Episencial Babytime Sunny Sunscreen 2.7 Ounces (Packaging May Vary)

This is the BEST sunscreen! I have been using it since my son was an infant. We live in Arizona and the sun is very strong and we go to Mexico and the California beaches often. A little dab goes a long way. I usually put a few dabs on face, arms, legs, ear and neck and then rub it in. My son has never had a sunburn and we are outside all the time. Keep a towel or wet wipe handy so you can wipe your hands after. I wish it came in a spray version. It never gets in his eyes and does not have an odor. My dermatologist uses this same sunscreen on her kids. I highly recommend. A little goes a long way and I just put it in a ziplock and carry in my purse so I always have it handy.

I really do love the application of this sunscreen. It's like a liquidy cream, and it smooths on very nicely. It doesn't leave me feeling greasy or tacky, or like I have a film on my skin. So I would give it 5-stars for application. Unfortunately, the new formulation of 5% Titanium Dioxide and 5% Zinc Oxide is just not enough protection. This product is listed everywhere with 10% Titanium Dioxide and 4% Zinc Oxide but the formula has changed. I purchased three bottles, one from Amazon and two from Diapers.com, and all three have 5% TD and 5% ZO. I bought them thinking that I was getting 10% TD and 4% ZO.I emailed Episencial and was told that they figured out how to lower the active ingredients (TD and ZO) by adding other supposedly natural sunscreen ingredients like beeswax or something... The previous formulation is rated by EWG as:Score: 2UVB: goodUVA: goodI was iffy about the good/good rating (I strongly prefer UVA: excellent) but I continued to use it because I liked the application and I have three bottles.I took the time to enter my own report with the new formulation on EWG's website, and it only rated as:Score: 2UVB: goodUVA: moderateI would only rate the new formula at 3-stars for protection. As much as I love this sunscreen application-wise, I just can't bring myself to keep using it with only a moderate rating for UVA protection.____________________________________________**Update May 2014Episencial reformulated again, and I now hate their sunscreen and have changed my rating to 1 star. The new formula is Titanium Dioxide 11% and Zinc Oxide 5.5%. I do not know the EWG rating on this new version. I bought a tube to try it out and it's terrible. The protection level is probably better, but it is no longer the nice, liquidy cream that rubbed in quick and clean like I wrote about in my previous rating. Now it is like most other thick, pasty sunscreens that are hard to rub in and leave you looking purply white. The tub size has also been reduced from 4 oz to 2.7 oz. I'm just going to use it on my feet and legs to use it up. DO NOT put it on your face.

I was looking for a cheaper, natural, non-toxic alternative to California Baby. I really like that Episencial sunscreen is gentle enough for my son, who has always battled with eczema and breaks out in rashes with most sunscreens. It goes on easily. It isn't as sticky white or stinging to the eyes as California Baby or Jason Naturals, another brand we've tried.I reapply after 3 hours because, frankly, Episencial feels very light so I worry about how long its protection will last. So far it has staved off full-on sunburn. However, when using Episencial on really hot days, I noticed that my kids did develop some brown spots, which is another form of skin damage.Looks like it's back to California Baby for now. The search for the perfect sunscreen continues.

I read all the positive reviews here and bought this product for my face. Here is my input on it.1. I have sensitive skin, medium complexion, combination. This product didn't make the sensitiveness worst.2. It definitely left a white residue.3. It was difficult to put on, because the white residue wouldn't dissipate even after rubbing it a lot.4. That white stuff on my face made it sweat easily.5. Smell, no problem.6. No harsh chemicals added.You decide. But for me, unfortunately, it's a NO.

The reviews that I've read stated that this product offered very good natural protection without a white film. I have very sensitive skin, so I was eager to try this. Other products with natural ingredients leave a white film. When the product came in I applied it to my face, hoping it was transparent. No such luck. The ingredients are very safe, it offers good protection, but it certainly is not transparent. It leaves a white film just the same as other products with the same ingredients. It is okay; it's certainly nothing to rave about. It is just one of many similar products on the market.

I bought this sunscreen after seeing EWG's sunscreen list and after reading countless reviews on different sunscreens. I saw this advertised in Women's Health and saw its good rating from EWG. Unlike other brands that I read about others' complaints of being greasy or hard to rub in, Episcencial is easy to rub in (yes it's a little harder to rub in than traditional sunscreen but definitely not as bad as say, Badger, which a lot of people have complained about). It's not greasy at all either, no oil will come dripping out when you open it. I have yet to be sun burned using Episcencial! I'm actually pretty amazed at how well it works. I will never go back to using the stuff with oxybenzone. This is well worth the money and I love that it's organic. FANTASTIC sunscreen !!!

My son and I are very fair skinned (blonde hair, blue eyes) and many products burn as soon as it is applied. This product is great. No skin reaction. We applied it before going to the beach for 3 to 4 hours each day and didn't burn at all. Even with swimming under water and putting goggles on and off it lasted. Excellent product. My niece uses it on her infant with great results also. I am sure you aren't supposed to eat it, but when I try to apply it to her infant he licks it off his hands and arms before I get it rubbed in. He didn't get sick and kept doing it so it must be somewhat safe.