It’s that time of year-hit me with your favourite factor 50 facial sunblock.

[OhWhatFuckeryIsThisNow]

I’ve used Biore watery essence for the last few years, love it, but blimey the price has shot up. I liked it because it felt slightly powdery, no cast and non greasy or smelly. What should I get to replace it? Not too expensive, something I can wear as a primer.

[WobblyLondoner]

PS @BatshitCrazyWoman The problem with City Block is that their UVA protection is very poor, unless they've changed it in the last few years - see: https://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/styleandd_beauty/3268732-facial-sunscreen

[WobblyLondoner]

Another Biore user here but I'm not happy having to order it from the Far East and then worrying about fakes.

Sali Hughes had a good piece on new formulations last week - they are pricey but I've just ordered the two La Roche P options mentioned here. Will report back .. https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2021/apr/17/the-best-uv-protection-on-the-high-street?CMP=ShareiOSAppp_Other

[JeanneFrench]

La Roche-Posay, the stick. Just keep one in my handbag and can reapply regularly.

[RonaldMcDonald]

Thank you Farmer - amazing

[Chatanooga1]

I have been using this for over a year, it’s fantastic as I can wear it easily under my make up and use it around my eyes with no stinginess like some I have used.

www.gruum.com/product/skyda-50spf/?v=79cba1185463

[Guavasarethenewpink]

I am early forties, greasy to combination/dehydrated fair to medium skin and live in a hot country. I have tried so many including the Biore, Thank you Farmer (both types) Heliocare, Chanel, shisiedo etc- you get my point and think that the Garnier sensitive advanced facial super UV fluid spf 50 for about 12 euros is amazing value and does a great job. No stinging, no white cast, not greasy or drying, doesn’t break me out and cheap enough to apply liberally and often. Highly highly recommend

[Franksalot]

Eucerin pigment control sun fluid factor 50 works well for me.

[TulipWoodpecker]

@QueenPaw

Used the above sun cream and no stinging eyes! Felt really nice too. Possibly not great for oily skin but for normal / dry would be fab

Queenpaw any white residue?

[Llamallamadingdong]

La Roche Posay Anthelios is my go-to (and I’ve tried several over the years but keep coming back to it)

[BatshitCrazyWoman]

I like Ultrasun too. Also still love Clinique City Block, but I think that's SPF 40?

[Neptunesgiraffe]

I've got the Paula's choice one but I seem to be doing something wrong. I find that when I apply liquid foundation over the top it sort of sheds off . I cant get a good finish with my make up.

[Aleenazainana]

Helio care for me. You can get different ones for each skin type and they have sprays, gels, mousse. Factor 30 to 50 all year round for me

[DariaMorgendorffer]

Vichy ideal soleil mattifying

[WellIWasInTheNeighbourhoo]

I used Elizabeth Arden Prevage City Smart SPF 50 Hydrating Shield last year and was happy with it.

[QueenPaw]

Used the above sun cream and no stinging eyes! Felt really nice too. Possibly not great for oily skin but for normal / dry would be fab

[QueenPaw]

Picked this one up today, will try it and report back. Texture is really nice, just need to check if my eyes sting with it!

[ouchmyfeet]

I recently discovered Kiehls SPF50 and it's expensive but great for oily skin

[inisfree]

Ultrasun and it doesn't irritate my eyes!

[Frustratedflatmate]

Another vote for La Roche Posay Anthelios SPF factor 50!

[tunnocksreturns2019]

This is lovely though admittedly £££:

www.lookfantastic.com/murad-city-skin-age-defense-broad-spectrum-spf50-pa-50ml/11391705.html

[Tellmeagain]

La Roche Posay Anthelios SPF50 is great.

[Darklane]

This is good, very matt & no white so good under make up.
Often on offer in supermarkets as well as Boots
NIVEA SUN UV Face Suncream SPF 50 Shine Control 50ml

[QueenPaw]

@soupdragon321 well I'm pale blue and I've never burned with it on so I would say so!

[SirVixofVixHall]

I need this too, but one with no Oxybenzone or Methyloxycinnamate as I react to them.
I use the Ren one and like it but would prefer a higher factor.

[soupdragon321]

Thanks QueenPaw. Do you know if it slows down tanning too?