Sage & Zinc Facial Hydrating Cream SPF15 - Solar hydrating cream

Strong scent quite sticky

This sage and zinc lotion has a strong herbal scent like a mixture of sage and lavender which does last on my skin. The cream is medium weight but feels like it has an oily base it feels very sticky for some time after using. It’s definitely hydrating and will seal in moisture on skin. For my oily t zone it’s just too sticky and even on my drier cheeks it feels slightly occlusive. For my day cream and with combination skin prone to breakouts I prefer a lighter cream I think this could also irritate my very sensitive skin with continued use. If you like a herbal scent especially lavender and need a more solid weigh cream it’s an option personally I found the scent too much.

Not the best for dark skin

I really hoped to like this product and I do except for one thing. The SPF in it leaves a grey cast on my face as a Black woman. I have to really work it in and even then I am left with white/grey spots on my face. I wish there was a warning about this before buying as I would have just bought another moisturiser. If you have fair skin however, the formula is really hydrating, light and doesn't look greasy for me anyway - I have quite dry skin.