Pestlo SafeRecipe Sun Essence

Hi beauties! Have you ever tried a sun essence? Me either, until now. If you're unfamiliar with the term, a sun essence is a lightweight, breathable, residue-free alternative to regular SPF.

Korea is well known for their dewy, lightweight skincare products and sun essences are no different! Essences in skincare are typically used after toners to provide added moisturization and hydration, but are much more lightweight than an ordinary moisturizer or cream. Think of a sun essence in the same sense: a lightweight sunscreen without the thick, goopy texture and leftover residue of an ordinary sunscreen.

The particular product I want to talk about is the Pestlo Safe Recipe Sun Essence SPF 50+. As I've mentioned time and time again, I wear SPF indoors and outdoors due to lupus, so finding a sunscreen that is lightweight and residue free has been a major challenge for me throughout the years. This is a physical sunscreen meaning the active ingredients sit on top of the skin to reflect harmful UV rays. Not only does it protect against UV rays, this baby is full of skin healthy ingredientd that absorb to form a barrier of nutrients under the skin.

🌿Key Ingredients include:

Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Chia Seed Extract, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Centella Asiatica, Houttuynia Cordata, Pine Bark, Rosemary Leaf, Ceramide NP, & Panthenol.

It has an incredibly lightweight texture and a slightly runny consistency, which makes it very easy to rub in. This sun essence does have a naturally derived, refreshing herbal rosemary scent which I absolutely love! It does dissipate shortly after applying so I wouldn't think it would bother you if you are sensitive to scents.

The silky consistency allows the product to glide effortlessly along the skin and absorb almost instantly. There is no white cast left behind and my skin is left feeling surprisingly moisturized thanks to the Panthenol & Ceramides! This is a high quality, unexpected treasure that I highly recommend if you're looking for a lightweight, hypoallergenic sunscreen this summer.

Retails for $21.50 on amazon and can be purchased HERE.

*Gifted by Credithink in exchange for review-- as always, all thoughts are my own.