What do you look for in a face sunscreen?
I need something that feels lightweight, absorbs quickly without feeling greasy or chalky, and works well with makeup on top.
— Christine
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Ideally, I like a moisturizer that contains sunscreen so I’m not layering quite so much “stuff” on my face. Origins A Perfect World with SPF 40 is perfect for that. If I’m using a separate facial sunscreen, I like something light and non-greasy and SunSmart from Lise Watier is just perfect for this – it’s matte, light and leaves an almost velvety finish on my skin. I also really like the tinted one from Australian Gold.
It has to dry down in a way that doesn’t leave me sticky or greasy. Also it must have an adequate SPF rating, SPF30 at very minimum. Japanese and Korean sunscreens have been my go-to for years given how cosmetically elegant they are designed to be, along with more advanced UV filters that are not available in the US due to overly strict FDA requirements.
Is there an AB, KB, JB PHYSICAL/MINERAL sunscreen that you know of? I have yet to find one.
I think you pretty much covered it Christine…..Living in the desert with tripple digits in the summer I need a really high SPF. Having one that is non greasy and lightweight that pares on top of a moisturizer with no pilling when applying foundation on top….I’ve been pretty happy with Supergoop Matte screen or Unseen but wish they were a little higher SPF…Recently tried the new Dermalogica Porescreen and it’s nice, also Peter Thomas Roth Max Clear priming sunscfreen SPF 45 is pretty good also..
I have to have something that won’t clog my pores and make me break out. I generally use layer my SPF moisturizer and makeup for day-to-day and use a dedicated sunscreen only when I know I’ll be out in the sun beyond walking to the car.
At least 30 SPF, works with any foundation or CC cream I have on without lifting up or pilling, and NO white cast or flashback in photos! And, because I need it to also be my moisturizer, good for hydration and healthy skin ingredients, too.
It depends on when I use the sunscreen. But what I always look for are formulas that don’t irritate my eyes. And for me it doesn’t matter if it’s mineral or chemical sunscreen, I had bad and good reactions from both types of products.
The face sunscreen that goes under my makeup needs to be lightweight, mattifying, not pilling under foundation. I don’t care if it has a slight white cast because my foundation is going to cover it anyway.
The face sunscreen when I go hiking or running needs to be waterproof, water resistant, bulletproof, fire proof and in betweens. 😅 I will re-apply it if needed… but I would prefer to stick on me 3-4 hours.
I don’t care if it’s a thicker formula, as long as I don’t feel that it makes my skin “heat” beneath it.
Also, it needs to not have an white or grey cast. I know I am just being active, but I still need to look decent.
Just as you stated Christine. I like my mine preferably to be dispensed in a pump, so you get the right amount on your fingertips; feel non greasy and settles into my skin quickly.
I like a matte finish and one that works with my foundation on top.
I need my sunscreen to absorb fully & dry matte, ideally control some oil. I also need it to mix well w/ skincare and/or make-up. I prefer fragrance free. But I do not care if this perfect sunscreen is chemical or mineral, just as long as it is non-toxic to environment & me. So far that sunscreen has been Neogen Airy SPF 50. Murad Oil & Pore Control SPF 45++++ is great matte spf on it own, H/E it pills too easily. Its a shame. klairs & Kinship make nice airy forms, but need to be powdered as their dewey finish is just too much for me. PanOxyl AM makes a nice affordable mineral option if u can deal with a bit of white cast. I think every SPF has some kind of issue bc when u use the actual amount you are supposed to, there’s gona be an issue with something. Lol
Oh yes, thank you Nancy T for reminding me, I need at least spf of 30 as well! Minimum.
Something with high SPF that works well under makeup and doesn’t feel greasy or heavy. I use the Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen, and reapply using the Re)setting 100% Mineral Powder SPF 35 throughout the day.
Basically for it to not be American, lol. SPF >30 (but really, why go below 50?)/broad spectrum/>PA+++/UVA seal; not shiny, sticky, or slippery but also not drying; minimal/no white cast; sweat-resistant, so it doesn’t drip into and sting my eyes. Yeah, sunscreens from this continent don’t cut it.