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girl_geek /img/forum/go_quote.gif I am looking for a good sunscreen (or primer or light moisturizer with SPF) to wear for everyday. I need something that meets that following requirements:
1. Does not degrade in the presence of mineral makeup (so probably no avobenzone, unless it's stable like Neutrogenia's Helioplex).
2. Good for very oily skin -- mattifying effects a plus
Also noncomedogenic (won't clog pores).
3. Little to no fragrance, or natural fragrance. Many synthetic fragrances bother my allergies.
4. At least SPF 30. I have about every risk factor for skin cancer you can have except for regular tanning/sunburns (I have very pale skin, several moles/freckles, family history, AND I'm using acne meds [retinoids] that decrease my sun resistance)!
Here are the ones I've tried so far:
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CO Bigelow Extra Light Face Lotion SPF 15 -- this has some of the best mattifying effects I've seen due to the white clay. (It only keeps me matte until lunch time, but without it, I'm greasy by mid-morning!) However, it's only SPF 15 and I doubt it's stable with mineral makeup.
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Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion SPF 55 -- this was recommended to me as being great for oily skin and stable with mineral makeup. However, it has a horribly strong fragrance that really bothered my allergies, and the fragrance did not wear off until sometime after lunch! Yuck! (It kept me matte for about the same amount of time as the CO Bigelow.)
* Neutrogenia Dry Touch SPF 55 & up -- Despite the "matte" finish, this is still rather greasy, slimy, and thick for everyday use. I use this on days where I'll be outside all day, but I'd prefer something lighter for most days....
Thanks in advance!
Are you still around? What did you choose? You sound as picky as me, and I'm still looking for that perfect sunscreen. I hate most that I try.
Shiseido The Skincare Essential Day Moisture Protection is only spf 15, feels greasy, and breaks me out.
Neutrogena Healthy Defense SPF 30 feels extremely heavy, so I'm using it up on my neck.
Sofina Perfect UV SPF 50+ (which the women on makeupalley have raved about) feels great and doesn't break me out, but it alters the look of mineral makeup, making it look whitish and opaque. And it kind of mattifies too well- it's drying.
I'm considering ordering the Sofina Rise UV Cut Milk, which is a moisturizing version of the Perfect UV, feels even more wonderful and seems to sink into skin better, but like the Perfect UV, it has alcohol as one its ingredients, and I'm concerned it is drying in the long run, making my skin produce more oil.
I guess I will look into the Clarins product Pomander suggested above. And the La Roche Posay. I hope more people keep the suggestions coming, though.