Facial Sunscreens: I need recs and I also have questions :)

[Summer]

Hi all!

I was hoping someone can recommend a facial sunscreen that can be used under makeup. I have one from Origins, but it feels so greasy. I would love to find a dry feeling one.

Also, can a regular sunscreen like from Coppertone be used on the face and under makeup?

And sunscreen always goes on after moisturizer, correct? Just making sure, I heard conflicting information recently.

Thanks in advance!

Edited to add: I am not looking for a moisturizer that has sunscreen. I am just looking for a separate sunscreen.

 

[susanks1]

I use Dermalogica Ultra Sensitive Face Block SPF 25. It is slightly tinted so you can wear it alone when you are going out in the sun and not have to put on foundation.

 

[luxotika]

How about a moisturizer that has a SPF in it, that would be easier.

 

[Summer]

Originally Posted by luxotika How about a moisturizer that has a SPF in it, that would be easier. No, I would rather have a separate Sunscreen, I have to use specific moisturizers. But thanks though.

Originally Posted by susanks1 I use Dermalogica Ultra Sensitive Face Block SPF 25. It is slightly tinted so you can wear it alone when you are going out in the sun and not have to put on foundation. Thanks! I will look into that. Do you know if they have one without a tint? Also, where do you get this?

 

[xkatiex]

You put sunscreen on before any moisturiser!! lol. I think most sunscreens tend to be greasy :| x

 

[Summer]

Originally Posted by xkatiex You put sunscreen on before any moisturiser!! lol. I think most sunscreens tend to be greasy :| x Really? Because Origins and mac online artisit online chat said sunscreen goes on after moisturizer. But then a friend of mine told me after so I was confused. Now I am still unsure, lol

Originally Posted by xkatiex You put sunscreen on before any moisturiser!! lol. I think most sunscreens tend to be greasy :| x Edited to add: LOL! Nope katie, I just did an internet search, you have to put sunscreen on after moisturizer. =)

 

[susanks1]

You can purchase Dermalogica at spas/salons nationwide. You can do a search on www.dermalogica.com They have a lot of sunscreens to chose from.

 

[Angie2006]

I was at the derm yesterday and she recommended 3

Blue Lizard

Obagi SPF35

Neutrogena Ultrasheer/Dry Block SPF 30-35

 

[dixiewolf]

I use Neutrogena's ultra sheer. Although it makes my face not as shiny and greasy as most, it still feels slimy to me, b/c you have to apply so much (I recently read that you have to put 2 quarter size amounts of sunscreen on. But for now, I like it better than the others, it isnt smelly or quite as greasy as other kinds.

 

[vanilla_sky]

Originally Posted by Summer Really? Because Origins and mac online artisit online chat said sunscreen goes on after moisturizer. But then a friend of mine told me after so I was confused. Now I am still unsure, lol


Edited to add: LOL! Nope katie, I just did an internet search, you have to put sunscreen on after moisturizer. =)

true, sunscreen should be the last layer on your face (excluding makeup of course).

 

[Leony]

Ditto, always put moisturizer/skin treatment stuff first and then sunscreen.

Or you can Skip moisturizer instead and use treatment skin lotion.

I'm using Clarins sunscreen atm. I don't feel greasy at all, maybe it's because I don't use moisturizer. I use EL advance skin repairs lotion under the sunscreen.

 

[beautynista]

Originally Posted by dixiewolf I use Neutrogena's ultra sheer. Although it makes my face not as shiny and greasy as most, it still feels slimy to me, b/c you have to apply so much (I recently read that you have to put 2 quarter size amounts of sunscreen on. But for now, I like it better than the others, it isnt smelly or quite as greasy as other kinds. Ditto on the Neutrogena Ultra Sheer, i love it!

 

[mabelwan]

Another vote for the Neutrogena Ultra Sheer!!!

 

[Aquilah]

Clinical Basic Skin Care has SPF27 and SPF36. I have the SPF 27, and I like it! Not oily or anything!