Sunscreen Series Continued +Cosmedicine Review

Now, continuing with the sunscreen series, I recently got the Sephora Sun Safety Kit to try because I like trying sample size things, and all the proceeds go to skin cancer research. It's a set of 13 products, mostly moisturizers with mild SPF ingredients. 9 of the 13 products use only chemical sunscreen, 2 use a mix of chemical and physical, and 2 used only physical sunscreens (Bare Escentuals Well-Rested for Eyes and my love, Clarins UV Day Plus). I think that's a pretty accurate representation of what's available these days: mostly all chemical sunscreens, with much fewer options for physical sunscreens.I'm missing 3 from my picture, because they fell out of my bag, somehow. I did get to try them, first, though.(DDF Protect and Correct: light but nothing special, PTR Max Sheer All Day Defense: ditto, Korres Watermelon Sunscreen: smells like heaven, just like watermelons, so it's good for people who need motivation for sunscreen application, haha~ Not as nice as Clarins for reapplying, but not bad.)

Yesterday, I tried the Cosmedicine Medi-Matte Oil Control Lotion SPF 20, which uses Avobenzone (2%) and Octinoxate (7.5%) for an SPF of 20. Avobenzone and Octinoxate (other name for Octinoxate: Octyl Methylcinnamate -I think if it says -cinnamate it's some form of chemical sunscreen) is by FAR the most popular combination for sun protection in big brands. I'm guessing it's the easiest to manufacture, or maybe it gives the most texture range.My skin is oily sometimes, though less so lately, and this worked pretty well for me. They list Dimethicone as a top ingredient, which gives the lotion a smooth feel, but it's not as slippery as products with silicone. One thing that's nice if you tend to get shiny is that this really does mattify right away. I only have the small sample, but I might use this on days I'm indoors for most of the day, when I've made sure to moisturize my skin nicely before applying. It's kind of nice for no-makeup days, actually, because it's a little smoothing and eliminates shine.