This is probably more a rant/crying onto other MNer's shoulders than looking for advice (although any would be good of course), but yet again I've woken to a face-full of tiny spots.
I'm 47 and it's only since I turned about 42 that I've had trouble finding either a moisturiser or a sunscreen (or combination of the 2) that doesn't upset my skin. My skin isn't dry or oily, and I don't consider it "sensitive".
I used to use Olay (with added SPF 15 I think it was) with translucent powder on top - fine until I hit 42. If I was outside a lot during the day I used to use Boots Soltan Face Once (SPF 30 or 50) with powder on top. Used to be fine, now it's not. I then tried without the powder on top in case that was the problem...nope...spots.
I tried Body Shop Vit E moisturiser...spots.
Thankfully I've solved the moisturiser issue with REN, but the sun protection is still a problem. Yesterday, after reading very good reviews about how it doesn't cause spots, I tried Simple Kind to Skin Protecting Moisture cream SPF 30, which felt lovely but look at the state of my face! It also feels very slightly tingley and irritated.
I was going to try Ultrasun Face SPF 50 tomorrow ( I'll be outside for a few hours so want proper protection) but...well, my heart sinks.
Another that I'm going to try is La Roch?e-Pos?ay Anth?elios XL Tint?ed BB Comfort Crea?m SPF5?0+ because that has a lot of good feedback, and was recommened to me because it's unlikely to cause spots. We shall see.
Doing some research it seems it's a common problem for sunscreens to cause spots, so looks like I have the choice of protecting my skin or having a bad complection.
Anyone else have this trouble?
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Another moisturiser and/or sunscreen has given me a face-full of spots! Arrrgh. *pics*
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LividofLondinium · 02/05/2015 10:04
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