87%
would repurchase
4.1/5
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ingredients

Active Ingredients: Homosalate, Octisalate, Oxybenzone, Avobenzone, Octocrylene Inactive Ingredients: Water, Diisopropyl Adipate, Acrylates Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Propylene Glycol, Dimethyl Capramide, Polyester 8, Triethanolamine, Algae (Seaweed) Extract, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Oleo Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Retinyl (Vitamin A) Palmitate, Tocopherol Acetate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Sorbitan Oleate, Acrylates C10 30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Fragrance

Reviews

Reviews


5.0
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20 years ago

(edited review) Super-cheap, full spectrum protection. Contains octocrylene to photostabilize the avobenzone so it doesn't break down in sunlight. Only the active ingredients are listed on the...

About reviewer (165 reviews)

Age

SkinNormal

HairOther

EyesOther



5.0
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20 years ago

This is the best sunscreen! I found it in California while on vacation. I wear it everyday even under makeup. It won't break you out. Also, it is relatively cheap. This is a must have if you want...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination

HairRed

EyesBlue


5.0
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20 years ago

This is THE BEST lotion I have ever used. The smell is just awesome, and people always stop me to tell me how great I smell! I wish they made a fragrance! Really great sun protection, which is good...

About reviewer (170 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrown, Curly, Medium

EyesHazel


5.0
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21 years ago

I don't usually use SPF 50 because I've read that all sunblocks SPF 30 and above are basically the same, but I bought this before a trip to Hawaii because I was afraid of getting fried. This...

About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Other

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


5.0
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21 years ago

LOVE this sunblock! Definitely one of the cheapest yet most effective sunblocks offered in drugstores. The orange-cream scent is fairly pleasant and even caused my friend to crave orange...

About reviewer (122 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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21 years ago

Absolutely the BEST sunscreen in the world. Coming from Australia, I have been using sunscreen for 16 years daily ( now 37) strawberry blonde hair, green eyes, prone to freckles. Most people guess...

About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal

HairBlond

EyesGreen


5.0
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21 years ago

My husband bought this for me on a scuba trip in Florida. Excellent sunscreen, absorbs easily and quickly, and stays with you. Used it in Hawaii last summer and had no sunburn or freckling...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination

HairBlond

EyesBlue


4.0
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21 years ago

Not sure how widespread this store is, but they always have Ocean Potion at Big Lots, usually for $1.99!! It's not expired or anything, either :)

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


4.0
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21 years ago

Since my mom still hasn't sent me my Holy Grail Ipsa sunscreen (sorry guys, it's only available in Japan), I returned to this cheap alternative. Kinda stings around the eyes. But no whitish cast,...

About reviewer (23 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Dry

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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22 years ago

I have very sensitive skin and this is the only sunscreen I have found that doesn't break me out. It has a light interesting scent which doesn't smell like your typical sunscreen (no coconut or...

About reviewer (359 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


4.0
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22 years ago

I really like this sunscreen, does have scent, but I like it. Probably not for an oily, because it is a bit on the greasy side, but I love this stuff, and I've tried other ocean potions,and the...

About reviewer (43 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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22 years ago

I love, love, love this product. In the never-ending search for a "perfect sunscreen", this is surely a keeper. I use the baby formula since I don't care for scented sunscreen. It may seem a little...

About reviewer (27 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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22 years ago

For several years, I have lived in sunny climes that require religious daily sunscreen use. This is hands down my absolute favorite sunscreen, with one caveat (see humidity warning below). It...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther


4.0
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22 years ago

I read about this on the Good Housekeeping reviews site as a heavy hitter with all the things that make sunscreen good. It promised to be comfortable on the skin-- that I had to try to believe....

About reviewer (106 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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22 years ago

After reading the raves here I was happy to find this in time for my last vacation to Mexico. Less expensive than most brands, and although I didn't LOVE the smell (reminds me of bubble gum), I...

About reviewer (268 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Other, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesHazel


2.0
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22 years ago

I had such high hopes for this after reading all the reviews! I've even checked the label of this sunscreen repeatedly to make sure that I received the same product that's been reviewed here. Alas,...

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily

HairRed

EyesHazel


5.0
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22 years ago

This is the sunscreen I used in Florida last year on vacation, and it will go along with me again this year. Smells great, lasts a reasonable amount of time, leaves my skin non-greasy, does not...

About reviewer (1680 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel


5.0
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22 years ago

Finally I have found the perfect sunscreen!I have oily skin and for the longest time I have been trying many different sunscreens looking for one that is non greasy.This is a good sunscreen with a...

About reviewer (151 reviews)

Age

SkinCombination

HairBlond

EyesHazel


5.0
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23 years ago

I finally found this, at Ulta (in central NJ). If you can't find this in your area, you CAN order it at the Ocean Potion website (www.opotion.com). I am VERY happy with this sunscreen--I use it...

About reviewer (129 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBlue


4.0
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23 years ago

This is a great sunscreen to use on the body. It is moisturizing and really protects well. It is also super inexpensive from Wal-Mart ($2-$3). I couldn't use it on my face for more than a couple...

About reviewer (327 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Tan

HairBlack

EyesBrown