Thank You Farmer Sun Project Shimmer Sun Essence SPF 30 40 Milliliter
- Sunscreen
- SPF 30
- 1.4 fl oz
- All
A dual-purpose SPF 30 cream that trades water resistance for a shimmer, highlighter-like finish, which makes sense for everyday wear but not for water or sweat-heavy activity.
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How it ranks among the 132 sunscreens we track
4.5★ across 118 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
118 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 132 sunscreens we track - how the scorecard works · full sunscreens data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
SPF 30 meets shimmer in Thank You Farmer's Sun Project Shimmer Sun Essence, a 40 ml (1.4 fl oz) cream sunscreen the brand positions as doubling for makeup base or highlighter use.
Unlike a plain mineral or chemical sunscreen, this one is built to double as a makeup step: the shimmer effect and highlighter framing are stated features, not a side effect. It carries no water-resistance rating, so reapplication after sweating or swimming would matter more than with a water-resistant formula.
- SPF 30 cream sunscreen with a shimmer finish
- Doubles as makeup base or highlighter
- Hydrating formula built around shea
- Not water resistant, 40 ml size
Who it's for
Fits people who want sun protection combined with a shimmer, makeup-base finish, particularly on light skin tones per the listed shade. Not suited to anyone needing a water-resistant sunscreen for swimming or heavy sweating, or a matte finish.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- SPF 30 sun protection with a shimmer, highlighter-style finish
- Doubles as a makeup base per the brand's own framing
- Hydrating cream formula with shea as an active ingredient
- Compact 40 ml / 1.4 fl oz size
- Not water resistant, so needs reapplication after swimming or sweating
- Shimmer finish and light skin tone shade limit its fit for all users
- Cream-only, no matte or fragrance-free option listed
Performance notes
SPF 30 with a shea-based active ingredient list provides broad daily coverage, but the product carries no water-resistance rating, so its shimmer, hydrating finish is better suited to normal daily wear than to activities involving water or heavy sweat.
Specifications
| Brand | Thankyou Farmer |
|---|---|
| Model | 8809454980034 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 1.4 ounces |
| Item Dimensions | 1.4 × 1 × 5.9 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Item Volume | 1.4 fl oz |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1.4 fl oz |
| Other details | |
| Sun Protection Factor | SPF 30 |
| Skin Type | All |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Model Number | 8809454980034 |
| Skin Tone | Light |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 08809454980034 |
| Manufacturer | THANKYOUFARMER |
| Country As Labeled | Republic of Korea |
| Additional Features | Shimmering effect, doubles as makeup base and highlighter |
| Asin | B01CGU8BMK |
| Best Sellers Rank | #140,472 in Beauty & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care) #808 in Facial Sunscreens |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Soothing |
| Customer Reviews | {'ratings_count': '118', 'stars': '4.5'} |
| Manufacturer Part Number | LHB-TYF0003 |
| Product Benefits | Hydrating |
| Item Form | Cream |
| Active Ingredients | shea |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in sunscreens.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thank You Farmer Sun Project Shimmer Sun Essence SPF 30 40 MilliliterThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 118 | 3.6 / 5 |
| mixsoon Centella Hyal Sunscreen 50mlmixsoon | 4.6 / 5 | 3,000 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Sun Bum SPF 50 Face Cream Sunscreen with Zinc OxideSun Bum | 4.7 / 5 | 7,900 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Eucerin Sun Age Defense SPF 50 Face Sunscreen Lotion with Hyaluronic AcidEucerin | 4.7 / 5 | 4,600 | 4.3 / 5 |
| IMAGE Skincare PREVENTION+ Daily Ultimate Protection MoisturizerIMAGE Skincare | 4.6 / 5 | 3,200 | 4.2 / 5 |
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Questions about the Thankyou Farmer 8809454980034
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What SPF does Thank You Farmer's Sun Project Shimmer Sun Essence offer?
SPF 30.
Is this sunscreen water resistant?
No, it is listed as not water resistant, so reapplication after swimming or heavy sweating matters more.
Can this sunscreen double as makeup?
Yes, the brand positions its shimmer finish as usable as a makeup base or highlighter.