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Maya K

3d ago

5.0

Finally, SPF that doesn't pill

I wear this under foundation every day. Zero white cast on my medium-deep skin and it plays nice with my Dewdrop serum. Solara gets it

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Jordan T

7d ago

5.0

Survived a Texas summer

I was skeptical of cream deodorants. This one made it through 90° days and a spin class. The cedar scent is subtle, not cologne-y

72 found this helpful

Sam R

12d ago

4.0

Actually mixes without a blender

Shaken in a bottle with oat milk — smooth. Vanilla is real, not perfume. Wish the bag was a little bigger but quality over quantity

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Finds@lena.shops.small·4h ago

Anyone else replace their whole bathroom with tiny brands?

Started with Pine & Alum, now I'm fully Solara + Dewdrop + Mint Theory. Curious what your 'complete swap' looks like

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Ingredients@zinc.or.bust·11h ago

Non-nano zinc: what % actually works for you?

Solara's Daily Sheer is 20% and I don't burn. Curious if anyone's found a lower % that still holds for outdoor runs

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Taste test@protein.nerd·26h ago

Nourish Co. cacao vs. the big brands

Blind tasted with roommates. Nourish won 3–1. The magnesium in the recovery blend is a quiet hero for my sleep

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