How much SPF do i need??

[Jinjer]

How do you know what level of SPF to use???

 

[FeverDream]

SPF 15 should be adequate if you don't spend too much time in the sun, but I always go with SPF 30 to be on the safe side. I use the DDF Photo Mat SPF 30 sunscreen. Whichever you choose, its effectiveness doesn't last the entire day, so you'll have to reapply at some point.

 

[Tina Marie]

I have lovely irish skin, which means i burn but I also have a great mix of lebanese in me which means sometimes I get brown.. to be safe, I would recommend between 30 - 45

 

[KrazyPhish]

It depends what skin tone you have and what part of the world you live in. I'm have very pale skin and live in Australia (for uni) and New Zealand (for the holidays) both countries have very high UV levels, so I use spf 55 in summer and spf 30 in summer. I think for most people spf 30 in summer and spf 15 in winter is fine.

 

[ymnznygirl]

I've always heard spf 15 is fine for winter, but you would need something a little higher for the summer. It also depends on when you go out in the sun, and how much time you spend outside.

 

[sarahgr]

I agree with the other replies...at least spf 15 /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />...anything below that doesnt really have much of an effect

 

[sheil2009]

Between 15 and 30, 30 if you are spending more time in the sun. Anything over 30 doesn't have much more of an effect, as determined by the FDA, but usually costs more. Stick with 30 and under, i would say

 

[Leza1121]

Hi Jinjer,

I would go with SPF 30.

 

[summerxdreams]

I usually use SPF 30 /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Leony]

Better SPF 30 than 15. I recently read about the SPF stuff, if you're using a moisturizer without SPF properties and then use SPF 15 product, you'll only get 7.5 SPF from 15 SPF product you applied. So, basicaly, you'll only get half of the protection if you're using non SPF moisturizer before the sunscreen.

From now on, I'm using at least SPF 30 even when I'm only at home.

 

[Jinjer]

ok...I've been using the Olay Complete with SPF 15...i'm not really outside much and because of my oily skin i'm afraid of going higher

 

[ahyee]

I have a sunscreen that is SPF 60 + LOL for summer! Cos Im very fair, and I get skin blisters easily. I hate the sun! but miss it when its not there in winter. I have just started using a moisturiser with SPF 15.

Where can I get moisturiser with SPF 30+? Do you girls apply it on exposed skin? like neck, arms? or do you just use it on your face?

I had tried to use sunscreen alone before, but found the sunscreen is too greasy and thick for the face....

 

[Leony]

If you only at home and not near any window or direct sunlight and not using any other non SPF moisturizer, then SPF 15 would be fine IMO.

I only use the sunscreen on exposed skin in winter.

As for greasy stuff, I totally understand that. Some sunscreen also not good for the makeup application but I we need to use it. All you have to do now is to find less greasy sunscreen.

I finally found mine recently and planning to purchase the full size!

 

[Momo]

I use at least spf 30 because, hereditarily, I tan very fast. Don't get me wrong, I love a tan, but I need something to shield me a little better than spf 15 would. That way I can spend a longer time outside without feeling like suddenly none of my foundation will blend into my skin anymore lol!

btw, ahyee, there's plenty of spf 30+ facial moisturizers on sephora.

 

[starduzt]

heard that anything more than spf 30 has the same effect as spf 30, and the higher it is, it is more likely to clog pores.. for me, i'm using spf 50 since i didn't know about that, but gonna change to spf 30 or 40.

 

[magosienne]

i use a spf60 in summer, because my ski nget burned very easily. in winter, i usually forgot to put any sunscreen, mostly because i didn't like the texture. i recently started using a spf 20. i found the milky sunscreen made by la roche posay (Anthelios) was really great for my skin.

 

[DC-Cutie]

I use SPF 65 with UVA & UVB protection, since I'm brown skinned and I use Retin-A. I use this one by Fallene: Fallene, Ltd. - Total Block® Clear SPF 65

 

[dime]

Which is better for you ? :sheep:

 

[vanilla_sky]

the higher the better! but quality also matters. I prefer a good 15 over a crappy 30. but if it's the same quality, 30 of course is prefered by me. although the best is 50+. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[SimplyElegant]

I use SPF 30, so that one.