Monday, December 26, 2011

Peter Thomas Roth Uber Dry Sunscreen SPF30 4.2 oz Review

Consumer reviews for Peter Thomas Roth Uber Dry Sunscreen SPF30 4.2 oz



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Peter Thomas Roth Uber Dry Sunscreen SPF30 4.2 oz Review by Amie Tann "Recycling addict" (California)

I have been using Peter Thomas Roth for years, but once in a while when I run out I try other products and that's when I appreciate this product.
Great for sensitive skins.


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Peter Thomas Roth Uber Dry Sunscreen SPF30 4.2 oz Review by KT "K.T." (New York, NY United States)

I've been on the daily sunscreen band wagon for quite a few years and I've tried many - always looking for that perfect one. Like relationships, there are no perfect ones. But this one is pretty good in terms of ease of use, feel and protection - the sunscreen, I mean, of course. :)

Non-chemical sunscreens appeal to me but who wants to spend the day looking like a Geisha girl from the white face effect of zinc oxide? I have tried sunscreens that feel creamy smooth and look great on my skin, but are lacking in decent protection, those with a great protection pedigree that are just sticky and/or so shiny and oily that they make you want to wash your face and just forget it! And then there are the so-called "dry" sunscreens like this one. A wonderful concept, but like every other sunscreen, they have some trade-offs.

UVA PROTECTION:

I can't find a photo-stabilizer for the UVA protection in this sunscreen listed in its ingredients.

The only three ingredients approved by the FDA that can protect skin from UVA damage (the one that ages you) are Avobenzone (chemical), titanium dioxide, and zinc oxide (both white physical barriers). Outside of the US, Tinosorb and Mexoryl SX are also UVA-protecting ingredients, Mexoryl being arguably better or at least more photostable than our Avobenzone (i.e. exposure to sunlight breaks it down and reduces its effectiveness.)

This sunscreen (and the Neutrogena) both use Avobenzone. My major issue with this sunscreen is that it appears to contain nothing to photo-stabilize the Avobenzone. Normally you see octocrylene with Avobenzone because it's the most popular stabilizer. I don't see anything in the list of ingredients that matches any of the listed Avobenzone photo stabilizers I can find and that concerns me.

DISCLAIMER: That doesn't mean there isn't a stabilizer in there that is just going by a different name. Organic Chemistry courses were a long time ago for me and they certainly didn't cover sunscreen compounds so I have only a very basic knowledge of this subject and you should do your own research. It also doesn't mean it's not a good sunscreen. It might mean you need to put it on several times a day, which is a bit inconvenient if this is your daily sunscreen and you wear make up over it.

FEEL AND APPEARANCE ON YOUR FACE:

Overall, I really like the feel of this sunscreen but the Neutrogena dry is very similar in feel and application. This one goes on smooth and easy on clean skin. Very nice. I'd rate this one just slightly higher than the Neutrogena in feel. I definitely like the dry feature and not having shiny or white face, but it pills up on your skin if you rub your face or apply make up over it. (Both this one and the Neutrogena do this.) Perhaps another reason it needs to be applied well and often.

I can't say I like this one TWICE as much as the Neutrogena, though I do prefer it's lack of any scent and I think it goes on just a bit smoother.

ACTIVE AND OTHER INGREDIENTS (AS COMPARED TO NEUTROGENA DRY):

I checked the ingredients to see what I was really getting. There's really isn't any difference in the active ingredients, except a slight variation in percentages. But then with Neutrogena, you can always step up to the 45 spf (or higher) in the same product if you want more protection. Here they are for comparison:

Active Ingredients:

Roth Uber Dry:
Avobenzone 2.00%, Homosalate 8.00%, Octinoxate 7.50%, Octisalate 5.00%, Oxybenzone 3.50%.

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch (30 spf):
Avobenzone 2.0%, Homosalate 7%, Octinoxate 7.5%, Octisalate 5%, Oxybenzone 3.0%

Do you see much of a difference? Yeah, me neither. 1% more on Homosalate and 0.50% more of Oxybenzone, yet both achieved a 30 spf rating. The Avobenzone content is equal. So let's check the inactive ingredients that account for the look and feel and vitamins both promise:

Roth Uber Dry:

Water, Silica, Adipic Acid/Diethylene Glycol/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Phospholipids, Edta, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Squalane, Polysorbate 60, Bisabolol, Cetyl Dimethicone, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Crosspolymer, Tetrasodium Edta, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Isobutylparaben.

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch (30 spf):

Water, Silica, Adipic Acid/Diethylene Glycol/Glycerin Crosspolymer, VP/Hexadecene Copolymer, Dimethicone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glycerin, Oat Kernel Extract (Avena Sativa), Squalane, Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C) (Vitamin C), Retinyl Acetate (Vitamin A), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), BHT, Cetyl Dimethicone, Bisabolol (L-Alpha), Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate (Licorice Root) (Licorice Root), Glyceryl Stearate, PEG 100 Stearate, Polysorbate 60, Tetrasodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Xanthan Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Isobutylparaben, Isopropylparaben, Butylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance

While I'm not up for a romp through chemical literature on the differences, note that the first line of ingredients is nearly identical. Roth has Glycerin listed earlier than Neutrogena which may explain its smoother feel. Both sunscreens have vitamins A, C and E and various moisturizers.

The big difference to me is that last ingredient in the Neutrogena product, FRAGRANCE. I prefer my sunscreen without. Or maybe I just don't care for Neutrogena's choice of frangance. But then, the Neutrogena product can be had in a variety of different levels of protection, higher than 30 and for half the price.

CONCLUSION:

If you're looking for the absolute best protection in a sunscreen for a day at the beach, keep looking. If you're looking for a good dry touch sunscreen for every day wear, this one is high on my list of favorites. But it is so much like the Neutrogena product, again, for half the price, that I'm not sure it's worth it. If the cost were identical, I would choose this one for it's lack of fragrance and slightly smoother feel going on. And I still might splurge on it once in a while anyway. :)

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Peter Thomas Roth Uber Dry Sunscreen SPF30 4.2 oz::Description


So Uber-Dry... you won't even know it's on! Revolutionary extra light-weight, water resistant formula leaves an invisible veil of SPF30 that is undetectable to the touch. Screens out the sun's harmful UVA/UVB rays to help prevent sunburn, skin damage, freckling, and uneven coloration. Absorbs quickly for a shine-free, residue-free finish. Rich with anti-oxidant vitamins A, C, & E. PABA and fragrance-free. Suitable for all skin types including oily and acne prone skin.



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