![]() The COOLA Classic Sunscreen SPF30 formula contains antioxidants and hydrators alongside the chemical sun filters, so despite the fresh, cooling effect on the skin, it never feels drying. I’ll review those soon, for those waiting on more organic sunscreen options!) (Though, on a sidenote, Pot of Shade from Kypris (Cult Beauty here*) was a gorgeous, moisturising option with mineral rather than chemical protection, and I also really liked the SPF 30 Micro Mist from Soleil Toujours, here*. I did try quite a few products from brands who are dedicated to sourcing sustainable, organic ingredients and this was my favourite by far. I always find the word “organic” deeply unhelpful when it comes to choosing beauty products, largely because the meaning of the word seems to be so loose and unregulated, but COOLA do use a high proportion of ingredients that are organically sourced (over 70% in this products) so well worth noting if that is a particular concern. I originally tested this one because so many readers had asked for organic suncare recommendations, but it was instantly a firm favourite, along with the brand’s Pina Colada Sunscreen Spray. It smells of cucumber, which I don’t mind – the scent’s subtle – and the SPF 30 formula is completely non-greasy and free from any sort of chalky, gunky residue. So here it is, for the heatwave-haters of Britain a lightweight, completely invisible sunscreen that feels refreshing to apply but doesn’t leave skin tight or dry. “Give us gel textures!” they’re pleading, “give us jelly masks and water serums and leg cooling sprays that’ll faux-freeze us to the bone!” The over-heated screams can be heard from miles around, “I need a face mist that feels like ice, even when the bottle’s been at the bottom of my bag, temperature similar to that of a domestic pizza oven!” As Heatwave Week 8,931 rolls on in the UK, many people seem to have had enough and are requesting beauty products that are cooling, refreshing and hydrating. Perhaps it’s because I find writing about sun protection a little daunting I feel it’s an area of skincare that, in many ways, crosses over into healthcare – misinformation on this topic can have very real, potentially dangerous consequences and it always feels like a bit of a hot potato.īut I shall bite the bullet and get on with the show, because this Classic Sunscreen from US brand COOLA is a gorgeous option for those currently feeling hot under the collar. ![]() I’m being rather slow on the whole sunscreen-testing thing, aren’t I? In truth, I have made extensive notes on dozens of sun creams – all tried very carefully and objectively – but my written reviews are, for some reason, slow to materialise.
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