This might be the first time writing about them, but alba Botanica is a brand I have had my eye on and have always kind of admired. They have actually been around since 1979, but I had no idea because I haven't heard of the brand until recently. Their products are 100% vegetarian, do not use animal testing and try to include as many botanical ingredients as they can.
"alba Botanica products are formulated without parabens, phthalates, artificial colours, propylene glycol, aluminum, mineral oil, petrolatum, oxybenzone, PABA, nan-particles, DEA, MEA, TEA, Pegs, and peg derivates, ethoxylated ingredients associated with 1,4 dioxane, formaldehyde donors, or GMOs."
Two newbies from alba Botanica that I have here, are the very emollient Continuous Spray Sunscreens with SPF 50+ ($16.99 CAD) in both Kids and Sport. The formulas seem to be quite similar, besides the Kids version providing only Water Resistance, and the Sport providing Sweat + Water Resistance. I was super excited for these because I am always looking for a sunscreen that doesn't need to be rubbed in. I HATE the feeling of my palms after applying sunscreen and I'll do anything to avoid that.
The Continuous Spray Sunscreens come in a 177ml aerosol can, and spray onto the skin colourless (clear). Actually, at first I was a little confused and thought that I hadn't shaken the bottle enough but I was wrong. It sprays as a mist and smells of a mixture of alcohol and sunscreen. I was concerned the formula would be a little drying on the skin but that definitely wasn't the case. Actually, the SPF 50+ formulas contain good ingredients for the skin like Green Tea, Aloe Leaf and Algae, Vitamin E, and Grapefruit Water.
Both contain UVA and UVb protectants, are eco-friendly and contain no chemical propellants, no artificial colours or fragrances, are hypoallergenic and dermatologist tested. I'd definitely recommend trying out the Continuous Spray Sunscreens, especially if you've been looking for something that applies clear!
The alba Botanica Facial Sunscreen Lotion ($9.99 CAD) contains SPF 40, claims to be fast absorbing and non pore-clogging. Containing botanicals like Aloe Vera, Ginseng, Lavender, and Calendula, and come in a 113ml sized tube. The sunscreen itself does not have a thick texture, but it does feel a bit heavier on the face than I'd like and a tiny bit greasy. I prefer a thin SPF for my face because I do like to wear makeup on a daily basis, and if the SPF is a little thick, it feels heavy under all my makeup.
I love the high content of SPF in alba Botanica products, and although the Facial Sunscreen Lotion was a bit too thick for me to wear under makeup, my aunt swears by it! I promised to give her the tube. She does not wear foundation and finds that this works really well with a moisturizer on her dry skin, and I wouldn't be surprised if she purchased one after she is done with this one.
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