Face powder (and sun cream) advice

[Iamthinking]

As part of a new skin care regime I have started putting on factor 50 suncream everyday. Except I shine like a mirror. And it doesn't seem to sink in. I apply make-up about 3 hours later if I am lucky.

What powders can I use, if any, to put on so that I don't go on the school run looking so very shiny? I have zilch experience of powders as they terrify me, and there seem to be loads around for the knowledgable.

I am fair skinned, and would like it to be absolutely colourless - I tried one which I thought fitted that bill, but it makes me look paler. It said it was translucent. And it only partially gets rid of the shine.

I have also tried a mineral sunscreen, as I thought that would be maybe a better idea. But while that seems less shiny it gives me a bit of a white mask. So any sunscreen advice would be welcome too so I don't spend a fortune working through inappropriate options that are shiny or white mask-y. (Non-comodegenic & quickly absorbed as well).

Thank you!

Biore 50 watery essence is the best SPF, no white cast at all

Posted too soon! Which powder did you try, was it loose or pressed and was it white in the tub or skin colour?

OK, without going upstairs to check, it was definitely white in the tub and loose. It was from Superdrug, so wasn't an expensive purchase - it was one of those brands that is only sold in Superdrug.

Is the Biore a mineral one then? Do you wear make-up over it? And it isn't too shiny?

Not shiny, and yes easy to wear makeup over. It's v v popular, especially in Korean skincare
I would look powder wise for one that says translucent but appears skin colour. I'm pretty sure No 7 do one. Less likely to leave any white cast. Or blotting papers, or a setting spray could work instead of using powder

Review here
https://fiftyshadesofsnail.com/2015/03/18/review-the-new-2015-biore-uv-aqua-rich-watery-essence-spf-50-pa/

Oh, how interesting that review is. I never knew that about Asian sunscreens vs western sunscreens, but it makes so much sense.

She said to avoid the eye area though, and I have seen elsewhere that you should take the cream up to the lower lashes - for obvious reasons.

I haven't had any issues with using it around the eye are but if you are very sensitive I guess it could be a problem

Well I have bought that now. Fingers crossed.

As an update, I have to say the Biore watery essence has been brilliant and I am immensely grateful for the recommendation. It has a lot of alcohol in, so smells like a gin and tonic and is very cooling when it goes on. I think that may bother some skins though.
I have bought quite a few recently, and this one has far outshone the rest. I have also taken delivery of a waterproof version of this one, so that may be good for holidays - I haven't tried it on my face yet though.

Another great find, is Shiseido Senka Aging Care UV sunscreen with Q10. It is matt, great under make up and feels/looks invisible when it has dried - which only seems to take 5 minutes. This is even after putting on the required 1/4 teaspoon for my face. Yay!

I am blown away by these Japanese sunscreens, I wish I had discovered them ages ago.

The powder is probably MUA or Make Up Revolution, but ELF do a version too.

@Iamthinking I too have oily skin and really like biore watery essence but I've since purchased Biore uv bright milk and it's marvellous! It's almost like a primer once it absorbs and I can wear it with just a bit of powder over the top. I would highly recommend it

Does anyone have suggestions of where to buy the Biore products?

eBay or Amazon from Japanese sellers. Takes a few weeks to come but worth it!

La Roche Posay has a matte SPF 50 spray. I use it in emergencies over make up just before I run out of the door.

Ultra sun, great under make up, factor 30 and 50, 5*'s too
Elemis marine cream sfp30 (moisturiser)