Prequel Solar Shade Face Sunscreen SPF 46

Overview

Prequel's Solar Shade is a fragrance free facial sunscreen fluid rated SPF 46 PA++++, sized at 1.7 ounces for travel. It is formulated as a lightweight lotion meant to protect skin while supporting its moisture barrier, and is marketed across all skin types including dry, oily and sensitive.

SPF 46 with a PA++++ rating covers both UVB and high UVA protection, which the PA rating specifically measures. Prequel's inclusion of biomimetic emulsifiers is aimed at reducing the tacky or heavy feel some sunscreens leave, since emulsifiers control how oil and water blend in the formula. Marketed as travel size at 1.7 ounces, it is built for portability more than as a full size daily supply.

• SPF 46 PA++++ broad spectrum facial sunscreen
• Fragrance free lotion with biomimetic emulsifiers
• Marketed for all skin types including dry, oily and sensitive
• 1.7 ounce travel size

Who it's for

Suits someone wanting a fragrance free daily sunscreen light enough for dry skin without heaviness, in a size that fits a bag or carry on. Less ideal for buyers who specifically want a water resistant formula for swimming or heavy sweating, since the listing states it is not water resistant.

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Performance notes

SPF 46 filters roughly 98 percent of UVB rays with consistent reapplication, and the PA++++ rating indicates the formula's UVA protection is rated at its highest available tier, relevant since UVA rays contribute more to long term skin aging. The product is explicitly listed as not water resistant, so protection is expected to diminish with sweating or water contact and would need reapplication in those conditions.

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