After testing various SPFs, I can confidently say that I finally found my desert island sunscreen—and it’s a great fit for mature skin types. It’s been a staple in my routine for a year, and I enjoyed it so much that I surprised my mom with a bottle for Mother’s Day.
She has a low-maintenance approach to skincare, and truthfully, is very hard to please with beauty products. But I was insistent and gifted my mom a bottle, and asked for her honest opinion. She spent a two months using this SPF (I tested for a year!), and we both found that it didn’t settle into our lines and wrinkles. Instead, it creates a smooth base and doesn’t pill when layered over moisturizer or under foundation.
Most importantly, it contains plankton-derived DNA Repairsomes, which are patented enzymes that treat our existing sun damage. This unique ingredient is particularly helpful because, truthfully, we haven’t always been consistent about reapplying sunscreen in the past.
Almost immediately, I knew this sunscreen was working because my minor sunburn started to fade and become less flushed within two days. The redness in my skin completely disappeared within a few weeks, and I didn’t change anything else in my routine. My mom also noticed that her sunspots began fading, and even her dermatologist commented on the positive changes.
When I was using a treitnonin cream, my skin was dry and flaky, but Isdin never emphasized these pain points. It also never settled into the smile lines around my mouth and eyes, or the 11 lines between my eyebrows, which is always a win.
This is one of the few mineral sunscreens that I can use without looking ghostly. Remember, a mineral blocker like zinc oxide, found in Isdin, provides instant protection against UVA rays that cause lines and wrinkles, as well as UVB rays that lead to sunburns. Eryfotona Ageless is also safe for sensitive skin because it doesn’t clog my pores, which can lead to acne. I also appreciate that it’s enriched with peptides to boost skin elasticity and antioxidant-rich vitamin E to further protect my skin from sun damage.
The formulation is also impressive. It’s a lightly tinted liquid emulsion that’s thin, but not runny. I squeeze the bottle along two fingers and warm up the mixture in my hand before applying it. Otherwise, I look a little too pale when I apply it directly to my face and blend it in.
It’s also so lightweight that I forget I’m wearing it until my timer goes off, reminding me to reapply every two hours outdoors. It absorbs in a few minutes and mattifies my oily areas, leaving behind a soft, luminous finish. Not to mention, it doesn’t cause breakouts or irritate my skin when I’m dealing with seasonal changes and sensitivities. Ultimately, this is my all-time favorite face sunscreen and will continue repurchasing for many years to come.
