Suncream for face

[snoozingbaby1476]

I've been really vigilant at wearing suncream everyday recently & I've started using Nuxe which I quite like & was thinking it will be great for when I'm on holiday too. However, I got caught in the rain storm this afternoon and my eyes were stinging presumably from the suncream running into my face.
Looking for recommendations for a cream that won't do the same when I'm on hols & in and out of the pool. Any suggestions?

I'm not sure there is anything that doesn't sting at all. I quite like the face mist from La Roche Posay as it doesn't feel like it runs etc but I also find it a pain to put on a I feel like I'm either breathing it all in or, if I hold my breath, about to pass out.

Altruist face fluid is nice, seems to soak in well so maybe less likely to sting? Not given it a proper sweat or swim trial yet.

I’ve bought one from Rituals recently which is supposed to be waterproof though I haven’t tried it in the pool yet https://www.rituals.com/en-gb/the-ritual-of-karma-sun-protection-face-cream-spf-50%2B-1115277.html?source=cop&showbacklink=false#start=1

I love ISDIN 100 SPF (they also do a 50).
Very soothing on the face.
If you wanted a tinted SPF 50, Biarritz is good and comes in 3 shades.

I've just used this for 2 weeks on holiday and it was great. I saw Sali Hughes recommending it in one of her vlogs. My skin has become more and more sensitive through menopause but I had no problems with this.

My other recommendation would be Ultrasun spray for face and scalp F50

@Jakadaal - could I ask does the Ambre solaire leave you very greasy?

Inhave Ultrasun face which I do think is quite gentle but am finding it a bit shiny

Oh although I haven’t tried Ultrasun spray - maybe that’s the way to go!

Great thank you I'll have a look

I hadn't thought about a waterproof one that might be the way to go.

I’m looking for a mineral one that doesn’t leave a white cast. Any recommendations?

I've tried loads of different ones, all the top brands and had so many problems with stingy eyes as mine are so sensitive but I finally found a good facial SPF and it's by beauty pie. It's called feather lite I think and is facial sunblock in spf 25 or 50. It's light and amazing as a moisturiser to but no eye problems . I swear by it.

I like this one & it isn’t greasy at all
https://www.superdrug.com/skin/sun-care/face-sun-cream/nivea-sun-uv-face-suncream-shine-control-spf50-50ml/p/752450

The Body Shop skin defence

Not sure if it's mineral but absolutely no white cast.

I’m allergic to most sun creams on my face so spend all holiday with tiny, red eyes and tears streaming down my face.

At Easter I got a Clinique mineral face one. Was about £23. Absolutely fantastic, I could see and I could even wear makeup! Held up well in 32°c heat 👍🏻

I’ve heard people rave about the Clinique one as well. I’ve been using the altruist one which I liked but recently it’s started irritating my eyes - not stinging, but making them feel really heavy like I’m super tired. It sounds weird, I know - but it doesn’t happen when I don’t use sunscreen! I’ve read it may be a reaction to something in the chemical sunscreen, so I’m all set to try a mineral one…. Though I’m giving the Biore one a go beforehand because people seem to love it. So far, four days in and my eyes are fine - and it’s lightweight and not sticky as well!

Oh great thank you for these recommendations. I think I'll check the Clinique and beauty pie one out too.

I came here to say this one too! It's great! I've tried loads as I have oily skin and this is the only one that's ever worked for me

Another vote for the Nivea anti shine here. New to wearing facial sunscreen and I’ve tried a lot in the last few months and this is by far the best all rounder. Moisturising and does the job without looking like I live in a chip pan and best of all it’s less than a tenner and I can buy it everywhere.

I use the Nivea one too. It’s really good.

Those of you who use the Nivea one, do you use foundation or BB cream over the top?

I always suffered with stingy eyes from sun cream. I now use La Roche Posay Anthelios and there is no stinging at all.

I've been using the Altruist one and I keep recommending it to everyone because it soaks in so well, doesn't affect my make up and feels really lightweight. My eyes are pretty sensitive and I haven't felt it affect them at all.

Agreed. And I've tried loads.

And it doesn't sting my eyes

I used this Boots own brand one in Jamaica, in and out of the sea, no stinging at all and really great protection
https://www.boots.com/no7-protect-perfect-intense-advanced-bb-facial-sun-protection-spf50-medium-50ml-10286821

I've just ordered this - will report back I have mega sensitive milk-bottle-white skin and burn very easily, so if it works for me it'll work for anyone!

https://www.boots.com/cerave-am-facial-moisturising-lotion-spf-50-for-normal-to-dry-skin-52ml-10311334