Alright, so I finally got around to trying out that Supergoop sunscreen mousse. Heard a bit about it, figured why not, always on the hunt for something that doesn’t feel like slathering glue on myself.
First Impressions and Getting Started
So, the can arrived. Looked pretty standard, you know, like a fancy shaving cream can. I picked it up, gave it a shake. Felt light. The instructions were simple enough – shake, point, squirt. Can’t mess that up, right? I was a bit skeptical, to be honest. Mousse? For sunscreen? Seemed like a gimmick.
I decided the first test run would be on a regular day, just running errands. Nothing too crazy like a beach trip, wanted to see how it felt first. So, I took it to the bathroom, gave it another good shake. The nozzle was easy to press. A little poof of white, fluffy stuff came out. Looked like whipped cream. Smelled okay, not too “sunscreeny” if you know what I mean, which was a plus.
The Application Process – Getting Down to It
I started with my arm. Put a dollop on there. Man, this stuff spreads easy. Really easy. It just sort of melted into my skin. Wasn’t greasy like some lotions that make you feel like a greased pig. It absorbed pretty quick too. I kept going, covered my arms, neck, legs. The mousse form factor was kinda fun, gotta admit. Different from the usual squeeze bottle drama.
- It felt super light. Like, barely there.
- No white cast, which is a big deal for me. Hate looking like a ghost.
- Skin felt soft afterwards, not sticky or oily.
I even tried a tiny bit on my face. Risky, I know. Some sunscreens make my face break out or sting my eyes. This one felt alright, didn’t immediately make my eyes water, so that was a good sign. I was pretty impressed with how it felt. Went about my day, didn’t really think much about it, which is kinda the point of a good sunscreen, isn’t it?
But Why Am I So Picky About This Stuff?
You might be thinking, “It’s just sunscreen, what’s the big deal?” Well, let me tell you. It’s a big deal to me now. Years ago, I learned my lesson. The hard way.
I was younger, dumber, thought I was invincible. Went on this trip with some buddies, down to the coast. It was one of those first really hot weekends of the year. Everyone’s excited, you know? We hit the beach, and I figured, “Eh, I’ll tan a bit, what’s the harm?” Slapped on some super low SPF oil, more for the smell than anything. Famous last words.
Spent hours out there. Surfing, throwing a ball around, just baking. By the evening, I was starting to feel it. That tight, hot feeling. Woke up the next morning, and I was cooked. I mean, bright red, throbbing, couldn’t even put a shirt on properly. Blisters started forming on my shoulders. It was miserable. Absolutely ruined the rest of that trip. I spent the next few days slathered in aloe vera, hiding in the shade like a vampire, while everyone else was out having fun. My skin peeled for weeks. It was awful. I looked like a damn lobster, then a shedding snake. Never again.
That little episode scared me straight. Since then, I’m super careful. SPF 50 or bust. Reapply like crazy. I’ve tried dozens of sunscreens. Lotions, sprays, sticks… you name it. Most of them suck in one way or another. Too greasy, too smelly, makes you look white, stains your clothes. It’s a real pain trying to find one you can actually stand to wear every day.
So, Back to This Supergoop Mousse…
After that whole ordeal years back, anything that makes putting on sunscreen less of a chore gets my attention. This mousse? It’s definitely less of a chore. It felt good going on, and it didn’t make me feel like I was wearing a thick mask. I didn’t get burned running my errands, but that was hardly a stress test. The real test will be a full day out in the sun.
But for everyday use, just making sure I’m covered? Yeah, I can see myself reaching for this. It’s not a miracle, it’s still sunscreen. But it’s one of the better ones I’ve tried in terms of just… user experience, I guess. It didn’t fight me. And after my “lobster incident,” not fighting with my sunscreen is a pretty big win in my book. We’ll see how it holds up long term, but for now, it’s a thumbs up from me. It’s just easier, and that’s half the battle won.
