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Face spf that allows sweat to evaporate!

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ThumbTowers · 20/06/2025 17:53

My mission for years has been to find an spf for my face that doesn't feel like I am wearing a layer of cling film over my face and leave me sweating profusely. Still not found it! I have tried lots of the products often mentioned here - La Roche Posay Antihelios, Biore Watery Essence, Heliocare, Cerave etc. I am left feeling sweaty with all of them. Is there a sun cream that will sink in and not leave my skin unable to breath and allow sweat to evaporate?? Would consider spf 30 rather than 50, thinking this might help it feel more lightweight?? Looking at Ultra Violette (not sure which one) as my next try but want to ask here before wasting more money.....

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MissEloiseBridgerton · 20/06/2025 17:55

I use this, it's inexpensive. Melts in lovely, and really lightweight. It's the best I've tried! Doesn't sting the eyes either! www.boots.com/ambre-solaire-ultra-light-sensitive-face-fluid-spf50plus-40ml-10274049

AltitudeCheck · 20/06/2025 17:57

I really like Loreal revitalift spf 50. I run so often get very hot and this doesn't feel sticky or sweaty and doesn't sting my eyes either. It goes on really well too.

ScoliMum · 20/06/2025 18:07

I use Ultraviolette future fluid - never thought I’d say I enjoy wearing SPF but oh my goodness the formula is amazing. Incredibly light (can’t feel it on your face whatsoever) and leaves you with a gorgeous, healthy glow. I use it as a substitute for tinted moisturiser nowadays

ThumbTowers · 21/06/2025 10:01

Thank you, that's a few to add to my list to try !

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flametrees · 21/06/2025 10:07

Thank you farmer brand worth a try. I find it great.

Bigpaintinglittlepainting · 21/06/2025 10:09

L'Oréal garnier do a lightweight spf 50 with niacinimide and it's the lightest one I've ever had, like water.

I work outside and it was perfect for yesterday. It was 29 degrees and I didn't burn and my makeup sits nicely on top

WelkomInEuropaJonguh · 21/06/2025 10:25

The Garnier one sounds interesting, @Bigpaintinglittlepainting. Do you have its full name, please?

yellowsun · 21/06/2025 10:36

You need a chemical rather than mineral sunscreen. The formulas are lighter and you won’t have a layer of zinc blocking everything in and out (please note I am not a scientist but that’s what it feels like to me when I wear it!).

yellowsun · 21/06/2025 10:37

Bigpaintinglittlepainting · 21/06/2025 10:09

L'Oréal garnier do a lightweight spf 50 with niacinimide and it's the lightest one I've ever had, like water.

I work outside and it was perfect for yesterday. It was 29 degrees and I didn't burn and my makeup sits nicely on top

I think it’s the super UV one.

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