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Non greasy body SPF recs please

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ftbNC · 14/05/2025 20:06

looking for non greasy lightweight body spf that actually sinks in and won’t pill, does anyone have recommendations please?

I use La Roche Posay UVmune on the face and adore it, not greasy and sinks in well, doesn’t have a heavy spf feel.

Ideally would like something more affordable for the body though…

Have tried:

Altruist body spf 50 - great protection but still feels heavy and greasy

Cien/Lidl Sport transparent sun protect spray - great protection, great price, applies like cooling mist and is transparent but leaves very shiny finish like I’ve applied oil

Soltan (boots) kids suncare spray - great protection but messy to use, runny white liquid which then feels greasy and pills. My least favourite

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1990s · 15/05/2025 04:10

Also looking for this! I’ve tried Ultrasun and thought that was good, Bondi Sands also not bad.

1990s · 15/05/2025 04:12

Also Garnier Ambre Solaire moisturising protection but need to test that one again as been a few years

CubanTody · 15/05/2025 09:46

I've never found a sunscreen that's genuinely non-greasy and I've tried both cheap and expensive brands. Some feel a bit nicer when applying but they all seem to feel the same once they've sunk in.

Shorkie · 15/05/2025 11:35

It's not cheap but I absolutely love Sun Bum sunscreen. I don't find it greasy at all and it sinks in really nicely. I can't bare the greasy feel of most sunscreen, so it's absolutely worth the money for me. Also no yellow marks on white clothing which is a bonus.

ToBeOrNotToBee · 15/05/2025 11:37

Ultrasun sport gel

soembarassing1 · 15/05/2025 11:38

The garnier vitamin c. It’s not slick at all and it’s the only spf that doesn’t sting my eyes.

UmberMoose · 15/05/2025 13:41

For body I use sun bum always. Here goes my routine if you would be interested:
Morning:
Using water to wash your face,
Sebamed clear face gel,
Garnier spf on my face and sun bum on the body
Cicaplast
Evening:
LRP moisturizer,
Tretinoin (0.1) from skinorac
Sebamed clear facial gel

Generaltwat · 15/05/2025 13:44

Ultrasun sports gel - DH loves it

i have been using Altruist spf 30. I dont like creams or oil on my skin but find this to be fine. Didn’t burn whilst in Barbados for two weeks

Atarin · 15/05/2025 13:47

Vichy, the one in a squeezy tube. Lovely and light, non-greasy.

UmberMoose · 16/05/2025 12:42

Atarin · 15/05/2025 13:47

Vichy, the one in a squeezy tube. Lovely and light, non-greasy.

Is this for dry skin?

cannaethink · 16/05/2025 13:09

Another vote for ultra sun sports gel. I also like the Lidl dry oil spray. The smell isn’t great but doesn’t last, and I find the shine dies down quickly.

Slinkyminky22 · 16/05/2025 13:15

Sunsense kids.

It's an Australian brand, it's affordable and we don't burn. It also doesn't irritate anyone's sensitive skin.

UmberMoose · 17/05/2025 13:45

Atarin · 16/05/2025 19:46

https://www.boots.com/vichy-ideal-soleil-face-and-body-milk-300ml-spf30-300ml-10188840?traffic=paid.shopping&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21319784591&gbraid=0AAAAA-AdmwS6US8WaAQ7JzvrWmK7ebJHB&gclid=Cj0KCQjwxJvBBhDuARIsAGUgNfhalNmxsEpA68TzZxg-29ZcCMjpulU_GOq1ClYAgjqcdKwS2QTAWkUaAt-7EALw_wcB

It’s this one. My skin is dry, but I hate thick cream. This is more of a milky lotion, it’s hydrating without being greasy. I’ve tried all the sun creams (that’s what it feels like!), and this is my favourite. The P20 invisible spray is also light and non greasy and has good staying power (easy for top ups).

Thanks

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