Matis Sun Protection Cream SPF30 – Suncream Review

Suncream – Matis Sun Protection Face Cream SPF30

[AD | Gifted | Affiliate ] Following on in my ‘SPF Highlights’ series I bring you a product from French pharmaceutical brand Matis Paris. Known for products that respect the skins natural balance while helping reach its optimum radiance through carefully curated skincare, Matis offer suncare that promises to not only do the same but to protect against environmental damage also.

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What is it?

A chemical/organic broad spectrum SPF30 daily sunscreen for the face. The sunscreen is a hydrating cream with a gentle spa-like fragrance.

What Matis say:

Sun Protection Cream 30 is

Who is Matis?

Matis is a French pharmacy brand with 80 years of experience in developing products to suit consumers needs. Based in France they combine beauty, science and nature to produce luxury pharmaceutical skincare at a mid-range price bracket.

Texture & Finish

A smooth cream that is luxuriously hydrating without leaving skin akin to a 90’s greasy suncream feel. While it is not mattifying upon first application, skin is glossy and dewy then dries down to a demi-matte finish over the space of an hour or so. It appears to become more mattifying as the day goes on, rather than greasy as can sometimes be found with SPF’s. Clever stuff. Skin is left hydrated and protected.

There is no white cast.

Application

Matis SPF30 applies easily to the skin and builds well for further application. While it is a richer suncream it is not heavy, greasy or suffocating. Makeup applies well over the suncream, there is no pilling or separation of product. In fact, I would say that the glow this suncream provides gives an added highlighted, healthy affect to both skin and makeup looks.

Fragrance

“SCENT: a delicate fruity summer fragrance complimented with delicious scents of Monoi flowers, vanilla and apricot. It is based on a soft, woody note completed with a delicious lemon scent leading to a floral heart.” Matis Paris

Reminiscence of a spa experience, the fragrance is pleasant and gentle, certainly not overpowering and didn’t upset the more sensitive areas of my face.

Ingredients

From Matis Paris website:

“UVA & UVB FILTERS: the UVA and UVB filters of the RESPONSE SOLEIL line are the chemical compositions absorbing the UV rays.

ANTIKEULINE 6 ®: the Antileukine 6^® helps protect cellular DNA in a targeted way and limit the impact of free radicals from UV rays.”

I spoke to Matis to ask for further details on the Antikeuline 6®:

“The Antileukine 6® comes from a type of seaweed which acts in the heart of cells to protect their DNA. Its action helps limit the action of free radicals caused from UV radiation and protects the skin from premature ageing and cellular alterations.”

Seaweed is antioxidant rich and can also help reduce inflammation. I would hazard a guess that Matis are harbouring the benefits of seaweed’s natural antioxidants and minerals in their formula to help protect the skin.

Ingredient list break down

You know I love to breakdown an ingredient list for you, so here goes:

OCTOCRYLENE – A UV filter which boosts the performance of other UV filters and helps boost the efficacy of sunscreen overall (Chemical/Organic)

Tinosorb S (METHYLENE BIS-BENZOTRIAZOLYL TETRAMETHYBUTYLPHENOL [NANO]) – Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB filter (Chemical/Organic)

Avobenzone (BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE) – UVA filter (Chemical/Organic)

Ensulizole (PHENYLBENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONIC ACID) – UVB filter primarily (some UVA filter qualities)

PEG-100 STEARATE – Emollient

PENTYLENE GLYCOL – Humectant (attracts & retains moisture) with antimicrobial properties

CETEARYL ALCOHOL, BEHENYL ALCOHOL– Fatty alcohols (non- sensitising), emollient

Kelp – LAMINARIA OCHROLEUCA EXTRACT – soothing

Vitamin E -TOCOPHERYL ACETATE – Soothing & antioxidant

DECYL GLUCOSIDE– Cleansing agent– Sugar derived, gentle

VP/EICOSENE COPOLYMER – Holding agent which helps prevent sunscreen from breaking down quickly in water

 

Full Ingredient list

I have typed these out from the box so bear with me…Shout out to all companies here, please make all ingredients readily available on websites!

AQUA (WATER), C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, OCTOCRYLENE, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, METHYLENE BIS-BENZOTRIAZOLYL TETRAMETHYBUTYLPHENOL [NANO], DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, PHENYLBENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONIC ACID, BIS-ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL METHOXYPHENYL TRIAZINE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PEG-100 STEARATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE, BEHENYL ALCOHOL, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER, LAMINARIA OCHROLEUCA EXTRACT, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, DECYL GLUCOSIDE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, XANTHAN GUM, PLYSORBATE 60, CAPRYLUL GLYCOL, CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE, PARFUM (FRAGRANGE), POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE, TOCOPHEROL, VP/EICOSENE COPOLYMER, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYlDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TETRASODIUM EDTA, CHLORPHENESIN.

Is it cruelty free?

Yes. Matis uphold the EU regulations regarding this and all products are produced in Paris, France.

Who will like it

•Those who love skincare rich suncare

•Normal-Dry skin types

•Chemical/Organic SPF fans

•People who love a glowy finish to their skin

Who won’t like it

•Mineral/Inorganic only SPF fans

•Those who prefer fragrance free skincare

•Folks who like an instant mattified finish (some people with oily-very oily skin may prefer a lighter, less rich alternative)

 

Final thoughts

This feels like a luxury skincare product. It feels caring to my skin and I feel protected when wearing it. It is broad-spectrum (we all know we shouldn’t be shopping for anything less) and a decent level of coverage at SPF30. Its mix of antioxidants, gentle emollients and UVA/UVB filters make it a powerful little product which I enjoy wearing. I love that it contains vitamin E which helps to soothe skin as well as protect it from environmental aggressors. Because of this, it features in my ‘SPF Highlights’. I believe this will be a particular hit with those who have normal to drier skin types, those who’s skin relishes humectant rich formulas. Oilier skinned folk might prefer an instant mattifying option such as Evy Technology SPF30. This isn’t to say it’s not for us on the oilier end of the skin type scale. I’m normal to oily (dependant on my retinoid use) and enjoy wearing this, so much so that it will be coming on my upcoming holiday with me. It is however not as light a formula as the aforementioned and therefore the choice comes down to personal preference.

Where can I find it?

If you wish to give it a try you can buy the Matis Sun Protection Cream SPF30 from allbeauty.com currently on offer for £22.65 (RRP £30.20 50ml).

Fancy reading about my latest favourite mineral only SPF? You can find that here!

You can find Matis on Instagram here and while you’re there don’t forget to say hi to me too @treatably 😉

 

And please don’t forget to share your favourite SPF in the comment’s down below! I’m always looking for new ones to try!