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I need a non-greasy SPF face cream. Recommendations please!

31 replies

MariaVT65 · 08/05/2024 14:47

I am mid-30s and currently only use the Clinique yellow lotion for my face.

I’m looking for a cream with SPF (not bothered a massively high one).

My issue is that I have an oily t zone, and the creams i’ve tried so far are FAR too greasy. My DH told me I looked like I was sweating.

Any recommendations please? i’ve already tried Clinique stuff and a Clarins one which I think was in a yellow tube.

OP posts:
Deargodletitgo · 08/05/2024 15:04

I've bought the inkey one, spf 30, not greasy at all, and reasonably priced

Tygertiger · 08/05/2024 15:05

Heliocare oil-free is great.

Believing8nSanta · 08/05/2024 15:26

Tatcha one is great. I have a very oily skin and that's the only one that is so light and doesn't shine on my skin.

raffegiraffe · 08/05/2024 15:28

Nivea sun shine control

DonnasShrugaleros · 08/05/2024 15:33

Ultrasun, maybe there would be a la roche posay one that would suit you

foodtoorder · 08/05/2024 15:35

La Roche posay.
Very light and easily absorbed.

AgMaggy · 08/05/2024 15:37

Thank you farmer, the one in the blue tube. You can get it from their UK website with free delivery or cult beauty are their UK stockist.

Morningshere · 08/05/2024 15:45

I use L’Oréal revitalift clinical anti-uv fluid spf 50 - it’s so lightweight and not greasy at all. I have oily skin prone to breakout and this has been so good!

meatyryvita · 08/05/2024 17:58

La Roche Posay Anthelios Oil Control Invisible Fluid is fantastic. I have normal skin and so don't worry about it being oily but my 16 year old daughter also uses it - it doesn't leave your skin shiny or sticky, it really is weightless. Even my very fussy DH loves it.

ouch44 · 08/05/2024 18:08

Cerave - both me and DD use it. We have both the 30 and 50spf. She is 15 and every other SpF and suncream has congested her skin or made her oily. This is brilliant. Feels like any other moisturiser to me

TheDogsMother · 08/05/2024 18:20

Tygertiger · 08/05/2024 15:05

Heliocare oil-free is great.

I second this.

lovemycbf · 08/05/2024 18:26

Eucerin do a facial sunblock gel that's not greasy

WhereAreWeNow · 08/05/2024 18:30

Vichy UV anti-imperfections spf50

Peaceandquietandacuppa · 08/05/2024 19:56

I love this as a primer and the added spf. I don’t use a moisturiser as I also get an oily t zone. It’s really great and makes a good base for make up too.

On your face I really think spf 50 is a minimum for anti aging purposes too. https://www.beautypie.com/products/featherlight-uva-uvb-spf50-sunscreen-primer?ref=pla_g&memb=60ft&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=PLA_%5BPLA_brand%5D_(G-United_Kingdom)(PT3-All_Products)(PT4-All_Products)&utm_id=21246539473&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwxeyxBhC7ARIsAC7dS3-640XdRwb3Eb6e_1XHXmNYvHhcO11GlgpHDS42tykTpNdU-I5pc08aAiOVEALw_wcB

TellySavalashairbrush · 08/05/2024 19:58

La Roche Posay. Lightweight, not greasy and absorbs very quickly.

DaysofHoney · 08/05/2024 19:58

lovemycbf · 08/05/2024 18:26

Eucerin do a facial sunblock gel that's not greasy

This one is brilliant - I live in a very sunny climate and have tried loads, the Eucerin is my favourite so far by miles. It’s like a gel/cream - goes on super easily and leaves no greasy sticky feel. Some new fancy brands are making gels but I find them drying.

DGPP · 08/05/2024 20:05

another vote for La Roche Posay, it’s the only one that doesn’t feel like sun cream to me. It’s very light but gives brilliant sun protection

MariaVT65 · 08/05/2024 20:10

Thank you all very much! Really appreciate it! Haven’t heard of most of these so i’ll do lots of research on all your suggestions :)

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littlemissmagpie · 08/05/2024 20:19

Which La Roche po say do people use please?

StripeySoc · 08/05/2024 20:24

I don't like spf unless I'm on the beach because it causes me breakouts and is too greasy

I'm mid fifties and not a single line

But I have worn foundation with spf every day for my whole adult life

So take from that what you will

ChristmasCwtch · 08/05/2024 20:27

Clinique City Block (the slightly tinted one) that got discontinued and then brought back 👏

silverbubbles · 08/05/2024 20:28

La ROCHE POSAY anthelios 50

tealandteal · 08/05/2024 20:32

Another vote for La Roche Posay. I have the shiniest, oiliest skin and it copes with that. It’s also not impossible to wash off your hands! La Roche-Posay Anthelios Oil Control Fluid SPF50+ for Oily Blemish-Prone Skin