COTZ Face Prime & Protect Non-Tinted Mineral Sunscreen and Facial Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 40; PA++++ 1.5 oz / 42.5 g.

I think the negative reviews come from persons who do not have Caucasian skin and find that it leaves a white cast. Those persons should try out one of the tinted or slightly tinted versions.As a Causation woman, this sunscreen is very matte (I never have to blot my oily skin) and it covers dark eye circles, redness and other imperfections. I get compliments on my beautiful skin which it is definitely not at all! Blackheads, redness, dark spots, dark under eye circles, you name it! It blends easily and you don’t need much to cover your face and neck. I do not need to use any foundation when I use this primer/ sunscreen. And it really lasts with no breakouts ever. Please give it a try.

I have literally tried every “mattifying” spf on the market and they all leave me immediately shiny. Except this. This is my new summertime holy grail spf for my oily skin in hot and humid weather. (In winter, I need a little more moisture so I use neutrogena hydro boost water gel with spf 25).Yes, this cotz leaves a subtle white cast, but I put it on under my foundation so that’s irrelevant. For someone with darker skin it probably would be more noticeable.I will never not have this again. LOVE

I bought this sunscreen after having to return the Cotz Face tinted sunscreen because it was a little too dark for my ivory complexion. It goes on very smooth and blends well. It mattifies my complexion instead of leaving it shiny like most other sunscreens I've tried tend to do. It also has a primer-like effect: makeup goes on more smoothly and pores are diminished. Though it blends well, it gives my skin a slightly lighter look because of the zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide. Wearing foundation over it mutes that a bit, but I'd imagine it might be more obvious on skin tones darker than mine. The tinted version of this product is called 'Natural Skin Tone'. That sunscreen has the same consistency and primer effect as this one, but some tan color is added so it's a little like wearing a foundation or tinted primer. The manufacturer told me the two versions can be mixed together if someone finds one too light and the other too dark. I don't mind the lighter look because it's very subtle and since I like to apply sunscreen to my neck, I don't want to have to worry about color transferring to my clothing. As far as sun protection, this sunscreen works great and I love that it's chemical-free. When I wear regular chemical-based sunscreens, they end up sliding down my face, especially in warm weather and leaves my eyes red and burny. I never have that problem with Cotz sunscreens which is one of the reasons I buy this brand. It's unscented, doesn't break out my skin or irritate it even though I have sensitive skin. I'm happy to have found a sunscreen that has natural protection and makes my complexion look better at the same time.

Buy a tinted and non-tinted of the facial sunblock and mix the two together in the palm of your hand to get your shade of skin before applying.This sunblock is so gentle you can apply it around your eyes and it won’t irritate them.I have been using this for years and it is a physical sunblock using titanium & zinc. If you have problems with the sun and blister, like porphyria, lupus, solar urticaria, skin cancer….this is the sunblock for you.

This sunscreen is great and fills awesome. It's great for oily skin not so much for dry skin because it makes dry patches very obvious. It does leave the white cast but rubs in well and is worth it considering it's one of the only sunscreens that doesn't contain irritants that may be harmful to people with sensitive skin. The cost is pretty high so I only use this sunscreen under makeup.

I prefer this non tinted version to the tinted version. I have used both, but I want to see where the cream goes and the tinted version blends in so well I don't even know if I applied evenly. This white version is perfect. It also has an extra plus in its UVA rating (PA++++ vs PA+++), even though the percentage of active ingredients are the same. I probably don't use the required 1/4 teaspoon when applying it to my face, so it goes on perfectly sheer without obvious white cast. I am Asian with relatively pale skin.So far after a week of daily application my skin is very calm, without any signs of breaking out. I have tried so many sunscreens and all of them broke me out after a few applications. This sunscreen is my holy grail and the only downside is the high price for such a tiny tube.

This stuff is absolutely amazing. It's hard to explain, but it goes on like a dry lotion. I use toner first, then put this on, and it instantly mattifies my skin. Then I put on liquid foundation and no longer need to wear powder over it because my face is already matte. I LOVE IT. I even wear it when I go out at night because it works so well. I am very fair but have not had a problem with it blending into my skin. I use a large pea sized amount and pat it all over my face and neck first, and then go from there because it is hard to spread otherwise. Also, it protects very well, I do not get burned when wearing it hiking and stuff. I will be so upset if this ever gets discontinued. I go through about one tube every 5-6 weeks. I put it on my kids as well. There are no tears because it's not chemical, just mineral... I can literally rub it in my eyes and it does not bother them (I'm not saying to do that, just that it doesn't bother my extremely sensitive eyes). I've used this product for almost 10 years now and think it is top notch.

I am not sure how much other reviewers are using but I used 1/3 top for face for proper coverage and this is NOT castless. Because it is mineral untinted I did expect this, however it leaves lines of white streaks in the skin and tho matte looking, does have a "wet" touch to it. I dont wear foundation but I can't image it working well over this at proper amount.At a distance my husband says "its not to bad" but for something I use like religion, I want better than that 🤣Pro: i have rosacea and it doesn't burn, sting, or irritate my skin at least 😁