I hope that a sunscreen manufacturer someday comes out with an actual range of tinted sunscreens. I imagine it’d be impossible to find one right for deeper skin tones but as a very pale person, tinted sunscreens turn me orange but untuned sunscreens still show that white cast. Can’t even imagine the struggle for deep skin tones if it’s this hard for my pasty self.
Agreed! I was excited to see the new flex line by Colorescience, but that is lacking too. Fair is too fair for me, but jumping to medium is too dark. 😞 the tinted sunscreen struggle is real! All the “universal” ones are way too dark/orange.
Same here! I have red hair and pale skin and it’s very difficult to find a tinted mineral sunscreen that works for me. I LOVE the formulation and finish of the Australian Gold tinted sunscreen, but even the lightest tint is too dark and orangey for me :/
@@nathanliteroy9835 Except there's chatter now that you shouldn't be mixing the drops into the sunscreen because it can possibly alter the efficacy of the sunscreen. Lab Muffin mentioned this in a video and The Style and Beauty Doctor discusses this with cosmetic chemist Esther Olu. Dr Alexis Stephens has recommended Ilia for darker skin but they do have a range that would include lighter skin tones as well.
You are the only skin “guru” I trust. You know what you are talking about. Unlike skincare “influencers” Thank u for making your knowledge free to us. I’ve started taking better care of my skin thanks to your recommendations
If Avene ever decides to come out with a true "clair" (fair) shade in their tinted compact, I'll be excited to try it. In the meantime, I'm sticking with my Uriage Bariesun tinted compact which is also a mineral sunscreen and about $10-15 more affordable than the Avene.
@@brooklynsbaby4367 The Uriage tinted compact in the Clair (Fair) shade is a fair neutral shade, which is my natural skin tone so it suits me perfectly! The Avene tinted compact in the Sable (Beige) shade is best suited for people with light to medium skin tones with warm undertones in my opinion. I tried the Avene before and it ended up making me look orange.
Love the foundation! I can't believe I finally found a foundation that DOES NOT lay in the wrinkles around my mouth area! Gives my mature skin a healthy glow, but not over the top shiny.
@@melaragones4106 The concept of a drugstore doesn't really exist in France. These are pharmacy brands that you can only find in said pharmacies. La Roche Posay is also one of those brands. Also they are manufactured here so it makes sense that they're cheaper.
I live here and I have no clue which sunscreen to choose - There has been a lot of drama surrounding sunscreens as of late, and it kind of made me suspicious, as in, never knowing whether they're actually doing as presented or not. Any advice for a good french sunscreen (spf 50)? I have very pale skin (as in, almost snow white) so a brownish tint will look bad on me!
@@alexandernikodemus759 thanks for the info. I’m newish to the sunscreen game and it seems like formulas made in France and Asia are more pleasant to use. I will no longer wear the sticky, uncomfortable, white cast formulas in the US.
Companies should make samples available, especially for a pricey sunscreen. I feel like I'm taking such a chance when I purchase one that's so expensive.
I was just thinking the same thing the other day! Paula’s Choice has some minis but they’re still expensive. I have so many “fails” that I try to use up on my body that I’m probably good until I get to the old folks home or get dementia - whatever comes first.
I’ve been using for 2 years now the Avene chemical spf 50 compact because I live in Europe (Greece) and I love it for the extremely hot and humid summer months. It has completely taken the place of any other foundation during summer and it’s great for touch ups and most importantly for reapplying spf.
The compact also comes in a slightly lighter shade called beige. It will be too dark for very fair skin, but you can sheer it a bit if you smooth it out evenly. The only issue with the compact is it will wear off on shirt collars, hat rims etc. I use it when I want to just go without a lot of fuss. You can vary the application so it does a reasonable job of covering discolouration and even a bit of dark circles. It will migrate into wrinkles if you do not smooth it carefully over those areas. Sometimes you need to go back a few seconds later to make sure it hasn’t sunk into a crease. But once it sets it more or less never moves.
Fair skin tip: try mixing the tinted/non-tinted together to achieve a more suitable tint. It's a bit too yellow/orange for my very fair skin on its own.
I LOVE that compact. Discovered it a couple months ago after watching an older video by Dr. Dray. It is everything she says it is and has replaced foundation for me :) A bonus is that it's extremely travel-friendly.
The old formula Avené compact was very nice on my dry, mature skin. I can't wait to purchase this reformulated product. The Skin Better Science compact SPF is also a nice alternative to foundation. I always use both of these with a base layer of SPF.
I bought the compact and liked it! I'm surprised that they are selling it here in Brazil since brands tend to not sell all their latest launches here so soon (we only get a fraction of the variety of stuff you guys have in the US) . It was a bit dark for me, I think they could do better with the range of shades they offer, but it's usable enough. I applied it with my fingers I found it went on more smoothly than with the sponge.
Avene...simply the best in all its products!!!!! I've used many products till my 53.. Avene is the absolute best for us in Europe! Lovely hair today!!!! Love fro Crete island Greece!!! Keep shinning!
I bought both products the tinted mineral fluid and the compact which I use during the day to reapply sunscreen. I m so happy with these two mineral sunscreens, the compact in particular absorbs all the oil in eccess and give you a nice flawless matt finish with a high ptotection! The prices are also ok! Good job Avene and super review Dr. Dray 👍
Hi.Dr.Dray.I have been watching your u tubes for a month now ever since I want to the dermatologist and was diagnosed with Basil cell carcinoma.Yesterday I had Mohs surgery on my face.It is feeling very sore.I am watching your video now while holding frozen peas on my face.I need to keep it covered for 48hours and then I was told acqafor.I haven't even taken a peek at what my face looks like under bandage yet.Too freaked out what it will look like.I had 36 stiches inside and out.Your video calms me and makes me feel everything will be ok.Thank you for warning people about sunscreen.I have fair skin and didn't always wear it.I hope with your videos people will learn how important it is and maybe avoid what happened to me.
It was so frustrating finding a sunscreen for me because everybody kept saying that mineral sunscreens were better, but they never worked for me. It would always make my skin very dry and make me break out (I have oily skin by the way). I switched to a chemical sunscreen and I love how it feels on my skin, no white cast, no itching, no oiliness, and also no breakouts. I feel like it was the zinc oxide that made my skin like that because when I used the niacinamide from The ordinary that has zinc, it made my skin itchy, but when I used the one from The Inkey list I was totally fine.
Good morning Dr. Dray! What advice would you give to women/girls struggling with self-fulfillment and happiness? Are you happy in your own life? What kinda things make you happy or content in your own life, do you enjoy your daily routines?
Assalaam Alaikum everyone. Have a great day everyone and please keep smiling and having faith with life’s ups and downs. Whatever you’re going through, it’s going to be okay. I will pray for everyone here. We are still here right? This is a blessing here and we are alive, lol. Just remember we don’t know all the answers to everything,lol. Sending love and prayers your way lovelies. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for the great review, Dr. Dray. I use the compact in Dark Honey and it is great for touch ups. I tried the light beige and it made me look ashy. The dark honey is a little dark but I make it work. I have medium skin tone with yellow undertones. More color options would be great.
It’s that time of year again!! I really enjoyed when you did Korean brands for sunscreens. Will you be exploring them this year? Also the glow suits you well! Always lovely ☺️
I've used the compact to reaply sunscreen and I absolutely love it! I am a Fitzpatrick type 3 and it works wonderful for me, especially because it gives great coverage, it is matifying and it hides the white cast from my Colorscience liquid sunscreen . It's definitely worth it.
Thank you for this video. I use the Avene Solaire UV mineral multi-defense SPF50, and the cast is HORRIBLE!!! The product is GREAT but the cast is horrible!!! And even if you are 'paler' you can still see the cast. I use it when I do sports outside, gardening or house maintenance and I have not experienced any sun damage, it really is that good (It's expensive so I'm not prepared to just throw it away because of the cast). Even masking the cast under foundation does not work. I will try the tinted one! BUT one of the best mineral sunscreens I have used, minus the cast :(
I really like the compact, I've been using it mainly when reapplying throughout the day and I've been loving it so much. I'm a medium olive tone and I can work with it, although I sometimes find that the colour looks a little odd. A very good product still, I'm glad it's approved by our dear doctor Dray.
I purchased the compact a few weeks ago as both a touch up and a makeup sunscreen. I use a different sponge than the one in the compact just for hygiene purposes when I initially put it on. I have the light beige color which works very well with my light medium skin tone. I have used it over a more “cast-y” mineral sunscreen as makeup and it plays well with cream blush and bronzer. This one is a keeper
@@DrDrayzday I see that you used the bottle and touched your face with it. Do you think I'm being to OCD by telling my daughter that she shouldn't do that because she will contaminate the product and make her acne better. I ask because I see bunch of people do it.
ptiquia - a mild baby shampoo is ideal for cleaning makeup brushes and sponges. Put a few drops in a small dish of water and then immerse the sponge, and squeeze it repeatedly until it looks clean and once the water runs clear when rinsing. I hope this helps! 😊
This compact sunscreen replaced my foundation. Love it. The one thing I don’t love is the sponge. Is that a bacteria grower? 🤔 I replace it after a while to avoid this. Thanks for reviewing. 😃
I swear, Dr. Dray reads my mind. I was at the pharmacy today and nearly purchased the sunscreen and compact! The tint is a tad dark, however I find that can be helpful to make sure I dont miss a spot. And I think i can make the color work as my go to "summer sunscreen". Thanks again Doc ! 🧡💛🌞
@@shivanimehta1932 im in Toronto, Canada. The older formula is on sale and I was very surprised to see they just got thr new formula as it isnt even on their Canadian website yet. All drug stores in Canada carry Avene. Not sure about the US?
I want to try avene sunscreen. I fell in love with the brand after using a avene moisturizer on my kid with eczema and it just worked the best for her out of all the other brands that claimed were eczema friendly
Thanks Dr. Dray! On a personal note, I would be careful with the Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Face SPF 50 for sensitive skin. It has ethylhexylycerin (preservative) high up in the ingredient list, which can cause eye irritation. Upon first use, it caused eye redness and eye eczema followed for me. Still having flares weeks later. I called Galderma to report symptoms. While it has a lovely finish, it may not be best for those with sensitive skin or eczema prone skin. Many reviews I have seen report eye sensitivity. Hopefully Galderma will adjust the formula as I really loved the finish. Passed it on to my husband who has normal to oily skin and he loves it and has no sensitivity.
@@grace6058 Yes I now use the newly reformulated Vanicream SPF 50. No sensitivity whatsoever. It has squalane in it which is soothing. It is a little thick and finish is a bit shiny, but the feel is smooth and it eventually spreads well with a little cast. I also like the La Roche Mineral SPF 50 Gentle Lotion Dr. Dray also recommends which is great too. No irritation at all.
Avene recently released their “Intense Protect SPF50+” in 150ml tube for £15 in the UK and the filters/protection is incredible! I hope you can try it soon ♥️
@@SanSan-ng1kg Yeah I really really like it too, very emollient but I have dry skin so I appreciate that. Yeah it has ‘triasorb’ in it which is the new filter, seems really promising.
I have eczema. On every bottle of sunscreen, it’s written « Do not use on broken skin ». What should people with eczema do about sunscreen ? Just wear a hat with no sunscreen ?
I don't know if this is helpful but I have eczema on my hand and I use chemical sunscreen (sundance med ultra sensitive sunscreen milk for kids spf 50+) just fine. Might not be the same for the face since the skin is different.
I don't have eczema but after I have had intense skin treatments I use La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume b5 Spf 50. I just can't use this around my eyes but I find it to be really soothing and helpful even after microneedling or chemical peels. But I'm curious what Dr. Dray would recommend.
Thanks for this video. I had the Avene tinted in my hand today but there were so many cheaper sunscreens I put it away and decided to wait. I'm glad I did b/c I still have a bit of the old Avene from last year and I might give the compact a try instead. I'll probably get the tinted eventually, but the compact looks so interesting. I'm glad Avene has one.
I found the compact was way too dark for me, and it oxidizes too. you would have to put something with a strong white cast underneath, as dr. dray does here so it can balance out nicely.
We've got beards in the family and find that a thicker skin cleanser i.e. a cream-type one (we use a Superdrug Simply Pure cleanser) helps to dissolve the film of physical spf like this one. :) Just rub it in well to break up the layer of sunscreen and rinse or wash off with a gentle cleanser.
I’ve been using this for a while and I love it, it does leave you pretty glowey but idm it. In France there are also a couple shades available , a medium and dark one.
I think it’s a nice option for easy reapplies during the day. The Avene compacts comes with 2 shades, beige (light) and dark honey (darker). I have olive skin tone. The beige was too light and the honey looked too dark and orange. I tried mixing both shades to get to my skin shade but it’s inconvenient specially when reapplying. When applying the recommended amount of sun screen, it looked cakey. So I use it for reapplies only.
me and my girlfriend me have very sensitive skin and are in Australia right now, so we do need, apart from a hat, good sun protection. We both love the mineral tinted compact powder SPF 50 (yes, it is VERY) pricy, but it works so so well for our skin so as sunscreen is one of the most important things in your skin routine we spend the money. We apply it two to three times a day. So happy you made a video about one of our favorite products.
The compact is indeed amazing! The color Beige looks healthy and I don't need foundation anymore. In Germany I bought it for just 17 Euro, and in the US it costs 36 dollars?!
Which means it’s probably 45 in Canada! Ugh! I need to go back to Europe, Germany in particular where my family is. I miss travelling , Hell , I miss leaving my house!
I really don't like the "dewy" look, or its feel for that matter. It gives me the sensation that my pores are clogged, my skin isn't breathing, and on top of it, I look sweaty, which I always do anyway. Despite not sweating under my arms, where most people sweat, I do sweat a lot on face, neck, head. If you could recommend the lightest sunscreen that is breathable, I'd appreciate it. I'm a bit of a vampire. I stay in when the sun is out for various reasons. Even my job is at night, except my 15 min drive home. Hate summer, hate the beach. Pretty much the opposite of most humans. Thanks! Relatively new to your channel. Enjoying your vids!
I used to be like you but my doctor said that I need at least 15 minutes in the sun because I had huge vitamin D deficiency, extreme hair loss and my depression and anxiety got so worse. I listened to him and I feel so much better now(mentally) and I have energy and my hair is looking stronger and healthy. UV rays are not good but we all need sun even for at least 15-20 minutes for our health and soul 😇 we don’t need to be too extreme , just stay safe with sunscreen hat and sunglasses 😊
@@blahblah8449 I am extremely allergic to the sun. I break out in hives. It's a rare condition but I can't be in the sun. I've had it since I was a child.
Ugh, wish I had seen this sooner! I almost bought the Avene compact this past weekend during the sales. Guess I’ll have to wait till next Memorial Day 😔
Hola! Muchas Gracias me encantan tus vídeos! No me los pierdo. Son súper bien explicados q aunque no me aprendo los nombres de ingredientes das los links q son muy fácil de seguir! GRACIAS
In Canada we still have the original Avene which have both mineral filters. I have all 3 - tinted, non tinted, and tinted compact. I find the tinted liquid gives dewy look and is not drying. The untinted liquid is more matte looking. The tinted compact - I love - as it is matte and moisturizing. Best applied with fingers. I can use it over foundation for touch ups during the day. If it weren't for the expiry date, I would stock up on the old version.
I’ve been using the compact after my regular sunscreen as an ‘extra’ layer to cover my hyperpigmentation. It soaks in beautifully. I still add some foundation because I have quite a bit of hyperpigmentation but it’s a nice layer and is a nice extra layer. I go a bit overboard but I enjoy this compact and have used a few different brands and I think this is my favourite one. I top it with a spray setting spray with spf in the summer and reapply it regularly when I’m outside (and wear a hat). I just got the regular Avene spf from FabFitFun so I’m not that excited to try it.
Happy Thursday Dr dray🎉 please consider making one video on the ordinary multi peptide hair serum which contains redensyl or maybe just a video discussing redensyl, procapil, capixyl as an alternative to minoxidil
Dr Vanita Rattan has reviewed this brand. You will be hard pressed to find US skincare folks who are familiar with Indian brands. There are sources that others have recommended: Dadu Medical Centre, Dr Aanchal MD, the Skinopedia, indianskincareaddicts subreddit group, maitrayee halder, samapti banerjee, shivee chauhan
The only thing I would say is that for fair - med fair skin tones this can look too dark. I balance it out with lighter highlighter around eyes, middle of forehead and under cheek contour and it looks better for my fair skin.
@@evelynmesa7137 I either use Lancôme maquicomplet (very emollient) or Too Faced born this way. I like buying the latter because you get a lot for your money and a little goes a long way. The Lancôme one is better for dry under eyes and hides wrinkles better though.
The tinted cream looked so brown when you just put the little dots on your face, but then it seemed to disappear into the skin... I wonder if it would suit a very pale person. Hopefully I'll be able to get a sample since I'm also sensitive to niacinamide (and it has become quite difficult to find products that don't have it).
I love that shiny glazed donut ( quoting my fave influencer from tik tok lol) look i get from sunscreen. I have very dry mature skin. I love all kinds of glow😊 never did care for chalkboard matte finish.
It's gotten to the point where I now find sunscreens so infuriating. I've spent so much money on sunscreens that just don't work for me. I need a mineral matte tinted drugstore sunscreen that I don't have to buy online. The only one I've found that fits that description is the Supergoop matte screen. But I can't keep purchasing that. It's too expensive. Why won't CeraVe or Cetaphil come out with a matte sunscreen for us oily folk?
I hope that a sunscreen manufacturer someday comes out with an actual range of tinted sunscreens. I imagine it’d be impossible to find one right for deeper skin tones but as a very pale person, tinted sunscreens turn me orange but untuned sunscreens still show that white cast. Can’t even imagine the struggle for deep skin tones if it’s this hard for my pasty self.
Agreed! I was excited to see the new flex line by Colorescience, but that is lacking too. Fair is too fair for me, but jumping to medium is too dark. 😞 the tinted sunscreen struggle is real! All the “universal” ones are way too dark/orange.
Same here! I have red hair and pale skin and it’s very difficult to find a tinted mineral sunscreen that works for me. I LOVE the formulation and finish of the Australian Gold tinted sunscreen, but even the lightest tint is too dark and orangey for me :/
There are tinting drops for sunscreens, Dr. Drey talked about them. Slightly more hassle, but you can get any color you want that way
@@nathanliteroy9835 Except there's chatter now that you shouldn't be mixing the drops into the sunscreen because it can possibly alter the efficacy of the sunscreen. Lab Muffin mentioned this in a video and The Style and Beauty Doctor discusses this with cosmetic chemist Esther Olu. Dr Alexis Stephens has recommended Ilia for darker skin but they do have a range that would include lighter skin tones as well.
@@AizramIsirap Clinique city block spf 40 is great, I’m also super pale :)
You are the only skin “guru” I trust. You know what you are talking about. Unlike skincare “influencers”
Thank u for making your knowledge free to us. I’ve started taking better care of my skin thanks to your recommendations
If Avene ever decides to come out with a true "clair" (fair) shade in their tinted compact, I'll be excited to try it. In the meantime, I'm sticking with my Uriage Bariesun tinted compact which is also a mineral sunscreen and about $10-15 more affordable than the Avene.
is it a light shade
It is lighter but the smell is just too much :/
I’m fair (i.e. Fitzpatrick II) and use SkinBetter Science sunbetterTONE SMART SPF 68 Sunscreen Compact. It’s really good but pricey. 👏 😎
@@brooklynsbaby4367 The Uriage tinted compact in the Clair (Fair) shade is a fair neutral shade, which is my natural skin tone so it suits me perfectly! The Avene tinted compact in the Sable (Beige) shade is best suited for people with light to medium skin tones with warm undertones in my opinion. I tried the Avene before and it ended up making me look orange.
@@jt8142 I'm a Fitzpatrick II as well. (Thank you, English/German ancestry.)
Love the foundation! I can't believe I finally found a foundation that DOES NOT lay in the wrinkles around my mouth area! Gives my mature skin a healthy glow, but not over the top shiny.
I'm just gonna put out there that these products cost 10 bucks in France, just fyi for those of you who live here.
Is it a drugstore brand in France? How about La Roche Posay?
They are not cheap in France eitger
@@melaragones4106 The concept of a drugstore doesn't really exist in France. These are pharmacy brands that you can only find in said pharmacies. La Roche Posay is also one of those brands. Also they are manufactured here so it makes sense that they're cheaper.
I live here and I have no clue which sunscreen to choose - There has been a lot of drama surrounding sunscreens as of late, and it kind of made me suspicious, as in, never knowing whether they're actually doing as presented or not. Any advice for a good french sunscreen (spf 50)? I have very pale skin (as in, almost snow white) so a brownish tint will look bad on me!
@@alexandernikodemus759 thanks for the info. I’m newish to the sunscreen game and it seems like formulas made in France and Asia are more pleasant to use. I will no longer wear the sticky, uncomfortable, white cast formulas in the US.
Companies should make samples available, especially for a pricey sunscreen. I feel like I'm taking such a chance when I purchase one that's so expensive.
Especialy considering it is under 2 oz!!
I’ve wasted SO much money on tinted sunscreen that were too dark for me and I can’t use. I gave up.
I was just thinking the same thing the other day! Paula’s Choice has some minis but they’re still expensive. I have so many “fails” that I try to use up on my body that I’m probably good until I get to the old folks home or get dementia - whatever comes first.
I’ve been using for 2 years now the Avene chemical spf 50 compact because I live in Europe (Greece) and I love it for the extremely hot and humid summer months. It has completely taken the place of any other foundation during summer and it’s great for touch ups and most importantly for reapplying spf.
I’d love to try the compact if it were lighter. I hope they come out with more shades too.
honestly it looks dark but you can blend it out pretty good!
It's on the darker side but when you apply it, the lighter shade is fine on my light skin. It really looks way darker in the compact, trust me!
Avene is super cheap here in Europe, I love it!
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I have the compact in honey! I finally found a mineral formulation that matches my deep skin tone! So happy with it !
The compact also comes in a slightly lighter shade called beige. It will be too dark for very fair skin, but you can sheer it a bit if you smooth it out evenly. The only issue with the compact is it will wear off on shirt collars, hat rims etc. I use it when I want to just go without a lot of fuss. You can vary the application so it does a reasonable job of covering discolouration and even a bit of dark circles. It will migrate into wrinkles if you do not smooth it carefully over those areas. Sometimes you need to go back a few seconds later to make sure it hasn’t sunk into a crease. But once it sets it more or less never moves.
Fair skin tip: try mixing the tinted/non-tinted together to achieve a more suitable tint. It's a bit too yellow/orange for my very fair skin on its own.
I LOVE that compact. Discovered it a couple months ago after watching an older video by Dr. Dray. It is everything she says it is and has replaced foundation for me :) A bonus is that it's extremely travel-friendly.
I've been using the compact for years and love it. If it appears a bit dark, a non-tinted Korean sunscreen underneath does the trick to lighten it.
I still prefer the one you recommended a few years ago for sensitive skin: Vanicream Sport waterproof mineral sunscreen; and it blends in quickly! 👍🏻
Does it have whitecast?
Is it tinted
Oooh, so excited to try that sunscreen compact!!!! Thanks, Andréa!
The old formula Avené compact was very nice on my dry, mature skin. I can't wait to purchase this reformulated product.
The Skin Better Science compact SPF is also a nice alternative to foundation.
I always use both of these with a base layer of SPF.
So glad you reviewed the compact! Please consider doing a review of just compact sunscreen, that would be so great. :)
Thank you Dr. Dray! I'm automatically adding that mineral tinted compact to my wishlist💜
Let me know how you like it
I bought the compact and liked it! I'm surprised that they are selling it here in Brazil since brands tend to not sell all their latest launches here so soon (we only get a fraction of the variety of stuff you guys have in the US) . It was a bit dark for me, I think they could do better with the range of shades they offer, but it's usable enough. I applied it with my fingers I found it went on more smoothly than with the sponge.
Avene is one of my favourite brands! Happy Thursday 🌷
Avene...simply the best in all its products!!!!! I've used many products till my 53.. Avene is the absolute best for us in Europe! Lovely hair today!!!! Love fro Crete island Greece!!! Keep shinning!
I remember using the Avene compact in Greece many years ago. Great product. Thanks for reminding me about it.
I bought both products the tinted mineral fluid and the compact which I use during the day to reapply sunscreen. I m so happy with these two mineral sunscreens, the compact in particular absorbs all the oil in eccess and give you a nice flawless matt finish with a high ptotection! The prices are also ok! Good job Avene and super review Dr. Dray 👍
Hi.Dr.Dray.I have been watching your u tubes for a month now ever since I want to the dermatologist and was diagnosed with Basil cell carcinoma.Yesterday I had Mohs surgery on my face.It is feeling very sore.I am watching your video now while holding frozen peas on my face.I need to keep it covered for 48hours and then I was told acqafor.I haven't even taken a peek at what my face looks like under bandage yet.Too freaked out what it will look like.I had 36 stiches inside and out.Your video calms me and makes me feel everything will be ok.Thank you for warning people about sunscreen.I have fair skin and didn't always wear it.I hope with your videos people will learn how important it is and maybe avoid what happened to me.
Hope you feel better and recover soon.
That compact is great. I have medium olive complexion and I am pretty sensitive. It provides really nice coverage. A but pricy, but worth it.
The irony, I bought the powder compact for the summer shiny reapplication earlier today 😅 I’m glad it is Dr Dray approved
It was so frustrating finding a sunscreen for me because everybody kept saying that mineral sunscreens were better, but they never worked for me. It would always make my skin very dry and make me break out (I have oily skin by the way). I switched to a chemical sunscreen and I love how it feels on my skin, no white cast, no itching, no oiliness, and also no breakouts. I feel like it was the zinc oxide that made my skin like that because when I used the niacinamide from The ordinary that has zinc, it made my skin itchy, but when I used the one from The Inkey list I was totally fine.
Good morning Dr. Dray! What advice would you give to women/girls struggling with self-fulfillment and happiness? Are you happy in your own life? What kinda things make you happy or content in your own life, do you enjoy your daily routines?
Assalaam Alaikum everyone. Have a great day everyone and please keep smiling and having faith with life’s ups and downs. Whatever you’re going through, it’s going to be okay. I will pray for everyone here. We are still here right? This is a blessing here and we are alive, lol. Just remember we don’t know all the answers to everything,lol. Sending love and prayers your way lovelies. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Happy Thursday
Greetings Zahra Qauomi hope u r well n Happy Thursday😀👍💜....
You are taking really good care of us
Greetings, Zahra! Sending love and prayers to you! Have a wonderful Thursday👍🏼💕💐
@@whitneybrown4067 Happy Thursday, Whitney! I hope you are well💐🌻🌷💚
FYI Australian friends, we have a lighter shade of this compact available in Aus called beige!
We love sunscreen reviews Dr Dray!!!! Thank you!!
Thank you for the great review, Dr. Dray. I use the compact in Dark Honey and it is great for touch ups. I tried the light beige and it made me look ashy. The dark honey is a little dark but I make it work. I have medium skin tone with yellow undertones. More color options would be great.
My biggest issue with mineral sunscreens specifically zinc oxide, is that it is soooooo drying.
Eltamd UV Elements Tinted Mineral Sunscreen is not drying at all. It is very moisturizing. I have dry mature skin and it works beautifully for me.
It’s that time of year again!! I really enjoyed when you did Korean brands for sunscreens. Will you be exploring them this year?
Also the glow suits you well! Always lovely ☺️
I've used the compact to reaply sunscreen and I absolutely love it! I am a Fitzpatrick type 3 and it works wonderful for me, especially because it gives great coverage, it is matifying and it hides the white cast from my Colorscience liquid sunscreen . It's definitely worth it.
Did you purchase the beige color? I heard it’s too orange for light to medium skin tone so I’m a bit worried
Thank you for this video. I use the Avene Solaire UV mineral multi-defense SPF50, and the cast is HORRIBLE!!! The product is GREAT but the cast is horrible!!! And even if you are 'paler' you can still see the cast. I use it when I do sports outside, gardening or house maintenance and I have not experienced any sun damage, it really is that good (It's expensive so I'm not prepared to just throw it away because of the cast). Even masking the cast under foundation does not work. I will try the tinted one! BUT one of the best mineral sunscreens I have used, minus the cast :(
I really like the compact, I've been using it mainly when reapplying throughout the day and I've been loving it so much. I'm a medium olive tone and I can work with it, although I sometimes find that the colour looks a little odd. A very good product still, I'm glad it's approved by our dear doctor Dray.
Hi ! What shade do you use ?
@@anaisabel4323 My color is beige. It only looks a little darker sometimes.
Was actually looking for a compact with a high SPF, thanks for reviewing this. Purchased already 🙂
Ok but the glow up dr dray had! Her skin looks so much brighter from her older videos😍
I purchased the compact a few weeks ago as both a touch up and a makeup sunscreen. I use a different sponge than the one in the compact just for hygiene purposes when I initially put it on. I have the light beige color which works very well with my light medium skin tone. I have used it over a more “cast-y” mineral sunscreen as makeup and it plays well with cream blush and bronzer. This one is a keeper
I'm confused, youre saying the compact has a range of tints?
@@one4blondes There are two tints: light/beige and honey, which is darker.
Oh man I live by the compact, hoping to hear a good review from you on it I've always wondered 😬
i love it!
@@DrDrayzday I see that you used the bottle and touched your face with it. Do you think I'm being to OCD by telling my daughter that she shouldn't do that because she will contaminate the product and make her acne better. I ask because I see bunch of people do it.
@@DrDrayzday What do you suggest we do to keep the sponge applicator clean?
ptiquia - a mild baby shampoo is ideal for cleaning makeup brushes and sponges. Put a few drops in a small dish of water and then immerse the sponge, and squeeze it repeatedly until it looks clean and once the water runs clear when rinsing. I hope this helps! 😊
I just bought one today and i can’t wait to try it.
Update: it’s better than i thought it would be. It blends in perfectly. I love it!!!!!
Hi Dr. DRAY. Happy Thursday!
I love your orange blouse!
It looks great on you
I love the non tinted one. I get no white cast, and it absorbs just like a moisturizer . My face has zero cast and no shine. I think it’s great.
This compact sunscreen replaced my foundation. Love it. The one thing I don’t love is the sponge. Is that a bacteria grower? 🤔 I replace it after a while to avoid this. Thanks for reviewing. 😃
I just the compact a few days ago and was looking for a review on this, now I’m glad it was a good choice 👍🏼
I swear, Dr. Dray reads my mind. I was at the pharmacy today and nearly purchased the sunscreen and compact!
The tint is a tad dark, however I find that can be helpful to make sure I dont miss a spot. And I think i can make the color work as my go to "summer sunscreen".
Thanks again Doc ! 🧡💛🌞
Thanks for watching
Is there a US pharmacy that carries this?
@@shivanimehta1932 im in Toronto, Canada. The older formula is on sale and I was very surprised to see they just got thr new formula as it isnt even on their Canadian website yet.
All drug stores in Canada carry Avene. Not sure about the US?
I just purchased the non tinted version and I love it! no white cast at all!
I am in Europe. Just bought Avène 50 stick for eye areas. Really stays in place.
I want to try avene sunscreen. I fell in love with the brand after using a avene moisturizer on my kid with eczema and it just worked the best for her out of all the other brands that claimed were eczema friendly
Can’t wait to try the compact! Very thankful it’s less than half the price here in Greece! 🙌
You are my most favorite youtuber . You are always very unbiased, honest and you are truly a gem
Looked this up going through the aisles at shoppers, thank you Dr. Dray! 🤩
Thanks Dr. Dray! On a personal note, I would be careful with the Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Face SPF 50 for sensitive skin. It has ethylhexylycerin (preservative) high up in the ingredient list, which can cause eye irritation. Upon first use, it caused eye redness and eye eczema followed for me. Still having flares weeks later. I called Galderma to report symptoms. While it has a lovely finish, it may not be best for those with sensitive skin or eczema prone skin. Many reviews I have seen report eye sensitivity. Hopefully Galderma will adjust the formula as I really loved the finish. Passed it on to my husband who has normal to oily skin and he loves it and has no sensitivity.
Have you tried Vanicream sunscreen yet?
Thanks for this btw! Was planning to get Cetaphil
@@grace6058 Yes I now use the newly reformulated Vanicream SPF 50. No sensitivity whatsoever. It has squalane in it which is soothing. It is a little thick and finish is a bit shiny, but the feel is smooth and it eventually spreads well with a little cast. I also like the La Roche Mineral SPF 50 Gentle Lotion Dr. Dray also recommends which is great too. No irritation at all.
I first bought the compact because it's covered by FSA and I fell in love with it. So excited to hear that from Dr. Dray!
Thank you! I have just bought the tinted sunscreen and it is really great....it was the first good review that I have seen on the creams!!
I was looking forward to this video, as I saw these products online in Canada but wasn’t sure if they were Dr Dray approved / recommended
Y E S!!!!!!!More reviews from this brand please!!!!🙏❤🙏❤
Thanks for watching
She has some other videos on Avene.
@@db-gb5xi Are u her secretary?
Historically with avene the tint on their tinted sunscreens have always been abnormally dark! But if you are a medium to tan skin they work well.
They focus on statistics :/ I think with resources they have at least 4 shades should be available
Avene recently released their “Intense Protect SPF50+” in 150ml tube for £15 in the UK and the filters/protection is incredible! I hope you can try it soon ♥️
I got that recently too, it feels nice on the skin, and the composition appears excellent - it seems to have some new filter(s)?
@@SanSan-ng1kg Yeah I really really like it too, very emollient but I have dry skin so I appreciate that. Yeah it has ‘triasorb’ in it which is the new filter, seems really promising.
I have eczema. On every bottle of sunscreen, it’s written « Do not use on broken skin ». What should people with eczema do about sunscreen ? Just wear a hat with no sunscreen ?
I don't know if this is helpful but I have eczema on my hand and I use chemical sunscreen (sundance med ultra sensitive sunscreen milk for kids spf 50+) just fine. Might not be the same for the face since the skin is different.
I don't have eczema but after I have had intense skin treatments I use La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume b5 Spf 50. I just can't use this around my eyes but I find it to be really soothing and helpful even after microneedling or chemical peels. But I'm curious what Dr. Dray would recommend.
Thanks for this video. I had the Avene tinted in my hand today but there were so many cheaper sunscreens I put it away and decided to wait. I'm glad I did b/c I still have a bit of the old Avene from last year and I might give the compact a try instead. I'll probably get the tinted eventually, but the compact looks so interesting. I'm glad Avene has one.
I found the compact was way too dark for me, and it oxidizes too. you would have to put something with a strong white cast underneath, as dr. dray does here so it can balance out nicely.
I ordered the compact and hope the beige shade is okay with my skin shade. I ordered before watching your video and found your info very helpful 😀
If you have stubble be careful with these SPF's, especially the tinted version - it is a pain to remove, needs 2-3 cleanses
We've got beards in the family and find that a thicker skin cleanser i.e. a cream-type one (we use a Superdrug Simply Pure cleanser) helps to dissolve the film of physical spf like this one. :) Just rub it in well to break up the layer of sunscreen and rinse or wash off with a gentle cleanser.
@@rocktheashba Thank you for the recommendation, I'm in the UK so will give that a try, removing SPF from stubble is a chore at night lol
I’ve been using this for a while and I love it, it does leave you pretty glowey but idm it. In France there are also a couple shades available , a medium and dark one.
I think it’s a nice option for easy reapplies during the day. The Avene compacts comes with 2 shades, beige (light) and dark honey (darker). I have olive skin tone. The beige was too light and the honey looked too dark and orange. I tried mixing both shades to get to my skin shade but it’s inconvenient specially when reapplying. When applying the recommended amount of sun screen, it looked cakey. So I use it for reapplies only.
Good afternoon dr dray, hope you have a wonderful Thursday ☀️
Happy Thursday
Hope you and family doing ok Dr Dray? Thanks for the informative video. Really enjoyed!! 🇬🇧
Greetings Naddy N hope u r well n Happy Thursday😀👍💜....
been a long time since I posted! Hope you’re well too thanks 😃@@whitneybrown4067
me and my girlfriend me have very sensitive skin and are in Australia right now, so we do need, apart from a hat, good sun protection. We both love the mineral tinted compact powder SPF 50 (yes, it is VERY) pricy, but it works so so well for our skin so as sunscreen is one of the most important things in your skin routine we spend the money. We apply it two to three times a day.
So happy you made a video about one of our favorite products.
I was just watching your other Avene video so this is cool timing!
Happy Thursday!
Yay! Thank you!
@@DrDrayzday No YOU! 🌱
Thank you and have a great day Dr Dray and peeps ❤️ 🥳🥰🥳
Thanks for watching
The compact is indeed amazing! The color Beige looks healthy and I don't need foundation anymore. In Germany I bought it for just 17 Euro, and in the US it costs 36 dollars?!
In California it costs $38.50 (in a pharmacy, at that)!
Which means it’s probably 45 in Canada! Ugh! I need to go back to Europe, Germany in particular where my family is. I miss travelling , Hell , I miss leaving my house!
I really don't like the "dewy" look, or its feel for that matter. It gives me the sensation that my pores are clogged, my skin isn't breathing, and on top of it, I look sweaty, which I always do anyway. Despite not sweating under my arms, where most people sweat, I do sweat a lot on face, neck, head.
If you could recommend the lightest sunscreen that is breathable, I'd appreciate it.
I'm a bit of a vampire. I stay in when the sun is out for various reasons. Even my job is at night, except my 15 min drive home. Hate summer, hate the beach. Pretty much the opposite of most humans. Thanks! Relatively new to your channel. Enjoying your vids!
🙌🏻 fellow sweaty vampire 🧛🏻♀️ here!
I know your struggles .
I used to be like you but my doctor said that I need at least 15 minutes in the sun because I had huge vitamin D deficiency, extreme hair loss and my depression and anxiety got so worse. I listened to him and I feel so much better now(mentally) and I have energy and my hair is looking stronger and healthy. UV rays are not good but we all need sun even for at least 15-20 minutes for our health and soul 😇 we don’t need to be too extreme , just stay safe with sunscreen hat and sunglasses 😊
try anessa mild milk sunscreen, it has powdery finish which opposite to dewy. I don't like this sunscreen, maybe it suits you. give it a try!
@@blahblah8449 I am extremely allergic to the sun. I break out in hives. It's a rare condition but I can't be in the sun. I've had it since I was a child.
Ugh, wish I had seen this sooner! I almost bought the Avene compact this past weekend during the sales. Guess I’ll have to wait till next Memorial Day 😔
Hola! Muchas Gracias me encantan tus vídeos! No me los pierdo. Son súper bien explicados q aunque no me aprendo los nombres de ingredientes das los links q son muy fácil de seguir! GRACIAS
In Canada we still have the original Avene which have both mineral filters. I have all 3 - tinted, non tinted, and tinted compact. I find the tinted liquid gives dewy look and is not drying. The untinted liquid is more matte looking. The tinted compact - I love - as it is matte and moisturizing. Best applied with fingers. I can use it over foundation for touch ups during the day.
If it weren't for the expiry date, I would stock up on the old version.
Happy Thursday Dr Dray ❤
Happy Thursday
I’ve been using the compact after my regular sunscreen as an ‘extra’ layer to cover my hyperpigmentation. It soaks in beautifully. I still add some foundation because I have quite a bit of hyperpigmentation but it’s a nice layer and is a nice extra layer. I go a bit overboard but I enjoy this compact and have used a few different brands and I think this is my favourite one. I top it with a spray setting spray with spf in the summer and reapply it regularly when I’m outside (and wear a hat). I just got the regular Avene spf from FabFitFun so I’m not that excited to try it.
Happy Thursday Dr dray🎉 please consider making one video on the ordinary multi peptide hair serum which contains redensyl or maybe just a video discussing redensyl, procapil, capixyl as an alternative to minoxidil
Hello. Happy Thursday! Thanks Doc :)
Happy Thursday
I love the coloured version and have been using it for a while, it is a BB cream and a sunscreen in one product.
Ohh I´ve been waiting for this !! :)
Thanks for watching
happy Thursday all xo
Happy Thursday
Thank you! Happy Thursday back atcha, Tony!💕
Can you please review Indian brand called beMinimalist? It's like the ordinary brand. We Indians will forever be grateful 🙏
Dr Vanita Rattan has reviewed this brand. You will be hard pressed to find US skincare folks who are familiar with Indian brands. There are sources that others have recommended: Dadu Medical Centre, Dr Aanchal MD, the Skinopedia, indianskincareaddicts subreddit group, maitrayee halder, samapti banerjee, shivee chauhan
Oh had no idea about this skincare range. Thanks for bringing it up. Unfortunately I see they don’t ship to the US. Hopefully in the future 🤞🏽
I learned from Dr Dray to try avoid screen exposure before going to bed. Dr Day also uploads videos right before my bedtime. What a predicament.
Can you do a review of Hyrams products?!
Hooray!! I’ve been waiting for this!😍. Thanx, Dr Dray💖
Greetings VE Tsai hope u r well n Happy Thursday😀👍💜....
The only thing I would say is that for fair - med fair skin tones this can look too dark. I balance it out with lighter highlighter around eyes, middle of forehead and under cheek contour and it looks better for my fair skin.
Which highlighter do you use? Would appreciate a suggestion. Thanks!
@@evelynmesa7137 I either use Lancôme maquicomplet (very emollient) or Too Faced born this way. I like buying the latter because you get a lot for your money and a little goes a long way. The Lancôme one is better for dry under eyes and hides wrinkles better though.
Thanks for the content! Hope you, your mom and Tybee are having a nice week.
I'm pleasantly surprised by the tint in this video. I find tints in most sunscreens are too light but I may give this one a try!
Hi Dr Dray can you please review the brand Ethique
Good idea
Happy Thursday Dr. Dray, and Everybody!! Have a Beautiful Day!!!
You too!!
Greetings Jackie Marsh hope u r well n Happy Thursday😀👍💜....
@@DrDrayzday Thank You Gorgeous Lady!! Have a Wonderful Evening!! Love and Hugs!! Always!! Xoxoxo
@@whitneybrown4067 Thank You Friend!! I'm Doing Okay!! I Hope You are Too!! Have a Fantastic Evening!!
The tinted cream looked so brown when you just put the little dots on your face, but then it seemed to disappear into the skin... I wonder if it would suit a very pale person. Hopefully I'll be able to get a sample since I'm also sensitive to niacinamide (and it has become quite difficult to find products that don't have it).
There is the lighter shade called BEIGE for the compact available on their US website. Sounds like Dr. Dray has the darker HONEY shade instead???
I love that shiny glazed donut ( quoting my fave influencer from tik tok lol) look i get from sunscreen. I have very dry mature skin. I love all kinds of glow😊 never did care for chalkboard matte finish.
It's gotten to the point where I now find sunscreens so infuriating. I've spent so much money on sunscreens that just don't work for me. I need a mineral matte tinted drugstore sunscreen that I don't have to buy online. The only one I've found that fits that description is the Supergoop matte screen. But I can't keep purchasing that. It's too expensive. Why won't CeraVe or Cetaphil come out with a matte sunscreen for us oily folk?
Look into the Kose Suncut sunscreen with a pump. It’s bomb af for oily skin and is economical
Love the compact... wish there were more shades too!
I love Avene and will definitely try the tinted mineral sunscreen.
It looks beautiful and gives you this glowy summer look xxx 😍😘
Have a wonderful day Dr.Dray💐