Sunny Days Essentials - Coola Suncare for Face & Body

I've always been a huge believer in wearing sunscreen. And not just outside in the sun either. I wear sunscreen everyday, rain or shine, all year round. I've honestly gotten to the point where I feel kind of naked without it! Obsessive much? Maybe. But I'd like to think that my sunscreen OCD is at least partly responsible for my looking much younger than my age! ;-)

That all being said, I have tried many different varieties of sunscreens -  tinted, un-tinted, tacky, greasy, powder, cream, liquid - you name it, I've tried it. And while there are a few that I have grown quite fond of, I am still always on the prowl for the "one" sunscreen that will make me forsake all others. Ok, maybe that is a wee dramatic, but you get my drift. ;-)

Which brings me to my latest product (and newest sunscreen) obsession - Coola Suncare.

*PR Samples. Photo by Chickweed & Blush

Incorporating a "farm to face" sourcing philosophy, Coola uses the freshest and most natural ingredients as possible. Each product is formulated to protect and nourish the skin with vitamins and age-defying anti-oxidants, and is free from parabens, paba, petroleum and phthalates.

I had been interested in trying Coola for awhile and when they generously sent some things for me to review, I was beyond excited!

Here is what I tried:

1) SPF 30 Unscented Matte Tint - For those of us with oily skin, this is a great product to have, especially in the Summer! Despite the fact that it contains dimethicone (an ingredient I try to avoid), I still adore this sunscreen! It goes on so smoothly and is lightly tinted - not enough for any real kind of coverage, but enough to even out your skin. The shade is a bit on the yellow side of things, so it helps to tone down any redness that might be going on too! Because the coverage is so light, I still need to use a mineral foundation, though thanks to the silicone in it, this acts as a primer as well. So far, no break outs have occurred since I have been using this, though I only wear this when going out for extra protection and as a primer under my make-up.

More reasons to love this:

Ideal for normal or oily skin
Lightly tinted
Preservative free formula
Infused with Certified Organic Ingredients
Water Resistant (40 minutes)
No nano-sized particles

Price - $36 for 1.7oz
Ingredients - Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide (Sunscreen) 3.2%, Zinc Oxide (Sunscreen) 1.8%

Inactive Ingredients: Aluminum Hydroxide, Butyrospermum Parkii (ORGANIC Shea Butter), Cucumis Sativus (ORGANIC Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glycerin (ORGANIC), Hydrogen Dimethicone, Iron Oxides, Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Titianium Triisostearate, Linum Usitatissimum (ORGANIC Linseed) Seed Oil, Mica, Oenothera Biennis (ORGANIC Evening Primrose) Oil, Plankton Extract, Polyamide-5, Polysilicone-11, Propylene Carbonate, Rosa Canina (ORGANIC) Fruit Oil, Silica Silylate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Synthetic Wax

Organic Ingredients: Cucumber Fruit Extract Evening Primrose Oil Glycerin Linseed Seed Oil Rose Hip Oil Shea Butter

2) Body SPF 30 Plumeria Moisturizer -  I'll be honest, as militant as I am about wearing sunscreen on my face, neck and chest, I generally forget about the rest of me (though to be fair, I usually never wear less than capri's and a tee or tank top in the Summer when outside). So, for someone like me, this is the perfect solution as it smells just like a delicious sweet and floral body lotion (think Bath & Body Works "Sweet Pea" lotion). I also love that it isn't at all tacky nor does it leave a white cast on your bod either! With this, I will have no excuse not to protect all of me from the sun's rays!

More reasons to love this:

Hypoallergenic
Paraben Free
Ultra Sheer
Oxybenzone Free
No nano-sized particles
Water Resistant (40 minutes)

Price - $32 for 5oz
Ingredients - Active Ingredients: Avobenzone (Sunscreen) 1.9% Octinoxate (Sunscreen) 2.2%
Inactive Ingredients: Argania Spinosa (ORGANIC) Kernel Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (ORGANIC Shea Butter), Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oleosomes, Citric Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (ORGANIC Orange) Fruit Water, Cucumis Sativus (ORGANIC Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Fragrance, Glycerin (ORGANIC), Oenothera Biennis (ORGANIC Evening Primrose) Oil, Olea Europaea (ORGANIC Olive) Fruit Oil, Plankton Extract, Rosa Canina (ORGANIC) Fruit Extract, Shellac, Sodium Hydroxide, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Water, Xanthan Gum
Organic Ingredients: Argania Spinosa Kernal Oil, Shea Butter, Orange Fruit Water, Cucumber Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Evening Primrose Oil, Rose Hip Fruit Extract, Olive Fruit Oil


Have you ever tried Coola Suncare? Which product is your favorite? Let me know below! 

Peace & Love,

~Sabrina xx

*Products were generously sent to me for review, however, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own