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Vichy Capital Soleil For Children Milk SPF 50+
Vichy Capital Soleil For Children Milk SPF 50+
Actives: Octisalate, Titanium dioxide, Tinosorb S, Octocrylene, Avobenzone, Mexoryl SX, Uvinul T 150, Mexoryl XL. PPD 22
Complete ingredients: Water, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, cyclohexasiloxane, cyclopentasiloxane, alcohol denat, isohexadecane, ethylhexyl salicylate, propylene glycol, titanium dioxide, bis-ethylexyloxyphenol methoxphenyl triazine, octocrylene, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate, glycerin, lauryl peg/ppg-18/18 methicone, terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid, ethylhexyl triazone, butylparaben, dimethicone, drometrizole trisiloxane, ethylparaben, glycine soja/soybean oil, isobutylparaben, methylparaben, pentasodium ethylene diamine tetramethylene phosphonate, phenoxyethanol, propylparaben, silica, tocopherol, triethanolamine.
Pros:
UVA protection: 4/5 The PPD value of 22 is clearly printed on the side of the box, very refreshing and reassuring indeed. Vichy is brand under the L’oreal group, so are Ambre Solaire and La Roche Posay, so their sun filters are boil down to the same ingredients in different concentrations. Vichy children milk’s protection is more than sufficient for day wear as well as extended exposures.
Cons:
Texture: 2/5 Very drippy and slippery milk. I broke out during using this sunscreen, which never happened before. Dries to a somewhat sticky finish. Performs poorly in this department.
Transparency: 3/5 Initial application produces a rather horrendous white mask what with the milk sticking to the tiniest facial hairs, rendering them very much visible, and it takes at least half an hour for the mask to even out, leaving some white cast, not much shine.
Price: 1/5 It’s packaged in a standard 3.4 oz (100 ml) tube, sells for around 18 dollars. Exorbitant, which European sunscreen isn’t come to think of it? *dry laughter*
Overall: A below average performer with the sole saving grace being its superior UVA protection. Since sunscreen choices are endless, there is no need to return to this one. Fragrance-free. Unlikely to buy again.
