16 yrs, 5 mths ago

Sunscreen for sensitive skin

I’m a girl whose careful about her skin – especially when in the sun – but struggle with being acne prone. Does anyone have any helpful hints or know of a great sunscreen to use – that’s not oily and wont make my skin break out with spots? I dont want to spend the summer indoors…

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  • 15 yrs, 4 mths ago

    i have started using a zinc that is the colour of foundation. ANd i love it.
    Great protection, 4 hours water resistant,
    its called tan zinc stick.

  • 15 yrs, 4 mths ago

    Ok so a quick update – used the mecca sunscreen over the weekend – it`s FANTASTIC!! It`s hydrating – but without being oily AT ALL. I`ve never had such a non-oily, but non-drying sunscreen before! Love it.

  • 15 yrs, 4 mths ago

    Ok so I`ve ended up purchasing Mecca save face 30+ sunscreen – sounds really nice from the website:
    To Save Face SPF 30+ provides broad spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays in a hydrating, matte finish cream. Contains SPF 30+ with hyaluronic acid, pomegranate extract and vitamin E in a non-oily and non-whitening formula and may aid in the prevention of some skin cancers, premature skin ageing and sun spots. With a very high protection sunscreen, the formula is weightless for makeup to sit beautifully on top.
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    I have to say – the girl at Myer who sold it to me was a bit of a ditz – all she could say was `wow this stuff`s great, it`s the only sunscreen that doesn`t smell like sunscreen!` – I was like ummm not spending $45 on a sunscreen just coz it doesn`t smell like regular sunscreen! Anyway – I`ll give it a go – hopefully all good – and will report back!

  • 15 yrs, 5 mths ago

    Has anyone tried the uv defense clear zinc sunscreen? Just saw it today in priceline and was wondering what it`s like…

  • 15 yrs, 5 mths ago

    My mother recently bought me Sunsense Daily Face matt formula sunscreen which is oil-free and gives a little bit of a colour to your skin, it is fabulous does not feel greasy, and is also perfect for those suffering from acne. (Perfect for me as i have combination skin)

  • 15 yrs, 5 mths ago

    Thanks for the info pink sapphire – I`ll check them out next time I`m at Chaddy!

  • 15 yrs, 5 mths ago

    Hi ladies

    Music – I think the sunscreen itself is drying, I tried it recently, and it made my skin fell so very very dry, I had to keep slathering on moisturiser throughout the day.

    Elmo – the true solutions range of sunscreens are good, “”True Solutions””:http://www.spauniverse.com.au/avoiding_the_plastic_surgeon/true_s_sunscreen_range.asp they are so light, and moisturing, they are about $50, I saw them at Pure Zone at Chaddy, but I`m sure they are available elsewhere

    BO if you haven`t opened the NI sunscreen, perhaps you can return it…

  • 15 yrs, 5 mths ago

    That`s not good BO!! Hope they don`t discontinue – I really like the sound of the face moisturiser you recommended – dammit…I`ll have to go buy it this weekend, try it out, and if I like, stock up!!

  • 15 yrs, 5 mths ago

    thanx music. I`ve been meaning to try NI as I`ve tried some of their cleansers. I`m not too thrilled on something with a ghosting effect either. I asked Guardian how long they are having the Dermorganics sale on and they said until they sell out. I get the impression they aren`t doing too well either. It`s a real shame if that`s the case as I have really liked all the products that I have tried in the range.

  • 15 yrs, 5 mths ago

    BO, I use NI on neck & body. There`s slight ghosting effect, especially if it`s not rubbed properly. It`s a tad drying so have to use moisturiser underneath. I`m not sure whether it`s the sunscreen or Perth`s very dry weather or both. :p

    A chemist stocked Dermorganics ages ago, then they don`t do it anymore. Wondering whether it wasn`t selling or something? I tried emailing Dermorganics asking for stockist, no reply.

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