Force Shield Superlight Apricot Sunscreen from Hero Cosmetics - Broad Spectrum Everyday Mineral SPF 30 with Apricot Pigments - No Added Fragrance, No Sulfates, No Parabens (50 ml)

This was a great sunscreen. For a mineral sunscreen it went on well and gave a nice color and glow to the skin. The only problem is no longer available.

I have to use mineral sunscreen on my face because of some existing hyperpigmentation which gets worse with chemical sunscreen. I’ve tried so many and found that a lot of the cheaper ones make my skin congested, as does anything over SPF 30. So I keep going back to Supergoop sheer mineral even though I hate the price. Decided to try this based on reviews and the fact that it has the apricot and pearl pigment. I’ve moved away from doing matte finish products on my face and towards a more dewy look. I absolutely love the color and finish of this! The pearl pigment is glowy but not excessively shiny/wet looking, and for me personally, the apricot color is literally perfect. I have very warm peachy-gold undertones in my skin, and the apricot is a perfect match. I can definitely see it being way too warm for people with cool undertones though. It’s obviously sheer color like any tinted sunscreen but honestly it’s not as sheer as many I have tried. If it hadn’t matched my undertones so well I probably would’ve sent it back because the level of pigmentation is somewhere between tinted sunscreen and a sheer foundation. Finally, so far my skin is liking it! Any mineral sunscreen is going to feel like sunscreen to some extent, but this is pretty light for mineral. It is comparable to Supergoop. It doesn’t make my skin congested and bumpy, and while I’ll probably always look forward to washing my sunscreen off at the end of the day no matter what I use, this is light enough that I don’t dread putting it on. Pic is just after applying it to clean skin.

I bought this sunscreen a couple of years ago and really enjoyed it overall. The apricot pigment adds a nice touch of color and a subtle glow that looks healthy on the skin. The formula feels lightweight and smooth, somewhere between creamy and liquid, and it applies evenly without any strong fragrance. It’s also very travel-friendly and easy to reapply. The only downside for me is that it isn’t the best fit for oily skin. I’ve learned I need sunscreens that don’t add extra shine, and this one made my face look a bit too glowy. Otherwise, it’s a great mineral SPF with a beautiful finish for normal or dry skin types.

I'm not sure if this is suppose to be an actual tinted spf but it kind of works like one. Definitely not a lot of coverage but it leaves a nice glow and does just a little bit at evening out my skin tone. My skin still looks like skin so if you are looking for any kind of coverage or blurring effect this is not it. It rubs in beautifully, no white cast and dries down nicely. Will be good for those days I don't want to wear makeup but still want a healthy semi glowy look. Not sticky, no scent and does not leave that shiny greasy feel/look that some sunscreens can leave. I use the green tinted force shield under makeup and it wears well so I feel like this would wear the same if I ever decide to wear makeup over it. The picture is about 10 minutes or so after applying it. I have noticed that it does go on sale regularly but even if you don't catch a sale it's worth the $15-$20 price tag in my opinion.

I’ve been using this Hero Apricot Sunscreen for the past few weeks, and I have to say, I’m thoroughly impressed! As someone who’s very selective about sunscreen products (especially due to my sensitive skin), this one ticks all the boxes for me. I previously got the superlight sunscreen (The green one) but found this one more suitable for my skin tone (I'm brown skinned). I got a lot of compliments while wearing this sunscreen. It gives your skin a subtle, natural glow. It’s not shiny in a way that feels greasy, but rather, it imparts a healthy, hydrated finish. Would definitely buy again.

I love this formula. It has a beautiful, light lotion texture, does not have a strong scent, is not greasy or waxy and looks very good on the skin. I am very fair/redhead and it was not too dark because it doesn’t impart a lot of color. It did not irritate my skin. Feels like there isn’t anything on it. All of these things are super amazing. I just received it and have not tried it in the sun yet. But, right out of the box, there are a few problems. Firstly, it expires in three months. Secondly, there’s a packaging problem. The crimped end of the tube did not crimp properly on one side, is open and leaking product. I covered it with a piece of tape so that it won’t dry out. It’s not a huge deal, but these 2 issues each cost a star. Other than that, it’s a five star product.

I love hero SPF, I used the green one at first bc I have some redness and discoloration to my face, but then I found the peach one. This one is amazing for my skin, it gives me just the right amount of coverage, skin correcting and glow. I use this in place of foundation or anything. Although, it is def a very light coverage, but leaves my skin with a gorgeous finish. I’ve repurchased it about 5x, and will keep doing so! I’ve even put it on my little ones who are African and have dark skin and it doesn’t leave any white cast.

I got this sunscreen today, mid Feb 2025, but it shows that it’s going to expire in four months, in June 2025. That’s not nearly enough time to use it. You usually have 1-2 years before expiry. I also bought the green one from the same brand and that one shows 11 months until it expires. As far as the sunscreen it seems fine, nothing special though. More matte finish and didn’t feel glowy as advertised.