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★★★★★ 5
Less cast and the zinc scent is mild.
I use sunscreen regularly. One of the aspects I do not like is the white cast I get from zinc-based SPFs. This one is zinc-based but it has tallow and PDRN. I want to see if they make any difference when it comes application and feel.
MY EXPERIENCE WITH THE PRODUCT
1. I received Mystic Orchard’s beef tallow sunscreen with PDRN. Comparing its value, I think the volume is pretty good. I received 2.8 ounces.
2. When it comes to scent, I smell the metallic scent but it is not as bad as the one I have been using for swimming. It is there, but pretty faint.
3. You can tell by the sheen that it is zinc-based. It has the same consistency.
4. What I noticed though is that the white cast is not too bad. It blends fast with the tallow.
5. I like tallows because they contain fat-soluble vitamins like vitamin E for some antioxidants.
6. The cica is nice too for those who need a calming ingredient with their sunscreen.
7. I think this would be good for when going out. I do not think I will be using it for swimming since it is mild in scent and cast. Better to use it elsewhere than just for swimming.
OVERALL IMPRESSION: I think that this SPF sunscreen with tallow and PDRN is cost-effective and worth its value if you want a zinc-based sunscreen with less cast and milder scent.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2026
