Okay, so let’s talk about this sunscreen I’ve been trying out – the Sol de Janeiro one. I’ve seen it all over the place and was super curious to see if it lives up to the hype.
First off, I gotta say, the smell is amazing. Like, seriously addictive. It’s that signature Sol de Janeiro scent – kinda tropical and beachy. That alone almost sold me!
So, I grabbed the SPF 50 version. I’m pretty fair-skinned, so I always go for the higher protection. I usually start by shaking the bottle really well, because you know, sometimes these things separate.
The application process is pretty straightforward. I squirt a generous amount into my hand – like, way more than I think I need – and then slather it all over my arms, legs, and chest. I made sure to really rub it in, you know, to avoid that white cast that some sunscreens leave behind.
Here’s where things got interesting. It felt a little bit oily at first. Like, it wasn’t soaking in as quickly as I’d hoped. I kept rubbing, and eventually, it did absorb, but it definitely left my skin feeling a bit…slick. Not greasy, exactly, but definitely not matte.
I went out for a walk in the park to really put it to the test. It was a sunny day, so I was getting a good dose of UV rays. I reapplied after about two hours, just to be safe. Again, generous amount, lots of rubbing.
What I noticed was that even though it felt a bit oily going on, it didn’t make me feel sticky or gross while I was sweating (which, let’s be honest, happened). And I didn’t get burned, which is the most important thing!
Back at home, I showered and my skin felt really soft. So, I guess the oiliness might have been acting like a moisturizer too? Bonus!
- Pros:
- Amazing scent
- Good SPF protection
- Skin felt soft afterwards
- Cons:
- A bit oily upon application
- Pricey
Final Verdict
Would I buy it again? Probably, mostly because of the scent. But if you’re super oily-skinned to begin with, this might not be the sunscreen for you. Maybe try a sample first if you can! Overall, a decent sunscreen, but not perfect.