I’ll call myself out here: I commit a skincare sin here and there. That has to be not reapplying SPF consistently. They always say to layer on SPF throughout the day, but I am just so darn lazy. I also wear makeup, so how can I use SPF without worrying about my makeup smudging? That’s where Benton Cosmetics comes in to save the day and my skin.
I was given the Air Fit UV Defense Sun Cream by Benton Cosmetics and Picky (@go.picky @pickyrewards) in exchange for my honest review. This product was used for two to three weeks in my daytime skincare regimen to come up with my opinions. Also, I was not obligated to create a blog post for this product. It is being documented on my website for people who do their research on skincare products before purchasing. So, enjoy!
Stay Cool While Staying Hot Under the Sun
Benton’s Air Fit UV Defense Sun Cream is available at $19.68 USD for 50 mL on Stylevana. This is a vegan sun screen with SPF 50+/PA++++ and formulated with centella asiatica and botanical extracts to moisturize and cool your skin. Since this sunscreen is PA++++, this means it has UV filters that can keep your skin protected for longer periods of time.
Unlike other sunscreens, Benton’s sun cream seems to be friendly for all skin tones due to its green color. The green is supposed to help with reducing areas where your skin can be red from inflammation. It can also help brighten your skin tone and signs of blemishes. This means no white cast will be in sight.
Another claim for Benton’s Air Fit UV Defense Sun Cream is that it can replace your moisturizer. It is not supposed to leave your skin feeling oily or sticky unlike other sunscreens. Basically, this sunscreen seems like a lazy or low-maintenance-friendly product for your healthiest skin. I like the sound of that!
By the way, you can purchase this product at a cheaper price and with 10% off your total if you buy it with my discount code INF10OHMY at Stylevana. If you purchase at least $59 USD worth of your Kbeauty essentials on Stylevana, you can get 15% off your order with that same discount code. I do receive a small percentage of the commission if you use my code.
Here are some listed ingredients in this sunscreen that make it a great choice for you:
- Propanediol: Propanediol is a humectant that draws in moisture from the outside and helps slow down water retention. It also has emollient properties that can help smoothen out skin texture and make it feel nice and soft.
- Niacinamide: Niacinamide is a popular ingredient in skincare products because it can help even out texture and even out your skin tone by fighting discoloration (blemishes, dark spots, and so on).
- Centella Asiatica Extract: Centella asiatica is a must-have for dry skin and acne-prone skin types because of its soothing and antibacterial properties. The ingredient also can help fight discoloration by healing and minimizing the appearance of blemishes.
- Melia Azadirachta (Chinaberry or Miracle Berry): Benton uses the leaf extract and the flower extract for this sun cream. This fruit has antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-septic properties to it and has been used in India for medicinal purposes.
- Panthenol: Panthenol is a humectant that draws in and holds moisture so that your skin doesn’t look dull and dehydrated, which can cause breakouts and pimples.
- Tocopherol: Tocopherol contains vitamin B5 which is great for your skin’s nourishment and maintaining that plump, glistening sheen to your skin.
- Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil: Rosemary is perfect for acne-prone skin because it fights inflammation and infection-causing bacteria that can wreak havoc on your skin.
Sun Cream is a Summer Dream
Easy-to-Use Packaging
Love the packaging since it keeps the product sealed and protected from hot weather. The product is easy to open and close with the secure twist lid. Holding the tube, I was surprised that it actually felt cool on the outside! I can imagine myself reapplying my SPF with this because the ice cold sensation can provide much-needed relief in sweaty situations.
Minty Fresh
The sun cream itself is a mint green, watery cream that is lightweight. The smell is a strong rosemary scent that reminds me more of centella, mint and cilantro because of the strong notes, which I personally like! It reminds me a lot of going to a spa because it makes me feel relaxed.
Because of the use of rosemary oil and centella asiatica in this product, I don’t think it would be a great option for applying on top of open skin (like skin that is irritated from shaving) or skin that is very much sunburnt.
No White Cast
The sun cream blends like a dream from green to clear! It took me at most twenty seconds to blend the sun cream into my face, neck, and decolletage area. I was so impressed at how easily it absorbed into my skin. I have a light medium skin tone, so there are times when I have trouble hiding the white cast from sunscreen. Fortunately, there was no white cast at all.
Super Soothing
The cream reduced my redness because it gives an instant cooling effect upon application. This cooling sensation is usually occurring for centella asiatica-heavy products, making this oh-so perfect fo the summertime. I think this cool sensation fades away maybe after 5-10 minutes when the product dries down.
Because of the use of rosemary oil and centella asiatica in this product, I don’t think it would be a great option for applying on top of open skin (like skin that is irritated from shaving) or skin that is very much sunburnt.
Perfect Skin is Possible
The product left my skin looking super dewy, but this dewiness does turn into a slightly tacky finish when dried. This can make it a good makeup primer, or you can just leave it alone as a moisturizer that seals your skin from environmental stressors. My skin never broke out from using this formula and I even received some compliments on how nice my skin was.
Only Caveat for Some People
Not a con for me, but the rosemary scent slightly slightly remains after drying. This is just a note for those who don’t enjoy eucalyptus/cilantro/minty scents or have a sensitive nose.
Would I repurchase?
Yes! Benton created a really nice sun cream since it literally takes seconds to blend with no white cast. My skin gets red easily, and this was a godsend of a product to try since I get red easily in the summer. The formula is sensitive and dry skin-friendly, but maybe not for people who dislike scented skincare. All skin types will probably have a pleasant experience with this sunscreen.
Would you try this? Let me know down below ⬇️
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