Let me start by saying this sunscreen is unlike any I’ve tried before. The texture? Rich but somehow not greasy—like a moisturizer that magically absorbs instead of sitting on top of my skin. I used it as a makeup base, and my foundation glided on like silk. No white cast (a miracle for mineral sunscreens!), no pilling, just smooth, happy skin.

But here’s the twist: the tallow smell. Imagine opening a fridge with very old butter—it’s faint but *there*. Day 1, I nearly gagged applying it to my face. By Day 3? I got used to it, but my coworker did ask if I’d been cooking with beef fat. Pro tip: Apply outdoors if you’re smell-sensitive!

The sticky factor is real though. After hours at the beach, my hair clung to my neck like static-y spaghetti. But here’s the weird part: When I washed it off, my skin felt insanely soft—like I’d used a luxury serum. My husband (who burns in 10 minutes) wore it surfing and came home unscathed, even after reapplying twice.

Biggest gripe? The ‘3 oz’ tube arrived half-empty thanks to excessive air space. For $40+, that stings worse than sunburn.

Verdict: If you prioritize clean ingredients over sensory perfection (and can overlook the packaging), this works shockingly well—just maybe keep it below the neckline.