Earth Rhythm Phyto Shield SPF 50 Matte Mineral Sunscreen Review

Last Updated on April 2, 2024

Finding a good comfortable mineral sunscreen need a lot of trials and errors, especially if you have oily skin like me and live in a humid city. A lot of them tend to leave a white cast or feel greasy. So I picked up the Earth Rhythm Phyto Shield SPF50 Matte Mineral Sunscreen to test it out.

The older Sun fluid from Earth Rhythm worked well for my skin but got discontinued. This is a new launch so I decided to try this one to see how it works. And here is my detailed review.

Product Claims of Earth Rhythm Phyto Shield SPF 50 Matte Mineral Sunscreen:

Best SPF 50 Matte Mineral Sunscreen with Elastomer Technology is a gentle formula delivering effective broad-spectrum protection against aging UVA rays.

It’s mild on sensitive skin and free of fragrance, dyes, irritating chemicals, and parabens. The SPF dries with a non-greasy, lightweight finish and is easy to apply. Elastomer Technology helps to diffuse wrinkles and fine lines while giving your skin a silky and powdery feel.

MRP: Rs 675 for 50ml

Shelf Life: 24 months

About the Product:

The product arrives in a yellow plastic tube with a screw cap. The sunscreen is white and has no fragrance. Its consistency is thick lotion-like 

Ingredients:

Coconut Alkanes (and) Coco-caprylate/caprate), Avocado Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Zinc Oxide (and) Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (and) Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Titanium Dioxide (and) Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Hexyl Laurate (and) PEG-10 Dimethicone (and) Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Caprylyl Methicone (and) PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Dimethicone (and) Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Phenyl Trimethicone (and) Dimethiconol (and) C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (and)Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl.

Directions to Use:

Apply liberally on the face, neck, and exposed skin area, 15-30 minutes before sun exposure. For best results, re-apply sunscreen after every 3-4 hours. 

My Experience Using Earth Rhythm Phyto Shield SPF 50 Matte Mineral Sunscreen:

I carried this sunscreen with Goa right during the heatwave. It was sweltering hot so I got a  great opportunity to test out how comfortable it is to wear.

The Earth Rhythm Mineral sunscreen has lotion-like consistency but feels very silky due to the silicone content in it. If you have used silicone-based primers, the texture of this sunscreen is quite similar.

So you can skip primer during the day if you are wearing this Earth Rhythm Phytoshield sunscreen. It spreads very easily and settles into a non-greasy, velvety matte finish which should help your foundation glide smoothly as well. And yes, zero white casts!

Like all silicone-based products, it does make my upper lip sweat. But so far, it hasn’t caused any breakouts on my skin. I wore it outdoors during the heatwave and it felt extremely light and comfortable.

Also read: Qurez Mattifying Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Review

It is water-resistant so stays put even when you are sweating. And reapplication is also easy since it is quite light and easy to blend(check the reel below to see how it blends).

I don’t need a moisturizer under this since I have oily skin. But if you have dry skin, a lightweight moisturizer will help avoid any dryness.

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The only thing to keep in mind is to store it in a cool place. After returning from Goa, the sunscreen melted into oil. But it went back to its original consistency once the weather cooled s bit.

Overall the Earth Rhythm sunscreen is great for daily use. It is comfortable, lightweight, and provides adequate broad-spectrum protection. It has only mineral sun filters and doesn’t have any added color or fragrances so even people with sensitive skin will be able to use it.

Also Read: Best 100% Mineral Sunscreens in India

Pros:

• Spreads easily
• Leaves no white cast
• Has silky-matte finish
• Did not break me out
• Water-resistant and lightweight
• Had broad-spectrum SPF 50 protection
• Suitable for all skin types
• No added fragrance
• Cruelty-free and vegan-friendly
• Affordable price

Cons:

• None

Final Thoughts on Earth Rhythm Phyto Shield SPF 50 Matte Mineral Sunscreen :

If you are looking for comfortable, lightweight sunscreen that you can wear daily without making your skin greasy or look like a ghost, this sunscreen is a great pick.