L'Oreal

L'Oreal Bright Reveal Daily SPF 50.

Sunscreen

About this product

A daily chemical sunscreen with SPF 50 designed to provide broad-spectrum UV protection with a fluid, non-greasy formula.

Full ingredients

Aqua/Water, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine⚫, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Mica, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol [Nano], Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Silica, Alcohol Denat, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ci 77491, Iron Oxide Ci 77492, Iron Oxide Ci 77499, Iron Oxides, Tocopherol, Sodium Hydroxide⚫, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phenoxyethanol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Cellulose, Polysorbate 60, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum/Fragrance, Sorbitan Isostearate, Butylene Glycol⚫

Guru Score

70%

Mixed

3 experts · Moderate agreement

What they liked

Fluid formula with no white cast
Works well for oily skin
Budget-friendly at $26

What they flagged

Very shiny finish

What the gurus are saying

This fluid chemical sunscreen earns strong praise for its weightless feel and lack of white cast, making it particularly appealing to those with oily skin, though gurus note it has a notably shiny finish. Dermatologists highlight its scorable glucoside ingredient and recommend it as a solid budget option at $26, though one expert flagged the product's marketing as misleading clickbait that oversells the results.

Synthesized from 3 expert reviews · most recent take July 2024

Type

SunscreenLotion

Key actives

NiacinamideVitamin ESPF

Formula notes

Contains fragranceContains drying alcohol

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What the gurus are saying.

Every take we've logged from this product's reviews across YouTube. Click any row to watch the moment they said it.

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Cassandra Bankson

2.46M subs

~Nay

"This is just such a bad representation for so many reasons that we need to talk about it because this is that visual click baity thing that gets people to watch and like gets you to think wow I must buy this product"

Dr Dray

2.69M subs

~Yay

"I really wish that the serum from this brand, which I also reviewed, I wish they had made that fragrance-free because it did not care for the strong fragrance in that serum. It's really easy to apply and it's just a nice lightweight finish. [...] It does have alcohol denaturant in it which allows it to be kind of this fluid quick dry formula, but some people find that alcohol denaturant is a touch drying. I didn't find that to be the case with this, but I'm just pointing it out."

All 4 takes from Dr Dray

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"I actually really like it. It is a chemical organic sunscreen. It doesn't leave a white cast but it's a really nice fluid formula. A little shiny if I'm being honest when it dries down, like it's got this shimmery shine. I don't mind that but it's FYI. It is shiny but it doesn't feel greasy or oily or anything."

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"I genuinely like the sunscreen a lot. While it doesn't feel greasy, it certainly does give the skin a shimmery shiny sheen that can come across as making you look oily. So if you have oily skin and are actively seeking sunscreens that have a matte finish, you might be disappointed with this."

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"I really like it. I think it's a good option in terms of the feel for oily skin, but man is it shiny. [...] It's got some tin oxide and mica in it that gives this shimmery look, kind of a radiance. It's really shiny. [...] This has alcohol denat in it, which makes it not greasy. Now, because it has that alcohol denat in it, some people may find it on the drying end. I didn't find that to be the case. This didn't cause me any burning or stinging around my eyes. It's not water resistant."

The Budget Dermatologist

724k subs

~Yay

"This one is $26, it also has a scorable glucoside in it, no niacinamide, and it also is a chemical SPF 50. This one is even a little more lightweight and here they are very similar on the skin, so just grab the $10 one because it feels very similar and it has niacinamide in it, but if you feel compelled for something even a little more lightweight, this is great too."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide has evidence behind it for redness, uneven tone and supporting the skin barrier, and it is usually well tolerated even by skin that reacts to most things.

Source: DermNet

Sunscreen filters

Sun protection is the best evidenced way to slow visible ageing, and the filters are what does the work. Mineral and chemical filters both protect when a product is applied thickly enough and often enough, which is where most people fall short rather than on the choice of filter.

Source: DermNet

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is an antioxidant, and it is often in a formula to keep the other ingredients stable rather than as the active itself. It pairs well with vitamin C, though on its own the evidence for visible change is limited.

Source: NIH, National Library of Medicine

Frequently asked.

What is L'Oreal Bright Reveal Daily SPF 50?

A daily chemical sunscreen with SPF 50 designed to provide broad-spectrum UV protection with a fluid, non-greasy formula.

Is L'Oreal Bright Reveal Daily SPF 50 worth it?

The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 70%.

What is L'Oreal Bright Reveal Daily SPF 50's Guru Score?

L'Oreal Bright Reveal Daily SPF 50 holds a Guru Score of 70%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 3 expert reviewers we have collected.