topic Re: Sunscreen in Beauty

Sunscreen

Lovevienna — Sun, 14 May 2023 17:17:03 GMT

Best sunscreen you have tried that doesn’t leave white cast on your face and is mineral rather than chemical. Any suggestions?

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SurferWife — Sun, 14 May 2023 17:30:14 GMT

@Lovevienna

I'm not a sunscreen expert and don't wear it daily but this is one I just recently bought that doesn't leave a white cast. It's very lightweight. I bought it because of all the stellar reviews, even those reviews on this board. My negative about it is, in my opinion, it doesn't wear well under make-up. Truthfully, I will probably use this as my body SPF for beach days and buy the Naturium SPF for my face. Nonetheless, here is on option for you to consider.

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SilleeMee — Sun, 14 May 2023 17:29:20 GMT

That's a chemical sunscreen @SurferWife . OP looking for mineral.

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SurferWife — Sun, 14 May 2023 17:33:12 GMT

@SilleeMee

That's exactly why I said I'm no sunscreen expert. I don't even know the difference. Perhaps I shouldn't have even opined.

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Oldfaithful — Sun, 14 May 2023 17:52:56 GMT

Just tried cerave hydrating mineral sunscreen #30, reviews said no white cast but it's there. I'm still searching myself?

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SilleeMee — Sun, 14 May 2023 17:57:50 GMT

@SurferWife wrote:
@SilleeMee
That's exactly why I said I'm no sunscreen expert. I don't even know the difference. Perhaps I shouldn't have even opined.

@SurferWife

No worries! I understand.

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SilleeMee — Sun, 14 May 2023 18:01:36 GMT

I'm skeptical with mineral sunscreens. They say 'no white cast' but that's never the case for me. Also, my derm recommends chemical sunscreens. She says they work better at protecting the skin from the sun. I've been sunburned while wearing mineral sunscreens but not with chemical ones.

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teganslaw — Sun, 14 May 2023 18:08:38 GMT

@Lovevienna why does it have to be mineral sunscreen? Because of certain ingredients? Both are said to protect.

If you don't want a white cast, I'd say to go with chemical. I use Neutrogena dry touch sheer 50 SPF. Not white cast and works well under makeup.

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LindaSal — Sun, 14 May 2023 18:42:56 GMT

I've been using Thrive and it is a great sunscreen. Works well for me and DH. I try to stay clear of harmful chemicals and this sunscreen fits the bill and reasonably priced. I purchased mine on Amazon.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Sun, 14 May 2023 19:06:05 GMT

I'm not a daily sunscreen user. When I do go out in the sun for an extended period of time, I'll use one if these over my makeup and reapply as needed.

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Caffeina — Sun, 14 May 2023 19:11:13 GMT

Bare Republic.

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Dazlin — Sun, 14 May 2023 20:37:46 GMT

@SurferWife , I also bought the SkinAqua, and a 2nd bottle too because I thought i liked it...but I started seeing my pores looked clogged, black. So I stopped using it on my face, and my pores cleared up. . So apparently it has something that clogs...ill finish it on my arms and chest, but now I'm not sure I trust it, so ill go back to waterbabies for my body. I use Shiseido for face, and bought mom Neutrogena spf 60...im going to buy that next for face.

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Dazlin — Sun, 14 May 2023 22:46:06 GMT

@SurferWife ...I just looked at Naturium. Is it the spf 50, orange pkg? It looks interesting, says a primer as well?

If you have used it, please tell me how it feels and can you apply make up without pilling/flaking??

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SurferWife — Sun, 14 May 2023 23:11:30 GMT

@Dazlin wrote:
@SurferWife ...I just looked at Naturium. Is it the spf 50, orange pkg? It looks interesting, says a primer as well?
If you have used it, please tell me how it feels and can you apply make up without pilling/flaking??

@Dazlin

Yes, that is the Naturium SPF I am referring to. I have not yet purchased it. It is in my cart, but there are a few other Naturium products I want to try, too, so it is sitting there until I make up my mind. Naturium's free shipping starts at $40, but that's easy to reach...HA! I will buy it & as soon as I try it I'll let you know about the pilling. I HATE pilling with a passion!

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SurferWife — Sun, 14 May 2023 23:16:40 GMT

@Dazlin wrote:
@SurferWife , I also bought the SkinAqua, and a 2nd bottle too because I thought i liked it...but I started seeing my pores looked clogged, black. So I stopped using it on my face, and my pores cleared up. . So apparently it has something that clogs...ill finish it on my arms and chest, but now I'm not sure I trust it, so ill go back to waterbabies for my body. I use Shiseido for face, and bought mom Neutrogena spf 60...im going to buy that next for face.

@Dazlin

Thanks for that feedback! I have only used it once since my make-up pilled so badly. The good thing is I paid only $15 for it, so if I don't like it as my body SPF, I'll toss it. Actually, come to think of it, a friend of mine uses it and they are leaving for Mexico next week on a surf trip. We babysit her puppy so when she drops him off I'll just give it to her. She uses that brand and likes it. It will come in handy in Mexico.

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Dazlin — Sun, 14 May 2023 23:51:15 GMT

@SurferWife ...im buying Naturium on Amazon...no limit, free shipping.

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pdxlalesley — Sun, 14 May 2023 23:57:44 GMT

@Lovevienna I recently discovered that I have now an extreme hypersensitivity to the sun. Having spent most of my life living in and enjoying the sun this was a shock.

I researched and found that many things can cause a sensitivity. Story short---I bought Elta MD UV Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30 for the body, and for my face Elta MD Broad Spectrum SPF 46. From Amazon.

Neither product leaves any white cast. None. I cannot be in direct sunlight or with sun shining through a car window without protection. I highly recommend these products.

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tiny 2 — Sun, 14 May 2023 23:59:29 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
I'm skeptical with mineral sunscreens. They say 'no white cast' but that's never the case for me. Also, my derm recommends chemical sunscreens. She says they work better at protecting the skin from the sun. I've been sunburned while wearing mineral sunscreens but not with chemical ones.

@SilleeMee, Is there one that will not burn the eyes out of my head??? I have developed an intolerance and I have been wearing sunscreen since it was a thing!!!

Re: Sunscreen

SilleeMee — Mon, 15 May 2023 00:30:15 GMT

@tiny 2 wrote:
@SilleeMee wrote:
I'm skeptical with mineral sunscreens. They say 'no white cast' but that's never the case for me. Also, my derm recommends chemical sunscreens. She says they work better at protecting the skin from the sun. I've been sunburned while wearing mineral sunscreens but not with chemical ones.
@SilleeMee, Is there one that will not burn the eyes out of my head??? I have developed an intolerance and I have been wearing sunscreen since it was a thing!!!

@tiny 2

I've been using Skin Aqua Gel sunscreen spf 50 and I don't have any problems with it. No burning of the eyes at all for me. I know how irritating that is b/c I have experienced the same thing with some other sunscreens I've used in the past.

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beach-mom — Mon, 15 May 2023 00:51:18 GMT

@Lovevienna - I got this recently. So far I like it. I researched companies I like and this one has good reviews. I did use Josie Maran's, but it's harder to get the untinted version.