Review of Fallene Solar Protection Formula TiZO2 Facial Mineral Fusion SPF40

Like the name suggests, it contains titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. Since I bought this in Canada there is no way to tell how much UVA protection this provides. This product also comes in a tinted version, which I don't have on hand to show you guys.

 

Active Ingredients:

• Titanium Dioxide 8% (absorbs UVB & UVA2)

• Zinc Oxide 3.8% (absorbs UVB, UVA1&UVA2)

  I also found their package drawing outline, which I thought was kinda neat! However, I did notice that instead of a DIN, it has a NDC number. A NDC number is issued by the FDA. I bought mine in Canada, directly from the company....which means this product was being sold illegally...?!

Swatch of TiZO2 Facial Mineral Fusion

TiZO2 Facial Mineral Fusion - pretty much invisible after it is spread out

Pros:

• Completely mineral-based so good for those who find chemical sunscreens irritating

• Contains silicones so it acts as a primer and sunscreen in one and is cosmetically elegant under makeup

• Oil-free and paraben free

Cons:

•  High amount of silicones therefore can be pore-clogging

• Difficult to find - I found this at an aesthetic show. I know some derms carry it

• Zinc oxide % in this is quite low, but the rep told me it has high UVA protection. Again, it really depends on the particle size of the zinc oxide, and how it is coated. I will have to look into this further and update in the future.

  NOTE: A lot of companies are using micronized zinc oxide - while it is aesthetically appealing since it leaves no white cast, it does lower the protection. Personally, I wouldn't count on this sunscreen providing good UVA protection, until I see scientific evidence of their UVA testing. Although it is not specified on the product label, this one likely uses micronized zinc, since it is quite invisible on the skin with no white cast, and it has the lowest zinc oxide % out of all the zinc oxide sunscreens I tried.