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Hypoallergenic Factor 50?

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SpikyHatePotato · 18/05/2025 13:24

Can anyone recommend a very hypoallergenic dry-feel factor 50 sun protection spray or cream, please?

I'm currently using Ambre Solaire Kids spray https://www.garnier.co.uk/our-brands/sun-protection-and-self-tan/ambre-solaire/products/kids/ambre-solaire-kids-sensitive-hypoallergenic-anti-sand-sun-cream-spray-spf50plus-200ml

This is OK on arms and legs, but on my upper chest/decolletage, the skin has a reaction and I get itchy lumps.

I've previously used Biore UV Aqua Water Essence factor 50 which was recommended here, and that's good on my face, but that also gives the same itchy reaction on my chest.

Thank you!

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ACLtrouble · 18/05/2025 13:33

In your situation I’d be inclined to try a mineral based (zinc) sunblock rather than chemical. DD has very sensitive skin and uses Ultraviolette future fluid on her face - it’s brilliant!

Choirgirl30 · 18/05/2025 13:34

La Roche Posay.

WagonWheel1234 · 18/05/2025 19:31

I use Altruist. It's fantastic. Really good on sensitive skin and very cheap! It's the only thing that doesn't irritate my skin/give me spots on my face. You can get it through Amazon or directly from the company. They're a not-for-profit so it's also ethical - https://altruistsun.com/

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TatteredAndTorn · 18/05/2025 22:32

I have super sensitive skin and lots of allergies and can use both BoJ face sunscreen and ultra sun face factor 50 (links below). I also use Tropic Skin Shade which (despite having (very mild) fragrance which I normally have to avoid) is the only sunscreen I’ve ever used on my body that doesn’t bring my out in spots or a rash.

https://www.lookfantastic.com/p/ultrasun-face-anti-ageing-lotion-spf-50-50ml/12041969/?affil=thggpsad&switchcurrency=GBP&shippingcountry=GB&affil=thggpsad&kwds=&thg_ppc_campaign=20544267983&adtype=pla&product_id=12041969&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20544269891&gbraid=0AAAAAD-fXirUi8Si3CcQFVj0gpxmyQLj8&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiqbBBhCAARIsAJSfZkZWXBJ2trqWA5brLcGYQWDrLFBfGScpjbbvA06PpuOh7tizExLMRN8aAu_nEALw_wcB

https://www.lookfantastic.com/p/beauty-of-joseon-relief-sun-rice-probiotics-spf50-50ml/15443553/?affil=thggpsad&switchcurrency=GBP&shippingcountry=GB&affil=thggpsad&kwds=&thg_ppc_campaign=21523300753&adtype=pla&product_id=15443553&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21523302145&gbraid=0AAAAAD-fXiphmidv1ea4fOUbIqA7PSRoD&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiqbBBhCAARIsAJSfZkapMtTC5BDz2sQFmyvpfkeQkPDZg-uZdurShkOYKw9A_7Z05ClOc-caAtRREALw_wcB

https://tropicskincare.com/products/skin-shade-sun-cream?variant=31298920054857&currency=GBP&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21481289162&gbraid=0AAAAACltHz6aPYTBYZvgMMZ01VeQnISbB&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiqbBBhCAARIsAJSfZkaHyBH_sVf8_ehdCbFAFYHBZ0EGxJUABRE0Q6VzxHWfobq-BI_KXFIaAhl9EALw_wcB

Having said all that what you are personally allergic to may be in all of the above. I am allergic to some very niche things, one of which is in loads of hypoallergenic/sensitive skin products as it’s regarded as inert. I never would have worked out my allergens without patch testing.

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