Beauty

[Tigriss]

I agree with a spray version just to increase coverage. There are times with old school lotions where you miss a spot of skin and can tell after one comes in for the day. The backs of arms and the like. Most sunscreens on the market are great now and are about equal. The trick is to use a high SPF, apply 30 minutes before going out into the sun, and apply every hour or so to keep it fresh and defend against places where sweat and water has washed it away. I love the spray for kids as they move around so much! I do like ones formulated for sweat and water proof and don't block pores for use on the face. I do like Neutrogena but purchased some of Paula's for my trip. I will probably use both.

[beach-mom]

My dermatologist recommended Ocean Potion some years ago. I still use it. It's a drugstore product, but sometimes hard to find. I usually get it through drugstore.com.

I've been wearing sunscreen on my face every day for years. My favorite is Paula's Choice.

[CHTKT]

Has anyone used "Blue Lizzard sensitive"? It has 10% micronized zinc. I ordered it from Amazon and it arrived the day after we left for Hawaii. I put it on the back of my hand and it didn't seem too white. I gave it to my daughter who is working as a life guard this summer. I thought a bonus for my teenager was the bottle turns blue if there are UV rays--it seemed to have the teenage dummy factor--if bottle is blue, you should put it on!

[Happy Elizabeth]

On 5/10/2014 KerriT said: Has anyone used "Blue Lizzard sensitive"? It has 10% micronized zinc. I ordered it from Amazon and it arrived the day after we left for Hawaii. I put it on the back of my hand and it didn't seem too white. I gave it to my daughter who is working as a life guard this summer. I thought a bonus for my teenager was the bottle turns blue if there are UV rays--it seemed to have the teenage dummy factor--if bottle is blue, you should put it on!

That is a great product! Simple, not irritating, just plain works. If someone asked me to recommend a drug-store sunscreen, the Blue Lizard sensitive is the one I would recommend.

[DoxieMomma]

Another vote for Elta MD UV Clear 46.......I searched for years for the perfect sunscreen (very oily, sensitive, acne prone skin) and this was recommended by my derm during my first visit with her two years ago. It is the ONLY sunscreen that's touched my face since then. It uses both physical and chemical sunscreens and contains niacinamide to reduce the appearance of redness/discoloration. My SO uses Elta MD SPF 45, in the continuous spray form (I believe it's also available in a pump spray). This one is also oil-free and both physical and chemical. I use his spray on my body if I'm outside gardening, in the pool, etc.

[BellaCarro]

On 5/10/2014 bewise said:

In Goodhousekeeping June issue many pages on good sun screen.They tell you everything you want to know!

Allure also has an article this month. However, imo, they rarely get seriously into the chemical vs. physical aspect.

[Beccaboone2]

Thank you all for your input on this thread! What great info. I just ordered the EltaMD clear 46 to use on my face. I have been using Cetaphil's oil-free 30 spf on my face and have been pretty happy with it although lately it seems to make my skin a bit more oily (and it didn't do that before). I wanted something non-oily, good for sensitive skin, with a matte finish - the EltaMD looks just the ticket.

I think I will try a spray type for my body - possibly the Neutrogena Dry Touch. Does that sink in pretty quickly? I can't stand the feel of lotions, sunscreens, etc. that don't sink into my skin right away. I fell in love with Vaseline's spray and go moisturizer this winter and would love to find a sunscreen that dries so fast similar to that.

[Happy Elizabeth]

On 5/10/2014 Beccaboone2 said:

Thank you all for your input on this thread! What great info. I just ordered the EltaMD clear 46 to use on my face. I have been using Cetaphil's oil-free 30 spf on my face and have been pretty happy with it although lately it seems to make my skin a bit more oily (and it didn't do that before). I wanted something non-oily, good for sensitive skin, with a matte finish - the EltaMD looks just the ticket.

I think I will try a spray type for my body - possibly the Neutrogena Dry Touch. Does that sink in pretty quickly? I can't stand the feel of lotions, sunscreens, etc. that don't sink into my skin right away. I fell in love with Vaseline's spray and go moisturizer this winter and would love to find a sunscreen that dries so fast similar to that.

EltaMD 46 will change your opinion of sunscreen. Their sunscreens really are in another league. I wish I could help you on the spray, hopefully someone else can.

[Irishrose136]

On 5/10/2014 beach-mom said:

My dermatologist recommended Ocean Potion some years ago. I still use it. It's a drugstore product, but sometimes hard to find. I usually get it through drugstore.com.

I've been wearing sunscreen on my face every day for years. My favorite is Paula's Choice.

Did not know she made a separate sunscreen. I use her moisturizer with the tint when using MU. Surprised that she uses CHEMICAL sunscreen???????? Avobenzone???

<h1>Extra Care Non-Greasy Sunscreen SPF 50</h1>

Sunshine, something’s come between us. Smooth on this silky lotion that sets to a feather-light, matte finish, then get out in the sun and play. You’re covered.

Item #: 232

• Broad-spectrum protection ideal for blemish-prone skin
• Very water resistant; ideal for sports

Key Ingredients: vitamin C, vitamin A, silica, bentonite, Aloe barbadensis, vitamin E, avobenzone Product Ingredients:

Active Ingredients: Homosalate 10%, Oxybenzone 6%, Octisalate 5%, Avobenzone 3%, Octocrylene 2% (all FDA-approved sunscreen ingredients). Other Ingredients: Water, Butylene Glycol (slip agent), PEG-8, Polyethylene (thickeners), Dimethicone (silicone slip agent), Silica (dry finish slip agent), Picea Excelsa (Spruce) Wood Extract (anti-inflammatory agent), Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Retinyl Palmitate (vitamin-based antioxidants),Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E/antioxidants), Titanium Dioxide (thickener/opacifying agent), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (water-binding agent), Bentonite (absorbent), Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate (emulsifier), Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate (film-forming/waterproofing agents), Kaolin (thickener/absorbent), Ethylhexylglycerin (water-binding agent), Disodium EDTA (chelating agent), Sodium Hydroxide (pH adjuster), Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol (preservatives).

[Irishrose136]

On 5/10/2014 Beccaboone2 said:

Thank you all for your input on this thread! What great info. I just ordered the EltaMD clear 46 to use on my face. I have been using Cetaphil's oil-free 30 spf on my face and have been pretty happy with it although lately it seems to make my skin a bit more oily (and it didn't do that before). I wanted something non-oily, good for sensitive skin, with a matte finish - the EltaMD looks just the ticket.

I think I will try a spray type for my body - possibly the Neutrogena Dry Touch. Does that sink in pretty quickly? I can't stand the feel of lotions, sunscreens, etc. that don't sink into my skin right away. I fell in love with Vaseline's spray and go moisturizer this winter and would love to find a sunscreen that dries so fast similar to that.

What Becca said!!!!!