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Sun cream that doesn’t stain clothes and clothing to protect shinty the sun

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LegoTherapy · 06/05/2025 22:23

Please could anyone recommend a sun cream that doesn’t stain white tops? One that’s suitable for sensitive skin too as since I’ve hit my 40s my arms and neck itch terribly if I’m in the sun. I’m outside a lot due to my work and lifestyle and get rosacea so need good protection because of being on doxycycline for that. Any recommendations for clothes that will protect well but give a summery vibe would be great too. I’m a short arse at 5’3” and a size 10. Most of my tops are vest type tops with no protection for my upper chest and it goes beetroot in minutes despite factor 50. My arms go bumpy too. Getting older is not fun at times. TIA

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thismummydrinksgin · 06/05/2025 22:25

Ultra sun x

LegoTherapy · 06/05/2025 22:26

I looked at ultra sun in selfridges today but there were a few different ones-is there particular one you recommend?

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thismummydrinksgin · 08/05/2025 13:41

We just gave the family factor 30 I think. Sensitive skin in our house and seems to be tolerated.

Mumwithbaggage · 08/05/2025 14:35

Some years I've had very sensitive skin and Piz Buin Allergy has been the only thing that helped.

yikesanotherbooboo · 08/05/2025 14:41

I get itchy skin in the sun and use ultra sun but also wear long sleeves if I am in significant sunshine.

OnyourbarksGSG · 08/05/2025 14:42

Altruist, completely non greasy and sinks in like moisturiser.

Pinktruffle · 08/05/2025 14:47

I have photosensitive skin - essentially a sun allergy - and eczema, so I have tried pretty much every sun cream on the market. You can feel them all and most will leave residue on your clothes, the only exception I've found is Evy Mousse, it is exceptional. Expensive but exceptional, dry to touch, so easy to apply and really lasts all day and gives amazing protection.

EstherGreenwood63 · 08/05/2025 15:58

Ultrasun Sports transparent. So good.

CMOTDibbler · 08/05/2025 16:09

I have photo sensitive skin and have to cover up completely. I buy Uv protective clothing from Uniqlo (their jackets are great as very lightweight), Solbari (esp the sleeves and shrugs to add to a t shirt), and Coolibar (they do a crop top which gives long sleeves and a filled in neckline to anything else).
I like layering the Uv protection under a crochet dress or Broderie Anglais blouse to keep looking summery but fully protected

LegoTherapy · 08/05/2025 17:54

Thank you so much!

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thismummydrinksgin · 08/05/2025 22:49

My husband and kids got really bad prickly heat when using PiZ burn allergy!

UmberMoose · 09/05/2025 14:54

You can use the one from la roche posay. Here goes my routine if you would be interested:
Morning:
Using water to wash your face,
Sebamed clear face gel,
LRP spf
Cicaplast
Evening:
LRP moisturizer,
Tretinoin (0.1) from skinorac
Sebamed clear facial gel

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