Heliocare 360 Fluid Cream SPF50+ 50ml / Sun Cream For Face/Daily UVA, UVB Visible light and infrared-A Anti-Ageing Sunscreen Protection/Dry and Normal Skin Types/Hydrating

My skin type: 30-35 age, fair, cool undertone, normal but prone to blackheads and acne, can be sensitiveMain concern: protecting against elements, anti-ageing, multiple use (ie as primer, moisturiser, protector) and won't cause acne/blackheadsInitially I wasn't impressed. It took a bit of experimentation: at first I got horrible shine, and felt it was too sticky to spread properly, and that I needed a lot more than I wanted to to get adequate coverage. What I do now is to clean, tone with rosewater, and then apply a very light moisturising lotion. When absorbed, this Heliocare goes on top. I think having something underneath helps with the spread. I prefer to hold the nozzle against my face and press little bit each time, and massage in as I go. I think I use less this way compared to putting it on my hands first. Afterwards, I use a little concealer where needed followed by my mineral face powder. which I buff with a circular brush very well. This way there is little shine and I like the glow it gives my skin In fact my make-up looks better. The tint looks a bit warm in undertone but it blends in well. I am not too sure if people with darker skin would feel the same way, though.I will use as long as I can afford. I use this everyday, and I also use a SPF20 from another brand I previously used on my neck, chest and hands: this one is too expensive for widespread use! As for the smell: I liked it initially but to be honest it is a bit sharp, sickeningly sweet almost. I can manage it, though, as it disappears shortly afterwards. I don't clog up at all with this. Would like to try the gel next. I think the cream might work better for me in winter and the gel in summer- I think the availability of both versions is a bonus.

Firstly, let me explain why I sought out and purchased this product...If like me you suffer similarly it might also help you. Some other reviewers have not got on with this product...but for me, Heliocare 360 Fluid Cream it is my go-to #1 must-have.As a woman in my 40's, I've quite honestly tried almost every "wonder" cream out there (over the past 2 decades) to combat my combination, oily, breakout-prone skin. It was only in my late 30's that my skin settled down, but the damage had been done. Having grown up in Australia, the UV damage and additional pigmentation caused during acne scarring became even was worse after pregnancy. So a few years ago I went on a mission to find an answer and try (if possible) to reverse some of the damage caused in my teens and twenties, without the need for drastic cosmetic procedures.I finally found that a good cleansing regime and regular beauty treatments at a reputable beauty salon, including a course of acid peels (Dermalogica) over 6 months (2x fortnightly then monthly) during the winter months (as there is less UV exposure) really helped me achieve a clearer overall skin tone. But having achieved that, I then needed to protect my newly exfoliated skin from any new UV damage, which required me to start using an SPF 50 or more. All of the SPF's I tried were too thick, created breakouts, or pilled with my makeup and skincare regime.Having looked for a while now for the right SPF cream to ideally use a makeup primer, I wanted something with brightening/reflective qualities to help give a youthful "no makeup" glow. When finally, I saw an online make-up artist demonstrating how to achieve the "no-makeup" look. Whilst I didn't buy any of the other products she recommended...I am so very grateful for that intrusive Facebook popup that put her sales-video in front of me.On days when I want makeup coverage, I mix with a little of my usual foundation (YSL Fusion Ink) and apply with fingertips and blend. It goes on wonderfully smooth and sinks in with no pilling. If you've ever tried Clarin's Beauty Flash Balm, the brightening effect is similar, without the tightening (heavy) feel of Flash. Neither would I call Heliocare a cosmetic highlighter, as far as I can tell it doesn't have any visible "sparkle" but it does have that slightly "lightening" effect. That's where the evening of the skin tone comes in and the brightening effect is just right.For me this product makes my skin look more even, radiant, and smooth. Absolutely love this stuff!(Oh and by the way, in case it wasn't obvious throughout my ranting and raving above. No, I didn't receive this for free in exchange for a review and no...I don't work for Heliocare. lol)

This product is amazing, gives a lovely glow whilst protecting your skin.Great price and delivery

Have been looking for spf cream for ages but it’s not something widely advised so I had no idea what I was looking for! I saw someone swear by heliocare and had to try it. Much cheaper through Amazon than their actual site.I chose the fluid cream as I love the dewy natural look. It comes out with a slight colour which worried me but it is transparent. The smell is lovely! Smells fresh. It does dry very quickly so I would recommend applying little by little. Goes on quite sticky but drys as normal, and certainly looks dewy!During lockdown I don’t wear too much makeup anymore but having this underneath my concealer makes my skin looks radiant! Even with foundation etc there’s still a noticeable difference using this. Also feels like a good primer.I use every morning without fail and is the last step in my skin care routine.Can’t comment on long term effects however I’m trusting it.

I absolutely love this cream. It's thin and runny so it sits well on the face and absorbs right in. It also helps my skin to look more smooth and it smells amazing

I bought this after watching an FB video and after reading all the reviews thought I would give this a good .. let me start off with the cream itself, it has a slight fragrant which I cannot describe, is not perfume or coconut suntan lotion smell and the smell stay with you all day (not super strong but you'll notice). The cream is runnly not like a thick cream texture, as I read you don't need to put moisturizer on before hand so that's what I did 1st time round (no moisturizer) dotted all around my face and it absurd quickly but leave you feeling slightly sticky like normal suntan lotion would, my skin did look like it has a glow/more even tone and I didn't use as much foundation (day time).2nd time round I tried on with my moisturizer underneath and it feel just tiny a bit better but the sticky feeling still remain so over all I think this is ok product and factor 50 is always good, not sure I would buy it again tho.