Physical Sunscreens | Are Any Dark Skin Friendly? Oily Skin Friendly?

In this video I provide a demo of 4 physical sunscreen products that I own as well as reveal my thoughts about each product. I hope this video will help those with a darker complexion find a physical sunscreen that either does not leave us looking casket ready (LOL) or, at the most, leaves behind a very minimal cast.
I also mention which out of the four physical sunscreens I believe would work best for those with oily skin.
Are these physical sunscreens for dark skin (i.e. physical sunscreen without white cast)? Are these physical sunscreens for oily skin (i.e. non-greasy physical sunscreen)? Let me know our thoughts in the comment section down below. Enjoy the video!
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LANCÔME Teint Idole (520 Suede W)
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LANCÔME Teint Idole (500 Suede W)
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PRODUCTS MENTIONED:
Drunk Elephant Umbra Tinte Physical Daily Defense Protection
Etude House Sunprise Mild Airy Finish
Mineral Suncare Cucumber Matte Finish Face Coola Sunscreen
Dr Dennis Gross Sheer Mineral Sun Spray *
*Forgot to mention in the video that this product retails for $42, but I bought it on sale and paid $33.60 for it.
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Notes: sunscreen for dark skin, physical sunscreen spray, physical sunscreen for face, mineral sunscreen for dark skin, physical sunscreen review, mineral sunscreen for oily skin, umbra tinte review, sheer mineral sunscreen, umbra tinted sunscreen

[@SpeakTruthFirst]

Excellent video! I’m brown with combo skin and tried it cosmetics cc cream, so streaky and even through the tint I could see a grey tint on my face, I think the last one looked the best on you! I’m curious as to if it made you oily later in the day?? I rarely use dewy stuff cuz an hour later just my t zone will get slick, let me know!!!

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

Thank you! I really liked the last one as well. As a matter of fact, it has become my go to physical spf. It does NOT make me oily at all. In my experience, the dewy effect you see initially after applying this particular spf goes away. I don't notice it after a while. I hope that helps! If you do decide to try it out, let me know how it goes. tfw :-)

[@justrenee2640]

Thank you honey we have the exact same skintone and trust me it was a struggle finding anybody with darker skin trying out physical sunscreen, great review!

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

Thank you! I'm glad that you found the video helpful. It's definitely a struggle, LOL! I'm planning on doing another video next year (2019) once I've tried out more sunscreens. Especially physical sunscreens.

[@nc3044]

Just found your channel. I love it. Especially that you try Korean skin care. Thanks so much!

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

Aww, you're very welcome! Yes, I'm very curious about Korean skin care and makeup. I have a couple of lip tints that I really like. In general, Korean skin care offers such a variety and I can't help but explore!

[@dubai_fitness]

im happy youve got your own natural hair on show, refreshing to see. also try the colorescience faceshield bronze

[@FlyafterFiftywithDrDee]

Great info! Thank you for all the detail!

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

You are very welcome!

[@annie22krm]

Your skin are my goals!! Flawless

[@oceancitywrestling]

great video; even people with deep skin tones burn and need to wear SPF

[@Lentinalumis]

So informative. I tried using sunscreen and it was not made for dark skin☹ The struggle is real. You are so naturally beautiful!❤

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

Hahaha, I know EXACTLY what you mean. It is a struggle...lots of trial and error, but I'm pretty satisfied with the last three. Girl, you are so kind and beautiful as well! Thank you for the compliment. FYI, I've been liking your IGTV videos. I'm working the overnight shift every night this week (10-hour shift), so I haven't had a chance to catch up on social media (#sleepdeprived) but I do try to pop in and support when I can. TTYL!

[@laxi8305]

i needed this!! thank you sis!!

[@gibel13]

Did you notice that the Dr. Dennis spray sunscreen is the same as the replenix physical sheer spray sunscreen. I was reading the ingredients list for both online to help make a decision, and they were identical (even though the Dr. Dennis one cost more).

[@playlist022412]

You have such natural beautiful skin!

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

Thank you! That's very kind of you to say. I'm glad the TLC I put into skin care shows. tfw :-)

[@naritakeda1316]

Loving this channel! I will purchase the etude house sun milk! It's so hard for me to find a sunscreen that will work well on my dark skin!

[@princessme2023]

It left a cast on me I’ve been doing the 3 finger rule

[@letitiarobinson8172]

Thank you!!!! Dr Dennis sunscreen is perfect!!!

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

I ❤️ it! It is a fave of mine, but there's one by Replenix that you can get from Amazon that's a good dupe and is usually cheaper.

[@cathycawley6097]

I love the Dr. Dennis Gross! Looks great. I'm Caucasian with yellow undertones. I spend time in the sun in summer and most every physical sunscreen looks like yuk on me and feels like yuk. There's nothing worse than being at the beach and feeling sticky and looking like Casper! Yes - I look like Casper too!

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

The Dr. Dennis Gross sunscreen is the BEST! It looks great AND feels great on. I know what you mean...some sunscreens feel really icky on. Some feel as if it is clogging pores. Hahaha, I can believe it! I've seen a variety of skin tones made to look casket ready due to the dreaded white cast of physical sunscreens. tfw :-)

[@HerShe_]

I definitely gotta buy the last one when I find it on sale, it didn't leave a white cast at all!

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

Yes! The one by Dr. Dennis Gross has been the absolute best for me and has been since posting this video. But definitely purchase on sale, haha!

[@RA-wp6th]

Moisturiser on top of SPF? Not sure if that's just for the video, but going outside it's not a good idea as it sheers out the SPF x Great video, was helpful to see the swatches on your hand, then being applied. Thank you!

[@2nirasi]

Great video! Thank you. I have never had a skincare routine. Im 43, I have dark and oily skin. I've started noticing my skin lately with post acne blemishes and open pores (under eyes and nose). I bought my first sunscreen "budget" friendly; it recommended spf 50 for my age, however whats on sale is Equate Age Guard Face SPF 110. Can this be damaging? I like the last sunscreen is amazing!

[@yvonnenasi]

Your skin...wow!!!

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

Thanks, Sis! I appreciate your kind words.

[@tanjaceren984]

We need tinted sunscreens with 40 shades

[@sunshinelavender5889]

Hi Mel:). I have been recommended to wear sunscreen since I have an autoimmune condition. I’m black as well (think caramel color) and I tried supergoop play (chemical sunscreen that broke me out☹️) and Aveeno positively mineral (made me look like a ghost 👻). Thanks so much for your video😊

[@Independent-Beauty-Consultant]

Beautiful glowing skin.

[@spwilliart]

My comment disappeared but again thanks for this video! Im out side ALOT and finding good physical sunscreen is hard. Do 2 that you like have a metallic smell?

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

Hey! The sunscreen by Coola and Dr. Dennis Gross doesn't have a noticeable scent. I squirted some out just now to check and I couldn't smell anything from those two. However, the sunscreen by Etude House has a light citrus scent. It remind me of lemons. None of those three sunscreens smelled metallic to me.

[@Angie-nb4pg]

If you’re dark skin and looking for a sunscreen that doesn’t leave a white cast use cotz tinted vanishing zinc oxide. It’s sold on dermstore

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

Thanks for sharing this recommendation! Definitely worth looking into. Mineral sunscreens (suitable for deeper complexions) are tough to come by...

[@tarnesh88]

I hope drunk elephant sees this.

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

Hahaha, I hope so too. It appears to be an amazing product. I just wish it was a realistic option for those of us with a darker complexion. tfw ;-)

[@alexb7699]

Thank you so much for this video! I was considering the drunk elephant sunscreen but this definitely solidified my decision to not get this. I don't say this to be mean but watching you put the drunk elephant sunscreen on made me laugh so hard because of the cast it left behind. I have a darker complexion so I know for a fact I'd be looking like casper the ghost's black cousin. 😂😂😂

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

Hahaha! Girl, no worries and you weren't being mean at all. You should have seen the look I had on my face when I tried it out for the first time after purchasing it. Casper's black cousin indeed, LOL! I'm really glad this video helped you avoid a not so great and quite costly investment. Although I think it is an awesome product (amazing quality), unfortunately, it just doesn't work for us darker skin folks...especially if you don't wear foundation. tfw :-)

[@Yuyayayu872]

Thank you for this video, I enjoyed your opinions and take on each sunscreen, and the demo of each one was icing on the cake!

[@pattycarljackson]

I want all the mineral sunscreens with no white cast. I hate when sunscreen leaves a white cast even though I’m pretty light you can still see a white cast.

[@marshasam532]

Can you review the "Comfy water sun block" from purito . I have been very interested in this mineral suncreen and would like to someone of my complexion using it.☺

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

Hmm, I wasn't aware of this product. Thanks for bringing it to my attention. I'll try to fit it into my budget for when I make my next round of Amazon purchases.

[@marshasam532]

@@MellyMelTheMuse omg thank you❤

[@04Ammy04]

Purito has a centella sunscreen as well everyone raves about.

[@kishamunson1739]

I was using that one for awhile, and it's great. Unfortunately, there's been some controversy about the true SPF content in the Centella one (it's chemical though), so now Purito pulled all their sunscreens from the market, temporarily.

[@lizb1187]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

You're welcome! I've been wanting to do a sunscreen video for a while now, but one that talks about both physical and chemical sunscreens. So, thank you for getting the ball rolling ;-) Honestly, I like the last 3 sunscreens with the one by Dr. Dennis Gross being my favorite since there was absolutely NO cast left behind and I really liked the finish. With that said, the ones by Etude House and Coola definitely left a matte finish which is a huge plus of oily skin. I don't think the finish on the one by Dr. Dennis Gross (once it dries/sets) is a bad option either depending on how oily your skin is. Glad I can be of some help! Thanks for being a part of my community of Muses!

[@canthide207]

You are sooo beautiful. Naturally beautiful.

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

That's very kind of you to say. Thank you! I appreciate the compliment.

[@adjk4169]

With an oilier skin tone, do you think you could use the Dr Dennis Gross product in the summer? Thanks :)

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

Hmm, I believe so. The finish (once it dries) isn't oily. It's also light weight. Unless of course they've reformulated...

[@ngugirebiro5173]

Great review but I felt you rushed through the Sunprise Airy finish considering you've used it for about 3 years now, yet at the end of the video it wasn't one of your favourites. How would you rate it?

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

Well, the last one by Dr. Dennis Gross is #1. The Sunprise Airy Finish does leave a very slight cast, but I find it to be doable. Nowadays, I use the Sunprise Airy Finish moreso for the body since I've got other options now for the face that don't leave a white cast at all. Sunprise Airy Finish would be ranked #2 out of the 4 products in this video, IMHO.

[@sidrahasad9942]

I have heard from a dark-skinned beauty editor that Bare Republic's Mineral Sport Sunstick is great for oily and dark-skinned beauties. Could you please try and reviews it for us? Thank you.

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

Hi Sidrah! Thank you for the suggestion as well as thank you for stopping by! I'm actually planning on doing a followup SPF video exploring more products and providing some updated feedback on some of the products from this original video. I'll add Bare Republic's Mineral Sport Sunstick to the list! I hope to get the video out in time for summer. Got to save up some cash first in order to purchase all the products I would like to provide feedback on. tfw :-)

[@sidrahasad9942]

@@MellyMelTheMuse thank you for adding my suggestion to your list. It is very sweet of you. I will keep my eyes peeled for the follow-up video. 😍

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

You're welcome!

[@quietstormaps]

Thanks for your reviews sis! The Dr. Dennis sunscreen looked the best on your skin and because of your review I just put in a purchase. Obagi Matte Sunscreen gives good results too, almost no cast, hoping this one provides no cast at all and easy to reapply.

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

Yay! Let me know how the Dr. Dennis Gross sunscreen goes for you. I've heard good things about the brand Obagi, but have yet to try any of their products.

[@pamo3030]

@@MellyMelTheMuse You have no idea how thankful am I for doing an actual demonstration! I'm dark-skinned and I use AHAs for my acne prone sensitive skin so physical sunscreen 365 is a must! I've been using Tizo it leaves a purple cast. It's been the struggle of my life. I purchased the Dennis Gross sun spray after watching your video and I've been using it for about 3 weeks. I've noticed my skin is looking brighter and just glowing plus it plays beautifully under makeup! Have you looked at the inactive ingredients? Good stuff! Thank you so much!

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

Yass Sis, Yass! You're welcome! It makes me happy that it's working well for you. Physical sunscreens are a challenge for those of us with a darker complexion and demonstrations are a must, LOL. I use AHAs too, hence why it's even more important to wear SPF. The Dennis Gross product has definitely been my favorite and I use it regularly. I haven't had a chance to check out the inactive ingredients. To be honest, I usually more concerned about the active ingredients in sunscreens, but you're right that inactive is important too.

[@quietstormaps]

@@pamo3030 I came in to say so far I love this sunscreen! Absolutely NO WHITE CAST, no break outs, doesn't burn the eyes and makeup goes on great! The real test will be if it has the protection I need to keep my hyperpigmentation from getting darker. Also, there are times when I spray it, it doesn't come out well, I did see a few reviews where that was a problem. Other than that, I give this sunscreen a 10. This applies much better than my Obagi, which I thought was the best sunscreen I had used.

[@arttez8068]

I love Drunk Elephant sunscreen for dark skin. I don’t use the one with the tint. Actually thats way too many product.. Its the only sunscreen that blends the cast go away after 15 minutes.

[@RA-wp6th]

I have the white one and if you put enough product there is a cast.

[@PINBO4.13.21]

What mineral/physical sunscreen do you use for your body? Thank you.

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

Honestly, I rarely use one for the body. I use one if I plan on being out in the sun all day (i.e. at the beach). In that case, it's the one by Etude House that I mentioned in this video that I use but there is a cast.

[@TheCutiepie2004]

Another product you can try is the Jack Black Oil-Free Sun Guard Sunscreen Water Resistant SPF 45 ($21, sephora). It's a physical and chemical sunscreen that starts off white, but dries clear as you rub it in. It does not leave a white cast. Many people may not know about this product as it's listed under men skincare at Sephora

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

Thank you for the suggestion! I hope this ends up being a solid option for folks watching that choose to use physical/chemical combination sunscreen products. Personally, I prefer to use 100% physical sunscreens. It's very true that, in general, there are a few gems hidden under "men's skincare".

[@_heyyjade]

MellyMel The Muse just curious, why do you prefer to only use physical sunscreens. I’m new to sunscreen and I’m weighing all my options

[@TheCutiepie2004]

@@MellyMelTheMuse Oh ok. I also heard of a mineral sunscreen (as it's supposed to be safe for coral reefs if you're going to the beach) called Unsun Cosmetics Mineral Tinted Face Sunscreen Lotion that was created by a black woman. I have this sunscreen and while it doesn't leave a cast (it has a light brown tint), the size (1.7 oz) for $15 is to be desired. I guess it's because the product is supposed to be used only for the face (possibly)

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

I prefer physical sunscreens mainly because they work by reflecting the sun's rays versus chemical sunscreens work by absorbing the sun's rays and converting it into something else. Also, there's information from studies that certain chemical sunscreens are potentially harmful to us. So, until there's more evidence that they are completely safe to use, I rather avoid them if I can.

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

Yes, mineral sunscreens are supposed to be safe for reefs, which is not necessarily the case for all chemical sunscreens. I recently purchased a sunscreen by Unsun. IDK if it's the same one, but I will be reviewing it.

[@naomilalala6924]

I highly recommend "klairs airy uv essence"..it absorbs widout any cast..i luvd it 👍🏽

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

Hmm, I'll be adding that to my list of products to try. Thank you for the suggestion!

[@vanessak487]

Where can I get I suncreen from? I dont think it is available online

[@naomilalala6924]

Jenna Smith nope

[@naomilalala6924]

Vanessa K U cn get it frm YESSTYLE or JOLSE websites

[@Independent-Beauty-Consultant]

Casper🤣. Good one.

[@tulekahju]

If youre looking for a physical sunscreen try Unsun Sunscreen; its also a black owned business.

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

Oh, nice! Thank you for the suggestion! I've been compiling a list, and this will be added.

[@FrenchCocoa369]

Great Video. PLEASE do a 2019 sunscreen review.

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

Thanks and I got u, sis! I've actually got a couple of videos in the works that will be coming out soon!

[@FrenchCocoa369]

MellyMel The Muse Thanks for responding. This spf search is real out here. LOL If you have tried any of the spf sprays that are out. Please include them in your video. I’ll be watching for it ☀️

[@FrenchCocoa369]

MellyMel The Muse I mean a slay that goes on top of makeup. LOL great video on that supergoop

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

Haha, you read my mind! Just got done editing and uploading another demo & review for a mineral sunscreen spray by Coola

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

Thank you! I haven't come across any so far that can go on top of makeup, unfortunately. But first things first, it would be GREAT to have a few options that we could actually use without makeup and still look like we are amongst the living (LOL).

[@kotrh2263]

Which sunscreen do you record for lighter complexion skin and that is reef safe with no white cast?

[@cocoblue012]

All physical/mineral sunscreens that don’t have chemical sunscreens are reef safe. Also if it blends in on her skin tone, it will be fine on lighter skin.

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

Hmm, if wanting a mineral/physical sunscreen try checking out the videos I posted on two products by Replenix. The spray leaves no cast at all. FYI, as long as it's not a tinted sunscreen, if it doesn't leave a cast on darker complexions, then it shouldn't leave one on lighter complexions. Makes sense?

[@rakshitamathur7232]

Love from India😍😍

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

Sending ❤️ from Chicago 😉.

[@TheCutiepie2004]

I've heard from other youtubers that one can use vitamin e oil before the sunscreen to help remove (or minimize) the cast from physical suncreens.

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

Hmm, I actually have not heard of that yet but I wouldn't be surprised if it did work. Thanks for sharing! With that being said, it's nice having a product that works without us having to "make it work". It's like how back in the day when foundation shades were so poor that you had no choice but to spend your coin on an OK product and try to make it work. You know what I mean?

[@TheCutiepie2004]

@@MellyMelTheMuse Oh God 😂😂😂, I remember those days when I would automatically pick the darkest shade because there were so few shades for the chocolate girls. I was in for a rude awakening when it came to the ruby kisses foundation (level 16) being too dark (and that was a rarity) lol. While progress is being made, these companies still have a way to go. Sometimes they get it right while others it's a fail

[@AprilMartinChartrandMS]

This is strange, a POC doctor recommended it of POC skin. I saw from the beginning it was going to make a caste on the skin. Ok, now I am not going to buy this.

[@tonyvirdanen1]

Try using Replenix Sheer Physical sunscreen SPF 50+ Cream . This is the sheerest , best mineral sunscreen I’ve ever tried! Zero white cast! It comes out in a peachy off white color that fades away and disappears. It contains 13.75 micro ionized zinc oxide.It’s packed with antioxidants , second ingredient is vitamin c , 4th is biotin , 5th is green tea extract. I’m a sunscreen junkie and this is my favorite mineral sunscreen. It acts like a good make up primer as well.Strongly recommend it

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

Wow! I'm blown away by all the wonderful suggestions everyone have been leaving in the comments section. I'm planning on doing a followup SPF video exploring more products and providing some updated feedback on some of the products from this original video. I'll definitely add Replenix Sheer Physical sunscreen SPF 50+ Cream to the list! Those ingredients sound heavenly. No way I'll be able to resist now, LOL. I want to have a variety of physical susncreen options that don't leave a cast. I appreciate the thoughtful feedback. Thanks for participating in the discussion! tfw :-) #sunscreenjunkie

[@rosa16340]

Hey, I was looking online and cant find the information, so I was wondering if you knew if this line is cruelty free or not?

[@rosa16340]

Hey I was looking online and cat find the information, so I was wondering if you knew if this line is cruelty free or not?

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

I actually don't know whether or not this line is cruelty, but that is a very good question. If I come across the answer, I'll be sure to let you know.

[@bslorbust]

Damn im excited just off the ingredients list. Researching now

[@sanonym1]

Check out Gothamista on KZbin she has a physical sunscreen video that seemed to have no white cast but you should try some for dark skin

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

Yes, I saw that Gothamista's sunscreen video popped up on my feed, but I haven't had a chance to watch it yet. I would hope that if there was a white cast that it would NOT show up on her. I mean, if it had, then...that's just unacceptable (LOL). Thanks for the suggestion!

[@fashakinbanke3671]

thank you

[@tedoymisojos]

Im trying to find a mineral or combination sunscreen for woc and oily skin that wear well under liquid makeup. Is it even possible?

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

I'm confident that it is possible, but it would be a matter of trial and error due to the specific needs you would like to be met. I wonder if the 100% mineral sunscreen spray I recently reviewed by Replenix would be an option in this instance 🤔...

[@HereDiianas]

I have oily skin and the one by Dr Dennis Gross is Great. It feels oily when you apply it but just wait a few min and it becomes matte. My foundation even last longer with this sunscreen. A

[@tracylynn8101]

Neutrogena Senestive skin Pure Screen both face and body blend in without a cast and dark lightweight so you don’t feel it. These are sold at Target and are mineral sunscreens. I’ve heard Clinique has a good physical sunacbut haven’t tried it

[@gemqueen1866]

MAC did one spf 50 which for me who is as oily as all get-out, worked so well. When I tell you it kept me oil free all day. It kept me oil free all day, then they changed the formula......epic fail! All MAC customers complained in their droves, but MAC stood firm. Shame really!

[@gemqueen1866]

btw, no white caste it was perfect!

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

I HATE when brands reformulate an already awesome product. Why fix it if it ain't broke? I honestly don't understand. Especially since it's usually not reformulated for the better. I heard they reformulated their eyebrow pencils too...

[@gemqueen1866]

@@MellyMelTheMuse Damn shame really!

[@JanetJenkins]

Be sure to find the ranking of your sunscreen using this helpful site: www.ewg.org/sunscreen/ Sunscreens are not all created equal. I give the SS with low percentages of active ingredients the side eye.

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

Thank you for sharing this link! I didn't know about this. Something to keep in mind when I test out more sunscreens in the future. Again, thanks!

[@daciasdiy1861]

So weird a few utubers raves about the drunk elephant sunscreen

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

Yeah, unfortunately, it didn't work out for me.

[@kecia225]

Thanks

[@user-rc1xh5vq8t]

This was a great demo. It’s sooo hard to find a good mineral sunscreen especially when you don’t want to put makeup over it. I have medium white skin and STILL look like Casper in most of them. It’s ridiculous. I’m sorry the drunk elephant didn’t work out cause I agree the consistency is really nice. It does work well with olive tone white skin but it’s pricey.

[@s0p0lished]

Try the sunprise mild watery sunscreen. It's the best and leaves no white cast!

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

Nice! Thanks for the suggestion. I've got to first figure out if it's chemical vs physical. If it's physical, then it's definitely a product I would be interested in.

[@s0p0lished]

@@MellyMelTheMuse it's chemical

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

Bummer :-(

[@s0p0lished]

@@MellyMelTheMuse the purito comfy sun block is mineral based and no white cast!

[@blueblackyellow]

there is just no mineral spf good enough for dark skin unless youre a woman and dont mind it tinted. no bueno.

[@sj1605]

I wish you would apply the recommended amount so we can see what that looks like.

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

I thought I was...😐

[@His_ChristieRose]

MellyMel The Muse a shot glass full is the recommended amount. 🙂

[@arich3608]

FYI: Dark skin doesn’t require the same SPF as fairer- skin. Dark skin have a natural SPF 16 UV protection, although dark skin blocks vitamin D3 production even more. So darker-skinned people require 10 to 20 times the sun exposure length (which equates to about two hours of exposure) than lighter-skinned people to build up the same amount of vitamin D. So, if you’re dark skin and you’re using sunscreen not SUNBLOCK, use a sunscreen with no more than 30 SPF for the body and 15 SPF for the face (daily) so to NOT DISRUPT dark skin’s ability to ABSORB VITAMIN D. THE FAIRER YOUR SKIN THE HIGHER SPF PROTECTION YOU NEED.

[@1cakesz]

A Rich interesting!

[@politereminder6284]

Depends on where you live. If youare dark and live far from the tropics, you will suffer lack of vitamin d regardless of whether you wear sunscreen or not.

[@mrsmohsin7714]

You are such a positive soul.may Allah bless you girl 💕💕

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

Aww, thank you! Thank YOU for leaving such a positive comment. It really made my day reading this. May God (The Universe) bless you as well. Share your beautiful light! tfw :-)

[@anonymous6594]

Ever tried any Neutrogena products or Biore UV Watery Essence?

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

I've tried Neutrogena products in the past (mainly cleansers). Haven't tried the Biore UV Watery Essence.

[@Babesofthepower1113]

Biore UV watery essence is great 👍🏾

[@tedoymisojos]

You rub too much to get the full spf rating on the label. You need an even layer all over. I can make a lot of unusable sunscreens work by applying that little and blending that much. It still was helpful though.

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

I didn't quite understand your first sentence. What did you mean by I rubbed too much? Did you mean I put too much on? Were you referring to a specific sunscreen product? I'm glad that you thought the video was helpful!

[@tedoymisojos]

@@MellyMelTheMuse You rubbed in the sunscreen a lot to thin it out imho. If you thin it out that much you dont get the protection, aka spf rating, that it advertises on the label. It will look less white and less streaky, but it wont be protecting you. That's what I mean.

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

Ohh, that's what you meant. Ok, noted.

[@PINBO4.13.21]

Great video thank you. I'm latina and it's hard to find a mineral sunscreen for my skin color too.. Just an observation with all my respect and without trying to be rude, you should talk a little bit faster.. Or maybe I'm to impatient haha.. Gracias!

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

I'm glad you thought the video was helpful! No offense taken. Thank you for the feedback and tfw :-)

[@winnie623]

M&M yes it’s not just you. She had good content but she is a very slow talker. I increased the playback speed to 1.25 and it sounded normal

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

Thank you for your positive comment and for your feedback! I've noticed as I've gotten older, that I speak slower. I find that people understand me much better when I do. I tend to slur or fumble over my words when I get really excited and/or speak really quickly. In some instances, bits of a Jamaican accent mixed with some southern twang comes out and it's an absolute mess, hahaha. Very few people can clearly understand what I'm saying at that point (LOL). I even went to speech classes as a child because of it. Hahaha, it's something I've been working on. I find speaking slower to be easier and less frustrating for me. I'm thankful that YT allows folks to increase the playback speed. I've used it a couple of times as well :-)

[@PINBO4.13.21]

@@winnie623 The idea of using the playback speed is great. After watching so many videos trying to find what I'm looking for sometimes makes me impatient. I'm sure you guys have been there Lol.. Thank you!

[@PINBO4.13.21]

@@MellyMelTheMuse I'm glad you found what makes you feel comfortable and safe regarding of speaking and making videos for us. I really appreciate it. Keep it up ☝

[@entrainson7208]

Skinmedica’s tinted sunscreen is good too

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

That's awesome! Sadly, I haven't had much luck with tinted sunscreens.

[@kirukiru8856]

Love etude house

[@alialshaches6658]

I almost bought drunk elephant sheeeeesh. Almost wasted my bread 😭

[@brotendo]

Watch this video at 1.5x speed to make it seem more like a normal speech cadence for KZbinrs.

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

Ahh, yeah...I'm not like most other KZbinrs (LOL). I don't talk fast and I'm pretty low key.

[@brotendo]

@@MellyMelTheMuse All good. Options for all of us!

[@1cakesz]

@@MellyMelTheMuse You sounded perfectly fine to me! :)

[@christinaarecy2796]

I tried The black girl sunscreen on Instagram. It’s moisturizing . Check then out

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

Oh! Thanks for giving me a heads up. Never heard of it until now. Is that what it's actually called? "The Black Girl Sunscreen"? I've got to check them out! I really hope it's a physically sunscreen. Physical sunscreens that work on our darker complexions are THE toughest to find... tfw :-)

[@GarriFree]

It’s a chemical sunscreen very nice but for those of us with allergies to the chemicals no bueno

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

Thanks for the insight!

[@GarriFree]

@@MellyMelTheMuse Since this post i got the mineral sunscreen from supergoop its absolutely great no chemicals and minimal to no white cast.

[@MellyMelTheMuse]

That's good to hear because I recently purchased two from supergoop during the Sephora VIB sale. Looking forward to testing and reviewing them!