Kosas DreamBeam SPF 40 PA++++ Review With Photos
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I'm ashamed to admit that back in high school (and even college) my sun-protection game was weak (read: almost nonexistent). Luckily, I've come a long way since those days of laying out in the sun sans any SPF. Now, no matter the weather or the time of year, you won't ever catch me without face sunscreen on. Over the years, I've tried my fair share of options and am delighted when I find one that I actually look forward to applying. My latest obsession? The Kosas DreamBeam SPF 40 PA++++ ($40), launching on April 6.
Though Kosas carries a variety of makeup products (many of which are loved by Hailey Bieber), this is the brand's first sunscreen. It's a mineral formula with a tint that doesn't provide much coverage but does create a blurring, filter-like effect. The formula is hydrating, fast-absorbing, and doesn't have that greasy sunscreen-like feel some products do.
Read my full review of the Kosas DreamBeam SPF 40 below.
About the Kosas DreamBeam SPF 40
- It's a tinted mineral formula with non-nano zinc oxide that provides SPF 40 protection.
- It features ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and peptides to moisturise and soothe the skin.
- The brand designed it to be worn alone or layered under makeup without any pilling.
- It's safe for all skin types (including sensitive), hypoallergenic, and noncomedogenic.
What I Like About the Kosas DreamBeam SPF 40
I've tried countless face sunscreen formulas over the years, but the ones that make it into my skin-care routine long-term have to feel good on my skin (not greasy or heavy) and layer well under makeup. We've all probably found an SPF that we love, only to find that it pills the second you try to apply concealer or foundation on top of it. Kosas is a makeup brand first and foremost, so DreamBeam needed to play well with other products.
Another thing I love about this SPF is the light radiance-boosting tint, which helps to lightly blur my skin, making it look smooth and even. Ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and peptides in the formula make it feel comfortable to wear and provide my dry skin with tons of moisture.
How to Use the Kosas DreamBeam SPF 40
I use Kosas's DreamBeam as the final step in my morning skin-care routine, right before makeup. After giving my moisturiser a minute or two to absorb, I blend two fingers' worth of product into my face with my hands and carry it down to my neck. Then after letting it sink in for another minute, I'm ready to put on some makeup or leave my skin as is.
It doesn't matter how I apply my complexion products on top of this SPF — hands, brush, damp makeup sponge — they always layer nicely. Thanks to the faint tint that this product has, I usually only need a little concealer and can skip on a foundation.
What to Consider Before Trying the Kosas DreamBeam SPF 40
I find that the Kosas DreamBeam SPF 40 blends easily into my skin tone, but it's worth noting that mineral sunscreens can leave behind a white cast on melanated skin. This is something one POPSUGAR editor with a deeper complexion experienced when testing this product, so shoppers with dark skin tones should take that into consideration.
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