Raw Elements Face+Body SPF 30 Lotion Tin

I took this product with me on a recent cruise to South Pacific- I did some research on reef safe sunscreen and brought another one that was highly rated, however when I tried the other one I hated it and I used this one when I went in the ocean or hung out poolside for a few hours. I used a spray type on my back when family couldn’t help me apply. Will appear clear when rubbed in properly, but after swimming a bit you’ll notice where skin creases you’ll want to give it a rub again, as the zinc/ white color will begin to be visible again. Reapplies very nicely vs. other types of zinc sunscreens-I felt like having a fresh water rinse before reapply was best though. I’m very fair skinned so I reapply at least every couple hours- I never burned on the trip while using this sunscreen! Because of the extreme sun/heat on that trip I was sure I would burn, I came out a nice golden color instead. Never got clogged face pores which I loved too! I’d say that 1 can will last 1 adult person about a week if in the sun each day. It has wax in it which looks really cool when you get out of the water since water will remain on the surface. I had to get the hang of how much to use on various areas like face or leg because it’s a thick creamy wax. When your body temp is hot like at the pool the cream spreads easier. I will be bringing this sunscreen on other trips in the future and using it when spending time in the yard too.

This product ticks all the right boxes: it's organic, non-toxic, reef-safe, and cruelty-free. The fact that it's also water-resistant makes it perfect for beach days or outdoor workouts. I love how it goes on smoothly and doesn't leave a white cast, unlike other mineral sunscreens I've tried. Plus, the packaging is plastic-free, which aligns perfectly with my efforts to reduce plastic waste. It's rare to find a sunscreen that protects both your skin and the environment. Overall, highly recommend this sunscreen to anyone looking for effective sun protection that’s also eco-friendly. 🌞🌊🌿

I ordered these in the end of December, for use in the spring and summer. Unfortunately for me, I did not notice that sunscreens I was sent expired only 3 months later, in April 2024. Very poor customer service to send a product so near its end of life. Unsurprisingly, product smells bad, has separated, and is clearly expired. Return window ended by the time I noticed, so all I can do is write this review and hopefully save others the disappointment. ***Review update: Seller was very good about refunding once alerted about the expiration issue. The one tin that was not expired worked well. Goes on smooth and the tin is surprisingly convenient. Only issue, which I can live with, is that the product is a bit sticky on skin (does not fully absorb). I love that the product is plastic-free.

At room temperature the cream more resembles a paste in the container. I would say it handles very similarly to hair styling cream if you've ever used such a thing. The nice thing about that is that the product is very dense, so a little goes a long way in my opinion. Rubbing it between your fingers or hands to melt it down and make it more spreadable is highly recommended, which it probably says in the instructions, but I didn't read those. It does go on and feel oily at first, which I personally don't like, but it does set after a few minutes, leaving my face looking more dewy than oily I would say, which is nice. It does stay on throughout the day, but if you wear glasses or fabric face masks, be warned that it will smear/spread to anything on your face a bit, which is the only major downfall to it. I've tried rubbing it in vigorously to my face, thinking that it'll thin out more with heat and absorb better, but that isn't the case. I won't say it leaves items on your face COVERED in it, just some slight smudges of it will be left behind on the item when you take it off your face. Glasses/Sunglasses wearers beware, if you have trouble with keeping your glasses up on your nose, this will add a little resistance at first, but if out in the sun, it will cause them to slip a little more as the product thins out slightly in the heat/direct sunlight. Overall, once I became more familiar/skilled at applying it and compensating for face wear, it is an excellent product that I would absolutely recommend.

Pros: Natural and reef safe! Plastic free package! Little to no scent right out of the tin! Rubs in completely (no white residue)! Nice texture. Cons: It is NOT even close to water resistant in my experience. Makes my skin so sticky and weird smelling after a few hours in the sun/salt water/sweating. Need to reapply more often than I'd like. I really wanted to love this sunscreen...Although I will finish this tin, I probably won't purchase again. The main issue is just the constant need to reapply. I know you have to do this with all sunscreen, but with this one, it's a really unpleasant experience. I get sweaty and sandy at the beach. And this sunscreen makes my skin feel 10x dirtier than it really is. While it does rub in well, it is oily so I am left sticky, which is okay, I've never had a natural sunscreen that was totally absorbed. However, because I'm sticky, I get more sandy. Then when I go to reapply, i get to put sticky sunscreen on my sticky dirty skin. SO, I would not recommend for the beach because of the lack of staying power and unpleasant reapplication. BUT, I will use this up in other sunny situations.

Good consistency...