u/Retterhardt

Japanese Sunscreen Recs for Acne-Prone Skin?

Hi everybody, I live in Japan and could really use facial sunscreen recommendations for acne-prone skin.

Full disclosure: I hate sunscreen on my face. It's greasy. It sweats off as soon as I walk ten minutes in this humid climate. It gives me breakouts. It smells smelly. I guess it's just sensory issues all-around. HOWEVER, I'm in my thirties now and want to take better care of my skin. I would greatly appreciate recommendations from other people with acne-prone skin. It would be a huge help. Even if it's not a Japanese brand, if it's an import sunscreen you can get in Japan, that would be fine.

About my skin:

My skin type is combination. I don't get cystic acne, just regular acne (both whiteheads and blackheads). I feel like my pores get clogged really easily. I don't wear makeup.

Sunscreens I've tried:

Anessa, one of the cream ones. I think Perfect UV? (I don't remember which kind; I borrowed it from a friend for a few weeks, then gave it back): too greasy and got acne breakouts the next day after wearing.

Kosé UV Perfect Spray Suncut SPF 50: fine for body, too greasy for face. Gives me acne.

Bioré UV Aqua Protect Lotion: greasy. Horrible. I hate it. Nothing Bioré has worked for me so far.

Knowledge [UV Essence] TU, SPF 50, waterproof: This is the least bad so far, I guess, because I haven't noticed significant acne. The texture's not the worst ever, but it gets kind of grainy(?) after about two hours and the residue rubs off my face. So I end up washing it off in the office bathroom sink at like 11am.

Would love to hear suggestions and/or advice!

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u/Retterhardt — 2 days ago