Desperately Seeking SPF: Algenist's NEW Ultra Lightweight UV Defense Fluid SPF 50

Are you looking for major sun protection packed into a light weight anti-aging moisturizer? If so, you might be interested in this review! My Desperately Seeking SPF Sunscreen Review Series continues with Algenist's New Ultra Lightweight UV Defense Fluid SPF 50.

As ya'll know, I have been really loving the new Algenist line of products. If you missed those reviews, be sure to check those out here: Algenist Complete Renewal Eye Balm, Algenist Regenerative Anti-Aging Moisturizer, and Algenist's Concentrated Reconstructing Serum.

Algenist is Unique: Discover Alguronic Acid!

The key ingredient in Algenist's products is a new beauty breakthrough discovery: Alguronic Acid. 

Algenist's own research claims that Alguronic Acid is more effective than Retinol, Vitamin C, and Hyaluronic Acid! Wow! This is both a bold claim and promising news. There is a lot of potential for skin improvement with Alguronic Acid products! 

Here is a cool story about how Alguronic Acid was discovered:

A team of biotechnology scientists in San Francisco, California, focused on developing microalgae-based renewable energy solutions, unexpectedly discovered Alguronic Acid, a powerful compound responsible for regenerating and protecting the microalgae cell. When scientifically tested, Alguronic Acid demonstrated significant anti-aging properties, increasing elastin synthesis by up to 32%* and cellular regeneration by up to 55%*.

So, now lets get to my review! You may remember that I felt that Algenist's Regenerative Anti-Aging Moisturizer was just a tad too heavy for my use during the hot summer months? Well, as you can imagine, I was very excited to hear about them coming out with a new lightweight facial sunscreen! How perfect for summer!

Keep reading after the jump to find out more about Algenist's new Ultra Lightweight UV Defense Fluid!

Desperately Seeking SPF: Roc Multi Correxion Lift Anti-Gravity Day Moisturizer

Seeking out great sunscreen is one of my favorite missions of late. So, I was absolutely thrilled to find this daily moisturizer with SPF in my Roc Beauty Ambassador "welcome box"! I immediately began testing it!

If you have not tried Roc products, they are a drugstore line that is first and foremost known for their great Retinol products. Being a nursing mother, I am currently avoiding Retinol (normally I am a huge fan!). But, guess what? Roc has a whole slew of products that do not contain Retinol. Besides Roc being synonymous with Retinol, they are also known for results-based and scientifically researched ingredients. They are expensive for a drugstore line. But, you truely are getting high-end quality and results with Roc products. I mean, this SPF just feels like a luxury cream (but at a drugstore price!). 

My Skin Background:

My skin, generally speaking, falls into the normal-dry category.  Note: *usually* normal to-dry...since I just had a baby, my hormones are a bit whacked and I have been getting some oily breakthrough too.

I am lucky as my skin rarely breaks out. But, if I am not careful in product selection, I can get a stray breakout here and there. Also, I do get a bit "congested" on the chin area. Not zits per-se, but little bumps/clogged pores.

In addition, my pores are somewhat large throughout my t-zone region. My skin is very sensitive to product ingredients. I do not have any lines or wrinkles. But, I can get some very fine lines (mostly around the eye area) when my skin is dry/dehydrated. So, with all that said, my skin is generally in very good condition. But, I would love to minimize my pores, refine the texture, and decrease "congestion" in my trouble areas.

To find out more about Roc's Multi Correcxion Lift, please keep reading after the page break!