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Facial sunscreen for very sensitive skin - help!

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Moreshroomsplease · 25/09/2022 20:44

Please help me find a decent facial sunscreen that doesn’t cause redness and irritation! I’ve used so many and initially don’t seem to have any issues, then inevitably after a few weeks or even months I start to get itchiness, stinging and then worsening irritation. It’s incredibly annoying.

Recently I’ve tried:
Ultrasun tinted
LRP Anhelios
Nivea face sensitive and anti-shine

I’m not made of money so definitely unable to try the likes of Zelens, but I’m dedicated to my retinol so need to sort this issue. I suspect I need a physical rather than chemical based sunscreen but don’t fancy having a face full of thick greasy slop (combination skin).

Waiting for recommendations with much anticipation! Thank you.

OP posts:
Whataretheodds · 26/09/2022 18:12

Boots soltan sensitive for kids.
I used clarins about 20 years ago, it was decent.
Clinique was the worst
Avene worth a try?

Quitelikeacatslife · 26/09/2022 18:19

Not suncream but dermalogica dynamic skin recovery day cream is spf50. I use it every day and I used to have rosacea and doesn't cause flare ups

CovIneedanamechange · 26/09/2022 18:34

Altruist - my dd reacts to everything else but not this.

coffeepleeease · 26/09/2022 18:35

Boots Soltan Face is good

GobbolinoTheWitchesCat · 26/09/2022 18:38

My very sensitive skin loves this
www.clarins.co.uk/skincare-face-uv-protectors/uv_protectors/

Moreshroomsplease · 02/10/2022 22:02

Update! I went for the Ren clean screen from txmaxx - thanks so much to whomever suggested it! It goes on very smoothly and after an initial few minutes of tackiness it’s silky smooth. No itching, no irritation and no white cast, seems to get on with my makeup as well. Really pleased with it so far ☺️

OP posts:
BillStickersIsInnocent · 03/10/2022 21:26

Yay! It’s lovely stuff, glad you’re getting on well with it.

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