Piz Buin Tan and Protect Oil Spray Spf15 150ml Review
Our verdict
Piz Buin's Tan and Protect Oil Spray comes with SPF15, more real sun protection than most of the tanning oils in this batch, and its 4.5 star average across nearly 3,800 ratings shows it has earned trust from a large group of buyers.
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Sun tanners who want a tanning oil with a more meaningful SPF level and an extensive free of list for sensitive skin.
Skip if
You need higher SPF coverage for intense, prolonged sun exposure, since SPF15 is a moderate level rather than a high protection sunscreen.
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 3,700 owner ratings
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Popularity4.5/5
3,700 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other women's everyday face care: moisturizers, face mists, facial kits, rollers, cleansing brushes and steamers we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
The product benefits listed in the specs are UV protection and enhancing a natural tan, and at SPF15 this oil offers more built in coverage than most other tanning oils in this lineup, though it still calls for reapplication during long days outside. It comes in both oil and spray form and is unscented, which is worth knowing if you prefer sun products without added fragrance.
What stands out here is the free of list: no gluten, nuts, soy, added colorants, phthalates, sulfates, parabens or silicone, which is one of the more thorough ingredient exclusion lists in this batch. The formula also lists an antioxidant material feature. At $21.76 for 150ml, it is priced in the middle of the range for this category.
With nearly 3,800 ratings averaging 4.5 stars, this is one of the more reviewed products here, giving its score a fair amount of weight.
Pros
- SPF15 offers more meaningful sun protection than most other oils in this batch
- Free of gluten, nuts, soy, added colorants, phthalates, sulfates, parabens and silicone
- Antioxidant formula listed in the specs
- Unscented, which suits fragrance sensitive skin
- 4.5 star average across nearly 3,800 ratings
Cons
- SPF15 still requires reapplication and is not a high protection sunscreen
- 150ml is a smaller size than some rivals at a similar price
- No recent monthly purchase activity is reported
Performance notes
SPF15 sits above most of the other tanning oils in this batch in terms of built in sun protection, though it is still considered a moderate level and should be reapplied regularly during extended sun exposure. The extensive free of list, covering gluten, nuts, soy, added colorants, phthalates, sulfates, parabens and silicone, points to a formula built with sensitive skin and common allergen concerns in mind, and the antioxidant material feature rounds out the ingredient profile.
What buyers say
A 4.5 star average across nearly 3,800 ratings is a strong, large sample result, suggesting consistent satisfaction with both the tanning performance and the more careful ingredient list.
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Frequently asked questions
Does SPF15 fully protect skin while tanning?
SPF15 gives more protection than a very low SPF oil, but it still needs to be reapplied often, especially during long stretches in direct sun.
Is this oil scented?
No, it is listed as unscented, which may appeal to anyone who prefers sun care products without added fragrance.
What is this formula free of?
According to the specs, it is free of gluten, nuts, soy, added colorants, phthalates, sulfates, parabens and silicone.