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If you use retinoids, can you recommend a non-greasy facial SPF

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JohnnyMcGrathSaysFuckOff · 11/01/2025 10:23

I only use low-dose stuff from The Ordinary (0.2% in squalane) but have been using about 6 mos and really seeing a difference. I am 45 but my skin looks really smooth and only v minor fine lines.

But I am conscious I should be using SPF every day. I use a moisturiser with spf 15 but as spring comes and I am spending more time outside, I feel like that's not enough.

Any recs?

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Geneticsbunny · 11/01/2025 11:48

Ultrasun is good. It protects all day with one application and doesn't sting if it gets in your eyes.

StripyDog · 11/01/2025 11:51

La Roche Posay Anthelios 400 or the Ambre Solaire serum. Both SPF50 and both very good.

Lentilweaver · 11/01/2025 11:52

Neutrogena.

Bignanna · 11/01/2025 13:06

Altruist- I haven’t found anything better than this, and it’s not expensive.

CharlotteCChapel · 11/01/2025 14:29

I love E45 facial sunscreen

CarrotSeeds · 11/01/2025 14:31

I second La Roche Posay Anthelios. You might get it in offer now it's past the summer holiday season. Not greasy and SPF 50. I use it daily.

AgMaggy · 11/01/2025 14:32

Thank You Farmer, they have loads of different SPFs to pick from depending on your skin type. They’re non greasy and easy to apply make up over.

BangingOn · 11/01/2025 14:34

Ultra Violette or Biore Watery Essence.

MabelMoo23 · 11/01/2025 15:12

La Roche Posay here as well

lollydu · 11/01/2025 16:34

Beauty of Joseon do a really nice one, not greasy at all. Biore watery essence quite nice and a bit cheaper too x

user22446688 · 11/01/2025 16:35

BangingOn · 11/01/2025 14:34

Ultra Violette or Biore Watery Essence.

I second Ultra Violette. I love their Supreme Screen.

JohnnyMcGrathSaysFuckOff · 11/01/2025 17:08

Wow thanks all! This is for days when I"m not wearing make up as my CC cream has an SPF in. Tbh, I am increasingly feeling like I don't need to wear foundation/ CC cream as my skin is so much better, so a "see through" spf product or moisuriser is what I need.

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user22446688 · 11/01/2025 17:11

JohnnyMcGrathSaysFuckOff · 11/01/2025 17:08

Wow thanks all! This is for days when I"m not wearing make up as my CC cream has an SPF in. Tbh, I am increasingly feeling like I don't need to wear foundation/ CC cream as my skin is so much better, so a "see through" spf product or moisuriser is what I need.

I find that mixing a tiny dab of foundation into the ultra violette is all I need

alpinia · 11/01/2025 17:14

Some by Mi V10 spf50. Very lightweight gel, smells nice, lasts all day, good price. Perfect!

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