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BB/CC cream without oxybenzone

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Taytotots · 18/07/2021 11:14

Realised that is the oxybenzone in my face products that is irritating my eyes. I was using the Garnier BB cream but unfortunately that has it in it. I like a simple skin regime so found a bb cream worked well for me. Can anyone recommend one with either a mineral sunscreen in it or no sunscreen so I can use with mineral screen underneath?

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BradleyCooperwillbemine · 18/07/2021 16:06

You could have a look at La Roche Posay Anthelios - they do a tinted sunscreen which uses mineral SPF. I have used the untinted and it didn't make my eyes sting and most others do. Have you looked at some of the mineral makeup brands like Jane Iredale? Its really, really hard to find foundations/BB/CC creams without SPF - I spend ages looking.

Taytotots · 20/07/2021 09:20

Thanks @BradleyCooperwillbemine that might be worth a look. Bare minerals seem to do one too but pricer than I am used to paying. I have been thinking of trying maybe foundation drops to mix into a face sunscreen/moisturizer but no idea where to start with those. Worth persisting though as the no oxybenzone means no stinging eyes. Was getting embarassing looking like I was crying in work meetings!

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BradleyCooperwillbemine · 20/07/2021 12:02

Foundation drops are the next thing I am going to try. I'm looking at No. 7. They also do a Hydraluminous Perfector (I think) which doesn't have SPF. I tried their Hydraluminous foundation which is excellent, apart from stinging my eyes, so it might be worth a shot. I have tried the Bare Minerals one and I can't remember why I didn't get on with it - could have been not quite enough coverage. If all else fails, I will go back to using Lily Lolo mineral foundation which I used for many years and causes no problems with eyes. I just want a more luminous look. I currently use CYO Lifeproof foundation which is excellent, but unfortately has been discontinued. I am down to my last 2 bottles - so there is a sense of urgency to find a replacement.

Taytotots · 23/07/2021 02:34

Oh no! I hate it when they stop making something you love. Good luck in your search! I used to use the Lily Lolo powder but wasn't very good at brushing it on!

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