![]() And after you’re done rubbing them in, you kind of still look like you just rubbed your face with a powdered sugar doughnut. I’m thinking of Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Face Sunscreen SPF 50 and Aveeno Positively Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50, though those are slightly higher at 21.6% zinc oxide. Other zinc oxide sunscreens typically take a few minutes to rub in. Here’s how the sunscreen looked midway through application:Īnd here’s how it looked after I finished blending it in, just a few seconds later: The high percentage of zinc oxide (20 percent) is also a plus for anyone who feels slightly dubious about sunscreens that have very low percentages of active ingredients (though a high concentration of active sunscreen ingredients isn’t always theoretically required to achieve a high SPF rating). These are all high-quality ingredients you’d find in a decent moisturizer, whether you’re moisturizing baby skin or adult skin. Pipette SPF 50 Sunscreen is formulated with sugarcane-derived squalane, as well as glycerin and soothing bisabolol. It almost feels like a moisturizer rather than a sunscreen. I’m really happy with the way this sunscreen goes on so smoothly and effortlessly. Pipette was having a great Friends & Family sale a few weeks ago, so I ordered my Pipette SPF 50 Sunscreen as part of a Day to Night package, which meant that it came with an Overnight Brightening Mask that I’ll review in the coming weeks. It sounds like the ghostly pallor you get from certain zinc oxide sunscreens might come froma combination of two factors: the size of the zinc oxide used in the formula, and the success of the macroemulsion-how well the company was able to emulsify the particles in the solvent. It may be just the Zinc Oxide or the second factor alone, and could also be the combination of both. ![]() If the diameter of this macroemulsion is on the lower end, then during application it will be less white upon rubbing comparing to other many other brands with mineral sunscreens (more white on the skin) The type and the amounts of emulsifier and solvent(s) also play a big role of the resulting particle size of the macroemulsion. This got me thinking-can zinc oxide-based sunscreens reduce their whiteness by strategically including a mix of other, well-blended inactive ingredients, or is the “whiteness” of a zinc sunscreen mostly determined by the particle size of the zinc oxide used in the formula? Here’s what he said:ĭear Emily, Particle size of Zinc Oxide may be the most probable factor, but the second probable factor is the particle size of macroemulsion (Zinc Oxide isn’t soluble in neither water nor any other solvents in this formula). So my dad’s guess was that perhaps the company was using smaller-sized zinc oxide particles (though not so small as to be classified as “nano-sized” of course). I think the primary factor is the particle size of Zinc Oxide, it must be very small but still much bigger than Nano size (1 nm), therefore, the smaller the particle size, the less whiter it will appear on the skin. Here were his thoughts:ĭear Emily, this formula looks like a nice formula containing mostly nature or plant derived ingredients with Zinc Oxide and still not being too white on the skin. I also asked him to speculate why it would result in a less white-than-normal application, compared to other zinc-based sunscreens. I sent my dad the list of ingredients and asked him for his thoughts. My Dad the Chemist’s review of Pipette SPF 50 Sunscreen ![]() Inactive ingredients: water, caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane, glycerin, cetearyl alcohol, methyl dihydroabietate, sorbitan olivate, cetyl palmitate, coco-glucoside, ethyl ferulate,Ĭaprylyl/capryl glucoside, lecithin, bisabolol, physalis angulata (wild gooseberry) extract, xanthan gum, acacia senegal gum, sodium gluconate, isostearic acid, polyhydroxystearic acid, 1,2-hexanediol, polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, hydroxyacetophenone, caprylyl glycol The only downside? It’s not water resistant, which could make it a non-starter for hot summer days. Needless to say I was curious to see how this one would stack up against all the other ones I’ve tried in the past. You might have noticed that I have a weird obsession with trying out all the zinc-based sunscreens on the market. When I first came across Pipette SPF 50 Sunscreen on Target’s website, I was intrigued. Though they can sometimes be more expensive, baby products tend to be formulated with less irritating preservatives and ingredients so as not to aggravate babies’ delicate skin (or parents’ concerns). If you have sensitive skin, it’s usually a good idea to look out for products targeted to babies. ![]()
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