Richfeel Sunshield SPF 30: My sunscreen protection review

I love taking my sunscreens out for a spin because according to me, outdoors is the best place to judge the true effectiveness of sunscreen protection. So for the last couple of weeks I have used it while travelling from home to work in the local trains, at my weekend getaway to a camping farm and on a road trip on a lazy Sunday afternoon. All these 3 experiences have given me enough experience to review Richfeel SunShield with SPF 30.

About Richfeel SunShield with SPF 30

Your skin needs extra attention for spending long hours out of home. Our lightweight, easy-to-apply Sun Shield provides broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection for all skin types. Its non-greasy formula intensely hydrates by quickly getting absorbed into your skin and minimizes the drying effects of the sun. It also has a unique triple-action fairness formula that’s clinically proven to lighten skin tone and reduce dark spots while its SPF 30 effectively isolates the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays and prevents premature aging of your skin.

Special Features of Richfeel SunShield sunscreen protection

• UVA/UVB protection for all skin types.
• Non greasy formula.
• Unique triple-action: lightens skin tone, reduces marks and protects from sun.

Ingredients

Purified Water, Octyl Methyl Cinnamate, Octyl Salycilate,Stearic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Myristate, Propyl Paraben , Glycerin, Allantoin,Actiwhite LS 9808,Polysorbate 80.

How to use product?

Fifteen minutes prior to stepping outdoors, apply your Sun Shield evenly and generously over face and other areas of skin that might be exposed to the sun. Reapply as needed (every 3 to 4 hours) for your carefree and active lifestyle.

Price

Rs. 299 for 100gms

My Experience of using Richfeel SunShield with SPF 30

My skin is very different from what it used to be when I first started this blog. Back then, my skin used to be the Sahara desert, dry and patchy and I would prefer heavier products that would not only protect me from the sunrays but also nourish my skin. These days, my T zone has started getting oily while the rest of my face continues to be dry. That is why; my preferences have changed and these days I opt for lighter sunscreens. The sunscreen comes in a flip top tube packaging which is convenient to carry around.

It is a little too heavy for my liking and on hot, sunny days, it starts to run off your face if you don’t give it enough time to settle. On the days when the weather is pleasant, slightly nippy or cold, this sunscreen is perfect for me.

It will last you for one and a half hour when you are outdoors but I recommend that you try and reapply it every hour if you are out in intense heat. If you are mostly indoors, you can leave this on for three hours and then reapply it. It definitely fulfills its promise of protecting you from the sun but it does not have lightening effect nor does it reduce your marks as it claims.

On the whole, I think people with combination skin should to use this during the winters and avoid it in during the summers. If you have dry skin, this product is the ideal sunscreen protection for you.

Do you change your sunscreen according to weather? Let me know in the comments below 🙂