This seems to be only the qualities you need - protection - and almost none of the typical downsides of slimy, overly perfumed and noticeable. It's changed my habits on using sunscreen for the better. If I thought I could get away without burning, I wouldn't use the other stuff, or I'd shift my rides from the center of the day to reduce exposure. Zealios Sun Barrier has lowered my objections so that I'm finding myself using it on a regular basis and am willing to take those mid-day rides. Just be sure not to miss a spot. I burned and peeled in a 1 cm^2 area on my face that I missed. The rest of me was well protected. I am a believer and now a repeat customer.
I have used Chamois Buttr for years and it's a very good anti-chafe product. I got tired of buying the smaller tubes and thought, why not get a volume discount. The problem is that the pump container allows the Buttr to dry and harden in the spout of the pump. If you used it every day this would not be an issue. But who does that? So, then when you go to dispense some into your palm it doesn't come out from the spout, but from the top of the pump. Not cool. The work-around I settled on is to clear the hardened bit from the spout with a toothpick or a paper clip. Sort of a pain at 630am when you're trying to get organized for a ride. so the product would get five stars, and the container would get one. Final: three stars. Stick with the tubes that snap closed and prevent this problem.
I thought I would never find something to replace my favorite and my runner up, but this wins. No tingle, effective, can use less because of consistency (thinner and spreads easily), and washes out well. Plus you get a lot in a tub for a good price. Try it!
This is a tried and true way to ensure you don't get chafing in the sensitive areas. Especially for the long days in the saddle 100 miles, but also for short rides if you ride more than a couple of time per week.
