Last updated on 26 September, 2024
Sunscreen all days, all round the year is something you would have always been hearing. I started using sunscreen daily some 3 years ago and I still use it on a day to day basis. However I am not much into reapplying the sunscreen due to acne prone skin. Today we will check out review of Deconstruct Fluid Brightening Sunscreen.
Brand Claims
Deconstruct Fluid Brightening Sunscreen with SPF 50+ and PA ++++ is a silicone free water resistant broad spectrum formula that has a lightweight texture and absorbs quickly into the skin providing a brightening effect. This water resistant sunscreen for dry & normal skin contains powerful sun filters such as Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Benzophenone-3 & Ethyl hexyl salicylate that protects skin from harmful UV radiations and prevents the damage caused by both UVA and UVB rays. It also contains powerful ingredients such as Niacinamide that helps in brightening the skin.
Ingredients
Purified Water, Aqua (and) Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (and) Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (and) Benzophenone-3 (and) PEG-100 Stearate (and) Butylene Glycol (and) Phospholipids (and) Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol (and) Ethylhexylglycerin, Niacinamide, Xanthan Gum (and) Lecithin (and) Sclerotium Gum (and) Pullulan, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer (and) Lecithin, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA
Price, Shelf life and Availability
379 INR for 50g with a shelf life of 2 years from date of manufacturing. Available on Deconstruct website, Nykaa and Amazon.
My experience with Deconstruct Fluid Brightening Sunscreen
It is a chemical sunscreen with chemical sunscreen agents as mentioned below
- Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
- Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
- Benzophenone-3
The sunscreen is very runny in texture literally like a fluid and ones needs to be very careful while dispensing. It spreads easily on the face and is absorbed by the skin quickly. After applying, it gives an instant subtle shine with a dewy finish and a moisturizing effect.
It blends easily and doesn’t leave a white cast on the face. I have used this fluid sunscreen during the summers as well as monsoons. During summers, I used it as a standalone product in my morning routine. It was sufficient as a moisturizer as well as sunscreen. But it sweated a lot and isn’t water proof or sweat proof. Fast forward in monsoons, when I try to layer it up on oily skin with an oil free moisturizer it doesn’t sweat much. But I feel it easily clogs up my skin when I use even two finger quantity as I noticed a few zits while using it.
Coming to reapplying it does feel light and one can easily reapply it every 4 hours. If you plan on reapplying this sunscreen throughout the day, make sure to double cleanse of your skin is acne prone. I have mentioned my final thoughts on the sunscreen in the review section below.
Pros
- Sunscreen with chemical sunscreen agents as well as hydrating agents such as phospholipids & glycerin and skin brightening niacinamide
- Oil free and light weight formulation
- Due to fluid consistency it’s very easy to reapply
- Doesn’t give any white cast, oily or greasy feeling
- Works well without moisturizer and serum
- Silicone free, fragrance free, paraben free
- Contains UVA and UVB filters to provide broad-spectrum protection
- Suitable for dry, normal skin types
- Doesn’t crumble or pill if rubbed in two opposite directions on the skin
Cons
- It isn’t much sweat proof and water proof
- Two finger rule quantity may feel too much for oily acne prone skin
- Removing the sunscreen needs double cleansing routine if you have acne prone skin
Summing Up
The lightweight, fluid texture feels weightless and non-greasy, providing great hydration without leaving a white cast. It is easy to reapply throughout the day because of its fluid consistency. Deconstruct Fluid Brightening sunscreen is better suited for dry, normal skin types rather than oily, combination skin type. One can skip a moisturizer while using the sunscreen and double cleansing is a must if you have acne prone skin. I think I will probably skip this sunscreen during the summers and won’t use two finger rule while using it in any other season.
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