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Do you wear sun screen daily? If so, what do you use?

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GreyCarpet · 29/06/2025 13:19

That's it really.

I'm pretty pale and generally avoid the negative impact of the sun by avoiding the sun. I wear sun cream if its very hot and I'm going to be outside but I generally just avoid it by staying in.

But talking to colleagues recently, many say they wear sun screen daily. And I've seen similar said on here.

I tend to use dry feel factor 50+ children's sunspray for sensitive skin. I can't abide the feeling of suncream on my skin but can tolerate this

I use it on my face too but I find just having it on skin makes me sweat more and I just feel like I'm overheating with slimy sunscreen sliding off. Lovely.

Does anyone have any advice or recommendations? Thanks.

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Muffsies · 29/06/2025 15:46

I am very pale, with pale freckles and ginger/strawberry blonde hair, I do not tan one bit so I have to be really careful. I also have fairly oily skin that's prone to spots. On my face I use:
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Oil Control SPF 50+ Gel-Cream
or
Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Sun Gel-Cream Dry Touch SPF50+

Both wear really well under makeup and do not make my face look like an oil-slick, they have never blocked pores or caused a breakout, even when used daily.

On the rest of my body (and on my kids) I use:
Eucerin Sensitive Protect Transparent Dry Touch Sun Spray SPF50

Me and the kids hate sticky sun creams, and this is so easy to apply and never leaves a residue. Most importantly, my youngest and I are the whitest people you'll ever meet, and we've never been burnt whilst using it.

These are all fairly expensive, but they all work really well so worth it imo. You can make savings by getting them via Lookfantastic, or pick them up if you see an offer in Boots.

Simonjt · 29/06/2025 15:31

Beauty of Joseon on my face, neck and back of hands of everyday, that and LRP are the only ones that don’t sting my eyes.

NowYouSee · 29/06/2025 15:27

On my face I tent to use Biore watery Essence or various Korean ones.

I typically cover up rather than cream a lot of me but I like the Aldi Laura dry mist at present - only a 30 (I don’t think they do a 50 in that) so not for extended strong sun but enough for shorter times.

Zippymonkey · 29/06/2025 15:26

Another vote for altruist. I also use it on my DS. We are both very pale and burn easily. I can’t feel it once it’s soaked in. The main thing is that you put enough on. I was surprised how much you need to cover face and neck properly.

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GreyCarpet · 29/06/2025 15:25

Thanks to you all!

Seems I have some research to do!

I don't wear make up in the daytime (and rarely in the evenings tbf) so I won't be putting anything on top of it. It's really the greasy feeling/shine/stickiness I want to avoid. I like the stuff that has a dry/matte finish.

I'm definitely going to look into these though and give some a go.

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Eastendboysandwestendgirls · 29/06/2025 15:23

Ultrasun f30. I don't wear foundation so I don't know how it works with that. I only put it on my face as I use tretinoin - I'm not outside enough to need it on the rest of me.

Idontknowhatnametochoose · 29/06/2025 15:21

I use Garnier sensitive advanced factor 50

GooseOnMyGrave · 29/06/2025 15:18

DueyCheatemAndHow · 29/06/2025 13:38

I wear an SPF 50 from Beauty Pie which works well as a make up primer too

Me too. I have very sensitive skin and it is the only one I’ve found that doesn’t make my eyes sting.

No3392 · 29/06/2025 15:18

I like using sprays for my face. I have had Garnier, la Roche posay and ultrasun

CantThinkOfAUsername57 · 29/06/2025 15:17

UltraViolette Future Fluid SPF 50

Absolutely amazing stuff - discovered it on holiday in Australia and now I’m hooked. Doesn’t break me out since it’s a mineral based formula, incredibly light on the skin and has a slight tint so gives you the most gorgeous glow

okydokethen · 29/06/2025 15:16

Face - murad oil/pore reducing moisturiser with spf45
body - after showering I use Vaseline spf30 all over - I wanted to get into habit of moisturising more so thought I might as well use spf.

amicisimma · 29/06/2025 15:10

Wilko sensitive factor 50. I've used it daily for years. I guess I'm going to have to find something else when my last tube runs out.

Katemax82 · 29/06/2025 15:10

I use aldi lacura face factor 50, before that id use skin+me factor 50 for face

WagonWheel1234 · 29/06/2025 15:08

Another vote for Alturist. I have super sensitive skin that burns easily. I hate the feel of sunscreen but this is really light on the skin. It's really cheap too but I think I'd still buy it if it was expensive. I love their other skin care products too.

Arseynal · 29/06/2025 14:26

Biore factor 50 - it’s watery and barely feels there. If I’m going to have a full day out in proper sun I use something heavier and mineral based.

LittlleMy · 29/06/2025 14:23

I second the person using La Roche Posay Anthelios - it’s my go to and I think amongst the top few most effective sunscreens. Doesn’t leave a cast and doesn’t irritate my menopausal overly sensitive eczema ridden skin either!

Jerrypicker · 29/06/2025 14:22

E45 Kids&Baby sensitive lotion, 50+ spf
Bought it in Boots

PickleSarnie · 29/06/2025 14:22

Skingredients is brilliant. Spendy but it lasts for ages. Has a bit of tint so I use it instead of make up. Probably a bit pale for anyone with olive skin or darker though.

Do you wear sun screen daily? If so, what do you use?
Titasaducksarse · 29/06/2025 14:18

Vichy capital soleil factor 50 for face

Lampzade · 29/06/2025 14:16

Helpmefindmysoul · 29/06/2025 13:31

I saw a dermatologist who recommended some; can’t remember them but she said Boots Soltan range was very good. Since then that’s the one I use although on my face I use the Eucerin anti pigment spf50.

Boots Soltan is great.. Very moisturising

DueyCheatemAndHow · 29/06/2025 14:16

The beauty pie one is over moisturiser. I like it because it's really light, you don't feel you're using anything

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GreyCarpet · 29/06/2025 13:57

These are great suggestions! Thanks. I'm checking them all out.

Are they intended to be used as or in addition to moisturiser?

Clearly, I have no idea! 😁

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NoSoupForU · 29/06/2025 13:55

I use Trinny London BFF cream on my face. If I'm wearing a tinted moisturiser or something on top it acts as a primer too.