluminum gave me very dark rings under my arms, and the baking soda method was too harsh for my skin. So I had rashes and bumps as a constant struggle.

During my research I found out that arrowroot has some great deodorant properties, because it absorbs sweat but is less harsh than baking soda. The other ingredient, Zinc Oxide, is added here as sun protectant, but it also has anti-bacterial properties that boost its deodorant abilities. That being said, I don’t usually use it as a stand alone- I use a base like magnesium spray, and then pat this on top. But if I’m not going to be getting that hot, I just pat this on by itself. It lasts about 8 hours for me with moderate activity, and then I usually wipe with water and reapply. It’s made life SO much easier- my dreadful war with deodorants has also ended with this lovely product. I don’t have rashes under my arms or dark circles. Actually, the fact that it’s white has eliminated those dark circles over time, and the skin feels healthy again.

Helpful tips:

Color: If you are medium to dark skinned like I am, it really helps to use a soft cloth or piece of cotton to gently wipe excess powder from your skin. (This is vital for me because it makes me look like a have chalk on my face and arms otherwise.)

Powder consistency: It is super, super fine… this is part of what makes my skin feel so silky smooth, so I love it. But!! I still have to remind myself to apply it slowly, because if I pat it on too fast, I inhale some of the powder, which makes my throat dry.

Patience: Figuring out how this worked best for me was trial and error. But right from the get-go I could tell I liked it. It just took a bit of research and understanding of my skin type until I found the best routine for me.

When to Apply: Besides sun protection, I find it best to apply for acne-soothing uses after showering, when my skin is clean and my pores are not blocked. After moisturizing, patting this on as a last-step works best. If I put the powder on first and then try to moisturize, it will form little white clumps. For deodorant, same applies, I use it after showering.

Everyone’s skin care journey is different and I wish everyone the best to find what works for them! For me, this is my go-to. Please keep making this!!!!!

I LOVE this powdered sunscreen!! I’m about to throw a whole bunch of ways you can use it at you, so grab that cup of coffee. I promise I am not in any way affiliated with this company! I just think that a quality product should be recognized so we can all benefit. I’m no “gatekeeper” (as the kids call it – lol). I have tried many/every powdered sunscreen because I have acne-prone skin and have generally found that powder is a safer bet. I used Bareminerals loose powder foundation (matte version) for years, but they changed their colors a couple of years ago and maybe the formula a little bit too. Now, even though it is still medium-to-full coverage and has an SPF of 15 (though I realize I should have been using a higher spf all along), all the colors are far too warm for my neutral, very fair skin. I have even tried the the ridiculously expensive Colorescience that has that little brush attached to the end. It’s not good, and I’d have to sell a kidney to keep buying it. Out of desperation, this acne-prone gal bit the bullet and decided to try some liquid/cream sunscreens. I have found several that don’t break me out, but I find they need something to keep the finish looking good (not super shiny). Using this sunscreen on top leaves my skin looking like velvet, as another reviewer commented. I use this sunscreen over tinted sunscreen (First Aid Beauty’s new Weightless Liquid Mineral Sunscreen is liquid-y and feels light but, for a more reasonably-priced and more matte option, try Australian Gold Botanical Tinted Face spf 50). I still find both need this powdered sunscreen on top to last longer and look good. Plus, it’s so much easier to reapply a powdered sunscreen over makeup than a cream one. If your sunscreen is a bit too warm and/or dark, you can apply this powder over it with a heavier hand/more generously, and it will tone the color beautifully! At the same time, I have to say that this does NOT have that horrible white cast, it’s just going to lighten the look of your skin a little bit. If you find it to be too white, mix in some other powder (I sometimes mix it with my leftover Bare Minerals loose powder foundation to make it look less orange). It DOES offer great sun protection, but it’s also a cosmetically elegant formula that you can use as a finishing powder or ‘freshening’ powder, even at night. It will seriously “freshen” your makeup, making it look like you’ve just applied it. I transferred some into a little jar with a sifter for easy portability and just popped a travel kabuki brush in my purse for easy reapplication at any time of day. Taking care of your skin is truly part of taking care of your health. You will find this to be a pleasure to use. BUY IT 🙂

We’ve been buying this sunscreen since it was $9/ bottle. We have given it as a gift to all our friends and family and not begrudged the price increases; it still feels like a terrific value for a great product.

Just got this new bottle (on the right) in June ’25. Curious what happened? They both say 4oz, but it seems…fishy.