We Put Starface’s New Acne-Friendly Sunscreen to the Test

Zits makes quite a lot of issues more durable—from easy duties like going to the seaside with out make-up on, to devastating penalties like impacting your efficiency at work. In my expertise, one of the vital annoying points pimples has offered me is discovering a SPF that works for my pores and skin. 

Everyone knows solar safety is essential—particularly you probably have pimples, as solar publicity can improve the danger of scarring—however so many sunscreens are too greasy, pore-clogging, or irritating for acne-prone pores and skin, which is why I usually go with out it. 

Starface needs to alter that. The model first got here onto the scene with its signature star-shaped pimple patches, hoping to make pimples a bit extra enjoyable, and has since change into a vacation spot for reasonably priced, cheerful pimples care, and simply launched a brand-new sunscreen in time for summer season. 

The Starface Clear as Day Sunscreen was formulated particularly for acne-prone pores and skin and, because the identify suggests, is a very clear system. It additionally smoothes and blurs, because of silicones within the system, and absorbs extra oil. It provides SPF 46 safety by way of chemical filters, and is dermatologist-tested to be secure for all pores and skin sorts. As is the case with all of Starface’s merchandise, it is noncomedogenic—that means it will not clog your pores and contribute to breakouts. 

There are quite a lot of daring claims right here, so we had 5 Glamour editors put Clear as Day to the check. Learn on for our trustworthy opinions. 

Shanna Shipin, commerce director 

I like a sunscreen that doesn’t in any respect really feel or apply like one. No goopy system, no eye-stinging, and no white solid? Depend me in. For those who’re in search of a comparability, essentially the most comparable product is Supergoop’s Unseen Sunscreen. No, this system isn’t essentially groundbreaking, however that doesn’t make it any much less good. It’s laborious to discover a sunscreen that won’t tablet beneath make-up—particularly in my case since I have a tendency to make use of a hydrating primer beneath my basis. It’s an ideal on a regular basis system, and you probably have oily pores and skin, you’re going to need to purchase in bulk.

Jazmin Gathers, social media supervisor 

I used to be actually impressed with this sunscreen! I’ve oily pores and skin, however Clear as Day was capable of preserve me matte all day and reduce my pores. It made my pores and skin really feel extraordinarily clean with out leaving any residue behind—the consistency was just like a primer, so it regarded nice beneath my make-up and stored the oil away for hours. 

Bella Cacciatore, affiliate magnificence editor 

Do I look extraordinarily oily on this picture? Sure. However we’re blaming that on the dewy moisturizer I utilized beneath, which meshed completely with Clear as Day’s matte end as soon as I utilized make-up. We’re speaking, clean, luminous however not greasy pores and skin. I’m a well-known sunscreen hater, however I actually liked how this system utilized. It does not even have that silicone-y slip that different clear formulation have, it simply melts proper into my pores and skin and appears like I’ve nothing on. There is a slight blurring and mattifying impact, and no white solid to be seen (granted, I’m fairly pale). Most essential, it did not break me out, which is a should if I am truly going to make use of it each single day.

Ariana Yaptangco, senior magnificence editor 

As a lot as I like tinted sunscreen, generally you want a system with no frills. Starface’s new SPF is proof that much less is really extra. It lives as much as the identify Clear as Day—the system itself is totally clear, so there isn’t any want to fret about white solid. The feel leaves a clean silicone-like feeling that could possibly be off-putting for some individuals, however I discovered it labored properly beneath make-up. However this sunscreen really shines when used outside on a jog or hike, once you’re sweating loads and do not need a tinted mess in all places. The SPF score clocks in at a stable 46, offering nice solar safety that is straightforward to reapply. My solely quibble is the plastic-like odor, which is kind of noticeable at first utility, however step by step dissipates because it wears.

Talia Abbas, senior commerce editor 

With its gel-like texture and silky end, Starface’s sheer sunscreen feels nice to use. It does not depart a white or ashy solid, nor does it depart pores and skin feeling greasy. It absorbs rapidly—no mirror checks required—and is right for my early morning runs when SPF is simply skin-care product I find time for.