The consensus
SourcesAmazon 4Updated
Best For: Daily sun protection. All skin types. A 100% mineral sunscreen that delivers broad-spectrum SPF 30 protection against UVA / UVB rays, while hydrating and nourishing skin. The lightweight, fragrance-free formula is designed to blend effortlessly into skin with no white cast. Beard-friendly, non-greasy, for all skin tones.
Product details sourced from the brand’s official site.
Based on 4 reviews from Amazon, Caldera + Lab The Face SPF holds a 4.75 out of 5 consensus — an overwhelmingly positive rating.
One reviewer (5.0/5) wrote: "I just received this product so I can’t rate its effectiveness BUT, I use several other products from the company and they are awesome so I am confident I will love this one too!" — Damon.
Reviewers most often bring up lightweight texture (2 reviews) and scent (2).
I just received this product so I can’t rate its effectiveness BUT, I use several other products from the company and they are awesome so I am confident I will love this one too!
Great product. Not greasy, good protection.
I'm a natural redhead, so I think I have a lot of weight when it comes to my opinion on sunscreen.As someone who has used all manners (gels, hydrogels, lotions, creams, sprays, oils) and price points (cheap drugstore to expensive luxury brands) of sunscreen in the last few decades, the big takeaways are ensuring it is pleasant to apply and effective. If a sunscreen is thick, heavy, sticky, smelly, or greasy, a pain to apply, and leaves you looking orange or ghostly, people are not going to bother. We're told we should be wearing it regularly, year-round, rain or shine, but who is going to do that with products they dislike?This Caldera + Lab The Face SPF, while expensive for zinc oxide (a common mineral filter) sunscreen, ticks the right boxes for me. I would not pay $65 for a 1.69oz plastic pump of zinc oxide, but this cost aligns with the Caldera + Lab brand. Having said that, I did enjoy the use and quality. It is creamy, unscented (I didn't notice a smell), lightweight, non-greasy, and didn't leave me feeling gummy or looking shiny. It spreads easily and melts into the skin without leaving a white cast - which often happens with zinc oxide. So, if these points are important to you, and you are looking for a good SPF, and the price isn't as much of a factor when it comes to your skincare, the Caldera + Lab The Face SPF would be a nice one to try. Don't forget to coat all exposed areas, including lips, ears, neck, etc., and reapply often.
As i get a bit older, I realize I should be a little kinder to mu skin, especially on my face, and use a sunscreen for prolonged exposure. Working in the yard, going for a walk, a barbeque - not just a day at the pool or beach - requires some SPF to help keep the wrinkles away.I like this product.- Good ingredients - natural and good moisturizing- Like the scent - barely noticeable so not conflicting with other grooming products like face wash- Goes on thin and easy to rub into skin for absorptionIs a little greasy in the hand but not on the face. Not sure it is worth the high price point but so far, I do like it.