Talk to me about face sunscreen.

[Doc_Lobster]

Unsurprisingly, I wear a lot of sunscreen. Especially now. For a while I've been using Neutrogena SPF 50 lotion/sunscreen on my face, but I don't really like it. I keep using Neutrogena because their broad spectrum stuff seems to work really well, but it irritates my skin. My face doesn't get red or anything, which is why I keep using it, but by the end of the day it always feels kind of raw. Does anyone else have this problem with Neutrogena? If so, what do you use? Also, what do you use on your lips?

[fuckyourcouch]

I don't have this problem with the Neutrogena sunscreen, but I rarely put it on my face. I usually use a makeup or tinted moisturizer that has SPF included. I use Nivea lip balm w/SPF as well. I've used Clinique CityBlock as well on my face, but it smells kinda weird to me.

[cleo29]

I am using Aveeno now and I like it fine, but I am not super fair. Years ago I did get a sample of something from Estee Lauder and I loved it. It felt nice on my skin and gave me great protection. I have also had great luck with Oil of Olay.

[Doc_Lobster]

I wish I could get a bunch of samples rather than buying something new and not liking it.

[litebright]

I've been using the Neutrogena SPF 70 Ultra Sheer liquid.

It doesn't bother my skin, though. Maybe try Aveeno? I've used their high-SPF sunscreens on my face before and had fairly good luck with them.

[fuckyourcouch]

doc, if you buy at Target, they'll let you bring it back. Just tell them it didn't work for you or irritated your skin or whatever else. I've bought cheapass makeup there and had the shade be wrong, and they gave me no grief about exchanging it.

[Doc_Lobster]

Oh really? Cool, I did not know that.

[panicked]

I use Cetaphil face lotion with 30 spf. I really like it. It doesn't irritate my skin.

[Doc_Lobster]

Cetaphil, you say? I've had good luck with their lotion (in addition to being very fair, I'm just generally a delicate flower where my skin is concerned). I'll check that out. I really like the combo sunscreen/lotions, but I really need higher than the usual SPF 15.

[thedutchgirl]

I really like CeraVe's AM moisturizer, which is 30 SPF, but if I'm going to be out in the sun for an extended period, I've been using the Neutrogena face, which I don't love either.

[alzi]

I use La Roche Posay Moisturizer/Sunscreen. It is great - you can find it on Amazon, or in CVS. The face version is 15 i think, but I swear I have never burned wearing it. I think it may come stronger too?

Also - it is safe for all skin types, I have crappy skin and it does not make my breakouts worse at all.

[-Moe-]

I need a new one. I think mine has been giving me an oilier face.

[papie]

I think Cetaphil makes an SPF 50 now? I still have the 15, but I could swear I saw a super high one.

[dcannie]

i use the peter thomas roth powder sunscreen over my eucerin spf 30 moisturizer. everything else makes me so oily.

[saraandmichael]

i use aveeno moisturizer with a 30 spf. i don't know if they have it in a 50 or not, but i like their products a lot.

[Doc_Lobster]

I checked at target for the high SPF cetaphil one and didn't see it, so I'm about to look online because that sounds very promising. Thanks everyone!

[Deleted]

I really like Clinique City Block. They have it in SPF 25 or 40. It leaves your skin feeling velvety.

www.clinique.com/product/1661/6236/Sun/Sun_Protection/Super-City-Block-Oil-Free-Daily-Face-Protector-SPF-40/index.tmpl

[-Moe-]

i remember that the clinique city block with tint 25spf was super light and airy, but the city block non tint 40 spf was like a layer of grease to me.

baaaaah, i hate my skin.

[Doc_Lobster]

The cetaphil product locator tells me that I can get the SPF 50 at the walgreen's near my apartment. Will pick some up tomorrow. I'm cheap.

[Doc_Lobster]

Well, according to that link the Neutrogena one has a score of 7 (high risk). I didn't see the cetaphil 50, but the other cetaphil one had a rating of 3 (or maybe it was 4). So at least it will probably be an improvement.

[-Moe-]

this is like the consumer reports for sunscreen i love it.

[copperpenny]

Jun 13, 2012 21:55:38 GMT -5 -Moe- said:

i remember that the clinique city block with tint 25spf was super light and airy, but the city block non tint 40 spf was like a layer of grease to me.

baaaaah, i hate my skin.

I had the same experience. The City Block 25 is great and the 40 sucks. The 25 is mineral and the 40 has a chemical sunscreen.

[alzi]

Jun 13, 2012 22:01:06 GMT -5 @theycalledherkate said:

I use la Roche posay anthelios and endurance shield those are my fave!

anthelios! That was the word I was blanking on.

[jenna]

Jun 13, 2012 22:18:30 GMT -5 toledo said:

Not to complicate things even more, Doc, but if you care about this sort of thing, you can check out the Environmental Working Group's ratings of sunscreens here:

breakingnews.ewg.org/2012sunscreen/

I use that site all the time, especially for Baby E's products.

[verycontrary247]

I have extremely sensitive skin, I use California Baby no fragrance SPF 30 sunblock.


www.californiababy.com/no-fragrance-spf-30-sunscreen-lotion-2-9-oz.html