do you have a higher aversion to sunburn or that gross white layer [SEP] i read a ton of reviews on various biodegradable sunscreens before buying this one i didn t want one that left a gray or white film this sunscreen works great i applied once for a beach visit and didn t get so much as a trace of a sunburn buti got burnt to a crisp the next day when i refused to use it why because it s thick impossible to rub in and leaves a white residue not just a thin film but a this is gonna ruin my vacation pictures layer i d try to find a different sunscreen if that s a problem for you