This summer, did you find a spf 50 for under make up that you really love?

[lborgia]

We're just coming into summer here. I'm fed up with using my birthday to get the one dermalogica spf that feels like normal moisturiser ...there must be a cheaper alternative! It's usually £55-65 ish and I'd love something amazing for under. ..20?25? Thanks.

[readyandwaitin]

I swear by the body shop skin defence SPF 50 for only £16. It’s lightweight and feels comfortable on top of my moisturiser.

[OhWhatFuckeryIsThisNow]

Biore aqua Riche, turquoise tube, amazon. I use it instead of moisturiser, used in Egypt on my pale face. If you do want expensive have you tried Rationale?

[ElspethFlashman]

Tbh I've found the Boots Soltan ones for the face to be great under makeup. There's a moisturising one that I use instead of moisturiser in the summer.

[timeisnotaline]

I'm very sun conscious but happy with an spf 30 for daily use under work makeup etc. If I were at the beach or out all day in the sun I usually use a tinted zinc.

[KoalaD]

La Roche Posay Anthelios XL Factor 50+.

Brilliant.

[KoalaD]

This one.

[PerditaNitt]

I have used the la Roche one too and really liked it. This year I tried Eucerin mattifying spf 50 and it was great for hot climates but a little drying for the UK weather, so you would need to use with your normal moisturiser. Both are priced quite reasonably.

[Peppermeant]

Taking notes! Have been using the Biore but it causes my foundation to oxidise. Very good otherwise (slightly concerned that it's not avail for sale where I live however and I wonder if this is because of a dodgy ingredient, as I can purchase other Biore products ).

Also dont mind the LRP but it has a slight odour I dislike.

[MrsGoToBed80]

I love the Estée Lauder one, but it's SPF 30 not 50 I think. Make up went on over it really nicely and it wasn't greasy at all. Smells beautiful too.

[lborgia]

I'm sticking with spf50 because for about 6 months of the year here I get red/colour in the time it takes to hang up a load of washing. .. i agree that the LRP is good, but I still find it a bit sunscreen-ish? I've started using the one I bought fir the kids so it's not wasted.

I'll have s look at the Eucerin, and body shop, they're easy to find here. .. any others?

Thank you!

[RavingRoo]

Boots soltan for face is the best

[HouseworkIsAPain]

I now use Clarins - I put it over moisturiser (and under make up). It goes on really smoothly and gives a good base for make up for me. In fact I can get away with not using foundation sometimes, as it smooths out my skin.

[HouseworkIsAPain]

Forgot link - it’s a bit pricier than you were looking at but cheaper than the one you were using- m.johnlewis.com/clarins-uv-plus-anti-pollution-spf-50-day-cream-30ml/p1799528

[CremeDeSudo]

Biore Watery Essence

Cheap cheap, great on my otherwise oily skin and sits well under my make up. Highly recommended!

[SandLand]

I hated the Eucerin mattifying one.
Liking the Borie watery Essence.
I also like Simple moisturiser, but it's only SPF30.

Got some Heliocare to try as well (Amazon again).

La Roche Posay added to my wish list for next trip home.

[Ktown]

no. even 30 feels ick. i just get outbreaks of blackheads. so i am watching with interest.

so i use factor 15 now, and factor 20 make up (erborian cc cream in miniscule quantities. i don't burn, nor do i sunbathe so i am not going to worry. if i am outside for long periods i might use SPF 30, but i haven't found one that doesn't feel grim, and i have used la roche posay etc and all the above.

[CaptainWarbeck]

Ooh good thread. Might try the watery essence one as it's cheap on eBay.

[rightknockered]

I was using the Clarins one, and liked it. But towards September swapped to the Roche Posay Anthelios one, and think it's better. I also have the spray one, to spray over make up and also like that

[rightknockered]

One does seem to have over used the word one there

[lborgia]

Quick Google of watery essence, found a scathing review of the new 2017 formula. .eek..now I don't know!

[Badders08]

I use the neutrogena one

[cessie322]

I'm on my third bottle of this, I really like it. I've pale skin that's prone to sensitivity. I wear it under makeup.

m.clinique.co.uk/product/1679/29758/skin-care/dullness/even-better-dark-spot-defense-spf45

[ElspethFlashman]

I used the watery essence and it's basically water, so not one that could double as a moisturiser. I didn't repurchase as I can never be arsed using both. Another reason I haven't repurchased the watery LRP one. Too lazy.

[Wtfdoicare]

I also use the Biore Watery Essence. A word of warning, this is great but much better for normal/combination skin as it can be quite drying. I have very dry skin and alternate it with Boots Soltan SPF50 face, which is nice and rich.

[Thedot90]

Another vote for la Roche Posay - I am a fickle beauty buyer and am always looking for the next best thing, but recently bought my second bottle of this. Reasonably priced and boots usually have a deal on every couple of months.