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Any recommendations for Factor 50 sun screen?

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AskAlice Wed 04-Jan-23 18:36:37

I've been reading the recent thread about skin cancer. I don't have what you would call sensitive skin, but just hate the feel of anything like make-up on my skin. Any foundation feels like I have a layer of skin-coloured face mask on, and it clogs my pores and causes under-skin lumps and the occasional spot. I have tried to wear Factor 50 sunscreen previously but it has felt greasy and heavy.

Can anyone recommend a Factor 50 sunscreen that doesn't make me feel as though I have a pound of lard on my face, please?!!

rosie1959 Wed 04-Jan-23 18:41:02

I have used Nivea UV face SP50 and have found it light and easy to apply

nogin Wed 04-Jan-23 18:51:47

I use Piz Buin factor 50 spray sunscreen, the allergy one. I feel the same as you about foundation, etc on the skin, but find this one absolutely fine and it doesn't irritate my eyes like some do. It's not the cheapest, but I try and buy it when on offer. I have to use it all year round as had a basal cell carcinoma removed from my nose last year.

MawtheMerrier Wed 04-Jan-23 21:34:31

Ultra Sun- I use the tinted version which doubles as foundation, but Sis-in-law and my late DH , both with incredibly sensitive skin, eczema and highly photosensitive coped well with the clear version.

SynchroSwimmer Fri 06-Jan-23 00:50:46

La Roche Posay, brilliant selction for the face, happy to pay a bit more, one pot lasts me 6 weeks in a hot climate - Dermatologist recommended somewhere

Asda kids Banana scented spf 50 on my body 😀

cornergran Fri 06-Jan-23 07:20:42

Another recommendation for Ultrasun. It isn’t heavy and works.

V3ra Fri 06-Jan-23 07:45:40

I use Boots Soltan Once Face:
Factor 50, 5* UVA, 8 hour protection.
I use the body version as well and find both really good.

silverlining48 Fri 06-Jan-23 08:48:09

I read somewhere that factor 50 doesn’t work any better than 30. Might be worth looking into it especially as 50 is so much gloopier.

shysal Fri 06-Jan-23 09:08:48

Another fan of La Roche-Posay here. I use the Anthelios 50+ invisible spray. I don't spray it onto my face but squirt some onto my hand and apply with fingers. It is the only sun protection I have found that doesn't sting my eyes when sweat on my forehead runs down. Lots available on Ebay.
Good luck!

Esmay Fri 06-Jan-23 10:33:50

At the end of the day try using a mild facial scrub like Liz Earle to remove the gloop .

Then , your skin gets a chance to breath overnight .

AskAlice Fri 06-Jan-23 10:42:34

Thanks for all your suggestions. I'm going to try the Ultra Sun and the Nivea and see how I go...

rjack Fri 20-Jan-23 11:58:43

I have been using Sunsense tinted sunscreen factor 50. This was recommended by Dermatologist many years ago to prevent sun damage on my skin. It is light and looks like a foundation on my skin. Not the cheapest but lasts for a while.

glammagran Fri 03-Feb-23 16:04:56

I used Nivea dark spot F50 sunscreen last year and found it to be great as I’m sure I didn’t get dark marks. Previously I’d used Olay F50 tinted sunscreen, also very good. The worst by far was Clarins which cost lots more but left a white film all over my face almost impossible to rub away.