Recommendations for daily use SPF 50 or 30?

[neversayalways]

I have started using retinol and want to up my SPF that I use on my face.

I bought a hideously expensive moisturiser with SPF 50, as it said it was light weight but it is really thick. And it is way too expensive to buy again - it is tiny!

What do other people use? DO you have a moisturiser with SPF added, or just by SPF separately and apply separately. What make of SPF do you recommend?

Any advice appreciated!

I use this instead of moisturiser www.boots.com/la-roche-posay-anthelios-shaka-ultra-light-facial-sun-cream-spf50-50ml-10259635 Its one of the lightest high factor SPFs I've ever tried, and is often on special offer at Boots.

There's a massive range of excellent Korean sun creams worth a try. Many can be bought via amazon and most on eBay. Biore, missha, purito etc

Thanks Wildwood6!

I personally think an SPF on its own is better.

Heliocare is the best I’ve used, you can buy it on amazon it’s about £20

Oooh thanks - I will check out the Korean range too. They are skin fanatics over there, I here

It's much better to use a separate SPF. I was recommended this one by a dermatologist and have been using it for a few years and love it. Plays nicely under make up too www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002KDTGVE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?psc=1&tag=mumsnetforu03-21&ie=UTF8

Helio seems to be the one of choice. It's frighteningly expensive for such a small tub though isn't it?

@neversayalways

I have started using retinol and want to up my SPF that I use on my face.

I bought a hideously expensive moisturiser with SPF 50, as it said it was light weight but it is really thick. And it is way too expensive to buy again - it is tiny!

What do other people use? DO you have a moisturiser with SPF added, or just by SPF separately and apply separately. What make of SPF do you recommend?

Any advice appreciated!

Neither. I use Neutrogena’s spf 110

Biore Watery Essence. It’s hand down the best I’ve used. No white caste, no stickiness, no grease.

Heliocare Ultra spf90 is beautiful.
I don't even need to wear foundation whe I wear it as it's tinted.
I use it daily without fail and the tube lasts
Me 8 weeks.

Costs between £16-&22 depending where I get it. I normally buy it off one of the beauty shops on eBay and seems the genuine product i

I've used the La Roche Posay Shaka one and it's great, very lightweight. Recently switched over to
Ambre Solaire Ultra-Light Sensitive Face Fluid SPF50+ after seeing it recommended as a cheaper alternative and it's just as good.

www.boots.com/ambre-solaire-ultra-light-sensitive-face-fluid-spf50plus-40ml-10274049

Doesn’t applying separate SPF negate any benefits in your morning moisturiser though?

@TeddyIsaHe
Biore is excellent but it is a chemical rather than a physical sunscreen. For tret users a broad spectrum screen is essential.

@18eggs

Doesn’t applying separate SPF negate any benefits in your morning moisturiser though?

You moisturize beforehand. Spf is last

Heliocare 360 is fantastic. My skin has been much less shiny since using it.