“I find this cream very hard to put on. It slides over my skin and takes ages to sink in. I won't be buying this product again sadly. And despite being in a very hot country, I can't say I've noticed any tan accelerating properties.”
Hi Niamh,
Thank you for taking the time to share your honest feedback. We really appreciate it, even when a product isn’t the right fit.
This particular sun cream is designed to be both moisturising and highly protective, which can mean it feels slower to absorb than lighter sunscreen formulas, especially in hot or humid climates. Some customers find that applying it in smaller amounts, allowing a little time between layers, or gently tapping it into the skin rather than rubbing helps. That said, we completely understand that texture preferences are very personal.
The tan-accelerating benefit is subtle and works by supporting the skin’s natural tanning response rather than creating an obvious or fast result, so it may not be noticeable for everyone. We’re sorry it didn’t meet your expectations on this occasion.
If you’d ever like help choosing an alternative SPF that absorbs more quickly or feels lighter on the skin, our customer care team would be very happy to help.
Green People Team
“I was very surprised and upset that after receiving the sun cream and checking the ingredients over and scanning the product with Yuka the sun cream was rated bad with 13/100. I was surprised and confused particularly after hearing such good things about the brand and their ethics and due to the cost of the product I was expecting better. Unfortunately I had to return and pay for the return. I don’t usually review things but feel that I wanted to share this not out of hate towards the company but just to make them aware.”
Hi Demi,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback - we really appreciate you reaching out and completely understand your concern.
Regarding Isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate, we’d like to offer some clarity. This ingredient is a UVB filter that is approved for use in both the EU and UK and is not currently restricted or flagged by cosmetic safety authorities. We’re aware that some apps, such as Yuka, may rate it poorly due to structural similarities with another, different ingredient - Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate. However, structural similarity doesn’t mean they behave the same way. For example, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide are structurally related but have completely different safety profiles.
Independent toxicological studies have not shown any evidence of endocrine-disrupting activity for Isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate, and environmental assessments confirm no harmful effects at the levels used in cosmetic products.
At Green People, we select every ingredient with care, balancing safety, performance, and sustainability. We also keep a close eye on emerging research, and if any robust, peer-reviewed evidence indicated a safety concern, we would of course act immediately.
Thank you again for sharing your thoughts. Your feedback helps us continue to communicate transparently and support our customers’ confidence in what we create.
Green People Team
“In addition to keeping the skin protected from the sun, the ingredients really repair the skin . Very hydrating and soothing for any skin irritations and can be used all year around . I prefer the 15 spf as I stay out of the sun in the middle of the day and the tan acceleration ingredients get me the desired tan with our ever going red. I did prefer the smaller size which is not available anymore . Creams go off very quick in the heat and it was handy to carry it around all day”
“Great protection without the worry of prickly heat, gorgeous moisturising cream leaves the skin soft protected and supple resulting in a lovely long lasting tan.”
