A non-shiny SP50 for face please!

[LinedOverLatte]

I’ve tried loads and they all look really shiny, despite proper application.

I’m all for a healthy ‘glow’ but today I look like I’ve wiped my face with margarine! I’ve tried a bit of powder to mattify it with no joy.

I’m just over 50, very fair skinned and use Tretinoin so an SPF50 is preferred, but SPF30 might be ok - what can you recommend please?

Eucerin Dry Touch! Also better for me than LRP as doesn’t make my eyes sting

https://amzn.eu/d/0iI9ufmO

heliocare pigment fluid - actually makes your skin look lovely!

Not quite what you’re after but I find Boot’s soltan suncream is perfectly fine for the face. I like the way it leaves my skin moisturised but not slimy!
https://www.boots.com/soltan-protect-and-moisturise-suncare-lotion-spf50-200ml-10362372?traffic=paid.shopping&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21759351799&gbraid=0AAAAA-AdmwRIjDegXdSRw5nJTu2tPfb0J&gclid=CjwKCAjwvqjOBhAGEiwAngeQnbKU4Q9qNLLA2xo8Rip5Uso53ew2VsRl8aCfSKm8BSJpV732Dap8ARoCOcIQAvD_BwE

Wow - thank you all so much for the recommendations! I’m not overly worried about budget (I mean, I am really, but happy to spend ££) because I use a ridiculously expensive Obagi product all winter to get rid of freckles/dark spots only for them to come back if my SPF isn’t excellent. I’ve burnt with some SPF50s 😩

So - decision time! Thanks again everyone. Let’s hope we get some really sunny weather now!

edited for SPAG and to make sense!

I also recommend the La Roche Posay one

@LinedOverLatte Please may I ask which Obagi product you use? I used the range years ago and would love to do it again but so expensive, however if there's one main product you recommend? Thanks

I would make sure you choose one that specifically states it has 4/5 star uva rating.

Bondi sands

Another Heliocare vote.

I’ve got Superdrug B enhance mattifying primer spf 50 it’s great

I have just checked and you weren't but I am glad to have the recommendation triangulated!

Nivea shine control factor 50

My daughter( oily skin) and I (combination) swear by Nivea shine control mattifying effect spf50. It is light, feels good jand is effective (I burn easily and this is fine for me) Can get from Amazon £9 a tube.

Nivea SPF50 primer. My skin has improved so much since I started using it and foundation works brilliantly with it - no pilling and lasts all day. And it's under a tenner.

Currently using Bondi Sands spf 50 and it’s non shiny.

Body shop spray.

I’ve got the aveeno calm and restore spf50. It’s great - no stingy eyes. I actually like it even more than the RochePosay one and it is way cheaper too.

Cerave AM facial moisturising lotion is SPF50 and not shiny. Also isn't heavy and doesn't clog pores

I agree. It's fine for me.

Ultra Violette supreme screen is lovely, doesn’t make your face feel like an oil slick. Nice under makeup and lightweight.

I wore the tinted but matte for oily skins, last year and got compluments regarding my "makeup"

I use the Eucerin Anti Pigment Factor 50 one. I hate shiny sunscreen and am too pale for the tinted ones, they always go orange on me !

La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid Tinted SPF50+ 50ml

Only bought this 2 days ago and it's not shiny at all. It's tinted.

Thank You Farmer brings me out in spots, which no other skincare product has ever done and which was a bit miserable as I'm in my 40s. I ended up with Shiseido sunscreen after walking into a department store on holiday and pleading for advice. It seems pretty good - I'm very fair skinned and need the factor 50!

Another vote for Eucerin from me