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Re: I HATE sunscreen. Help..

I use Elta MD tinted Physical SPF41 every day, as recommended by my dermatologist. Works as very lightly tinted moisturizer and the perfect primer for any foundation also. Love that it's 100% mineral sunscreen since I'm allergic to many chemical sunscreens. I buy at dermstore.com since my derm doesn't sell any products in her practice.

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Re: I HATE sunscreen. Help..

Ok, I had the same problem and have tried them all.  I was very particular because it had to be a physical sunscreen, not chemical., and not thick or sticky.    And I finally found it.  It's La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Face Mineral Tinted Sunscreen, SPF 50 - 1.7 fl oz.  It goes on thin as water but feels silky going on.  It's tinted so no white over cast.  Just love it.  Hope this helps. 

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Re: I HATE sunscreen. Help..

I love Josie Maran's Protect and Perfect (her peach tinted sunscreen).  I'd wear it even if it didn't have sunscreen because of the way it enhances my skintone (caramel brown).  

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Re: I HATE sunscreen. Help..

I was just going to suggest Biore.  I use the blue tube and buy it from Amazon.  It is so light and sinks into the skin quickly.  I buy 4 tubes at a time so I don't run out.

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Re: I HATE sunscreen. Help..

I hate sunscreen too, it always makes me feel like my skin is suffocating or something. I really love the Josie Maran SPF 47 moisturizer and I use BareMinerals loose foundation which is SPF 25. 

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Re: I HATE sunscreen. Help..

Obagi has a new, very lightweight one that is tinted.  It is not a heavy tint, though.  Not goopy at all.  Very silky and not tacky.

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Re: I HATE sunscreen. Help..

I do agree that finding a tinted sunscreen or a foundation with SPF is the way to go. I am using JM Protect and Perfect.
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Re: I HATE sunscreen. Help..

I also hate sunscreen on my face. And Zinc Oxide irritates my skin, so I use chemical sunscreen for broad spectrum coverage.

 

My favorite is Supergoop City Serum. It doesn't feel heavy or mask like. Some sunscreens feel like they're suffocating or make me start sweating as soon as I apply them and.

 

Another thing I really hate is applying too many layers of product. I don't have time for all that! I squirt the City Serum on the back of my hand, add my green color-correcting primer to that, and add a half pump of an illuminizing primer. I mix that up on the back of my hand and apply. That reduces my redness, adds some brightness, and leaves my skin protected. I put my tinted moisturizer on over that and I'm good to go.

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Re: I HATE sunscreen. Help..

I agree, @KCDiva.  I hate, hate, HATE a separate sunscreen and will not wear one.  My complexion is oily and prone to breakouts and rashes -- a cream sunscreen always irritates my sensitive skin. 

 

I use a primer with SPF, a foundation with SPF, and an SPF finishing powder I can re-apply when needed.  When I work in the yard, I use a Neutrogena spray-on sunscreen on bare skin.

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Re: I HATE sunscreen. Help..

You should consider changing your makeup and moisturizer to include ones with high SPF in them, so you are not having to add a sunscreen.  If you are like regular office workers, you are outside for considerable less than those working outside.  Those working outside, tend not to wear makeup, so they wear sunscreen.  If that is your profession, then wear a mineral based/physical sunscreen versus a chemical one.  Mineral based ones are thicker than chemical based ones.  Chemical is lighter because it isn't the physicality of it that makes it sunscreen.  M Magic Cushion Special Set No.21 (Light Beige)   Missha USA M Magic Cushion Foundation

 

I currently use the above foundation which is light to medium in coverage and has a wopping SPF 50 in it.  Korean and Asian skin care and makeup all have tons of SPF in it because they are obsessed with lighter skin and sun protection.  They go to the beach, but are more covered than the most conservative Muslim women.  They wrap up to prevent tanning and sun damage.  I will say that they makeup is more limited in shades, but that works for my fair skin.

 

Most people have suggested that you incorporate more SPF in your facial care and makeup, which is what you should really do.  BUT that is our opinion.