Photo Credits: Eclipse, Summer Fridays
Shine bright but prevent irreversible sun damage with the trending Summer Fridays Shade Drops. These SPF 30 mineral-based drops are HOT on the market, especially with this upcoming summer season. But are they worth the hype? Or does some serious shade need to be thrown?
Okay, let's get familiar with the product.
Summer Friday shade drops are marketed as a liquid SPF. Classified as a skin care product, Shade drops can be worn alone or paired under makeup. Stay mindful that this product is intended to be utilized as an SPF, so day wear is assumed. Marketed as mineral milk sunscreen, the product is a liquid off-white cream best applied to clean skin. Once gently patted and rubbed into the skin, the formula is said to "disappear,” giving a lightweight feel and a luminous glow.
Rated at 4.1 stars, recipient of Byrdie Beauty Award - Best Facial Sunscreen.
It sounds appealing, but what about the ingredients?
Shade Drops are formulated to be both skin and environment-friendly. Free of the following ingredients: Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, Octocrylene, Homosalate, 4-methylbenzylidene camphor, PABA, Paraben, Triclosan, Any nanoparticles or "nano-sized" zinc or titanium, Any form of microplastic, such as "exfoliating beads". All of these are associated with environmental and health hazards. This product is marketed as a safer alternative to common sunscreen brands. The added ingredients include:
Zinc oxide for sun protection.
Squalane for hydration and plumping of the skin.
Antioxidants like vitamin E for further sun protection.
Marketed as non-comedogenic, this product should not cause acne breakouts and is sensitive skin-friendly!
Alright, but what about the ethics and equity behind the product?
Shade Drops are formulated to be vegan; the product is environmentally safe. Although there is no initial cruelty-free certification, upon further research, company ethics have revealed an anti-cruelty stance. Additionally, it is reported that Summer Fridays ethically sourced their products. With recycled packaging, Summer Friday further continues to support the environment. This product is also skin-tone friendly as it is sheer, and free of any pigment.
Okay, I'm sold! But before I purchase, are there any drawbacks?
Unfortunately so. This product is intended to be utilized as a protective effort. However, its SPF rating is mild, so this product is not designed to protect against all harmful UV rays entirely in the long term.
Additionally, this product is relatively pricey. At $36 for 1.7 fl oz or 50 mL, this product is costly. But, users do confirm it is well worth the price.
But Beauty Babes, ultimately, the choice is up to you! Please refer to the provided reviews for in-depth testimonials.
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