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About this item
At a glance
Clean
HSA/FSA Eligible
Black Owned or Founded Brand
Highlights
- Broad Spectrum SPF 45
- Helps prevent sun damage such as premature aging, fine lines, hyperpigmentation and dark spots
- New and Improved Durable Caps
- Great for wearing under make-up
- Infused with natural ingredients such as shea butter and coconut oil
- FREE from - Parabens, Fragrance, Oxybenzone and Octinoxate
- Vegan and Cruelty-Free
- Reef-Friendly
Specifications
Scent: Unscented
Health Facts: Paraben-Free, Oxybenzone-Free
Product Form: Lotion
Primary Active Ingredient: Homosalate
Sustainability Claims: Not Tested on Animals, Cruelty-Free
Package Quantity: 1
Beauty Purpose: Sun Protection
Net weight: 1.7 fl oz (US)
SPF: 45
Features: Broad Spectrum Protection
TCIN: 79494469
UPC: 860000781848
Item Number (DPCI): 037-11-1395
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
Description
Stay fabulous while protecting your face from harmful UVA/UVB rays with Make It Matte™. Black Girl Sunscreen’s lightweight, gel formula that protects against sun damage leaving no white residue and a matte finish. Make it Matte is a broad-spectrum SPF 45 with a formula infused with natural ingredients such as aloe, squalene, and shea butter that help moisturize, soothe and heal your skin.
Our story begins with the need for a sunscreen brand that caters exclusively to women of color.
From carrying expensive umbrellas to the beach to avoiding the sunshine all together, women of color have come up with their own methods of protecting their skin. For years, sunscreen has been tailored to light skin individuals, leaving behind a visible white-residue on our darker skin sisters. Blotchy makeup and white residue were enough to keep people from truly enjoying a beautiful sunny day. Our founder thought it was about time to change that.
In 2016, Shontay Lundy created Black Girl Sunscreen, a 30 SPF lotion infused with natural ingredients and formulated for women of color. Made with melanated skin in mind, BGS dries completely clear and protects melanin without the white-cast.
Today, BGS is making moves! Black Girl Sunscreen has grown exponentially because of you. The goal of BGS is to start the conversation globally around sun safety to educate and protect melanin beauties worldwide. Now with four products, we’re saying Black does crack and it’s in our power to protect it.
Our story begins with the need for a sunscreen brand that caters exclusively to women of color.
From carrying expensive umbrellas to the beach to avoiding the sunshine all together, women of color have come up with their own methods of protecting their skin. For years, sunscreen has been tailored to light skin individuals, leaving behind a visible white-residue on our darker skin sisters. Blotchy makeup and white residue were enough to keep people from truly enjoying a beautiful sunny day. Our founder thought it was about time to change that.
In 2016, Shontay Lundy created Black Girl Sunscreen, a 30 SPF lotion infused with natural ingredients and formulated for women of color. Made with melanated skin in mind, BGS dries completely clear and protects melanin without the white-cast.
Today, BGS is making moves! Black Girl Sunscreen has grown exponentially because of you. The goal of BGS is to start the conversation globally around sun safety to educate and protect melanin beauties worldwide. Now with four products, we’re saying Black does crack and it’s in our power to protect it.
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Your clear choice for clean. Formulated products are formulated without select chemicals of concern in the following chemical groups: phthalates, propyl- & butyl-parabens, formaldehyde donors, musks, nonylphenol ethoxylates ethanolamines, glycol ethers, siloxanes, and perfluorinated substances (PFAS). Additional details, by category: • Beauty, Baby, Personal Care & Cleaning - also, cruelty free and/or not tested on animals. • Pest Control - also classified as a Minimum Risk Pesticide by the EPA. • OTC Medicines - also formulated without synthetic colors, artificial flavors and sweeteners, methyl-parabens, DMSO (Dimethyl sulfoxide), DMAA (1,3-dimethylamylamine), cyclodextrin, bisulfites and more. • Supplements – formulated without ingredients prohibited in OTC products plus no amygdalin, ephedra, kratom, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) anti-oxidants, pharmaceuticals like benfotiamine, phentermine and sulbutiamine, and more. Third-party certified by NSF, USP or Informed Choice to be free from contaminants and adulterants. Sports Supplements also third-party certified as NSF Certified for Sport or Banned Substances Control Group (BSCG) Drug Free.• Feminine Care, Adult Care & Diapers - fragrance free and chlorine free. • Pet Food - made with meat, poultry, or seafood as the first ingredient, and without artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives • Car Seats - fabric, foam and labels made without intentionally added flame retardants and stain repellents (PFAS)HSA/FSA Eligible
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Active ingredients
abovenzone(3%), homosalate(10%), octisalate(5%), octocrylene(10%).
Purpose
Sunscreen, Sunscreen, Sunscreen, Sunscreen..Directions
Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply: After 80 minutes of swimming or sweating. Immediately after towel drying. at least every 2 hours. Sun Protection Measures. Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. To decrease this risk, regularly use a sunscreen with a Broad Spectrum SPF of 15 or higher and other sun protection measures including: limit time in the sun, especially from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wear long sleeved shirts, pants, hats, and sunglasses.Children Under 6 Months:
Ask a doctor.Other information
Protect this product from excessive heat and direct sun.Inactive ingredients
aloe vera leaf extract, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, cetyl ethylhexanoate, cocoa nucifera (coconut) oil, diisopropyl adipate, diisopropyl sebacate, neopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate, silica, silica silylate, squalane, tocopheryl acetate, vp/hexadecene copolymer
Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 6.1 inches length x 2.04 inches width x 1.92 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.17 pounds
We regret that this item cannot be shipped to PO Boxes.
Return details
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Q: Is it resistant to sweat? How often does it need to be reapplied?
submitted by consumer123 - 1 year ago
A: Hello! Our Make it Matte formula is sweat and water resistant! Please remember to reapply after 80 minutes to ensure protection during exercise or swimming.
submitted byTeam BGS - 1 year agoA: Hello consumer123, the Black Girl Sunscreen Make It Matte Sunscreen - SPF 45 is water-resistant we recommend reapplying every two hours, especially after swimming or sweating. For all your future beauty questions, get real-time answers using the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button, found on every product page! :)
submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 1 year agoBrand expert
Q: Is this broad Spectrum sunscreen?
submitted by pineapple - 1 year ago
A: Hello Pineapple! The Black Girl Sunscreen Make It Matte Sunscreen is a broad spectrum 45, we hope this helps!
submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 1 year agoBrand expertA: Hi Pineapple! Yes! Make it Matte provides broad spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays. I hope this helps!!
submitted byTeam BGS - 1 year ago
Q: isn't coconut oil comedogenic? why is it in this formula and have consumers had breakouts?
submitted by lacy - 2 years ago
A: Hi Lacy, Many of our customers have oily skin and prefer the Make it Matte version because it does not cause them breakouts. Our kid's SPF 50 formula is more lightweight than the original SPF 30 and is coconut oil free. I hope this helps!!
submitted byTeam BGS - 2 years agoA: I have acne prone skin, did not realize the amount of comedogenic ingredients in this formula and have had the worst breakouts of my life. DO NOT recommend to anyone with acne prone skin
submitted byZoe M - 9 months ago
Q: As a very mature white person with dry skin would this product work for me
submitted by Wanna know - 3 months ago
A: Great question! Black Girl Sunscreen protects people of ALL skin tones and helps to reach people of color who are more likely to skip sunscreen because most other brands leave a chalky residue on darker skin. For all your future beauty questions, get real-time answers using the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button, found on every product page.
submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 3 months agoBrand expert
Q: do I need a moisturizer with the matte product
submitted by Netta - 5 months ago
A: Hey Netta, Great question! We recommend pairing the Black Girl Sunscreen Make it Matte SPF 45 with your favorite moisturizer! For all your future beauty questions, get real-time answers using the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button, found on every product page.
submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 5 months agoBrand expert
Q: what is the PA rating (UVA protection level) for this product?
submitted by Manny - 9 months ago
A: Hi Manny, Make it Matte has SPF 45 protection! The PA rating only indicates protection against UVA rays and is not availbalbe for Black Girl Sunscreen at this time. I hope this helps!!
submitted byTeam BGS - 9 months ago
Q: Are the SPF 45 and the SPF 30 sunscreens chemical or mineral?
submitted by Sherri - 2 years ago
A: Hey Sun Beauty! Great Question, Both sunscreens SPF 30 & SPF 45 are chemical based sunscreens. You'll be happy to know, unlike most sunscreens we are oxybenzone-free (an ingredient that is a skin irritant) as well as paraben-free and fragrance-free Hope this helps!
submitted byTeam BGS - 2 years ago
Q: Can you apply makeup on top of it?
submitted by Jessica - 2 years ago
A: Hi Jessica, Make it Matte can be applied under makeup and it would be your last skincare step before your primer (if you use a primer) and makeup. I personally gently tap more Make it Matte over my makeup when I need to reapply and it doesn’t disturb my makeup but I would give this a trial run to see what works best for you. Hope this helps!
submitted byTeam BGS - 2 years ago
Q: Does this sunscreen sting the eyes ? All the ones I try burn my eyes after a while
submitted by Cindy - 2 years ago
A: Hi there! BGS is not tears free at the moment. However, many consumers have expressed no tearing when applying Black Girl Sunscreen. Hope this helps!
submitted byTeam BGS - 2 years ago
Q: How well would this work for someone with oily skin?
submitted by Andrea - 2 years ago
A: Great Question! Make It Matte is designed to protect against the sun while leaving a Matte finish. It is beloved by our acne-prone, oily, consumers. Hope this helps!
submitted byTeam BGS - 2 years ago
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Black Girl Sunscreen Collection
About the collection
We created sun protection products for everyday use. Black Girl Sunscreen should be incorporated into your everyday skincare routine. BGS protects your skin from sun rays without leaving behind a white cast and doubles as a moisturizing lotion.
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It broke me out terribly! It did not provide the same glow as the regular black girl sunscreen.
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Joycie - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
I have oily skin and this works good. Does NOT leave an oily or greasy feel just Matte.
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CDpdx - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
Tube is about 1/5 the size of the box it comes in. There are other ways to communicate a premium product besides deception. Consumers deserve better. Unless the packaging changes, I will not be buying this product again.
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MW - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
After doing the deal the only thing I wish is to have one matte and regular (I bought 2 matte sunscreen). But I really love this product. Don’t feel any dryness on my face, feels smooth (in my opinion) and overall I really enjoyed it.
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mads - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
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Queen - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
I regret trying this. I'm on day 6 of a horrible burning rash that covers my entire face (except my nose and lips because I didn't put this on it). Initially, I thought I had an allergic reaction. Based on the reviews, this is just not a safe product.
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