I received a bottle of Marie Veronique Organics--Kid Safe Screen with SPF 25+. Upon first receiving the Kid Safe Screen I looked over the bottle. Bottle is recyclable and Contents are biodegradable. In reading over the ingredients, I was refreshed to see items that were familiar like, green and white tea, for example.
We decided to go to the public pool. I decided this would be the ultimate test of how the Marie Veronique Organics Kids Safe Screen would work. I did like that it has a pump top. I applied it to my kids. One thing i did notice was it didn't seem to rub in. The kids were left with, what appeared to me and them to be, white streaky skin. I tried to take a picture of my one sons belly:
You can see the white patches that just wouldn't rub in on the left side of his belly button and a little above. The kids were joking with each other and said they were ghosts.
The scent of the product was mild. I think it was the combo scent of green and white tea along with the mango butter and ylang ylang.
The bottle clearly states to "shake well." and "Reapply every two hours and after swimming, perspiring, and towel drying." I made sure to follow the directions as stated. It did prevent any sun burns. I even applied it to my 14 month old son and he did fine with it.
The bottle states it is safe and gentle enough to even use around the eyes. I did apply it to all of our faces. Some sunscreens can sting when you sweat and it runs in your eyes. This did not do that.
I reapplied it several times since the kids were at the pool for almost 4 hours and they were swimming. I applied before we left the house and twice at the pool. For the the size of the bottle and what the directions say I don't know that this Sun Screen is the best choice for a day at the pool.
Review Summary:
Pros: Kids Safe, Organic, did protect from sun if followed directions, recyclable bottle and biodegradable contents
Cons: Expensive for the size ($24 for a 2.7 oz bottle), left streaky residue, need to reapply frequently
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