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What daily spf cream do you use, if you dont use moisturiser?

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ssd · 16/01/2025 07:35

I hate the feeling of creams on my face, just now i just use a light moisturiser, depends whats lying about. My face feels tight without it.
But i was told by gp to use sunscreen on top so i bought a nivea moisturiser with an spf in it. Its really thick and gunky, i hate it. Luckily it wasn't very expensive.

Does anyone have an spf they use that's light and not gunky? Preferably one that doesn't need a moisturiser on top.

Thanks

OP posts:
UmberMoose · 18/04/2025 13:31

Bert2e · 17/04/2025 17:19

Biore here too - not tried the spray version but the lotion is brilliant.

I used the spray and didn't like it that much

londongirl12 · 18/04/2025 13:55

Aldi do a face SPF that is quite good

RealityContinuesToRuinMyLife · 18/04/2025 14:01

Stickthatupyourdojo · 16/01/2025 09:13

I use tinted spf50 from bondi sands. In summer I also use the fine mist spray soltan or Aldi factor 50 on my body and tend to blast my face with it in addition to the bondi sands to keep it topped up. I have sensitive skin and don't like heavy creams and this combo I can tolerate.

The Bondi sands one (untainted) has excellent coverage ime, my face didn’t even change colour when my chest, which I failed to rub it into, ended up frazzled and painful.

OP there isn’t enough protection in a daily moisturiser with spf, you don’t put it on thick enough to be effective. You should always apply a separate one.

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LoafofSellotape · 18/04/2025 14:01

I've used all sorts of SPFs and they've all irritated my skin.

I wear Tesco Kind and Pure daily moisturiser spf30, it's the only thing I can tolerate. My foundation has SPF too so at least it's something. I wear a wide brimmed hat and stay in the shade.

Takoneko · 18/04/2025 23:04

Bioré here too. Not the spray but the liquid. It’s water rather than cream and goes on very light.

TheCurious0range · 18/04/2025 23:08

I use the Garnier Ambre Solaire spf50 serum, it's really light and sinks in quickly, I use it after my usual moisturiser, I found others that were thicker made me spotty

https://www.superdrug.com/skin/sun-care/face-sun-cream/garnier-ambre-solaire-super-uv-invisible-face-serum-spf-50/p/826865

Woodburnerisout · 18/04/2025 23:53

TheCurious0range · 18/04/2025 23:08

I use the Garnier Ambre Solaire spf50 serum, it's really light and sinks in quickly, I use it after my usual moisturiser, I found others that were thicker made me spotty

https://www.superdrug.com/skin/sun-care/face-sun-cream/garnier-ambre-solaire-super-uv-invisible-face-serum-spf-50/p/826865

Yes I like that one too and Leaping Bunny certified

strongermummy · 19/04/2025 03:05

Ultra sun tinted. Does the job. Isn’t sticky. Lasts all day.

UmberMoose · 21/04/2025 13:27

TheCurious0range · 18/04/2025 23:08

I use the Garnier Ambre Solaire spf50 serum, it's really light and sinks in quickly, I use it after my usual moisturiser, I found others that were thicker made me spotty

https://www.superdrug.com/skin/sun-care/face-sun-cream/garnier-ambre-solaire-super-uv-invisible-face-serum-spf-50/p/826865

I will try this out

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