Sunscreen is essential, especially with New Zealand’s harsh UV rays, but the quest to find the perfect sunscreen – that doesn’t feel heavy or leave an oily white cast on the skin – comes with tests and trials.
The new tinted SPF50+ sunscreen by award-winning New Zealand brand RAAIE is 100% mineral and has a sheer and silky feel of a chemical sunscreen.
Founder, Katey Mandy, who spent three years developing the sunscreen formula, says choosing the right sunscreen can be a real challenge.
“Chemical sunscreens can feel great on the skin but are linked to negative impacts on our environment and our bodies. Until now, the alternative was thick mineral sunscreens that often leave an oily white cast on the skin.
“Sun Milk Drops are better for the planet and safer for you. Chemical-based sunscreens are absorbed into the body and can be detected in your bloodstream after just one use. Whereas mineral sunscreens sit on the surface of the skin, acting as a shield to protect the skin from UV rays,” says Katey.
Sun Milk Drops has been designed for luxurious daily use, and the protection works immediately after application, unlike chemical sunscreens that require you to wait 15 to 20 minutes before stepping outside.
The Sun Milk Drops formula has been crafted to eliminate the risk of a white cast with non-nano zinc oxide. Featuring a soft peachy tint, Sun Milk Drops works to even out all skin tones, providing an illuminating yet subtle glow that works beautifully under makeup.
Sun Milk Drops is housed in a new ceramic-looking bottle shape that continues the brand’s minimalist aesthetics and is also available for a refill with a free collection.
RAAIE can be purchased online at raaie.co.nz Sun Milk Drops RRP $110.