Lira Clinical SPF Solar Shield 30 (Oil Free)

My bf got a facial in Sac & they used this on him & he loved it!! I bought it for him & he has def used it a lot. It’s Alittle pricey but worth it!

I love this sunscreen, I use it every day, put it on after my morning cleanse/vitamin c hydration moisturizer routine. It goes on smooth, blends well and doesn’t feel heavy or greasy like some sunscreens. Kind of pricey but worth it, it took me about 6 months to go through one tube.

Looking at the other products from this brand, it seems they have 3 types of this “SPF Solar Shield 30” sunscreen. They have this one, which is “Oil Free,” they have a “hydrating” one, and they have a “tinted” one. Normally, I’d probably go for a hydrating one over a matte one. But, I was specifically looking for one to wear under makeup. A lot of physical (mineral) sunscreens can feel kind of oily/greasy and take a while to absorb, so I thought a hydrating one might make that worse. They both have 21% zinc oxide as the active ingredient. When I compared the ingredients of the 2, I noticed the major difference was the “Hydrating” one had a lot of hydrating ingredients in it (of course) that the “Oil Free” one did not like panthenol, sodium hyaluronate, sodium PCA, aloe, Ulmus Fulva Bark Extract, and beta glucan. This “Oil Free” one has A LOT of silicones in it. The “Hydrating” one only had 1 (at least that I saw with a quick scan of ingredients). They both have a lot of good ingredients in each. So, it’s just more about which one works for your skin. So, I just wanted to make it aware there are 3 different versions. This comes in an outer product box. It is made in the USA. It is cruelty free (leaping bunny certified). It has SPF 30 and contains 21% zinc oxide as the active ingredient. This glides onto the skin easily, which I expected given all the silicones in it. It feels lightweight on the skin, not heavy at all like a lot of sunscreens can. It doesn’t have a white cast at all. It absorbs quickly and leaves my skin silky smooth with a mostly matte look - it’s not a dry matte kind of look, but it’s matte where it’s not shiny or greasy looking/feeling. It works GREAT under makeup. It acts as a really great primer, I’m guessing because of all the silicones in it. I’ve been able to use this as my sunscreen and primer. My makeup applies smoothly, looks great, and lasts well. I really like this a lot! As much as I like this, it’s pretty darn expensive in my opinion. I do feel sun protection is worth spending money on, but there’s so many affordable options out there that I have to seriously consider whether I’d spend the money on this one. You only get 2 oz. If you’re using this on your face and neck, using the amount of sunscreen you’re supposed to use - 1/2 teaspoon for face and neck - you’re going to go through this pretty quick. For reference, 2 oz is 12 teaspoons. So that’s 24 days you’d get out of this if you’re only using it once a day, but you should be reapplying sunscreen every few hours if you’re outside. So, that makes it go even quicker! But even if you just used it once a day and got 24 days out of it, that’s not much for something costing $48.40. This does contain skincare type ingredients, which do make a difference for me when considering price of something. This has a lot of antioxidants in it, skin brightening ingredients, and soothing ingredients. But, I can get those things from my skin care regimen. So, it’s not something that makes a huge difference. Overall, I really like this for under makeup. If I saw it on sale for a good price, I’d definitely buy it. But, at it’s current price, I wouldn’t. I have other sunscreens that I can use under my makeup that cost much less. I also didn’t like the limited info on the product page. I don’t rate based on price since we all have different views on affordable/expensive, different needs, etc. So, I won’t knock off stars for that. But, will say I think it’s overpriced when they can’t even be bothered to give any product info. Application and wear is great, that alone is 5 stars. But overall considering everything, it’s more like 3 stars. The product page for this is kind of ridiculous….You’re asking people to spend $48.40 (such a random price 😂 not $48.50, but $48.40 don’t know why it made me laugh but it did 😂) but are giving them hardly any information. I’ve seen product pages like this before with hardly any information, it’s always annoying but it’s even more annoying when it’s a product they want you to pay $48.40 for 2 oz of product. They need to do better on the product page! Luckily, there’s reviews now so hopefully people will get the info they need to decide there. But, they shouldn’t have to scour reviews to find the info they want. Reviews should be so they can see what people felt about their product, not what the company claims it can do. There’s no full ingredient list, no explanation of claims (though you only see the claims in product photo), just no info! Application & Wear of Sunscreen = 5⭐️ Overall (lack of full ingredient list, lack of info) = 3⭐️

This is maybe the nicest mineral sunscreen I've tried. It leaves NO white cast on my medium toned skin. It has a light, velvety smooth texture. Kind of like some bb creams. Light and not greasy - perfect for my summer skin that can get oily. This is unscented and just smells like zinc oxide. I wish there was more information on the product listing about the benefits of this product. There are some interesting ingredients - leaf cell extracts, echinacea, ginger, lemon balm, and lots of other plants. Active Ingredient: zinc oxide 21% Inactive Ingredients: Cyclopentasiloxane, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Methicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Tribehenin, Calcium Behenate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Sorbitan Isostearate, Syringa Vulgaris (Lilac) Leaf Cell Culture Extract, Dimethiconol, Pistacia Lentiscus Gum/Pistacia Lentiscus (Mastic) Gum, Lecithin, Hexyl Laurate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Methoxyethyl Acrylate Copolymer, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Echinacea Angustifolia Meristem Cell Culture, Glycosaminoglycans, Amica Montana Flower Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Symphytum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Zingiber Zerumbet Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Flower/Leaf Extract, Melanin, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Hydrastis Canadensis (Goldenseal) Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Glycerin, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Primula Veris Extract, Alcohol, Veronica Officinalis Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract, Morus Alba Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Halidrys Siliquosa Extract, Iron Oxides. Made in USA Exp 02/24 (10 months from receipt)

This sunscreen is pretty awesome. It is very very dry (almost too dry?) It takes a little bit to rub it in due to the dryness and there is a teeny amount of chalkiness. It does a decent job at protecting from the sun. There is NO residue, stickiness or smell. It is great for anyone who hates sunscreen, for anyone who has oily skin or who wants to use sunscreen under their makeup

Lira Clinical SPF Solar Shield 30… 📚 Contact size tube is so convenient for travel! 📚 No fragrance, the white lotion is easy to apply and does not leave a white cast or tone. 📚 This product actually leaves my skin feeling satiny smooth! 📚 I look for a high concentration of zinc oxide in my sunscreen, generally over 18%. This product has 21% and it is my new favorite sunscreen! 📚 This price tag may seem high to many but when my husband was ill and needed a special sunscreen, his doctor prescribed something much like this and the price point was very similar. I've learned the value of good skin protection and this is well worth the investment! 📚 Summary… we finally had our 1st really nice, warm, Sunny day where I live and believe me, we all wanted to be outside soaking it up! This product gives me confidence knowing that I am protected is protected while outside. Quality product, no fragrance, no fragrance, easy application with no white cast, & leaves my skin feeling great👍👍