Hello everyone, Are you in search of a Mineral Sunscreen that will not leave an unflattering white cast which makes look like a ghost? I am here today to share such a sunscreen review with you. This review focuses on an Indian brand that offers both affordable and high quality chemical and mineral sunscreens. One thing I like about this brand is that they have published lab test results, providing assurance of the SPF values of their products. I hope this Qurez sunscreen review will be helpful to you.
If you have been following my blog for a while you might already know that I did try their Tinted Qurez Sunscreen a couple of months back. Regardless of that unfortunate experience, I decided to give their mineral sunscreen a shot because it seemed to be a budget friendly option and was on sale at Vanity Wagon.
UV FILTERS
Zinc Oxide (UVA + UVB filter) – 20%
Titanium Dioxide ( UVA + UVB filter) – 6%
PRODUCT DETAILS
We have formulated a 100% Zero-White Cast Mineral Sunscreen with sun protecting physical UV filters along with skin nourishing ingredients which will shield your skin from the skin damaging UVA+UVB rays. Our Mineral Sunscreen is PA+++ and has a sun protection factor of 30.
PACKAGING
Qurez mineral sunscreen comes in a simple and convenient tube packaging.
PRICE
50g – 450rs | Sale – 292rs
CONSISTENCY
The Qurez sunscreen has a light weight creamy consistency. It does not feel heavy on the skin or cause profuse sweating.
REVIEW
Skin Type – Normal Sensitive
The texture of this sunscreen is creamy so it is really easy to spread. Although it takes a minute to fully absorb, it does moisturise to my normal skin. This allows me to skip using a separate moisturiser in the summer season. Once blended, the sunscreen leaves a dewy finish without any white cast. I do find it impressive considering it contains 20% zinc oxide and 6% titanium dioxide.
During the summer, I applied this sunscreen on my hands and roamed outdoors during peak hours. Surprisingly, my hands did not show any signs of sun tan. This is why now I prefer to use this product as my body sunscreen. Many other Indian body sunscreen lotions contain controversial UV filters such as oxybenzone, OMC, or Benzophenone-3 so I have been struggling to find a good body sunscreen.
Although the Qurez mineral sunscreen claims to be fragrance free, it does have a fevicol like smell to it. Unfortunately, the scent lingers for a quite some time, even when I applied the sunscreen only on my neck. As someone sensitive to fragrances and prone to headaches, This is a big deal for me. I am hopeful that it is an issue with the batch and will be improved over time.
The Qurez mineral sunscreen has a creamy texture but this did not lead to breakouts or skin irritations, even though it has a weird scent. As someone allergic to fragrances because it usually causes an itching sensation on my skin, I believe the unusual scent is not from added artificial fragrance which is good thing I guess.
Even if this sunscreen is not waterproof or sweatproof, it does not melt off as white streaks, stain your clothes or give you a ghostly appearance. It is suitable for indoor use, in air conditioned environments, and during the winter season.
PROS
Budget friendly
Moisturises the skin
Dewy finish
Zero white cast
No breakouts or skin irritation
Prevents sun tan
Does not irritate my eyes
CONS
Lingering weird fragrance that take a while to fade away.
Not water proof or sweat proof(Not really a con since the brand never claimed to be either)
REPURCHASE – Yes😊
