u/InvisibleHats

I know its slim pickings on Vine for quality items, especially in the zero ETV category. Truly, I get it. However, I really want to discourage people from ordering things they know isn't their size or shade and mark them down because of it like in the examples provided. It isn't helpful to buyers or businesses.

With this sunscreen, it does say it will adjust to your skin tone but that's within reason. We're not in the Harry Potter universe, you can't expect magic. It would say matches if it was. It can be used as a bronzer or tanner but it can't go down multiple shades on whim. They do mention that its hard to remove but that's mostly because they are trying to remove it right after application. Plus it would be much less noticeable if they got one in the ballpark of their skin tone.

It's hard enough for folks with super deep skin tones to try out a sunscreen and/or BB cream that works for their skin tone and complexion.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GWJ192TP

TL;DR

The full post gets very, very detailed so I’d understand if you want it put simply.

In short, the SPF claims on Hush Glow foundation products are questionable. They have no legally required US drug facts and didn’t accurately measure SPF value. They’ve not offered the protection I get from genuine sunscreen even when applied heavily. It doesn’t show up on my two UV cameras which I can’t say for certain is foolproof but is concerning. To make it worse, it’s pricey, low quality, cakey, stained clothing and even looks like Cheetos dust residue despite matching my skin tone.

Even with some reservations, I write this to genuinely pass off this information. My review wasn’t outright rejected but it doesn’t show on the product page and I get that red text saying my reviews won't be allowed by my account. I hope that even if this post does not convince you wholly, that you would, at least, take it into consideration. I have zero to gain from this and, hypothetically, might even stand to lose.

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I was "lucky" enough to grab one of these but came to realize there were serious concerns over the foundation products from a brand called Hush Glow. This isn’t just to point out their low quality but to warn of the sketchy nature of their claims. I hoped my review would be enough but I get the error saying they aren’t accepting reviews from me about the item. One big thing I want to make clear is that there are genuinely great products with SPF ratings that I’ve gotten through Vine. You might want to be extra careful but I don’t mean to say that the ones on Vine are largely unreliable, especially when they’re from reputable sources. Still, I hope that people will take the time to do a background check whenever possible and consider this before ordering.

To start, when sunscreen is made in the US and then sold to customers, they are required to have a drug fact section with ingredients, directions and warnings. This didn’t. I thought maybe this was from a reputable brand overseas as regulation is different worldwide. However, the box and even the Hush Glow website suggests they’re based in Wyoming and their operating hours are more realistic for the States. I’ve even confirmed through the contact email on their site that the seller on Amazon was the official one.

Even more proof was how the ingredients list was written. On it, they list each sunscreen filter with their own SPF values which just isn’t how SPF is measured. It's the overall formulation that's tested. I always try on my two UV cameras and 99 percent of the time, the product from Vine does show protection. This one did not. While I cannot say it’s foolproof, it doesn’t look good. At the very least, I think it is likely the SPF value is much lower than 30. I still gave it a chance for a quick outing but it does not offer the sun protection I get in genuine sunblocks. As I wanted to give it a fair shake, I applied the same amount and took the same amount of time and direct contact as I would any other. So that I don’t have to walk around, in public, looking the way I did, I tried it while in my backyard.

Even more, the product didn’t work well as a foundation. This is secondary to my concerns but still relevant. The one I ordered was being sold at $42.99 for 0.63 oz which puts it at $68.34 per ounce. Foundation with or without SPF can get this pricey but I don’t know how competitive that rate is given their relatively lower brand name recognition, low quality and very mixed ratings. I still tried it on me but it looked like I had a bit of Cheetos dust on my skin. The tint also stains clothing like no other. It was clumpy and was difficult to apply in a way that was natural.

Strangely, I get nervous about writing anything on this subreddit because I assume it will negatively impact my account or even affect the items I get in my RFY page. (Not that it’s a real treasure trove but I do get items on occasion that are tailored to my needs and wants). That's particularly true in this case because they determined that any review I write would not go through with this item. However, everything I write is factual and built on evidence which I’ve documented. Me pointing this out seems fair game. As someone with a skin condition that results in red rashes with sun exposure and with a family history of sun cancer, it gives me all the more reason to warn others. I have nothing to gain from this and really just want to caution other Viners.