Beauty

[Dreamchaser]

Thank you ladies! I'm going through this list and checking out every single recommendation.

[Vamp]

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@SilleeMee wrote:

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@GSPgirl wrote:

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@Dreamchaser wrote:
That isn't full of chemicals! I'm 53 with sensitive, combination skin that definitely leads more toward the dry side. I love Devita but unfortunately it broke me out.
I'm looking for options that hopefully won't break the bank but I am open to all suggestions.

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Aren't all sunscreens full of chemicals?

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No, not all of them. Some are made with physical (mineral) sunscreen ingredients like zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. 

Zinc oxide & titanium oxide are chemicals, BTW. 

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[winamac1]

PTRoth makes a chemical free one that is awesome, and I love ELTA MD.

[winamac1]

https://www.allure.com/gallery/chemical-free-sunscreens

I like the ELTAMD, Josie Maran and Tarte. 

PTR's is also awesome as mentioned above. 

[seehorse]

Been using CeraVe AM Moisturizer w/SPF 30.  Bonus for me has been firming overall, but have noticed better jawline firmness (this contains ceramides so attributing firming to that).

$2 off coupon on website.

Don't wear foundation, so can't comment on that.

[Texasmouse]

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@SilleeMee wrote:

The most recent mineral sunscreen I tried was this one. It's tinted but if you are very tan or a woman of color then this might give you a slight ghostly cast. But it's nothing a little makeup can't fix. It's not greasy and dries matte. 

Australian Gold Botanical Sunscreen SPF 50 Tinted Face Mineral Lotion, 3 Fl Oz - $13

@BirkiLady @Dreamchaser

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@SilleeMee

I've been dying to try this sunscreen but from what I've read, it sounds like it's just like an Ulta brand one I tried. I can't find the Australian Gold one locally and I don't want to order it online (since I have other sunscreens to go through first) but I wish I knew someone who had tried the Ulta one and could offer a comparison. Does this one dry to a matte, almost rubber-like layer that stays put and is difficult to remove at night? The Ulta one is like that but I do a double cleanse and the oil takes it off nicely.

[SilleeMee]

For me the Australian Gold was not rubbery feeling on my skin. To me it has a powdery feel to it.  It does dry matte and I find it somewhat difficult to wash off. But that's a good thing if you're sweaty or in water. I didn't know Ulta made one like this. What is the name of it? @Texasmouse

ETA:  I think if you use a powder foundation over top of this sunscreen then your skin may feel a little dry. 

[Texasmouse]

@SilleeMee

It's this one. It's hard to explain the feel of it. It LOOKS powdery but the feeling on the skin is what I can best describe as rubber-like. If you try this one, please let me know what you think. (It's also reasonably priced. $9.99 for 2oz.)

[SilleeMee]

The Australian Gold is fragrance-free which is a must for me. I just looked at the Ulta sunscreen and it has fragrance so I won't be trying it. Thank you for telling me about though.  @Texasmouse

[Texasmouse]

@SilleeMee

You're welcome! I didn't realize it had fragrance in it. I'm going to try the Australian Gold one probably next summer, since what I've been reading about it is that it can be a little drying.  I'll be using more moisturizing sunscreens with winter coming on. Thanks for your recommendation!