Super Gloss SPF50 Sunscreen

Over the years, I have tried *dozens* of mineral sunscreens, in search of the holy grail: a sunscreen that is purely mineral, with a clean finish and no whitecast. I was beginning to think it might be too much to ask--so many brands now have chemical SPF boosters, microplastics or silicones, and a number of others felt harshly drying on my skin or felt like chalk and left me looking ghostly pale.

Enter: AKT Supergloss. Finally a sunscreen I actually look forward to applying every morning! The finish is absolutely dreamy--applies beautifully over a very light facial oil (my fave), to give the glass-skin look while even somehow minimizing pores. No whitecast, just a sleek, stunning finish (that actually works! I was out in the sun for hours in the caribbean and didn't even get pink). I will never look elsewhere again--this formula is a blessing!

I have used the AKT tinted sun balm in the past, so was excited to try this product because I didn't want a tinted sunscreen. I've been using the Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense sun serum with an SPF 60. I'll admit this gloss texture was thicker and a little offputting at first; I was expecting something with more slip, or serum-like. It left a cast when first applied, but with some elbow grease working it into my face the cast gradually faded (though some does get trapped in the eyebrows). Over a full day of work and some activity outside I noticed some pale streaks on my forehead from the product interacting with sweat. I will probably keep the Neutrogena in my rotation since that formulation doesn't streak and has a solid price point for the rate at which one needs to apply (and reapply) sunscreen. This is still a solid effort though, and I'll use it to empty.

I bought this on a whim after reading that AKT had just released it. I love it--it's the best spf I have ever used and I have used many many. It goes on well over moisturizers and oil-based serums and under a foundation. It also does very well on its own.

This is a super high performing daily facial sunscreen. I had been looking to replace my Iris & Romeo weekend skin SPF 50, which also has vitamin C (the main reason why I purchased it) because it contains silicones and a few other not so skin/health friendly ingredients. Super Gloss is an even better alternative. It applies like silk over a light facial oil, and my skin can breathe. I can feel that my skin is well protected, even without the white cast or thick feeling layer. I apply this to my chest and arms as well. This will be a daily staple during spring / summer, and also for travelling. I use Sun Balm during late fall and all of winter.

Super gloss is right! Makes my face have such a healthy glossy look, not in a greasy way. I put a light weight facial moisturizer on first then I mix a teeny bit of that moisturizer with this spf in my hands before applying and find that to be the smoothest application. Definitely let it settle for a bit before makeup but as the day goes on it just keeps my face wonderfully hydrated and protected of course. No white residue once it soaks in either. And the customer service from this company is OUTSTANDING. Handled every question and concern I had promptly and were more than happy to make sure my order was just what I needed. Thank you!!