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Facial sun protection

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Themagicfarawaytreeismyfav · 03/03/2025 09:13

Hi, ive just started using a retinol cream and i now need to use sun protection daily on my face. Can anyone recommend one that is high protection but not greasy and won't clog up my skin?

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GofE · 03/03/2025 09:18

have oily/ combination skin, and i love the Dior spf 50 ... smells nice, works well under make up, non greasy.

Sal17690 · 03/03/2025 09:25

La Roche posay is very lightweight but works well. It's the brand my dermatologist recommends (in Australia, daily sunscreen is important)

Onlycoffee · 03/03/2025 09:31

I used to use La Roche Posay or Aveene until i got a small tube of Ultrasun 50+ and I love it.
Feels like moisturiser and protects really well.

Tbf Garnier also have a good range of face protection for different skin types.

Mercurial123 · 03/03/2025 09:40

P20 or Ultrasun, as you only have to apply once and you're protected for 8 hours.

Bellaboot · 03/03/2025 09:42

I've started using the Claims one and it's great. Also the bareminerals tinted moisturiser is good. My skin always breaks out with suncream and so far both of these have been fine and non sticky.

MissyB1 · 03/03/2025 09:46

Sal17690 · 03/03/2025 09:25

La Roche posay is very lightweight but works well. It's the brand my dermatologist recommends (in Australia, daily sunscreen is important)

My ds suffers from Acne and La Roche Posay is the one I buy for him.

Pegsmum · 03/03/2025 09:52

I’ve tried quite a few and the one I like the best is Caudalie 50+.

App13 · 03/03/2025 09:58

Ultra violette hydrating SPF , it's not hydrating or greasy is mineral based , gives you a finished look with just that on . My go to for yonks .

BoeufBourguig · 03/03/2025 10:01

This is a crowded field and the quality is much better than it was a few years ago. I'm loyal to Bioré Watery Essence SPF50 (which I saw in Sainsbury's yesterday!!) but I'm also a big fan of the LRP Anthelios Anti-age, https://www.laroche-posay.co.uk/en_GB/anthelios-age-correct/LRP_021.html, which I just use as a normal moisturiser in summer and top up with another sunscreen such as the Bioré as needed.

I also have the BeautyPie Featherlight but haven't tried it yet.

Panticus · 03/03/2025 10:17

I am also a loyal fan of Biore Watery Essence. Not greasy at all, sinks in easily and has a light pleasant scent.

Bignanna · 03/03/2025 13:35

Altruist

Themagicfarawaytreeismyfav · 03/03/2025 17:33

Thank you for all your suggestions im going to have a look tomorrow at a few different ones.

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