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okay...i have been looking at sites online to find the agreed upon measurement for daily sunscreen application, and it is 1/2 teaspoon for face and neck. i think i was applying near that before, but not quite that much. i'm so crazy - i'm going to carry that teaspoon around with me to measure for now on.

laura - if you get the bobbi brown one, tell us how you like it! i really want to find a good high spf with lots of vitamins in it...so if anyone knows of one, let me know!

 
I love Ultraceuticals SPF30+ Untinted Moisturiser. :icon_love I have the one in the tube.

 
Does anyone know of a non-greasy hopefully not TOO expensive sunscreen that has a REALLY high SPF? I'm talking at least 45... though preferably higher (I hate getting tan! I go outside for 1 second with no sunscreen and BOOM! Tan!)

 
The moisturiser i use has SPF15 in it Jen but i'd like something with a higher SPF. But thanks for the suggestions.. Maybe i should start thinking about changing my moisturiser for one with a higher SPF

 
I have super sensitive skin, too, and the only sunscreen I've been able to use is Cotz SPF 58. I order it from dermadoctor.com

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Oops. I started a new thread on this subject. Sorry!!

I was just looking at the Fallene sunblock on dermadoctor and was wondering if it was for sensitive skin. I use Vanicream with 30 spf and it's not enough. Sat outside this wkend for 30 mins, with sunblock on, and not have burnt raised blotches on my face.

 
Wow, be very careful. Do you ever tan? I ask this because I cannot go out in sun for longer than 10-15 minutes at a time unless I am in FL then I will tan. I burn the most in the Carolinas. I have never found a sun screen that works. I do know that if your face has sensitive skin in general, you are less likely going to find a sunscreen that is high in numbers that does not irritate. We have a daily moisturizer that only carries spf of 8 because it is not enough to irritate sensitive skin.

Have you tried a baby sunscreen? Arbonne has one that might be worth a shot.

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Amen Kim!

See you may want to find a nice hat and some shades and try a baby care sunscreen.

My grandma was just diagnosed with sun cancer and never swam, sunbathed or laid out. She burned one time and is 85. BE AWARE...BE CAREFUL!

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Laura, since you live in Europe, I'd suggest getting an SPF with mexoryl in it. I know La Roche Posay makes sunscreen with this ingredient in it. Overall, their products are great so I imagine this sunscreen is as well. I think I'm going to have my cousin mail me a mexoryl sunscreen. I forgot to pick one up when I was in Belgium last time. It offers the best protection out there.

 
Clinique just upped the SPF on 2 of its best sunscreens--Super City Block 25 is now Super City Block 40 Oil Free daily Face Protector, and Total Sunblock has gone from a 30 SPF to SPF 50, and it is also oil free. Both are slightly moisturizing, the latter one more so. I tried them both and got the first.

 
SierraWren,

I currently use the City block from clinique (I just purchased the SPF 40). I have never used the total sunblock. WHich do you like better? The city block feels greasy to me. It doesn't break me out but when I wear it my skin gets extra "shine". Does the total sunblock do this?

Thanks,

mary

 
Hi! Yeah, I'd have to agree--there is a slight greasy feeling to the Super City Block, but my skin is just dry enough now that it doesn't bother me that much--though I don't think I'll repurchase it again. And the Total Sunblock is even thicker and greasier feeling--that's why I went with the City Block instead. Two products you might want to look into, if shine/greasiness is a concern, that I think are really good(just can't find them in my local stores lately, but they're both still being made!) are both by Nuetrogena.The first is super light and dry feeling (got a little too dry for me,actually;I wanted some hydration, but it's perfect as a very high functioning sunblock)"Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 55."(Also in 45.)It actually absorbs excess oils, keeping skin totally shine free; it's super lightweight, and also sweatproof and waterproof. The second one I'm dying to find again,it's "Neutrogena Ultra Soft Hydrating Sunblock SPF 45." It's a very lightweight moisturizer lotion/sunscreen that really doesn't FEEL like you have anything on(the way City Block does!) Still, it does condition and hydrate the skin, as well as protect it from the sun.

If you can find either of those, I would definitely recommend that you try them.Also,someone on this hread mention Olay's SPF 30--that too I have heard here and elsewhere is really good and fairly lighteight,plus non-greasy--Dermalogica sunscreen is also very good.

Let us know when you find a good product--since I can't find Neutrogena around, I'm searching too! Good luck!:icon_bigg

 
Ohh yeah I really want to buy the SPF40, the SPF25 has been my hg for 2 years but I wanted something with higher SPF and Clinique heard my prays!! :laughno:

 
ok guys- please re read and commit to memory Kim's post #31- for now, stay away from chemical sunscreens- there are plenty on the market w/ the zinc and titanium dioxide.
Cardboardboxed- I use Eucerin sensitive skin xtra protective Moisture Lotion spf 30 - I think that would be fine for you, spf numbers have to do with how LONG you can be out in the sun- unless you will be out sunbathing, a spf 30 would be fine for daily use. You can re-apply if you are out longer than expected.l The Eucerin is inexpensive and not greasy and it has no avobenzone. But I think they may also make a 45, you might want to check- drugstores and Walmart carry it.

 
I love Ombrelle Kids SPF 30! I also wear Ombrelle SPF 15 but I prefer the kids formula(usually wear this for my body)

 
Is Ombrelle in regualr drug stores??? I as checking online for sun lock with mexoryl, some places still sell it eventhough its illegal- and L'Oreal Ombrelle is a line that has it...is it the same thing??? :wassatt:

 
I use WaterBabies SPF 45 on every inch of my body. I also use moisturizer and foundation w/ sun protection. I rarely burn and I always tan, even with very little time in the sun. It's very interesting to know about the hands and feet, though. I guess I'd better ensure I lube my hands and feet up from now on, as well as my sons.

Thank you for the great info.

 
I dont think they are in the stores in the US. and yes, ombrelle has mexoryls, but the ones sold in Canada have just one kind of mexoryl, from what I heard...

I know, some places online have them, but maybe there are different laws for online sales or ways to go around the law...?

 

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