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REI Extreme Protection Sunblock SPF 50 - 8 oz.

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Use this 8 oz. tube of REI Extreme Protection Sunblock SPF 50 for extra protection from the sun's harmful rays.

Includes titanium dioxide to protect sensitive areas of nose and cheeks; plus, it protects in extreme conditions of high altitude and sunny days on snow
Features state-of-the-art polymers that allow the lotion to attach to the skin and therefore resist water and physically rubbing off
Lotion bonds to the mid and top layers of your skin; works best when applied to cool, dry skin 20-30 minutes before sun exposure
Hypoallergenic, water-resistant, sweat-resistant, PABA-free, greaseless and fragrance-free formula provides UVA and UVB protection
Proper application gives lasting water- and sweat-resistance in most conditions; all sunblocks should be reapplied to intense abrasion areas
Soap and water will remove the lotion, yet normal sweating and swimming will not

Not recommended for use on children under 6 months of age without the advice of a physician. Active ingredients: octinoxate, octisalate, oxybenzone, titanium dioxide.

Made in USA.

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REI Extreme Protection Sunblock SPF 50 - 8 oz. Customer Reviews

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REI Extreme Protection Sunblock SPF 50 - 8 oz.

4.3

(based on 10 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Effective (10)
Durable (8)
Easy to apply (7)
Long lasting (7)
Nontoxic (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Strong sun (7)
Backcountry (5)
Beaches (5)
Travel (5)
Day trip (4)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (4), Casual/ recreational (4)

Reviewed by 10 customers

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Aug

2009

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Best sunscreen I have used

By Medical Writer

from Philadelphia, PA

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Durable
Easy To Apply
Effective
Long Lasting
Nontoxic

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry
Beaches
Day Trips
Strong Sun
Travel

Comments about REI Extreme Protection Sunblock SPF 50 - 8 oz.:

During six days in the desert of southern Utah in July, this sunscreen worked great. I probably used about 4 ounces over the course of the six days. I applied it once in the morning, and it worked all day, including some extended swimming in a river. The first day, my arms got somewhat red, but they never burned or hurt. The stuff contains titanium dioxide and goes on as a white film -- good to see where you applied it. The white disappears after about a minute. Like most sunscreens, it probably makes you feel a bit hotter and sweatier than without it, but that's par for the course. I have always considered all sunscreens of equivalent SPF value the same - but no more. This is the stuff to use for great sun protection.

Jun

2008

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Does what it promises

By heydogrun

from Anaheim Hills CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Effective
Non-sticky
Odor-free

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry
Beaches
Day Trips
Strong Sun
Travel

Comments about REI Extreme Protection Sunblock SPF 50 - 8 oz.:

I've been riding my new REI Novara bike in full-length tights. But SHEESH! it's now 'way too hot here in inland SoCalif to do that any more, so I took a flyer on this stuff to see if it would protect me. And it DOES!! I can wear shorts!!! Absolutely no sign of anything. It really is 'extreme protection'. Most highly recommended for us blue-eyed sensitive folks or for anyone who wants the heavy-duty real stuff.

Jan

2008

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Excellent product.

By Aussiegirl

from South Australia, Australia.

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Durable
Effective
For extreme sun

Cons

None

Best Uses

Beaches
Marathon cycling
Strong Sun

Comments about REI Extreme Protection Sunblock SPF 50 - 8 oz.:

The sun in Australia is HARSH. I spend hours cycling. This product, applied to clean, dry skin, is the best I've ever used. Top up throughout day with this (or any SPF 30+) & you can do anything - even in even vicious sun. I can spend 10 hrs on the bike in 100 F & have never burnt my fair, freckly skin. Don't leave home without it!

Sep

2007

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Highly Recommend this sunscreen

By sanDiegoNative

from McKinney, TX

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Effective

Cons

Best Uses

Beaches
Strong Sun
Travel

Comments about REI Extreme Protection Sunblock SPF 50 - 8 oz.:

I spent 8 days out in the sun canoeing/camping and applied this sunscreen once in the morning, a refresher at lunch, and then one last refresher at around 3pm and didn't get anything close to a burn the entire time. Very effective, and the hole in the casing was perfect for a small carbiner to attach it to my waist pack so it was always handy.

Jun

2009

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Ultra-Lasting!!

By Spiderwoman

from Marietta, GA

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Easy To Apply
Effective
Long Lasting
Nontoxic

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry
Beaches
Day Trips
Strong Sun
Travel

Comments about REI Extreme Protection Sunblock SPF 50 - 8 oz.:

This is easily some of the best sunscreen I have ever used!! It goes on thick and dries clear in a short time. The sunscreen stays on in water and does not rub or sweat off. I never have to worry about getting sunburn from harsh uv rays. For any outdoor activity or outing, you cannot afford to be without this sunscreen. I would absolutely recommend this to everyone, since you skin is so important and should always be protected.

Sep

2009

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Best ever sunscreen!

By durf786

from Loveland, CO

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Durable
Easy To Apply
Effective
Long Lasting

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry
Day Trips
Strong Sun
Travel

Comments about REI Extreme Protection Sunblock SPF 50 - 8 oz.:

When I venture outdoors at the beginning of spring, my skin is so white that drivers are blinded. I need a good sunscreen, and I've tried a lot of them. One day I was at REI and grabbed a bottle of their sunblock, and I am really glad I did. It's the best ever! It's easy to apply, dries quickly, isn't greasy, lasts a long time, and protects even pasty-white me perfectly. I'll never use anything else again.

Sep

2011

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Great sunscreen, but horrible cap!

By Tom SM

from Santa Monica, CA

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Pros

Durable
Easy To Apply
Effective
Long Lasting

Cons

Cap design

Best Uses

Backcountry

Comments about REI Extreme Protection Sunblock SPF 50 - 8 oz.:

This is some of the best sunscreen I have ever used, it is non-greasy and long lasting. Thus, the sunscreen itself gets 5 stars. I gave this product 1 star to warn people about the bottle and cap design.

It appears that the bottle is intended to be clipped to a pack via a carabiner for easy access. I did this, and it worked great... for about half a day. Less than one day into a four day backpacking trip in the high Sierra, I turned around and saw sunscreen dripping all over the place. The entire yellow cap had just fallen off! I had half of a bottle of sunscreen all over my pants/shirt/pack (not a convenient thing in bear country), and a thick trail of sunscreen led back to the cap which was approximately 20 yards behind me. Fortunately, I caught it in time so there was still enough sunscreen in the bottle to get me through the rest of the trip. Needless to say, the sunscreen spent the rest of the trip sealed in a plastic bag, tucked safely in my pack. Less convenient, but also less risk of another fiasco.

Bottom line: Great sunscreen, but bad bottle design. If you insist on clipping it to your pack (as the design intends), it would behoove you to check to make sure the yellow cap is tightly screwed on every hour or so. It WILL loosen up and fall off after several hours of activity. Don't get caught in the wilderness with sunscreen all over your pants and none in the bottle!

Mar

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Good stuff

By Desert Rats

from Rancho Mirage, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Easy To Apply
Effective
Long Lasting
Nontoxic
No white stuff

Cons

Best Uses

Desert living
Golf

Comments about REI Extreme Protection Sunblock SPF 50 - 8 oz.:

I use sunblock every day where I live (in the desert). It goes on easy, doesn't leave white streaks all over your body, and doesn't get white schmutz on anything (i.e., car, golf cart, chairs).

Jul

2011

2.0

not good for sensitive skin

By texaggie

from San Diego

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Pros

Easy To Apply
Effective
Long Lasting

Cons

Allergic reaction

Best Uses

Strong Sun

Comments about REI Extreme Protection Sunblock SPF 50 - 8 oz.:

This product works very well, but I had an allergic reaction to it the first time. I've always used other rei sunblock, but the primary difference with this type is Titanium Dioxide. That ingredient gives the extra spf 50 protection. If you have sensitive skin, test a small amount before your trip.

Jun

2011

5.0

Great for Kids

By Big Big Mike

from Twin Cities, MN

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Easy To Apply
Effective
Long Lasting

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about REI Extreme Protection Sunblock SPF 50 - 8 oz.:

Originally bought for my kids (6 and 8) for camp, where they're outside and swim all day.

Great protection. Easy to use. Little smell. Good size for backpacks. Great bottle top (no spill in backpack!).

Prefer it to competitors for many reasons: ease of use, container, price per oz, etc.

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