After years of using and loving Beautycounter’s Dew Skin, I decided to try Ilia’s Super Serum Skin Tint because it was getting so many great reviews and because I am a beauty junkie and not afraid to try new products. Let me be clear, I love both and they are very similar, but when I heard about the brand, Tower 28 and their own tinted sunscreen, I had to give it a go. If you’re prone to sensitive skin and eczema, I highly recommend you check out this review and the Tower 28 brand!

Tower 28 SunnyDays Tinted Sunscreen Review

About Tower 28

Tower 28 was named after a lifeguard tower in Santa Monica and was started by a beauty executive named Amy who was constantly dealing with sensitive skin issues, specifically eczema. She was fed up, not only with products that irritated her skin despite claiming to be hypo-allergenic, but also with some of the questionable ingredients in some of the conventional skincare and cosmetics on the market. She created her California-inspired line to be easy on sensitive skin with non-irritating, calming, and non-toxic ingredients.

What Makes Tower 28 Different?

With so many beauty brands out there right now, you’re probably asking yourself how different can this one really be? And I agree, the market is a tad overwhelmed with beauty brands. It really comes down to personal preference and what works best for you and you skin’s needs. I’ve tried a lot of cosmetics and skincare from many different brands and this is the first line I’ve seen that takes sensitive, eczema prone skin seriously without feeling serious (you know, clinical). Amy, the founder, wanted Tower 28 to be fun and reflect that laid-back, carefree California lifestyle while still remaining non-toxic and suitable for super sensitive skin. In fact, they are the only cosmetic brand to 100% follow The National Eczema Foundation’s ingredient guildelines. Tower 28 also focuses heavily on non-toxic ingredients and follows the EU (European Union) Regulations for product safety which bans over 1,300 potentially harmful cosmetic and personal care ingredients. Their products are hypo-allergenic, gluten-free, cruelty-free, vegan, non-comedogenic and dermatologist tested.

My Review Of Tower 28 SunnyDays Tinted Sunscreen

SunnyDays Tinted Sunscreen (SPF 30) is just a tinted sunscreen without an added moisturizer like some of the other BB and CC creams. I already use a facial oil and moisturizer so I probably don’t really need a tinted moisturizer, even though that’s what I’ve used in the past, but some people may need that extra boost of moisture or want an “all in one” product. If that’s the case for you, then I recommend either the Ilia’s Super Serum Skin Tint or Beautycounter’s Dew Skin. SunnyDays does act a little more like a foundation with coverage that is buildable from light to medium. According to Tower 28, applying with your fingertips gives you lighter coverage than if you were to apply with a makeup sponge or brush. I, personally, like applying with a makeup sponge because it keeps my hands clean and makes application so easy and effortless, so I use just a little more than a pea-size amount to get that light coverage I want. I thought it went on smoothly, looked natural and subtly evened out my skintone (even in a mirror in a sunny room), which is exactly what I’m looking for in a tinted sunscreen or moisturizer. If you’re up for trip to your local Sephora or Credo Beauty (yes, they both carry Tower 28!), I recommend picking out your shade in person. However, they do make it pretty easy to pick out your shade online via the skintone descriptions and the face model pictures. Tower 28 also claims that their shades (14 of them) are “flexible” and I can attest to that since the shade I picked is a touch lighter than I wanted but still blends in easily and looks natural. Once I start using self tanner, I will need to go a shade or two darker. Online reviews are mixed, it seems as though there are some who absolutely love it and others who complained that it sat on the top of their skin and felt oily, but I did not find that to be the case for me. It’s always worth taking a peek at reviews before purchasing any product!