If you must use another primer, use it very sparingly only in the areas most needed and after you have applied Unseen. Using something like a mattifying lotion before applying Unseen. If you have very oily skin or want a lot of blurring of the skin, I would be very careful in adding too many additional layers, especially in warmer, humid weather. I have dry skin and I always use a moisturizer underneath and this is my last skincare step. I would not say that it mattifies the skin but it does not add sheen to the skin. It leaves a soft matte or velvet finish and I did not feel sticky, heavy or occlusive in very hot, humid weather. It is very lightweight and it has a very smooth texture (it does contain silicones). I barely need to rub it into my skin and it melts and completely disappears. Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen – Thoughts and Conclusions This helps amplify the effect of the sunscreen. Antioxidant rich – helps protects against free radicals that can form in the presence of UV light.Frankincense – helps to soothe the skin.Red Algae – helps absorbs the blue light from our electronic devices, which may help contribute to aging of the skin. Meadowfoam Seed Complex – helps with hydration of the skin resulting in a more balanced skin texture.Part of the ‘Clean At Sephora’ programme.Suitable for all skin types – dry, oily, normal and combination.Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen – Other Details SPF gives you an indication of how well it protects against UVB radiation and PA rating (which goes from 2+ to 4+) gives an indication of protection against UVA radiation. It is interesting that the PA rating is listed as it is not usually seen on sunscreens in the US but very common on sunscreens in Asia. It’s a chemical sunscreen in an SPF 40, PA+++ with four commonly used sun filters. Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen is described as a broad spectrum, invisible, gripping primer for face that you can wear under makeup or alone. Tip: You can pick up a free sample of almost any product at Sephora before you buy! Click To Tweet Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen – Basics I picked up a sample from Sephora and tried it out for a week before I bought it, to make sure that I was not allergic to it. Yes, even in 2019, there are lots of sunscreens that I cannot wear (mostly mineral sunscreens) that still leave an ashy/white cast on my skin. Honestly, what attracted me to this product, was the name – Unseen. Unseen has a cult following and has even won an Allure Best of Beauty Award in 2018. It is broad spectrum so it protects against UVA and UVB radiation. I found this product at Sephora after browsing all of the different formulas. As you all know, wearing sunscreen is very important even if you have darker skin. They have a myriad of offerings – mineral and chemical sunscreens, powders, creams/gels, stick, spray, face, body and baby. I have heard a lot about this brand and they have carved out a specific space in skincare/beauty, where they consider themselves as sunscreen experts and they focus on making high quality, luxe sunscreen products. Today I am reviewing the Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 PA+++. I am continuing my quest for finding the best chemical sunscreens for dark skin.
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