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Argan Sun Protection For Body SPF 30+ by Josie Maran

From:  http://www.sephora.com – $24.00, 4 oz

Ingredients

-Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide: Provide full spectrum sun protection against UVA/UVB rays.

-Argan Oil: Replenishes and repairs skin cells.
-Green Tea Leaf Extract: Nourishes the skin.

Argania Spinosa Kernal (Argan) Oil, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Natural Vegetable Glycerin, Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl (Octyl) Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla Bean) Fruit Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Aniba Rosaeodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyl Dimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Sclerotium Gum, Arachidyl Glucoside, Polysorbate-60, Stearic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5).

What it is:

An all-natural sunscreen with SPF 30 and UVA/UVB protection.

What it is formulated to do:
This daily-wear sunscreen for the body protects sensitive skin from the sun. Natural sunscreen ingredients provide protection levels superior to standard chemical-laden formulations. Infused with argan oil, this formula protects the skin as it repairs and reverses damage caused by the sun.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
– Parabens
– Sulfates
– Synthetic Fragrances
– Synthetic Dyes
– Petrochemicals
– Phthalates
– GMOs
– Triclosan

Suggested Usage:

-Apply evenly 15-30 minutes before sun exposure.
-Reapply after swimming, towel drying, or extended sun exposure.
-Created specifically for those who cannot tolerate fragrance.
-May be used daily.

My Take

I hate, hate, hate sunscreen.  It is sticky and greasy and heavy and white and sits on the skin and feels like you need you take a shower and smells disgusting.  I feel like I have tried every brand imaginable be it drug store brands or department store brands.  The problem is I need to wear it.  I have melanoma and once was enough, but even without that diagnosis, we all need to wear sunscreen.

This was a find for me as I was not particularly looking for this type product, but the fact that it is natural gave me the push to try it.  I love it!

Not sticky, not greasy, not smelly, goes on smoothly and absorbs well without the awful tell tale white.  Has a very light scent that dissipates quickly.

This is how I use it.  Apply body lotion and let dry for a minute or two.  Apply Argan Sun and by the time you have decided what you are wearing it is dry and clothes will just glide onto the body.  Will not stain even the lightest colored clothing.

This is a keeper.

StriVectin-SH Age Protect SPF30/PA+++

From:  http://www.sephora.com – $49.00, 2 oz

-Patented NIA-114: Niacin: Rebuilds skin’s protective & moisture barrier, increasing natural protection against the sun.

-UVA/UVB Shields: Homosalate, Octisalate, Avobenzone, Octocrylene, and Benzophenone: Protect against UVA (aging) & UVB (burning) rays that cause photoaging.
-Botanicals: Blueberry, Bearberry and Gogi Berry: Protect against free radicals.
-Vitamins: Vitamin B5 (panthenol) and E: Revitalize and condition skin.

Water (Aqua/Eau), Homosalate,Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Myristyl Nicotinate, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene, Nylon-12, Glycereth-26, Benzophenone-3, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Panthenol, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract, Bisabolol, Butylene Glycol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Ceramide 2, Ceramide 3, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Polysorbate 80,Isohexadecane, Carbomer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Hydroxide, Isopropyl Myristate, Methyldihydrojasmonate, 2- Isobutyl-4-Methyltetrahydro-2H-Pyran-4-ol, Cis-3-Hexenyl Salicylate, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Extract, Phenethyl Alcohol, Methyl-Alpha-Ionone, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract.

What it is:

A moisturizing sunscreen that helps to reverse signs of aging while preventing future damage.

What it is formulated to do:
This daily treatment moisturizer delivers StriVectin’s patented wrinkle fighting ingredient NIA-114, plus broad spectrum protection from the sun’s UVB (SPF 30) and UVA (PA +++) rays. Its sheer, non-whitening texture is ideal for layering over StriVectin-SD.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
– Parabens
– Sulfates
– Synthetic Fragrances
– Synthetic Dyes
– Petrochemicals

Suggested Usage:

-For use a daily moisturizer, apply a dime sized amount in the morning on cleansed face and neck over StriVectin-SD.
-Reapply as needed or after towel drying, swimming or perspiring.
-Instantly absorbs into the skin with a soft, matte finish.

Precautions:
-StriVectin-SD products were extensively tested for skin tolerability, efficacy and were proven to be non-comedogenic.
-A key ingredient of this product, NIA-114? by its nature helps to boost cell turnover. You may feel warmth or see a blush upon first application. This means that StriVectin-SD’s NIA-114? helps to strengthen the epidermic barrier.
-While some customers experience products differently than others, more sensitive skin often requires 7 to 10 days of adjustment. If skin changes behavior in that time, consider an alternative application routine: slowly add products every other day with a light application, gradually increasing use until the full regimen is incorporated over 10 days.

My Take

I never put sunscreen on my face, figured that they were just as bad as all the SPF for the body I had tried.  Beside, I figured I got a little with what ever makeup I was using.  My new favorite makeup does not have an SPF, but I still wasn’t planning on adding it to my skincare routine.  I knew I should, but…..yuck.

My favorite skincare line is StriVectin and I am faithful to the brand because it works for me and the products I use are well under $100.00.  I went to repurchase a few products and the StriVectin representative introduced me to Age Protect.

I now use this as my morning moisturizer and SPF.  It is not greasy or heavy, smells nice, absorbs quickly, no white residue and a little goes a long way.  Best of all my makeup stays put all day long and I get intensive sun protection.

Use this as your moisturizer and don’t forget your neck.  Apply your primer and then makeup – absolutely no change in your routine.  And here is a little tip the

SriVectin rep gave me.  If you forget to put it on and now have your makeup in place – no problem.  Put some Age Protect on your finger tips, rub hands together and press into face and neck.  It does not disturb your makeup and you are protected.  I tried it and it worked beautifully!

For me, this is a keeper.  Never thought I would willing pay money for an SPF for my face….until now.

Peace