“It works and feels great. But, there's a definite smell. I'd describe it as wet paint, and it was strong enough for me to wonder if something had expired (it hadnt). I powered through it and the smell dissipated as it rubbed in. It is probably related to the minerals and a side effect of not having added fragrances, but it def catches me off guard every time.
Worth it.”
Hi Kim! Yes, you are correct! We do not use masking agents in our Sheer Genius lotion, the natural smells of the mineral actives and other ingredients are what you are noticing. Like you mentioned, the smell does dissipate pretty quickly once rubbed in. Some people happen to notice it more than others. Don't hesitate to reach out to our team at customerservice@brushonblock.com if you have any other questions.
“Would definitely recommend this product! As a Black person, I love that I can use a sunscreen that is completely environmentally-safe and does leave a white cast at all. Will definitely buy this sunscreen again.”
“Honestly, I've tried them all. My skin can't handle chemical sunscreens - I break out in a rash - so every time some company promises a translucent mineral sunscreen I buy. Sigh. THIS ONE actually works, no background whiteness, not too shiny, I love it. A little goes a long way! Can't say I'm a fan of the scent (but I'm sensitive on that, too, of course, and always buy unscented). Smell goes away quickly, though, and I have a feeling it's just the ingredients (and like I said I have a hyper-sniffer). I'm so happy I finally found a mineral sunscreen that works and all you see is my own skin!
Bravo for non-plastic packaging, too.”
“Love this moisture rich block. I live in southeast Alaska, we don’t get tons of sun. I will buy this moisturizer as that extra protection and great non-greasy coverage.”
“This is by far the best sun block for my face. Easy to apply, transparent, healthy and environmentally prositive, this product is one which I use daily.
Wendy C”
“I have very oily and acne-prone skin, and I've been using this for over 6 months now. It has been great for my skin. Love that I can protect it without it being greasy.”
