Dr. Denese SPF 30 Defense Day Cream

What it is: “A broad spectrum UVA/UVB, matte finish, tinted, oil free, zinc-oxide based” SPF 30 face cream.

I purchased this product after reading glowing reviews from other beauty bloggers. I used it for five days straight two weeks ago when I was visiting my parents in Maui. My face didn’t burn or tan (which is what I wanted) and I found the cream very moisturizing and easy to apply.

I’m always nervous when I hear that products are “tinted” because everyone has different skin tones and there is never a one-size-fits-all tinted product. The cream is beige colored which tends to be too dark for my skin but once I applied it, it blended beautifully into my ivory skin. I think it would work well for anyone with ivory, warm ivory, beige or natural skin tones. Anyone with lighter or darker skin tones should stay away from this product.

It evened out my skin tone and really protected me from the sun but after five days of using it (and re-applying about four times a day) I developed a rash on my cheeks. Now, I have very sensitive skin and products with SPF tend to give me rashes so I’m not going to blame the rash on the product. I think it’s a great choice for someone wishing to protect their face from the sun and have even looking skin all day if they don’t have ultra sensitive skin however, if you have sensitive skin like me, this product might be too harsh for you.