Minimalist vs. Deconstruct sunscreen mini battle!

Hey nerdy nuggets, it's Sam! I've been so proud to see more affordable fragrance free sunscreens in India popping up from new brands. Two of the most high quality and affordable Indian sunscreens on the Indian skincare market today are the Deconstruct Lightweight Gel sunscreen SPF 50 and the Minimalist SPF 50 Multivitamin Sunscreen. Here are my reviews and comparison of the two and my recommendations for whcih one is right for you.
We will cover -
- Which sunscreen is most affordable, minimalist or deconstruct?
- packaging, sunscreen filters, texture
- how the sunscreens reapply over makeup
- Are they waterproof sunscreens?
- Which sunscreen is better for oily skin and which is better for dry skin
- Which one would I repurchase?
- My tiny sunscreen pet peeve
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[@afrinsparkle8400]

The need of 100ml sunscreens are so true😭

[@meghnabhattacharya6714]

Well then you can try keyaseth umbrella sunscreen it's come in too much variation of SPF.. It has SPF 25 30 40 50 60 and 75..PA +++ suitable for all skin type.. It has 100ml quantity.. Leaves no white Caste.. It's super budget Friendly..But It has one problem 😅 It's not broad spectrum sunscreen..

[@debjitdas4836]

I prefer deconstruct one because using minimalist I just swat a lot (ps my skin is Oil jar) and please make more videos on yt [note: not forcing whenever you have time :)) ] you explain things like very step by step with a proper introductions (thats very helpful) and love you a lot!!

[@sam.nottooshabby]

Thanks so much for your feedback Debjit! I agree, the minimalist one probably doesn't suit people with oily skin.. I'll work on more videos :)

[@anittas224]

I started to get sweat on my face too after applying minimalist which i have never seen with any other sunscreen or anything but deconstruct is so good it is suitable for Indian climate

[@sudhanshu7115]

With voice like that you should drop VocalCord care routine first . ❤

[@simranwho]

I have been using deconstruct one and it's really good. My brother too liked it. It has no white cast, non greasy and absorbs well. Plus it is 55+++ spf. I don't know for how long it lasts though.

[@anjuripavansaikumar8756]

How's the consistency bro now? Quality is same or changed?

[@radhya2003]

How to remove that sunscreen? Face wash is enough?

[@fathimarasha9572]

Actually nice review. Everyone who are watching this would know all about the project.becuase you are telling everything in very detail

[@subalakshmikaundra2613]

Can we use deconstruct for combination skin

[@jinie2378]

When using the minimalist sunscreen my face keep sweating. Even if the wipes can't resist the sweat😐

[@lokeshkhutal2557]

I use la shield one it is just amazing. But the problem is its a bit expensive can you suggest me something similar with less price tag.

[@madhumitha6749]

Which one is better in case of sun protection

[@merinthomasvadassery9058]

Is it good for acne prone skin Is the texture thick

[@vishakhabhandari9312]

Hii! Love your videos! Could you review the derma co, tinted sunscreen, it's nafe safe and I suppose best tinted sunscreen on the indian market(at least for me).

[@sam.nottooshabby]

Hi Vishakha! Thanks girl 💕 I'll check out the dermaco tinted sunscreen :)

[@_sa_mee_na_]

Yeah .. sunscreen in a bigger size is everyone's dream 😍😍

[@sam.nottooshabby]

Amen!

[@Kahaniya_1_1]

Is deconstruct one good for pigmentation???

[@samalarchita]

I have NORMAL skin but I sweat a lot.... please recommend me a sunscreen 😊

[@GopiPriya-ye2yr]

If the deconstruct sunscreen is applied in a dabbing motion, like tap tap it on to the skin it feels so good even for reapplication, it even has a cooling sunscreen I used it n I love it

[@GopiPriya-ye2yr]

And it's mattifying also as she said

[@snehashree02]

What do you think about Dr seth's sunscreen?

[@samriddhigupta5584]

I don’t like the minimalist sunscreen because as you said it pills and kinda also leaves a white cast on my face when I apply it generously. Now I just use it on my body rather than face to complete whatever is left of it. I would seriously recommend you trying the conscious chemist sunscreens both variants! They have a gel like consistency and go on the face super smoothly. Aqualogica sunscreens are also pretty good! I have yet to try the deconstruct one though.

[@sam.nottooshabby]

Hi Samriddhi! Thanks for sharing your experience! I'll definitely try the conscious chemist and aqualogica ones :)

[@gaurav_12]

Can u tell which is more matte between Reequil Ultra Matte Dry Touch vs Deconstruct sunscreen bcz Reequil one is very expensive so how does Deconstruct fairs ??

[@sam.nottooshabby]

Interesting question! Now I'm curious too. I've never tried the reequil sunscreen

[@jeetintyagi]

I have been using the reequil ultra matte sunscreen for past 6 months and also tried deconstruct sunscreen and i could say deconstruct is better as it doesn’t has silicone, fragrance and doesn’t clog pores.

[@rajumunindra2057]

Deconstruct sunscreen Teenagers keliye achhi hoti h kya....or Deconstruct sunscreen ke upar Fair and lovely laga sakte hai kya???

[@googleboss215]

fair and lovely naam ka kachra kyu use krre ho bichme ... plain skin hai toh moisturizer use karo acha wala bas ....FnL is biggest fraud product in Indian market , fooling people from decades!!!

[@akankshahoopanddance]

Hey I'm 24 Using deconstruct sunscreen is safe for my skin or not please tell me

[@rajalakshmik6180]

Safe... But do some research about that

[@Ragini-og4wy]

Is this non comedogenic?

[@mehak291]

Would u recommend de construct to dry skin people

[@jonahepziba1445]

It will be best for oily skin

[@shaiknabirasool7789]

Well i have oilyskin, Iam thinking to use minimalist b5 moisturizer and deconstruct sunscreen. Is this good combination ?

[@shreyanshpandey.3281]

Never go for minimalist... 😢😢😢

[@sanika-just-a-medico]

Please can you tell how to mattify a body spf , if we are using it for face . I am currently using minimalist body spf 30 , because it is certified and affordable .

[@sam.nottooshabby]

This is my next video!

[@sanika-just-a-medico]

Eagerly waiting for your next video .🙃

[@Learner1999]

Use wishcare body sunscreen

[@Madhivadhani.]

I'm dry skin shall i use minimilist sunscreen mam

[@jonahepziba1445]

Yes

[@User-name_2000.]

You look like doll❤

[@harithar1833]

I have oily skin and I'm currently using minimalist . But it suit my skin very well. It does not make my skin oily. But everyone saying deconstruct is good so I'm confused. Bcz minimalist actually suit my skin very well. What should I do🤔🤔🤔

[@Miranda-wp7yb]

If its really good for you stick with it

[@kaleemsabmullanavar]

Use wt suits to your skin if it's adjusted to you

[@Deepusivani]

But deconstruct sunscreen quantity is very less not 50g

[@AiyyoNeeva]

Minimalist is best .! 👍

[@lilmilly656]

Does it makes your skin darker after a long day of wearing it?

[@atesbocegi6934]

Aqualogica made me tan 🤧

[@i-7029]

I prefer deconstruct because it makes me sweat less but i feel like minimalist lasts longer idk,

[@sam.nottooshabby]

Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@haniyakhan9147]

Is it suitable for acne oily skin?

[@meghnabhattacharya6714]

​@@haniyakhan9147If you have oily and specially acne prone skin.. Please try those sunscreen which specifically made for acne prone skin.. It's cost you much but your skin will feel relived.. Don't use this minimalist or deconstruct.. In you tube you can find many sunscreen for acne prone skin

[@humayunm888]

​@@haniyakhan9147dono for combination oily skin aur extra benifit dono ka alag alag ok

[@abiyavbiju1499]

Yes​@@haniyakhan9147

[@ayshasiddiqui8112]

Which one is better for oily nd acne prone skin????

[@haniyakhan9147]

Dr sheths ceramide and vitamin sunscreen

[@user-sy3gm1pe6x]

I am still afraid to use sunscreens with organic filters...my mind just cant ignore the probable possibilities of hormone disruption 😭..can anyone help..can you provide some research to calm my doubts?

[@sam.nottooshabby]

Hey! Understandable. There's so much fear mongering about organic filters. Lab muffin beauty science has a video on sunscreen myths that talks about this. Hope it helps you!

[@gaurav_12]

Old gen uv filters like Oxybenzone is proven to be found in blood, urine, breast milk, OMC is also said to be harmful for DNA, Octocrylene can breakdown & cause free radicals, oxidative stress, DNA damage, Avobenzone is a eye irritant & highly unstable as per the research so I try to avoid these especially Oxybenzone bcz they are linked to cause fertility issues in men also but unfortunately one of these is definitely in every Sunscreen which I like, physical Sunscreen are either tinted or not cosmetically elegant to apply, Reequil claims there sunscreen doesn't penetrate that's why I use them, they are elegant also in comparison to other but one contain OMC & another Octocrylene, idk they are encapsulated that's the only reason I think why they claim it to be low penetrating, Deconstruct uses SUNCAT which is a encapsulated blend of old gen UV filters which make them stable, low penetrating, Minimalist one is absolutely worst, gives sweaty milk once it wears off also very heavy greasy for oily skin, contains Retinol for no reason, zabardasti k actives har product mein inke 😂

[@user-sy3gm1pe6x]

@@gaurav_12 thank you so much..your comment was so informative. I use minimalist spf 60 as they claim it to be pregnency safe and non penetrating I suppose. But its heavy for Summers.. although I find it okayish for winters. More recommendations are welcome 💝

[@gaurav_12]

@@user-sy3gm1pe6x Minimalist SPF 60 is definitely safe & low penetrating bcz it got new gen stable uv filters with good safety profile however both Sunscreens are heavy greasy, they don't even work in winters for me, if u want with new filters only like Minimalist SPF 60 then Foxtale Mattifying Sunscreen got that & it's lightweight, Vaunt Hybrid Sunscreen is also with new filters.

[@user-sy3gm1pe6x]

@@gaurav_12 thank you soo much💝

[@manvendrasingh5709]

But which one you would choose among them if dermaco hyaluronic comes between?

[@sam.nottooshabby]

Haha I would still choose the deconstruct

[@manvendrasingh5709]

@@sam.nottooshabby why not the dermaco?

[@swatipardeshi5695]

i have tried spf 60 from minimalist, while it blends well and provides good protection, the thought of repurchasing it gives me an ick beacuse it leaves an oily shine, a grey cast and also makes my face look super dull, all this has seriously discouraged me from trying the spf 50 sunscreen, anyway, could you please tell me how the deconstruct one works in that regard? i have an oily skin type fyi also, have you tried the new dr. sheth's sunscreens? they are affordable and people really seem to be liking them, oh, the aqualogica ones too?

[@sam.nottooshabby]

Hi Swati! I've heard many similar reviews about the SPF 60 from minimalist. Their SPF 50 is very different though. The deconstruct is more gel-like than the minimalist one :)

[@sharisharamakrishnan4344]

Yea Dr.sheth and Aqualogica, both are good.. I'm using Sheth and my husband is using Aqualogica.. Sheth one has a cooling effect that last for few hours..

[@040jayakkrishnak4]

​@@sam.nottooshabbysis , i also have oily skin and i sweat a lot generally,i saw reviews online about DECONSTRUCT,they say it makes us sweat compared to other brands ur pov about this ? Can u suggest me any good sunscreen for my skin type . What about reequill brand's ULTRA MATTE sunscreen? Plz reply sis 🙏🙏❤️

[@Armaannk]

hey lovely girl plz use more energy and voice on the headphone , seems that you dont want your voice to go outside the room, but jokes apart take my feedback and you will be reaching out to more people here

[@sonyasauruss8332]

❤

[@gouranganeog6035]

Deconstruct sunscreen takes a while and a lot of hare rubbing to blend so as to do away with the white cast. It seriously hurts my skin with so much rubbing. Also, it makes me swear, esp. my nose and eyebrows.

[@anushagupta6711]

Where are you? Missing you ❤❤❤

[@sam.nottooshabby]

I'm editing!!! I'm coming!! I miss you too! ❤

[@anushagupta6711]

@@sam.nottooshabby yayyyyyy!!!!!! Thank you ❤️💮💮💮🦋🦋🦋

[@chandra8522]

I used Deconstruct Gel Sunscreen and I got skin allergy on my face and chin. After checking over the internet, I realized that cause of allergic reaction is probably because of Benzophenine 3 or Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane used in the product. I have stopped using the product and hopefully the allergy will disappear with time. Consult a Dermatologist before using these OTC products.

[@sam.nottooshabby]

Absolutely! Checking with a doctor to see what your skin may be sensitive to is a wise way to start your skincare routine. Great advice!

[@syam9258]

♥️♥️

[@nainamehta6294]

Hi there - would like to reach out to you, what's the best way to do so?

[@sam.nottooshabby]

Hi Naina, I saw your message on Instagram :)

[@anittas224]

Minimalist one is the worst in the market

[@maredusiri6938]

Actually when to apply sunscreen in the morning I mean ⌚ exactly time ( iam home maker)

[@sam.nottooshabby]

Hi!! You don't really need to time your sunscreen application.. Just aim for around 3 times a day when there's sunlight ❤

[@gabriya3961]

Which is best sunscreen pls reply ☺️

[@sam.nottooshabby]

Out of these two, I would prefer the deconstruct sunscreen. But my favorite sunscreen has recently become the earth rhythm one!

[@gabriya3961]

Before this video I m using minimalist since 2 months

[@asimrankohli]

@@sam.nottooshabby I love the earth rhythm hybrid fluid! It gets a bad rap, and for good reason, on the Indian skincare subreddit, because they kept changing their formulation, and decided to put glitter in their sunscreen at one point??? But now that they seem to have settled down into a consistent formula, I love how bright and dewy it makes my skin look. Great for winters. It kinda looks like a bit of an oil slick for 5 minutes, but it settles into a pretty skin like finish. Which earth rhythm sunscreen have you been using - the hybrid fluid or the pure mineral one? I just want someone to share my enthusiasm for the hybrid sun fluid 😭

[@gabriya3961]

Sis Pls review about l'sensa sunscreen with them

[@LarryBell-kw4jh]

Hindi bolne mei sarm aati hai kiya mam