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I am revamping my face care regime, and wanting to find a good facial moisturizer that has SPF in it, more than 15 SPF (living in Alberta with lots of sun). I tried Neutrogena’s and it smelt too much like sunscreen and was oily. I was hoping to find a cream/moisturizer that doesn’t smell like sunscreen, and isn’t overly oily, as I have an oily complexion. Thanks!
I have a lot of difficulty with lotions irritating my skin so I use a lot of the Burt’s Bees products. My daytime moisturizer is their Renewal Firming Day Lotion with SPF 30. I apply it more liberally in the winter and lighter in the summer and it has worked well for me. I don’t notice any smell to it, though the one I used to use smelled like apples and I miss that.
I haven’t found a moisturizer with SPF that I like, so instead, I use the Kiehl’s sunscreen along with my daily moisturizer. Also my nose gets red super easily so I like the extra protection.
I’d be interested to hear what others use too.
I would recommend using a more natural, mineral based sunscreen. Titanium dioxide is what you want to see in the active ingredient label. I like Mychelle (no white cast, no fragrance, and they have a lot of matte formulas) Aveeno has a few good mineral based ones, although I’m not sure what price point you are looking for.
A hat with a visor is really good sun protection.
My husband is outdoors pretty much every day and in the sun a lot, and I’m a pain in his ass about sunscreen but he says it makes him break out. We’ve tried a few different ones, and he says so far so good with Olay Complete all-day moisturizer, which is oil-free and comes in spf 30. I had been using it and gave it to him. I got Aveeno Absolutely Ageless, also in 30, and I don’t detect any sunscreen smell or oiliness. I use that and a Vitamin C / E / Hyaluronic serum during the day.
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I’ve actually be thinking of splurging on a La Roche Posay sunscreen and sticking with Cerave in a tub. I sampled the sunscreen on my hand and it felt like it applied smoothly. I had been sort of relying on my Mac foundation with SPF15 as a “sunscreen” (not seriously but a bonus) but Wayne Goss the YouTuber broke that myth. I’m actually a little terrified I did that.
Sorry no opinions on the moisturizer with SPF, but def seems easier and it’s one less layer in your skin. I have read mixed reviews on the Cerave AM with SPF but I was tempted to buy it.
I also use an Aveeno lotion for my face with SPF in it (but don’t know exactly which one). I do think it smells a little bit of sunscreen, but it’s not overwhelming and the lotion itself isn’t heavy, so it doesn’t bother me.
I’ve been interested in the La Roche Posay, too. It gets great reviews.
snoopyI use either La Roche Posay Anthelios Mineral Tinted Ultra Fluid SPF 50 and love it. I like that it has a tint and gives my face a sheer sort of satin finish.
For days when I don’t want something tinted, I used Bobbi Brown PSF 50 Protective Face Base.I live in a Alberta as well. I find that both work well alone or over a serum. The Bobbi Brown is a bit heavier, but works with my combination skin.
For my no-makeup makeup days i use IT Cosmetics BB Cream which has 50+ spf. It’s tinted enough that it gives light coverage, while i feel good about the spf.
I currently use the Cetaphil with SPF but it is only SPF 15 – but I really like the lotion. I have super dry skin so someone with oily skin might not like it. I also have the La Roche Posay face sunscreen (don’t remember the exact one) and I don’t like it. It’s really thin and smells like SPF. I do use it when I will be outside all day but won’t purchase it again.
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