Walk into any drugstore, pick up a sunscreen labeled “for face,” and you might assume it was carefully formulated for the unique needs of your skin. After all, the skin on your face is more delicate, more prone to breakouts, and exposed to the elements every single day—surely brands wouldn’t just use the same sunscreen they sell for your body, right?
Wrong.
In an industry where cutting costs is common practice, many sunscreen brands are simply repackaging their standard body formulas into smaller tubes, slapping on a “Face” label, and selling them at a premium. These formulas aren’t necessarily lightweight, non-comedogenic (meaning they won’t clog pores), or gentle enough for everyday wear. In some cases, they contain ingredients that can cause irritation or breakouts—even if they work fine on your arms and legs.
The Shortcut That No One Talks About
Making a sunscreen that truly works for your face takes time and money. It means testing to ensure it won’t clog pores, adjusting ingredients to be lightweight and gentle, and removing heavy oils or emollients found in body sunscreens.
Instead of putting in that extra work, some brands take the easy way out—selling the same formula in a smaller bottle and calling it a day. The only difference? The price tag.
Face Shield: Sunscreen Actually Made for Your Face
At Florida Glow, we don’t believe in shortcuts. We created Face Shield because your skin deserves a sunscreen that is:
- Non-Comedogenic & Fragrance-Free – We had it tested to ensure it won’t clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- Designed for Acne-Prone & Sensitive Skin – Formulated with aloe vera to help calm irritation and support your skin barrier.
- Made with non-nano zinc oxide – For safe, broad-spectrum UV protection.
- Sweat & Water Resistant – Gentle on eyes, but tough enough to stay put through sweat, sun, and surf.
Your face isn’t an afterthought—it deserves a sunscreen made just for it. Don’t settle for a body sunscreen in disguise. Choose a formula that’s actually made for you.