Physical Sunscreen, a performance report
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free skin care · Tue May 31, 2011 7:24 am

This past weekend, I went to a 2 day music festival in a mountainous area. I applied Burnout physical sunscreen the first day, a cloudy day. I noticed no frecking later in the day (freckling, followed by sunburn are my signs of overexposure).

Day 2 was much sunnier. I was upset to see that there was much less sunscreen left in the tube, but I applied the rest of it and crossed my fingers.

I only freckled and burned in areas where I had not put any S/S - and was protected from application from the day before! I was very happy to see that a physical sunscreen has good lasting power - even lasting into a second day (no showers at this location Sad

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So bad news turned out to be good news.

BFG

free skin care · Tue May 31, 2011 8:16 am

What SS did you use BF?

free skin care · Tue May 31, 2011 2:39 pm

I agree that Burnout is an excellent sunblock! I use the Clean and Clear version.

free skin care · Tue May 31, 2011 3:11 pm

thank you . I missed that. I've never heard of it before.

free skin care · Tue May 31, 2011 5:11 pm

Hi Sister Sweets,
There's a fairly recent thread that has been pulled up that Nimue started in regards to Burnout. I use the Clean and Clear because my skin's a little on the oily side.

And being "ocean friendly" there's hardly anything you can find wrong with it!

free skin care · Tue May 31, 2011 5:22 pm

Glad to know that Burnout has continued to live up to their reputation!

free skin care · Wed Jun 01, 2011 6:04 am

I have never heard of Burnout! Thank you!! I need to try this. I recently found Dr. Denese sunscreen and love it, but it is just too pricey. I was willing to pay for it this summer as it is the best ss i have found so far with zinc (which i love the physical ss). I will try to find this and see! Thank you for the thread!! I'm learning so much about new products lately! I can't believe I stayed away from this forum for so long!

free skin care · Wed Jun 01, 2011 6:36 am

It is the one in the yellow tube. I also have Green Cream and will try that next...

BFG

free skin care · Wed Jun 01, 2011 6:39 am

Green Cream. Oh love the stuff!

Wed Jun 01, 2011 6:54 am

I also use Burnout SS and like it, but think its a little tacky and you have to give more time for it to absorb before applying makeup.

free skin care · Wed Jun 01, 2011 9:11 am

The tube is too small to use it as a body sunblock.

free skin care · Fri Jun 03, 2011 6:43 am

Thanks so much for posting your experience! I'd really like to try this SS, but my skin is quite dry and I've heard it's much better on oily skin. Do you think it would do okay if I moisturized underneath? Also, I have a few questions if you don't mind Smile

Did you use the full 1/4th tsp on your face? Did you happen to notice if makeup application over it was easy? Thanks again!

Fri Jun 03, 2011 6:50 am

It doesn't dry out the skin, actually it's a little on oilier side. I always use moisturizer under it anyway. The makeup goes a easier if you let it sink in for a few minutes.

free skin care · Fri Jun 03, 2011 11:09 am

I just noticed that Burnout is not listed for 2011 by the EWG as a best sunscreen.

I wonder what happened. Our other favs are still there.

BFG

Fri Jun 03, 2011 11:12 am

I noticed that too.

free skin care · Wed Jun 08, 2011 9:41 pm

RussianSunshine wrote:

The tube is too small to use it as a body sunblock.

What do you use for the body? I
guess Devita is more cost effective but it has so little water resistance that if i know i will be sweating i use burnout anyway... I definitely agree that cost is important but I dont know of alternatives that are a lot better.

Wed Jun 08, 2011 9:57 pm

Nimue wrote:

RussianSunshine wrote:

The tube is too small to use it as a body sunblock.

What do you use for the body? I
guess Devita is more cost effective but it has so little water resistance that if i know i will be sweating i use burnout anyway... I definitely agree that cost is important but I dont know of alternatives that are a lot better.

I was so excited about the Devita body until I found out it has retinol....a definite no no Sad

I'm using Burnout Clean & Clear on my body too but would like to know if they are any other more affordable options in the physical sunscreen category...

Ingredients: Active Ingredients: Zinc oxide 19% Inactive Ingredients: Aloe barbadensis* (aloe vera gel), water (purified), camellia sinensis (japanese green tea) leaf extract, capric/caprylic triglycerides (derived from coconut oil), glycerin (vegetable), butyrospermum parkii (shea butter), olea europaea (olive) oil, lecithin phospholipid, hyaluronic acid (vegan source), simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil*, squalane (olive), panthenol (vitamin b5), tocopherol (vitamin E), NaPCA, rosa moschata (rose hips) oil, retinol (vitamin A), centella asiatica (goto kola), copper gluconate, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, fucus vesiculosis (seaweed) extract, allantoin, sodium riboflavin phosphate, chondrus crispus (Irish moss), lavandula officinalis (lavender) essential oil, anthemis nobilis (chamomile) flower essential oil, vitis vinifera (grape) seed extract. ingredient labeling adheres to international INCI standards.

Wed Jun 08, 2011 9:59 pm

Nimue wrote:

RussianSunshine wrote:

The tube is too small to use it as a body sunblock.

What do you use for the body? I
guess Devita is more cost effective but it has so little water resistance that if i know i will be sweating i use burnout anyway... I definitely agree that cost is important but I dont know of alternatives that are a lot better.

I was so excited about the Devita body until I found out it has retinol (see below)....a definite no no Sad

I'm using Burnout Clean & Clear on my body too but would like to know if there are any other more affordable options in the physical sunscreen category...

Ingredients: Active Ingredients: Zinc oxide 19% Inactive Ingredients: Aloe barbadensis* (aloe vera gel), water (purified), camellia sinensis (japanese green tea) leaf extract, capric/caprylic triglycerides (derived from coconut oil), glycerin (vegetable), butyrospermum parkii (shea butter), olea europaea (olive) oil, lecithin phospholipid, hyaluronic acid (vegan source), simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil*, squalane (olive), panthenol (vitamin b5), tocopherol (vitamin E), NaPCA, rosa moschata (rose hips) oil, retinol (vitamin A), centella asiatica (goto kola), copper gluconate, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, fucus vesiculosis (seaweed) extract, allantoin, sodium riboflavin phosphate, chondrus crispus (Irish moss), lavandula officinalis (lavender) essential oil, anthemis nobilis (chamomile) flower essential oil, vitis vinifera (grape) seed extract. ingredient labeling adheres to international INCI standards.

free skin care · Wed Jun 08, 2011 11:33 pm

Check your Whole Foods, I p/u today 12.00/tube

free skin care · Thu Jun 09, 2011 2:00 am

I also like the Burnout sunscreens. I use the clean and clear version during warmer days when I know that I will sweat a bit more, it's more water resistant, the kid's version on other days. With both sunscreen I don't moisturizer underneath. I use Devita during winter as it's more moisturizing. I don't know why, but I don't worry too much about my body. I do however, make a conscious effort to avoid the sun as much as I can.

I recently brought a small tube of UV Natural which has 24.8% zinc oxide to try. I wonder if anyone has tried this before and how does it compare to Burnout?

free skin care · Fri Jun 10, 2011 10:02 am

While it's nice to think that the UV Natural sunscreen has 24.8% zinc oxide, don't use it. It will break you out like no other. It's far too thick and sticky. Unless you have the driest skin on the planet and never break out, it will leave your face covered in acne.

It really frustrates me that the higher the % of zinc, the more oily the sunscreens are. Why can't the companies make oil-free sunscreens that don't break me out and that don't have oil?

I have yet to try the Burnout sunscreens. I fear that they are going to be too oily and will break me out. Any encouraging thoughts?

free skin care · Fri Jun 10, 2011 12:31 pm

SkiTahoe... First I love your name... I haven't been in YEARS!

I just used the burnout on my face for the first time. I don't think it's very oily. I'll have to use several more times before saying I think so FOR SURE! It does have a slickness to it. But seems to absorb nicely... You don't look slicked!

HTHs

Fri Jun 10, 2011 2:11 pm

Can someone pls let me know if the retail stores (if so, which ones)carry Burnout in Canada & the price & quantity ?

free skin care · Fri Jun 10, 2011 2:50 pm

Thanks ClaudiaFE! I love my name too. Lake Tahoe is one of the most gorgeous places I've been if not THE most beautiful place I've ever been too! You're the only one who's gotten it!

I don't like the slick feeling of sunscreen. Let me know what you think of Burnout after a few weeks and then I'll make a decision. I myself need a few weeks, so the sunscreen can "marinate" on my face and then I'll be able to tell if I like it or not and if it's oily on a long term basis.

free skin care · Sat Jun 11, 2011 1:59 pm

I'm the only skeptic on most boards about zinc. Will not be spending much if any time outdoors, just can't believe zinc really works even though I've read it is broadspectrum, photostable, etc.

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