e.l.f. Sun Boss Gloss SPF 25, gepigmenteerde lipgloss voor een hoogglanzende afwerking, hydraterende en voedende formule, veganistisch en dierproefvrij, That’s My Jam

I was super excited to see this new product from ELF! I ordered this in “That’s My Jam”. I only just received it today and tested it immediately. Here’s my first impression:COLOR: I had expected this to be a bit more of a cool berry tone, but I’d describe this as more of a dark rich burgundy color. The color tone is warmer and richer than I’d expected. From the name I was expecting a jammy berry color. It is probably the iron oxides warming the color palate, and I’m ok with that, given how hard and long I have been hunting for a lip SPF that I can use. Iron oxides are important filters, so I like having them included in this product. Because this is darker than expected, I’m wishing I’d gone with the Mauve color instead of the Jam. If this didn’t have the fragrance in it, I’d likely want to buy this in all of the colors.FRAGRANCE: I am really disappointed with ELF’s choice to add fragrance to this. The ‘coconut’ smell reminds me of the Hawiian style suntan oil we used as kids. That was back when they actually sold products with ‘SPF 2’, lol. And, sadly, we used those oils to roast ourselves in the sun. Anyway, I didn’t buy this for a trip down memory lane, and I don’t want to smell like the beach when I use a lip product. I’d greatly prefer if this had no fragrance. I want lip protection every day, every time I go outside, and I don’t want fragrance on my lips on a daily basis. I was really annoyed with this fragrance when I first applied, but I adjusted quickly. I hope that the fragrance faded away, rather than the alternative, which is that I become nose blind to it. I really don’t want to walk around smelling like the beach, regardless of whether or not the smell is annoying me personally. Furthermore, I am very sensitive to fragrances, and I know lots of other people are too. Fragrances can trigger headaches in me regardless of whether I like the smell, and whether I have become nose blind to it. I hope ELF will hear feedback and remove the fragrance.TASTE: There is no real sunscreen flavor, and I am most thankful for that! It did not leave a bad taste in my mouth, or fill my mouth with flavor or aroma. That is a big win for this product, but I do taste the fragrance upon first application. I don’t want that. When I am on my morning commute, drinking my coffee, I want some lip spf, but I don’t want to taste tropical coconut. I am tempted to remove another star for this, but did not because the flavor does not linger in my mouth. Still, ELF, please remove the fragrance!APPLICATION: Yes! This is easy enough to use. It has more potent coverage, and is more pigmented than I expected. It feels good on my lips. It does not feel sticky like I’d expect a gloss to feel, and the color is even and smooth looking.FORMULA: I ordered this as soon as I read that this is a mineral formula with no ‘chemical’ filters, and it has none of the ingredients I actively avoid and am sensitive to. I am so glad this doesn’t have jojoba in the ingredients! Most lip sunscreens do. A lot of people don’t realize that some of us are sensitive to jojoba. I learned by years of trial and error. After eliminating jojoba (among other things) from my products, I no longer get chapped lips. Anyway, this product feels good, creamy and comfortable on my lips, so far. I will update if I get any irritation. It stayed on a while, and apparently, this is also water resistant!I am thrilled that ELF has produced this product. I have spent countless hours hunting for a mineral, jojoba-free, lip SPF. I really hope ELF will remove the fragrance and develop more colors!

I have been looking for a great lip gloss with SPF and have tried over a dozen. This one is one of the most perfect formulas I have found at a great price. Not too thick or thin, hydrating and a gorgeous sheer color, but the scent sort of ruins it for me. It has that heavy artificial coconut scent that I personally don’t like. I will likely use it anyway but wish Elf had used a different scent like a light vanilla. The hunt continues for me for the perfect lip gloss with SPF but if you don’t mind the coconut scent give it a try.

I tried this lip gloss and it’s really good and durable. Even though I think I messed up by buying the “It’s My Jam” shade because it’s not pink like the Taffy Maybelline shade I usually use, I’m not disappointed at all. In fact, I liked it a lot! Since it’s a new drop, I can’t complain. I hope they come out with more shades soon! ❤️