This loose, powdered, mixable tinted zinc base is new to me, so I looked forward to trying Halo. I bought this in shade ‘light.’ I’m always in the neutral, lightest category of shade ranges, so I thought light would be a good start. On first opening, it seemed quite pigmented for a light shade, it also sparkled a bit, which I assume are the other other ingredients in the zinc powder. I mixed it with Spring Serum, in the extra jar I ordered, which is perfect for this- I highly recommend it. I dotted it on, blended it out with my fingertips, and sprayed my face lightly with an aloe-based mist to help blend further. Then I left it alone for awhile. Going for a check as to how it settled on my skin, I was pleased to see… I looked great! Healthy. I was surprised. I’ve worn mineral-based sunscreen for years, always the best I can find, and always there’s a bit of a sheen, or dullness, from the base formula, no matter how good. With Halo, and the oil-based serum, it was completely transparent, and my light skin looked a little glowy, awake vs. too winter-pale or coated. I can’t say enough about this, it’s fantastic. Everything else I used with this blend after worked perfectly. I love knowing my skin is protected, and that Halo is itself healthy skincare, non-nano, not coated or irradiated. Blending it with my choice of skin-care oil/serum is the frosting on the cake.

I love HALO! I know it’s not makeup, but it ends up providing coverage like makeup so when I’m expecting sunshine, I use it for protection and light coverage. It’s easy to mix up, apply, and no sunburns to report having used it for a couple of years now. I love that you have options for the product you can use for mixing depending on your skins needs, etc. I’ve even mixed it with porcelain water balm during a cold dry Colorado winter. Bonus! If you sweat, it doesn’t end up streaking and stinging your eyes and it dissolves when you wash it off at the end of the day(I’ve found other sunscreens, even with “clean” ingredients seem to really stay on the skin. It does create a light cast, so if your skin darkens in summer and there’s a darker shade that works for you, it may be a good idea to have a couple of the tints (I have a light version for winter and medium for summer) I’ve also just dusted a little bronzer over it if too light – an easy option if some makeup is o.k. for you.

First, I must say that I cannot use any sunscreen on my face I’ve literally tried them all. So, I gave this a shot because it was such an interesting concept and I’ve always thought sun protection has been overly complicated in the media and retail products. I have this in the shade Lightest as I’m very fair but there isn’t much pigment so I wouldn’t worry too much about ‘shade matching’. I use this two different ways; mix with an oil OR blended straight onto my face like a loose powder. If I’m using as a powder I will use an oil mixed into my Mende directly on my face prior to blending the Halo with a small highlighting brush. It is very little coverage but enough to tone down the normal redness I have around my nose and mouth and it gives me sun protection when I don’t want to use any makeup. If I use it the way that is intended I will mix it in the small container and apply to my face with my fingers. Both ways work well for my skin depending on how much coverage I desire that day. This is definitely NOT a foundation, about as much coverage as Glossier but I feel better about these ingredients being on my face all day 🙂
I really enjoy playing with this product, I would highly recommend.

I had the 1.0 version years ago and was thrilled when this came back. The original shade was great for me but how amazing got have so many choices! This is just the most customize-able sun care out there. Period. Use whatever oil based product you want as recommended (I do love it with Lumi but i have even used non oil based serums and it has worked for me) so no matter the season or what kind of product you are using/trying, this has a place in your routine. Love Love!