Lakme 9 To 5 Super Sunscreen Review Mattifying & Hydrating

Lakme 9 To 5 Super Sunscreen (Rs 500 for 30 ml) available at Nykaa Lakme 9 To 5 Super Sunscreen Review Mattifying & Hydrating (1)Lakme 9 To 5 Super Sunscreen Review Mattifying & Hydrating (2)Summer is here and I can not imaging my life without a sunscreen. Even though my skin is dry , I like using gel formulas with matte finish. Recently Lakme launched two new sunscreens under 9 to 5 range “Lakme 9 To 5 Super Sunscreen”. Brand has come up with two different formulas – Mattifying & Hydrating.

Lakme 9 To 5 Super Sunscreen comes in a nice plastic pump bottle with golden caps. Both of them have 30 ml of product and SPF 50 PA+++. Formula has nice refreshing scent and slightly minty feel.

Lakme 9 To 5 Mattifying Super Sunscreen

I was expecting it to be a gel formula, but its in the form of a white fluid. Formula is good for people with oily skin since it doesn’t have that heavy greasy feel to it. Its pretty light weight and keeps face shine free. However I was quite disappointed to see the white cast/ layer it forms like many other sunscreens. No matter how much I massage it into my skin or wait, that white cast doesn’t seem to subside. It might be due to high SPF but that’s what makes it a no-go for me since I don’t wear makeup daily. If you wear makeup or BB cream, same can camouflage the white cast. Formula is Hypo allergenic, Dermatologist tested & non-comedogenic, so girls like me who face acne or breakouts can wear Lakme 9 To 5 Mattifying Super Sunscreen comfortably.

Lakme 9 To 5 Hydrating Super Sunscreen

Hydrating variant also has a slightly thicker and creamier consistency. This one is my favorite variant. Its perfect for those who have dry skin as it moisturizes without being greasy or oily. I have been wearing it  almost everyday for the past two weeks and haven’t seen it clogging pores or causing breakouts. This is what I dread the most while using creamy sunscreens. Formula is Hypo allergenic, Dermatologist tested & non-comedogenic. It replaces the need of a moisturizer and keeps my skin supple and free from dry patches.

Overall Thoughts

I like how Lakme has stepped up their game and introduced two different variants that will cater to the needs of most of the people. Packaging is user & travel friendly. I only need twice a pea size amount and it covers my face and neck. I liked Lakme 9 To 5 Super Sunscreen Hydrating formula more than mattifying since latter one leaves a white cast that I am not comfortable to go out with. Only hitch is the price, but looking at the high sun protection both claim of, its worth the money specially if you spend lot of time outdoors.

Ratings – Mattifying – 4/5, Hydrating – 4.5/5

 

*Press Samples

14 Comments

  • May 6, 2014

    Priyanjana

    hmmm, might give this a try
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    • May 7, 2014

      Shalini

      Sure do try Priyanjana

  • May 7, 2014

    Jhilmil D Saha

    Would love to try out this range

    • May 7, 2014

      Shalini

      Sure Jhilmil 🙂

  • May 7, 2014

    kiransingh

    in my must have list 🙂

  • May 7, 2014

    Shivi@COSMOCHICS

    Mattifying sounds for my skin type but then even i dont like white cast on the face.

    • May 7, 2014

      Shalini

      Yeah that’s a deal breaker for people like me who have medium-deep skintone

  • May 7, 2014

    Gauri

    The mattifying one sounds awesome. I bought a FabIndia sunscreen yesterday 😀

    xx
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    • May 7, 2014

      Shalini

      How good is it?

  • May 7, 2014

    Soni

    Is it good for combination skin ? Also price seems to be at higher end.. is white cast looks prominent ?

    • May 9, 2014

      Shalini

      Yes on me it looks pretty white.

  • May 9, 2014

    Jiya

    Thanks for the review Shalini. I am running out of Sunscreen and was planning to buy one of these. I have already tested the mattifying super sunscreen and its whitecast repelled me like anything. Will test the hydrating one and buy if found appropriate. <3

    • May 9, 2014

      Shalini

      Sure Jiya, The hydrating one is good and you can skip moisturizer while using it