Just wanted to share my experience with Wardah UV Shield Physical Sunscreen Serum (50+ SPF), because I unfortunately did not find reliable information online before purchase.
Photos attached are 2 hours of sun exposure (11am-1pm) after applying Wardah UV Shield physical sunscreen to my arms. “Fortunately” I was wearing gloves and you can see how much sun damage my exposed skin received.
As an American, this was my first experience using Asian brand sunscreens, and so I figured the lack of a white cast, even with a physical sunscreen, was simply a nice feature. Either the quality control of this Wardah batch was bad, or this sunscreen is entirely ineffective. Not only that – it is DANGEROUS. Skin cancer runs deep in my family history, and this sort of sun damage puts me at even higher risk for cancer.
I am not sure where else to post this review, but at least wanted to put it out there for folks who are considering buying this brand. Stay safe, and avoid this sunscreen!
by marinesymmetry
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Sorry this happened to you, OP. I haven’t heard of that brand before, and I hope this experience doesn’t put you off from trying other AB sunscreens. There are tons of effective ones with reliable reviews (you can search the sub!) and lab testing. Hope you can find one that works for you!
There’s a chance that I might get downvoted for this, but I never trusted Wardah products. Regardless of whether they’re skincare or makeup. The quality feels poor despite their popularity.
When I bought their popular ultralight matte lipstick, I couldn’t believe their quality. It was so drying from the moment I apply it to my lips. Sooo not drugstore quality.
I think you should go for Azarine sunscreens instead if you’re open to trying other Indonesian brands. I haven’t tried it personally but they seemed to be well loved here. Otherwise, just opt for Japanese ones instead.
People usually geek over Korean and Japanese sunscreens, this seems to be Indonesian. Honestly with all ultra violet thing in Australia I’m looking at all high protection promising ZnO as only filters extra sus now. (Unless they are actually hybrids with spf ‘boosters’).
Thanks for sharing so next person looking for info on this company finds it.
But don’t be discouraged from all asian sunscreens (if you can actually get them in US these days?) from one bad experience. Just avoid the ‘totally all mineral’ ones (unless with boosters). ZnO protection simply does not go that high. Regardless of producer and irrespective of some very certified labs providing them with high SPF certification.