I recently tested SPF powders using UV stickers, and it was a major disappointment to say the least. I don’t have much confidence in SPF powders providing adequate protection when using them for re-application of sunscreen throughout the day. But I know it’s still going to be the most convenient option for many people who need a convenient way to re-apply SPF. Some sunscreen is obviously better than no sunscreen. So without further ado, today I’m reviewing the popular K beauty SPF Powder: MaxClinic Catrin Sunkill SPF 46 Powder.

This is a clean formula except for one ingredient – bismuth oxychloride. If your skin easily breaks out, I would try to stay clear of bismuth oxychloride.

What is Bismuth Oxychloride? It’s a synthetic pearl pigment, providing a bright, white light and a particular shine to cosmetics when applied to the skin. Despite its common use, some people might experience irritation or sensitivities towards this compound, leading to various skin issues.

Full ingredients: Mica, Bismuth Oxychloride, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Yellow Oxide of Iron, Silica, Red Oxide of Iron, Black Oxide of Iron, Quartz, Sapphire Powder

Here’s what I love about this Korean SPF powder product:

• Cushion instead of a brush as an applicator: I feel like patting the cushion onto my skin instead of rubbing a brush all around helps my makeup stay better intact.
• Matte finish
• Powder dispenses easily
• Very affordably priced

Sunkill gives skin a beautiful, matte finish and I like using it as a setting powder for my makeup or to control shine from a dewy sunscreen product underneath.

I can also tell that the powder is dispensing, which is difficult to tell with a lot of SPF powder brushes. None of a sunscreen powder product’s qualities matter if the product isn’t even transferring to your skin.

It can almost act as a makeup product, because it gives skin a soft focus blur effect, making it look like your skin but better.

HOWEVER..

I wouldn’t ever rely on a sunscreen powder alone to protect my skin. This will only ever act as a 2nd layer or 3rd layer of sunscreen on top of a sunscreen lotion or cream.

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Andrea

Andrea is a clean beauty expert from Los Angeles, California with 10 years of experience in natural skincare and organic living. She writes for Organic Beauty Lover using her expertise to guide readers in choosing the best clean products. Andrea graduated from the University of Southern California in 2012 and has worked at multiple skincare companies, big and small. Connect with her @organicbeautylover.