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Aloe Gator Super Total Sunblock Gel SPF 40+ - 4 fl. oz.

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This water-resistant and sweat-resistant Aloe Gator sunscreen gel lasts 8 hrs. for days spent in and out of the water.

SPF 40; Provides both UVA and UVB protection
Invisible and non-greasy
Contains no PABA so it won't burn eyes
Aloe Gator sunscreen gel moisturizes as it protects

Active ingredients: octocrylene, octyl methoxycinnamate, benzophenone-3, octyl salicylate. Other ingredients: cyclodimethicone, AC 400 polyethylene, C12-15 alcohols benzoate, PVP eicosene copolymer, aloe extract, PPG 1-15, propyl paraben.

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Aloe Gator Super Total Sunblock Gel SPF 40+ - 4 fl. oz. Customer Reviews

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Aloe Gator Super Total Sunblock Gel SPF 40+ - 4 fl. oz.

4.3

(based on 13 reviews)

85%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Effective (10)
Durable (5)

Cons

Best Uses

Beaches (6)
Strong sun (6)
Backcountry (5)
Day trip (5)
Travel (4)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (7), Casual/ recreational (4)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort driven (4)

Reviewed by 13 customers

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Aug

2007

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Full On Sun Protection

By Blue Wave Chris

from Maui, Hawaii

About Me Avid Adventurer, Professional Guide, Professional Waterman

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Pros

Durable
Effective
Long Lasting
Non Greasy
Sweatproof
Waterproof

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry
Beaches
Day Trips
Outdoor Sports
Strong Sun
Travel
Triathlon
Watersports

Comments about Aloe Gator Super Total Sunblock Gel SPF 40+ - 4 fl. oz.:

I started using Aloe Gator gel over 12 years ago, as an ocean lifeguard. I wanted something that I could apply once in the morning and know that I would be covered the rest of the day, no matter how many times I was in and out of the water.

It stays where you put it (which keeps it out of your eyes). I surf, swim, dive and paddle....and can be outside all day. With one application I know I am good all day.....even under the Hawaiian sun.

May

2009

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

the best sunscreen gel ever

By enoshima

from Cabarete, DR

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Ocean sports

Comments about Aloe Gator Super Total Sunblock Gel SPF 40+ - 4 fl. oz.:

This is a very greasy product and the BEST and ONLY sunscreen that can withstand hours in the water, surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing. Everything else washes away: bless Aloe Gator for making that stuff, and REI for carrying it.
A must for kite instructors!

Jul

2008

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Aloe Gator Waterproof

By chickenlittle

from Gilbert, AZ

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Effective

Cons

Greasy

Best Uses

Beaches
Strong Sun

Comments about Aloe Gator Super Total Sunblock Gel SPF 40+ - 4 fl. oz.:

My friends and I went to Rocky Point in Mexico for 4-5 days. We were out in the sun on the beach (in and out of the water) all day. The first day one of my friends only applied the gel on his shoulder. That night we could clearly see where he had stopped applying because he was burnt everywhere else.

The gel is a bit greasy. It might makes you feel uncomfortable if you are in humid weather and is not anywhere near water.

Jun

2008

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

The only sunblock that works!

By ellee

from New Hampshire

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Durable
Effective

Cons

None

Best Uses

Backcountry
Beaches
Day Trips
Strong Sun
Travel

Comments about Aloe Gator Super Total Sunblock Gel SPF 40+ - 4 fl. oz.:

This is the ONLY sunblock that works for my son who has extremely white skin. He ends up burned with every other product we've tried, regardless of the SPF #.The rest of us in the family use it on our faces because it does not sting our eyes. [...]

Jun

2008

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

It Works!

By gsellis

from Suwanee, GA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Effective
Waterproof

Cons

Best Uses

Beaches
Day Trips
Strong Sun
Travel
Watersports

Comments about Aloe Gator Super Total Sunblock Gel SPF 40+ - 4 fl. oz.:

I have used Aloe Gator for more than 20 years. This is the best, PABA free, product I have used. Put in on before a surfing session and it will last all day. I started using it in Florida and it works even on the North Shore of Hawai'i as you duck under the big sets.

Sep

2007

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Long lasting and Great protection

By jt99

from Portland, OR

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Durable
Effective

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry
Strong Sun

Comments about Aloe Gator Super Total Sunblock Gel SPF 40+ - 4 fl. oz.:

This sunblock may be a little much to spread over large areas before a casual day of beach tanning, BUT it works fantastic if you really need protection on specific areas (under your nose, on the tops of your ears, back of neck and your face in general). It's waterproof, stays on all day and works great for climbing and mountaineering, plus it's tiny tube fits nicely in easy-reachable spots on your pack or person!

Apr

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

works perfectly

By PDavid

from Los Altos Hills, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Effective
Use sparingly

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Day Trips
River Trips
Waterproof

Comments about Aloe Gator Super Total Sunblock Gel SPF 40+ - 4 fl. oz.:

I've used Aloe Gator 40+ for many years. The secret is to apply it everywhere that the sun will get to with a thin rubbed on layer. It takes a little patience to thin it out on your body but it works even on your scalp, even if you have just thinning hair. If it is sticky and will rub off, you have put on too much. Daily use on face, head, neck and hands will allow a 4 oz tube to last for months. Full body coverage for swimsuit and beach use will last for at least two weeks. If don't want to get sunburned this is the answer.

Aug

2009

(1 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Cannot recommend

By altitudearts

from Sunny Colorado

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Cons

Messy

Best Uses

Comments about Aloe Gator Super Total Sunblock Gel SPF 40+ - 4 fl. oz.:

Yes it's gel...Very goopy gel that starts off like gel toothpaste but STAYS sticky ALL DAY! You'll get dirt in it, you'll get it all over yourself, and if you ride a bike - BEWARE! You'll arrive at lunch covered in bugs - I'M NOT KIDDING! Stick with the Aloe Gator or REI white stuff that disappears in a minute or so.

May

2009

(1 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Greasy sticky gel that doesn't rub in

By mcpusc

from Seattle, WA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Cons

Greasy
Sticky

Best Uses

Return it

Comments about Aloe Gator Super Total Sunblock Gel SPF 40+ - 4 fl. oz.:

I bought this expecting a quick dry gel sunscreen like Bullfrog used to make. This sunscreen is a gel, but that's the only similarity - this stuff is thick, sticky and greasy on your skin. And it doesn't rub in either. It looks and feels like a layer of Vaseline on my skin. Not recommended.

Jul

2011

5.0

REally greasy but the best EVER!

By Oscar da Grouch

from Philly YO!

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Does all advertised
Effective
Simple To Use

Cons

Greasy but who cares

Best Uses

In all day surf and sun

Comments about Aloe Gator Super Total Sunblock Gel SPF 40+ - 4 fl. oz.:

I have been using aloe gator for well into 15 years and it is theeee best sunblock for me. No tears and stays on for up to eight hours in the surf. Best if reapplied after 4. Glob that stuff on it's great!

AND if you do get burned because you didn't use it, glob it on the burn for the next 3 days and it heals and soothes like magic! It's mega greasy tho, so keep that in mind.