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.

[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.

[BatshitCrazyWoman]

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

[Llamallamadingdong]

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

[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?

[Franksalot]

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

[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

[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

[RonaldMcDonald]

Thank you Farmer - amazing

[JeanneFrench]

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

[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

[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