Review : Devita Solar Protective Moisturizer SPF 30+

Product Description

Sunshine Go Away Today... And it will with DeVita's feather-light, never heavy, oily or greasy mineral sun screen. It's hard to believe that our all-natural mineral sun screen is a light moisturizer and sun screen all in one - but it is! DeVita's exclusive formulation is created specifically for those sensitive to breakouts.

This moisturizer is light enough to wear under make-up, and absorbs quickly. Offering broad spectrum UVA/UVB sun protection with a SPF of 30+. Safe for adults and children, plus reef friendly too. Titanium Dioxide Free.

 

A new brand in my radar comes this DeVita Solar Protective Moisturizer SPF 30+ which I purchased from Iherb for US$20.40. Good for 24 months once opened, I have been using it on-off for the past 11 months, not that 75ml is alot but rather, the texture has been quite a disappointment.

 

It has a high concentration level of 19% zinc oxide which offers pretty good protection against UVA and UVB rays. 100% vegan and paraben free, this product is also considered gluten sensitive safe and there is no nano technology involved.

 

Housed in a white opaque tube, it dispenses the contents through a small gap via some light depression. The texture of the white moisturizer may seems light but actually requires much blending in order to get it absorbed into the skin.

 

What irks me, is that it balls up and produces mini round balls during rubbing which is inevitable when I try to blend it on skin, so I stopped using it as a moisturizer. The flakes just get all over my skin and I have to spend more time trying to remove those balls from my skin which is totally annoying! On top of that, it is not exactly hydrating (despite containing Hyaluronic Acid) and feels heavy on face so I have been using it as a body moisturizer instead, applying on the neck, arms and hands. However, it doesn't meant that the issue disappeared, just that I need to apply it before dressing up, because the tiny white balls tend to fall over my clothes making it a messy affair.

 

DeVita Solar Protective Moisturizer SPF 30+ scored 3.4 from 119 users on Makeupalley. 

Where To Purchase : Amazon 

Devita Solar Protective Moisturizer SPF 30+  

 

ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Zinc oxide 19%.

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Aloe barbadensis (certified organic aloe vera gel), Purified Water (aqua), Capric/caprylic triglycerides (derived from coconut oil), Glycerin (vegetable), Hyaluronic acid (vegan source), Glyceryl stearate SE (derived from vegetable oil), Stearic acid, Lecithin phospholipid, Tocopherol (vitamin E), Allantoin, Vitis vinifera (grape) seed extract.

Ingredient labeling adheres to international INCI standards.

 

Review : DeVita Solar Body Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF30+

Product Description
Raise shields to full intensity, you are now protected by one of the most effective body moisturizer and natural sunscreen all in one! 100% natural, absorbs quickly and is never oily or greasy. Offers broad spectrum UVA/UVB sun protection with a USFDA Monograph Sun Protection Factor Determination test level of 32. This is a gentle, soothing, physical sun block that is skin-friendly and suitable for sensitive skin. It also contains our signature Sun Damage Repair System. This strengthening formula helps diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and helps prevent signs of premature aging with skin-defending vitamins. Penetrates deep into your skin giving it back the look and feel of it's elasticity after just a few applications. Revitalizes, softens and moisturizes skin leaving it with a satin sheen. Titanium Dioxide Free. NO NANO TECHNOLOGY! (average particle size is 240 nm)
DeVita skin care products are 100 percent Vegan and Paraben Free. They are considered Gluten Sensitive Safe and never contain GMO's.

I was looking for a body sunscreen which I use on the arms on a daily basis and chanced upon this on Iherb with glowing reviews. Quote OKI787 to get up to US$10 off your first order.

Housed in an opaque tube, the contents with a flick-top cap are dispensed easily with some depression on the pliable tube.
Made in the USA, the texture of the sunscreen is smooth with a whipped cream feel, without any unpleasant scent. However, at times, there are tiny white lumps during application which requires thorough blending and an oily residue that oozes out from the tube.
It is definitely not suitable for the face because of the white flakes that can be frustrating during application.

In terms of ingredients, it contains aloe vera, hyaluronic acid, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate (a stable vitamin C derivative) and rosehip oil.
Containing a high percentage of zinc oxide, it protects against UVA and UVB rays. However it also contains Retinyl Palmitate, a form of Vitamin A which is said to be photosensitive and linked to skin cancer and tumour growth.

The product scored 3.4 from 114 users on Makeupalley.

According to Paula, here's her summary :

Pros:

• Contains beneficial antioxidants and skin-identical ingredients.
• Contains 19% zinc oxide, which in a properly labeled product should provide broad-spectrum protection.

Cons:

• No Drug Facts Label, so you can't be sure if it's passed FDA-required testing and rated to provide broad-spectrum protection.
• Questionable and inadequate preservative system.
• Ingredient label doesn't comply with FDA or (global) INCI cosmetics regulations, so you really don't know what you are putting on your face.

Ingredients :
ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Zinc oxide 19%
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Aloe barbadensis (certified organic aloe vera gel), Water (purified), Camellia sinensis (Japanese green tea) leaf extract, Capric/caprylic triglycerides (derived from coconut oil), Glycerin (vegetable), Butyrospermum parkii (shea butter), Olea europaea (olive) oil, Lecithin phospholipid, Hyaluronic acid (vegan source), Simmondsia chinensis* (jojoba) seed oil, Squalane (olive), Panthenol (vitamin B5), Tocopherol (vitamin E), NaPCA, Rosa moschata (rose hips) oil, Centella asiatica (goto kola), Copper gluconate, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Fucus vesiculosis (seaweed) extract, Allantoin, Sodium riboflavin phosphate, Chondrus crispus (Irish moss), Lavandula officinalis* (lavender) essential oil, Anthemis nobilis (chamomile) flower essential oil, Vitis vinifera* (grape) seed extract. Ingredient labeling adheres to international INCI standards.

Source : DeVita