I received this Plum Niacinamide Sunscreen in PR but there’s already several reviews about this. So, I was confused if I should review this or not. Despite all of these distractions, I decided to review because they sent me for the review only. This is going to be my 100% honest review. My skin type is normal to dry therefore, I will review from that perspective. The sunscreen has niacinamide and rice water that brightens skin and reduces blemishes. Both are the effective ingredients but I don’t expect a lot from sunscreen except the sun protection. Here’s my honest Plum Niacinamide Sunscreen Review.
Product Description And Claims:
A hybrid combination of physical and chemical sun filters. Enriched with 2% niacinamide and rice water, this sunscreen effectively shields your skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays and also works to clarify blemishes and spots.
Features
- SPF 50 PA+++
- Hybrid sunscreen
- Has 2% niacinamide and rice water
- Dermatologically tested
- 100% vegan
Packaging:
It comes in a tube packaging. But instead of a pointed dispenser it has a pump dispenser attached which isn’t bad at all because it pops up the product in right amount. While being a travel friendly product it also contains product information on the back such as – complete ingredient list, direction, description and manufacturing details.
Fragrance:
Plum niacinamide sunscreen is non-fragranced product. It doesn’t have any kind of smell in it.
Plum Niacinamide Sunscreen Review And My Experience:
Texture And Appearance – Plum sunscreen appears pretty much as a moisturizer. It is very balance and not very thick in consistency. Plus, the texture is soft that glides easily.
Even though it glides easily over my skin, it consumes some time while blending. I have tried this sunscreen with several moisturizer and for me it went well over a thick moisturizer (etude house honey propolis cream). On the other hand, with some moisturizer it leave a slight patchiness on eyebrow and hairline area. I mostly prefer applying it on top of etude house moisturizer. However, I finish it up applying over my neck.
Plum niacinamide sunscreen does not feel oily or greasy but slight stickiness can be noticed for sometime. It does not make me look dewy. Hence a good sunscreen for combination and oily skin type but not recommended for extremely oily skin. Gel based sunscreens are good option if you have very oily skin.
Moreover, when it comes to white cast it does give me a slight tone up effect that will fit over fair skin tone. With oil infused moisturizer it looked perfect as white cast subsides a bit. While, the tone up effect looks more prominent when applied over gel-cream based moisturizer. I would not recommend this sunscreen to deeper skin tone. People having fair skin can still use this affordable sunscreen to protect and to achieve a glowing even tone finish everyday.
It gives no dry or tight feeling and no pimple or bumps to my skin. Also it does not pill. I have used it regularly on my neck and it definitely even toned my skin but it makes a modest change when it comes to skin brightening.
Overall it’s an average product for me. And I have mixed thoughts about this sunscreen because sometimes it fits well giving me an even finish and at times it gives patchy residues which looks weird.
Suitability:
It will suit normal, combination and slightly oily skin having fair skin tone because it gives a tone up effect that wouldn’t fit deeper complexion.
PROS
- Travel friendly packaging.
- Affordable.
- Vegan.
- Non-oily and non greasy.
- Gives a tone up effect.
- Not dewy or shiny that some people will like.
- Does not pill.
- Has no smell.
- Paraben and phthalates free.
- Does not feel very heavy on the skin.
CONS
- Sometimes leaves patchy residue.
- Not adaptable for deeper skin as it can give slight white cast.
- Can irritate sensitive skin.
Overall Rating – 3.6 / 5
Q&A:
Is Plum Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50 suitable for sensitive skin?
No. It will not suit sensitive or damaged skin as I have experienced minor redness when I applied over my compromised skin barrier.
Is plum sunscreen non-comedogenic?
They don’t claims to be non-comedogenic but the texture is light weight.
Does Plum Niacinamide Sunscreen have fragrance?
No, it does not contain fragrance and it’s the best part of this sunscreen.
Can I apply plum niacinamide sunscreen under makeup?
I don’t think its a best sunscreen to wear under makeup but it might fit well with some products.