One for the people living in Germany (sorry everybody else!). My Rossmann Sunozon Med Fluid SPF50 review, with all the works: ingredients, filters, application and makeup test and comparisons.
The Brand
Rossmann is the cheapest drugstore brand in Germany. It can also be found in Poland, Hungary, Spain and some other European countries. Their own brand Sunozon makes a wide range of affordable sunscreens, usually ‘European-style’: thicker lotions. Their filters are usually rather standard.
Description
And then, a wave went through the German skincare blogosphere, because they indeed launched a sunscreen without alcohol, without fragrance, without Octocrylene, reef-safe according to Hawaiian standards, waterproof, without micro-plastics, and suitable for sensitive skin. And all that with a wearable texture AND for 4,99€?!?!??!!!
Filters
Uvinul A Plus (UVA)
Uvinul T 150 (UVB)
Tinosorb S (UVA/UVB)
Ensulizol (UVB)
The UVA protection (PPD) will be between 16 to 20.
Extra features
None. The complete ingredient list:
Aqua, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Diisopropyl Adipate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Propanediol Dicaprylate/Caprate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Myristyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Hydroxide, Sclerotium Gum, Acacia Senegal Gum, Caprylhydroxamic Acid.
Sustainability
Well, it doesn’t include micro-plastics. It’s a start.
Sunozon Med Fluid SPF50 review: Application
Here’s my basic routine: I usually use a toner/light serum/ light moisturiser under sunscreen, especially during the colder months, while in summer I might skip the additional moisturiser, especially with a more substantial-feeling sunscreen.
The texture is lotion-like, but not unpleasantly so. It’s a bit more gel-like than Garnier’s new Anti-Age Super UV sunscreen. (Review)
I use about two finger lengths, and apply them quickly one after another and without working it into the skin. If you overwork the fluid, it WILL pill. While a lot of people report back problems with pilling, but I haven’t experienced that. As a precaution, I use a silicon-free routine underneath, and also don’t use a specific hyaluronic acid product.
After 20 minutes, I feel a distinctive film on my skin. (Which is great, because it means the filters actually form a film to protect). The finish looks rather glowy at this point, which is why I then use a tissue to GENTLY blot away the shine. After that, I start with my makeup application. Without makeup, the finish still looks like you’ve applied moisturiser to your skin – it’s neither matte nor undetectable, and on some days when it’s hot, it’s too much for me.
Make-up application
This is where the Sun Fluid falls short for me. It looks decent when I only apply powder or a powder foundation, but with liquid foundation, I don’t like it – it seems to acerbate every flaw and every line.
Comparison
The texture lies between Canmake’s Mermaid Skin Gel (review) and Garnier’s Super UV. It’s more glowy (or shiny, depending on your point of view) that Garnier’s, but then, it doesn’t pill on me like Garnier’s did. The old Isdin Pediatrics gives me a matter finish, while the Evy Technology Mousse has a similar look and feel (review).
Check list
Eye safe? – Yes!
Skintype: I don’t think it’s suitable for oily skin.
Works as claimed? – Yes
Sunozon Med Fluid SPF50 review: Rating
Holy Grail
Good
OK ✓
Meh
Throw away
The filters are excellent, it’s easily accessible where I am, and it neither makes my eyes water nor pills. Still, I’d love a more matte finish and silkier skin feel. As a cheap drugstore option, I can’t praise it enough.
Availability & price
At Rossmann stores and their online store. 50ml is €4,99.
