Brand suggestions for facial sunscreen?

[applecrispy]

My coworker had some spots removed off the right side of her face. Her dermatologist said it was most likely from sitting by the window in her office for 15+ years and that she should be wearing sunscreen going forward. I guess I never really thought about wearing sunscreen indoors. I don't wear any makeup or anything that already has SPF in it. Any suggestions for sunscreen for my face that won't clog up my pores/make me break-out?

Coworker's dermatologist recommended ClearChoice which is a powder sunscreen. I've never heard of it before though and was looking to see what other people use. 

[gummy]

I prefer Asian sunscreens as they have better uv filters you can't get in the US. My current favorite is Krave Beauty The Beet Shield. It has filters in it that aren't approved by the FDA for sunscreen so they can't market it as such but it's the exact same formula as their Beet The Sun SPF 50+ PA++++ that's available in Korea. No cast, non greasy.

kravebeauty.com/collections/shop-all/products/the-beet-shield

[bugandbibs]

Another vote for Asian suncreams. I personally use Biore because it doesn’t break me out and it plays well with make-up. There are lots of different versions available on Amazon. For summer I like the perfect milk version because it is more sweat resistant.

[carmenere]

Jul 17, 2019 10:41:43 GMT -5 bugandbibs said:

Another vote for Asian suncreams. I personally use Biore because it doesn’t break me out and it plays well with make-up. There are lots of different versions available on Amazon. For summer I like the perfect milk version because it is more sweat resistant.

I haven't tried the perfect milk version, but I'd say all the same things about Biore Aqua Rich Watery Essence. It goes on so nicely and doesn't feel greasy at all. 

I guess this thread makes me feel a tiny bit better about having an office with no windows.

[SusanBAnthony]

I recently had a physical and my Dr recommended also putting it on the left side of your neck, because sun hits you there as you are driving. I thought that was a good tip, and easy to do while I am putting it on my face.

I use the Biore watery essence.

[MDmomof2]

I like Purito Centella - very light, moisturizing and non greasy: www.amazon.com/PURITO-Centella-Spectrum-oil-free-Acne-prone/dp/B07JNKFQC7

I also use a Paula's Choice day moisturizer with a physical sunscreen in it. It leaves a slight white cast on my face, but I usually wear foundation so that's not a problem.

I have had many recommendations for Supergoop but I find it to be a little greasy - it reminds me of silicone primers and I don't like that feel.

[mich1]

I have always had sunscreen in my moisturizer since I moved to TX when I was 25. At first, I used Neutrogena and it had an SPF of 15. I later moved to Murad, when they started offering an SPF of 30, and I have pretty much stuck with them.

I guess it's worked. My 60th birthday is next week and my PT thought I was around 40. I'll take it!

[puppylove64]

I also heard that you should sunscreen your hands daily. It never occurred to me how badly hands age and it they get sun every day of the year

[calico]

I use EltaMD UV Clear. Was recommended by my Derm and I really like it. I’ve read that physical blockers (zinc/titanium) are better than the chemical ones.

[audry80]

Jul 17, 2019 14:18:26 GMT -5 calico said:

I use EltaMD UV Clear. Was recommended by my Derm and I really like it. I’ve read that physical blockers (zinc/titanium) are better than the chemical ones.

I use the same but the tinted version. I LOVE IT

[sarahbear]

www.obagi.com/patients/product-line/sun-protection/sun-shield-tint-broad-spectrum-spf-50

I use this and have been mostly happy with it. I have oily skin and large pores. A perfect face sunscreen is hard to find for me.

[countthestars]

I like the Supergoop one

[sassystace]

Elta MD is my favorite. I use EltaMD UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40

[ellipsis]

My dermatologist recommends LaRoche Posay

[aprilsails]

LaRoche Posay Hydraphase UV is 30 and goes on so smoothly. I have no issues wearing makeup on top when I do so.

[redheadk]

Jul 18, 2019 10:28:20 GMT -5 sassystace said:

Elta MD is my favorite. I use EltaMD UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40

I use the same one and really like it. I didn't really care for the feel of Biore Water Essence or the Mischa Skin Milk one. 

[kate1482]

Jul 17, 2019 16:13:46 GMT -5 audry80 said:

Jul 17, 2019 14:18:26 GMT -5 calico said:

I use EltaMD UV Clear. Was recommended by my Derm and I really like it. I’ve read that physical blockers (zinc/titanium) are better than the chemical ones.

I use the same but the tinted version. I LOVE IT

I use this too! I was skeptical about switching to the tinted version but it’s awesome. I just wear that and some Becca powder highlighter