I was a lucky participant in the trial team for this product. It arrived a bit late so I am writing this on Day 11 of using it.
I am mid-50's, with combination skin. I am prone to really dry cheeks and the nose to chin lines, plus, my skin is quite sensitive and reactive.
This product comes in a standard jar packaging with no dispenser or scoop (so fingers in the jar), and upon opening it the fragrance was quite pleasant and a nice surprise as I tend to avoid fragrance due to my skin sensitivity. The smell dissipated shortly after application. The consistency is quite creamy and it spreads easily.
It did tingle a little when first applied, which I think might be the astringent effect of Denatured Alcohol as it is the fifth ingredient listed. The product has a very impressive list of the latest chemical sunscreen ingredients with a good spread of UVA and UVB protection.
As a moisturiser, and applying a normal (maybe 1/8 teaspoon) amount it went on with a white cast but it did set back quite well and reasonably quickly (15 mins). It felt moisturising without being too heavy or greasy for me, so I liked it well enough for a day time moisturiser.
However, in case you need a reminder, all SPF ratings are set using the 2mg per square centimetre of your face - that means half a teaspoon of this is required to reach SPF50! Plus, you need to reapply every two hours to keep it up. I dug out my kitchen measuring spoons and went ahead with the half teaspoon. Unfortunately using the full amount led to major white cast and I was left with white spots settling into my pores all day - not visible from a distance but good eyesight close up would probably notice it. Plus, that amount of product just didn't work well with my makeup leaving me with a lot of pilling.
So, as a moisturiser this gets a solid pass, and I think if you were going with the layering technique of using SPF rated moisturiser, primer, foundation and powder then this would be a great base. However, if you just want to throw one product on to get an SPF50 then I think there are better options.
I've had no irritation or skin flaking which is a win for me. Oh, and on the filler part? I'm, still waiting for that bit to happen ;-)
Thanks beauty review for sending me this to review, I am really liking it so far, it’s a great size jar and has a nice consistency it’s thicker than a normal day to day cream but I’d expect that from a cream with spf 50 in it. I can’t wait to use it as weather warms up knowing that my skin is definately being looked after. L’Oréal has such good standards I’m really happy to keep using it daily. Some of my finer lines have gone and I’m excited to see how much more goes in the next few weeks as it’s says 4 weeks is a good indication of how it’s going. A firm favourite for me.