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Any non-greasy sunscreen recommendations are welcome! Preferably sunscreens that are cheapish. My skin isn't particularly oily or dry, but I find that a lot of sunscreens make me feel greasy by the end of the day, even korean sunscreens.

I'm 28 and I've been ignoring sunscreen for my face for too long. I need to find one I'll actually stick to.

My problem: every sunscreen I've tried either leaves a white cast, feels greasy, or pills under makeup. I've been looking at the EltaMD UV Clear, La Roche-Posay Anthelios, and some of the Korean sunscreens (Biore Aqua Rich keeps coming up).

For people who wear sunscreen every day without fail - which one, and what made you actually stick to it vs the ones you abandoned?

I’m headed to Japan next week and want to try the good stuff. What should I be looking for that would be better than what is available in the US? I’m pale with freckles and easily get hyperpigmentation. I love gel sunscreens (murad used to have a great one) because they’re weightless on my skin.

Help

My brother has severe tanning on his face, arms, and neck. He uses a sunscreen by Livpharm, SunLiv sun protection cream, but apparently it's not really working. Can you recommend some good sunscreens?

P.S He has combination skin and sweats alottt

I’m hearing this from some friends? Seems that they were the anti-VAX. Any info would be appreciated.

A lot of sunscreens currently cause a lot of stinging and breakouts if they are cream based. Does anyone have recommendations for ones that are gel based? I have a two-for-two special of eczema and psoriasis. So far, gel-based ANYTHING doesn't cause me issues. I loved Trader Joe's sunscreen, but I don't live near one anymore and I found it to be a little on the weak side, anyway. I'm currently using medication (Tretinoin and Benzyl Sulfur) that is making my skin extra sensitive, too.

I have an oily acne-prone skin, and I haven't found the right sunscreen for me. I've tried the bareface illuminating sunscreen, but I did not work out for me, nagka bumps ang forehead ko and nag clog pores ko.

I want to try japanese brands na sunscreen na gel type if possible 🥹

Any recos..?

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!

I have oily skin that leans slightly dry, and I’m extremely sensitive to sunscreen textures. Texture is the MOST important factor for me. I’m looking for an SPF 50 that's velvety smooth and straight up absorbs into the skin without leaving that typical sunscreen feel or wet finish.

I hate when SPF feels heavy, greasy, sticky, or foesnt dry down enough. I also need something that pairs well with makeup and doesn’t pill.

I’ve tried so many SPFs, from K-beauty to Western brands, and most of them end up pilling under makeup or bothering me because of the texture.

Any recommendations for an SPF 50 that fits these criteria?

Basically, I wear sunscreen, but its a mineral sunscreen so it doesn't come off easily. I have really sensitive skin and reactive acne so I CAN'T touch my face. Hence, I can't fully get the sunscreen off. Any suggestions? (Even after I shower and splash water on my face it doesn't fully go away)

Because i hate it when sand sticks to my body at the beach because of the sunscreen😭
I’m looking for one that doesn’t do this

I can’t use matte because it drys me out but I also don’t want to look greasy af either. Any help would be nice

My skin is extremely dry and damaged. I have tried many mineral sunscreens, but my skin reacted to all of them. So far, only two hybrid sunscreens have suited me: Ekran Aqua Gel, recommended by my dermat but this is very drying and tends to pill. La Shield Max, which was recommended another dermatologist; it works perfectly, but it is very expensive.

He also suggested me to use only hybrid suncreen looking at my history as no mineral suncreen suited me while ekran suited me . Is there any hybrid sunscreen recommendation for someone with a damaged skin barrier like mine, where almost nothing seems to suit?