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Tue Dec 25, 2007 10:31 am  |
I was wondering what sunscreens some of you might recommend? I love the outdoors, but I have avoided exposure. I'm very fair-skinned (skin cancer runs in my family).
Any suggestions for a strong sunscreen? |
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Tue Feb 12, 2008 7:21 am |
Hi there, I have been using Swiss brand Ultrasun which is clear sunfilter, waterresistant, good for outdoors activities. It is available here in UK, not sure where you are from. And for my face I like some little bit of colour so I use US brand Dr. Denese Denese Day Cream - A Truly Unique SPF 30. It is tinted but I'm fair skin.
Sorry wanted to give you the web addresses, but it didn't let me through as a new member.  |
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37- Fair Skin, combo/break-out prone with a tendency towards clogged pores.Living in UK but English is my second language. Haven't stick to same skin care, open to play elsewhere. |
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Tue Feb 12, 2008 9:44 am |
| I used to use Blue Lizard Australian Suncream, SPF 30+, Face - whihc was really good until I discovered La Roche Posay - Anthelios XL SPF 60. Both are great sunscreens, provide coverage and I never broke out form them. I just find that LRP blends better, less of a whitish film. |
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Tue Feb 12, 2008 10:08 am |
| Hello! I really like Vichy Capatil Soleil spf 60 (find it isn't as thick/heavy on the skin as the La Roche Possay 60 was for me) and wear this the most. I alternate it with Osmosis SPF 29+ for a change, and its good too. |
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Wed Feb 13, 2008 12:43 am |
| I used Japan brand sofina for more than 3 years, and it is good, they have different texture (lotion or cream) and work perfect on me. |
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Wed Feb 13, 2008 1:36 am |
| I find Bioderma SPF30 spray the best! it's also got a high PPD of 26. |
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Wed Feb 13, 2008 8:26 am |
Yikes, another sunscreen thread can you tell we're all a little obsessed with sunscreen? 
If you conduct a search you'll probably find more information than you wanted to know about sunscreen. With that said, I used PSF SPF 50 for quite awhile, really liked it but recently switched to NIA24 100% mineral sunscreen after I tried some samples. It also acts as a makeup primer so it's a multi-purpose product. |
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44 – combo/oily skin with a tendency towards clogged pores. Thanks to EDS, tweaked my skincare routine and normalized skin… no more breakouts. PSF, silk powder, Janson Beckett, Cellbone, NIA24 are staples. |
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Wed Feb 13, 2008 10:24 am |
| I guess it's that time of the year when sunscreen decisions start creeping up on me again! I'm using Sofina Perfect UV Lucent right now...but I'm finding that it must not do that great a job of preventing hyperpigmentation on me..or maybe my hyperpigmentation just came back since I stopped using Obagi. Either way, I still repurchased a bottle of this because it's the only sunscreen I've ever tried that is actually LIGHT and doesn't leave a film to it. |
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Whatever you do, do it with passion and conviction...even if it means spending a couple hundred on something you want but don't need! |
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Wed Feb 13, 2008 6:56 pm |
I just got an email about sunscreens today and here are the recommendations for choosing a product.
What ingredients should I look for in a sunscreen?
When selecting a sunscreen, look for products labeled "broad-spectrum UVA and UVB” protection. The package should include a list of active ingredients. Look for physical sunblocks, such as titanium dioxide or zinc oxide. These ingredients work by actually deflecting sunlight away from your skin, and are much more effective sun protection than chemical sunblocks, such as Avobenzone, octocrylene, and oxybenzone. |
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Wed Feb 13, 2008 7:45 pm |
I know most people don't like clinique, but I love their super city block spf 40 for my face.
Its non greasy and doesn't break me out. |
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Wed Feb 13, 2008 8:54 pm |
| I am using a Japan brand sofina, which is really good in texture.... |
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Wed Feb 13, 2008 9:08 pm |
| Love the Avene 50+ emulsion with Tinosorb. Luckily I'm going to Europe this summer and can stock up again. |
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Thu Feb 14, 2008 12:22 am |
| I love DiorSnow SPF 50+ and L'Occitane Immortelle SPF 40+ both available at Sephora if you need samples... |
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Thu Feb 14, 2008 7:09 am |
| jom wrote: |
I just got an email about sunscreens today and here are the recommendations for choosing a product.
What ingredients should I look for in a sunscreen?
When selecting a sunscreen, look for products labeled "broad-spectrum UVA and UVB” protection. The package should include a list of active ingredients. Look for physical sunblocks, such as titanium dioxide or zinc oxide. These ingredients work by actually deflecting sunlight away from your skin, and are much more effective sun protection than chemical sunblocks, such as Avobenzone, octocrylene, and oxybenzone. |
jom, there are quite a few threads discussing the merits of physical sunscreens [also called minerals sunscreen] that contain only Titanium or Zinc as an active ingredient vs. Chemical sunscreens. After a lot of reviews, time and effort I've opted for mineral based sunscreen, simply because I'm more comfortable with the way they work. A physical sunscreen deflects UVA/UVB rays away from the surface, which can keep you cooler and only needs to be reapplied if it's removed due to water or perspiration.
The chemical sunscreens allow UVA rays to absorb into your skin and interact with them to neutralize the effect of UVA. That's why you need to reapply chemical based sunscreens so frequently because after awhile, they're going to break down. So how does a girl reapply chemical based sunscreen when you have makeup on?  It's because of those concerns that I've opted for physical, but finding a physical sunscreen that didn't cause me to break out and had a nice texture and wasn't so expensive that I'd never use enough to be effective was like quest for the holy grail in skincare.
Hope this helps,
Athena |
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44 – combo/oily skin with a tendency towards clogged pores. Thanks to EDS, tweaked my skincare routine and normalized skin… no more breakouts. PSF, silk powder, Janson Beckett, Cellbone, NIA24 are staples. |
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Thu Feb 14, 2008 2:26 pm |
I love Obagi Healthy skin Spf 35, but for the very best protection I think La Roche Posay Anthelios 60 is tops (but way too greasy for me alas.)
Paula Begoin raves about Obagi Spf 32 with 18.5% Zinc but it is very thick and gives a white cast. Also pricy for 2oz (about 30$) |
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Thu Feb 14, 2008 3:14 pm |
| Canadian Girl wrote: |
I know most people don't like clinique, but I love their super city block spf 40 for my face.
Its non greasy and doesn't break me out. |
I agree! I only use it if I'm specifically going to be in the sun all day, but under make up it's pretty non-clogging and it really keeps my skin from burning (I'm very fair). Otherwise, I just use my MMU which has SPF 20 built in (Jane Iredale Pressed Powder). |
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Thu Feb 14, 2008 3:28 pm |
| clarins' UV PLUS Protective Day Screen SPF 40 Oil Free is good, very light and comfy, but kind of expensive... |
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Thu Feb 14, 2008 4:19 pm |
| when i want something lighti go for the AKN Spray by Bioderma SPF 30........its nice and easy to use |
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Thu Feb 14, 2008 10:12 pm |
| Does anyone have a sunscreen that absolutely does not clog pores? I already use MMU.. |
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Fri Feb 15, 2008 4:25 pm |
| Feliz, is your MMU SPF? I know many lines are and since they're physical barriers rather than chemical, they won't interact with your skin any more than the MMU does (which is almost not at all). |
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Fri Feb 15, 2008 4:38 pm |
HA!! I just noticed we are on other topics..
My MMU is supposed to yeild an SPF 17!! I dont get sunburned. |
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Fri Feb 15, 2008 5:31 pm |
Hooray! I thought that would be a good solution (the MMU with SPF)
Yes, we have been posting on the same topics a lot lately...maybe we're actually the same person! |
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Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:11 pm |
HA!! Funny!! Haven't you used MMU before?? IT has been my HG in life, ever since my skin decided to rebel and product an acne prone condition if not treated well....UGH!!! THE BAIN of my existence....Nevertheless, if you get a yellow based product of MMU it covers so flawlessly and wonderfully,...most of the time if you don't have dry skin....
I love True Cosmetics and have used about 5 diff colors so let me know if you need color help.... |
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Sat Feb 16, 2008 2:45 am |
| I use Obagi Healthy skin Spf 35, but my cheaper drugstore substitute would be Ultra Sheer Neutrogena sunscreen only $10. |
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Sat Feb 16, 2008 2:45 am |
| Sorry I forgot to say...Aveeno has a good drugstore sunscreen similar in price to the Neutrogena. |
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