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I am always on the hunt for a solid cruelty free sunscreen for body, so when I saw Bare Republic Clearscreen at CVS on sale, I had to scoop it up to give it a try. The Clearscreen thing intrigued me, especially considering that’s one of my favorite features of my beloved Unseen Sunscreen. I brought the Bare Republic Clearscreen to the beach with me, and am super fair, so you know I really gave this a try! Sharing all my thoughts below!
Read more on cruelty free sunscreen here!
Background on Bare Republic
Bare Republic is a sunscreen company focused on making high quality sun protection products that are accessible for all!
Each product is thoughtfully formulated using cruelty free, vegan, and dermatologist-tested ingredients and formulas. They also create products that keep the environment in mind! Their line includes reef-safe formulas and packaging made with recycled materials.
Their sunscreen product line includes chemical and physical sunscreens in all different formals from gel-lotions, to typical creams, to spray.
They are actually owned by the popular natural and cruelty free sunscreen brand COOLA.
Is bare republic cruelty free?
Yes, Bare Republic is a cruelty free brand! Reef safe as well.
About The Bare Republic Clearscreen
About The Sunscreen
The Bare Republic Clearscreen is a transparent and non-greasy spray formula that offers sun protection in 30 and 50 SPF. It’s formulated with Vitamin E and antioxidant-rich Raspberry and Goji Berry extracts to provide lightweight moisture to the skin.
It also comes in lotion formulation.
Product Highlights from Bare Republic:
- Synthetic Fragrance Free
- Paraben Free
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Dye Free
- Oxybenzone Free
- Octinoxate Free
- Phthalate Free
- Hawaii Reef Compliant Act 104
- Dermatologist Tested
- Made In USA
Who is this product for?
This sunscreen is for all skin types!
Average Reviews
On the Bare Republic website, it has an average rating of 4.7/5 stars from 194 reviews.
Ingredient Highlights
From Bare Republic:
- Avobenzone 2.9%, Homosalate 9.8%, Octisalate 4.9%, Octocrylene 9.5%: Sun protection
- Raspberry & Goji Berry Extracts: A blend of antioxidant-rich extracts that hydrate and soften skin.
- Vitamin E: Natural antioxidant to protect skin from environmental changes.
How To Use The Bare Republic Clearscreen
To apply the Clearscreen you simply shake the bottle well and apple liberally 15 minutes before you plan to go out into the sun.
Hold the bottle 4-6 inches away from where you’d like to apply and spray, then rub in. If applying to face, spray into hands and then rub into your face.
Reapply after 80 minutes of swimming or sweating, immediately after towel drying, and at least every 2 hours.
Bare Republic Clearscreen Review
The product description of the Bare Republic Clearscreen sounded really promising, and I was super hopeful since the Unseen Sunscreen is such a favorite and this seemed to be the body version of that. However, I was not a big fan of this.
I honestly feel like I’ve yet to find a body sunscreen I truly love, the best I have come is any mineral based formula. Even though those tend to be more likely to leave a white cast, they don’t feel heavy or greasy at all.
The Clearscreen was very greasy. While yes, it was totally clear, it never absorbed.
The first time I used it I sprayed it on all over, liberally, as directed. Then I rubbed it in a bit. I was slick the entire day! Seriously. I sat in my beach chair the whole day and every time I’d accidentally touch my skin it would still be shiny and slick from the sunscreen. Never absorbed.
The next day I applied to my hands and then rubbed in, and used much less product. While I wasn’t nearly as shiny and slick, I was still greasy the entire day. All week long I used this all over and hated how it felt, it was very very greasy on me and never sunk in or went away.
The scent is your typical sunscreen scent, which I am a fan of. Not super overpowering.
Definitely clear! So it does live up to those claims. And did offer great protection, didn’t burn once. But very much greasy to the point that I’d rather not use it again.
Perhaps the lotion option of Clearscreen would be better to explore? It does have good reviews on Target!
I’m still a Bare Republic fan and plan to try out more of their products – THIS SUNSCREEN in particular has caught my eye, but the Clearscreen is not for me.
Final Thoughts
While it lives up to the claim of being clear – it is completely transparent on the skin, and it does offer great skin protection, it’s very greasy and never fully absorbed. It was a bit too greasy for my liking, and I’ll be trying more cruelty free sunscreen products until I find one I love!
PS – need a rec for a seriously amazing cruelty free facial sunscreen?! Here ya go!
