Facial SPF that doesn't cause blemishes?

BinaryPulsar
BinaryPulsar Posts: 8,927 Member
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What do you recommend for a great and effective sunscreen for oily skin (for the face) that will not cause blemishes? It's ok if it's expensive.
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  • BinaryPulsar
    BinaryPulsar Posts: 8,927 Member
    I have very light skin also. I have clear skin, but it's oily and spf usually causes a blemish (on my chin). I can barely use moisturizer. But, spf is important!! :smile:
  • amez1974
    amez1974 Posts: 213 Member
    http://foodbabe.com/2013/05/05/what-you-need-to-know-before-you-ever-buy-sunscreen-again/

    Vani aka Food Babe discusses what ingredients in sunscreen are probably causing you to break out and suggestions for a natural product.
  • The_Enginerd
    The_Enginerd Posts: 3,982 Member
    My girlfriend likes the Olay SFP 15 Sensitive Skin Face Lotion. Not sure if you were looking for something for daily use or a more powerful one for a day out.

    http://www.olay.com/skin-care-products/complete/gentle-face-moisturizer?pid=075609000980
  • toutmonpossible
    toutmonpossible Posts: 1,580 Member
    I would look for brands that are labeled noncomedogenic and oil free.
  • Ramberta
    Ramberta Posts: 1,312 Member
    I like Biore moisturizers, they tend to have spf in them if you don't need it stronger than 15.
  • BinaryPulsar
    BinaryPulsar Posts: 8,927 Member
    All recommendations are helpful. SPF 15 is better than not using any, so if that works and I use it then it's good.
  • doronajay
    doronajay Posts: 222 Member
    Have you tried Algenist or DDF? These are two of my favorite products right now:

    Algenist Regenerative Anti-Aging Moisturizer with SPF 20
    DDF Advanced Moisture Defense Cream with SPF 15

    If you are near a Sephora they should be able to give you a sample of either one if you ask.

    I have very pale skin, combination oily/dry. There are very few moisturizers that don't drive my chin or nose crazy.

    Good luck!
  • BinaryPulsar
    BinaryPulsar Posts: 8,927 Member
    Thanks! Those sound great! I love Sephora and forgot I can get samples there.
  • LMT2012
    LMT2012 Posts: 697 Member
    Eucerin for the face. 8.99 at Walgreen's. 30 SPF, I believe. It's the only thing that doesn't make my skin get cranky.
  • otrlynn
    otrlynn Posts: 273 Member
    Neutrogen Clear Face, break-out free sunscreen. I have oily skin and this works well for me. Available almost anywhere sunscreen is sold (at least in the U.S.A). Price is reasonalble.
  • BinaryPulsar
    BinaryPulsar Posts: 8,927 Member
    Lots of great options so far. Thanks!
  • Beezil
    Beezil Posts: 1,677 Member
    Oil of Olay makes a great one - Oil of Olay Complete All Day UV Moisture (SPF 15) Sensitive. I use it every day and normally have pretty oily skin, this doesn't make it worse at all and has never caused me to break out. I don't know if they have a higher SPF though. It costs about 10$ a bottle. :P
  • michelle7673
    michelle7673 Posts: 370 Member
    I've bought a ton of expensive skin products, but what I am really liking now is the Olay Regenerist SPF 50. I did a lot of research and decided to try it. It's amazingly light for SPF 50, and works like a light moisturizer. I haven't broken out from it. I'm very, very fair, pretty sensitive, and more oily than not, if that helps.
    The other thing that I found really protects against sun damage (even from burning to an extent) is a good C serum, and I use the Obagi 20%. Now THAT is not cheap, but worth it IMHO.
  • ALKNica
    ALKNica Posts: 50
    My dermatologist recommended the broad spectrum SPF by Oil of Olay.
  • djc315
    djc315 Posts: 585 Member
    I also would recommend Olay. I love the Complete All Day Moisturizer, it has a SPF of 15 and you can get t for Oil, Dry or Normal skin.

    Don't forget your neck! :)
  • RedHotHunter
    RedHotHunter Posts: 560 Member
    Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch 55 - It's good.
    However, my anestitiian now has me hooked on this stuff - Dermalogica brand, oil free SPF 30. It does a great job and doesnt make me break out. I am pretty sure you'll need to get it a a salon, but worth the effort and price.
    p.s. I have oily skin also
  • Sharon_C
    Sharon_C Posts: 2,132 Member
    Neutrogena has a great sunscreen specifically for the face. Non-oily. I highly recommend it. Their Helioplex technology is really, really good.
  • AmberB519
    AmberB519 Posts: 336 Member
    I use Aveeno Positively Radiant and really like it. It's only a 15, but it's the best I've found so far.
  • JaneDough_
    JaneDough_ Posts: 301 Member
    I use obagi. WONDERFUL but expensive and efficient.

    Nu-Derm Sun Shield Matte Broad Spectrum SPF 50
    http://www.obagi.com/patients/product-line/nu-derm
  • aznsdgrl
    aznsdgrl Posts: 110 Member
    I have very fair, sensitive skin, dark hair and blue eyes. No sun screen = boiled lobster. I have found Aveeno to be a great sunscreen. I usually put on 30 or 50 SPF to go running and 15 for the rest of the day.
  • parys1
    parys1 Posts: 2,072 Member
    I like Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 sunscreen face cream. I have sensitive, combination skin and I don't break out when I use this.
  • Macstraw
    Macstraw Posts: 896 Member
    have fir, Irish skin - my dermatologist recommended Vanicream. I get it on Amazon, the SPF 30 works great.......
  • Lift_This_
    Lift_This_ Posts: 2,756 Member
    I go to bare escentuals for their moisturizer, since it has spf 15 in it....for a sunscreen/sunblock i use coppertone baby still...usually the highest spf it comes in.
  • Mustang_Susie
    Mustang_Susie Posts: 7,045 Member
    Bump for future reference.
    Great topic OP!
  • GypsySoul_74
    GypsySoul_74 Posts: 152 Member
    Neutrogen Clear Face, break-out free sunscreen. I have oily skin and this works well for me. Available almost anywhere sunscreen is sold (at least in the U.S.A). Price is reasonalble.

    YES! i love this sunscreen. i do really well with the Neutrogena UltraSheer Dry Touch sunscreen on my face, too, but if you're especially acne-prone, the Neutrogena Clear Face kind is brilliant :)
  • Dr_Waffles
    Dr_Waffles Posts: 141 Member
    A wide brimmed hat
  • laurynwithawhy
    laurynwithawhy Posts: 385 Member
    If you're looking for something stronger, try Banana Boat lotion mist SPF 50 BABY version. It's in a blue and pink can I think, and around 7 or 8 bucks. I always break out from sunscreen (I'm actually allergic to most types), and this is one of the only ones that doesn't give me hives or pimples. I figure if it's mild enough for a baby it should be good for your face.
  • slkehl
    slkehl Posts: 3,801 Member
    I would look for brands that are labeled noncomedogenic and oil free.

    This. And neutrogena has never bothered my skin.
  • BinaryPulsar
    BinaryPulsar Posts: 8,927 Member
    A wide brimmed hat

    I also wear a wide brimmed hat.
  • 777twist
    777twist Posts: 75 Member
    I can't really speak to the "doesn't cause blemishes" thing...

    But I did do research on sunscreen many years ago and found out that most of the ones you find on the shelves have all kinds of crap in them that isn't good.

    I don't know if this brand is still good... I hate wearing sunscreen (I will pay for that later in life, for sure), but I did buy the Sport and Golf versions of UV Natural sunscreen.

    Again, I did my research many years ago, so I don't know if it's still rated as high as it was, and if I remember it wasn't cheap.

    UV Natural (they have a slogan "It's All Good")

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