What is the best sunblock for oily skin?
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thursdaynxt19
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Are you used to using mineral sunscreens? When I first switched to mineral sunscreens with titanium oxide and zinc oxide, I found that most of them leave a slight white cast. I don't remember having that problem with chemical sunscreens though. Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch worked for me, and I have oily skin.
Nowadays I just put up with the white cast because my skin's become more sensitive to chemical sunscreens.
It's really not that noticeable under powder or tinted moisturizer IMO.
Nowadays I just put up with the white cast because my skin's become more sensitive to chemical sunscreens.
It's really not that noticeable under powder or tinted moisturizer IMO.
SweetJoy
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Physical sunscreen ingredients like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are great because they protect from both UVA and UVB rays, but because they're literally a physical barrier from the sun, they leave a white cast. If you want to avoid that, your best bet is to find a sunscreen with Avobenzone, or basically anything that ends in "benzone". Avobenzone is a chemical sunscreen that protects from UVA rays without leaving a white cast. The SPF number on the bottle is an indication of the protection from UVB rays, but that doesn't necessarily mean it protects from UVA rays, the rays that cause aging, so make sure to check the ingredients.
If you're looking for something for oily skin, try looking for words like fluid or liquid. These are less likely to contain ingredients that will make your skin feel oilier. Also, waterproof sunscreens tend to be a bit less oily since they're formulated not to rub off or wear away easily, so you might want to look out for that. I know for a fact Neutrogena has a high spf liquid sunscreen, and Murad apparently also has one, so those might be worth checking out.
If you're looking for something for oily skin, try looking for words like fluid or liquid. These are less likely to contain ingredients that will make your skin feel oilier. Also, waterproof sunscreens tend to be a bit less oily since they're formulated not to rub off or wear away easily, so you might want to look out for that. I know for a fact Neutrogena has a high spf liquid sunscreen, and Murad apparently also has one, so those might be worth checking out.
antigone21
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I'm not particularly oily and I haven't worn it for a full day, but when I tried the Laroche-Posay sunscreen at the store I was blown away by how fast it dried to a completely matte finish. Too bad they only had the tester left, I would have bought it instead of the Vichy which is kind of shiny on me.
shadowaddict
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Hi, I have very oily skin and I am really liking this new one from Neutrogena . It is suppose to be the first one like this sold in America and very similar to a lot of the popular ones on the Asian market. It is Neutrogena Pure & Free Liquid Daily Sunblock SPF 50 . . This is one of the best I've tried. It has a kind of ball thingie in it that you can hear when you shake it up. My daughter has started using it also. Her skin is not as oily as mine but much more sensitive. Hope this helps some.
milika
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milika
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thanks 
actually after i read your post i went out to try to find it but i couldn't where do you buy it?
actually after i read your post i went out to try to find it but i couldn't where do you buy it?
thursdaynxt19
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I think La Roche Posay's pretty affordable at $20 something. I've also seen Neutrogena Pure & Free liquid sunblock at Target, Walgreens, and CVS. HTH
shadowaddict
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I bought it at Target for around $11-$12
Here it is at drugstore.com they have free shipping over $25 and you can get things from beauty.com. it's 2 sites in one. i order from them a lot, no tax for me.
http://www.drugstore.com/neutrogena-pure-and-free-liquid-daily-sunblock-spf-50/qxp328504
When I did a search & it came up at Ulta and CVS also.
mochabean
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I have combination skin and just recently tried a sample travel size of Shiseido Urban Environment 35 SPF. It spreads very easily, quickly, and dries matte. In fact, I use that as my makeup primer. Been using it every day for a week and I have not broken out from it. My face seems to like it, so I'm gonna slurge and buy the full size bottle, which retails for $30 at my local Macy's. If you have a Shiseido counter, you should ask them for a free sample to try it out first to see if your skin likes it. So far this sunscreen is the only one that does not give me the oilies! Love it.
antigone21
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In Canada it is sold in drugstores in the high end section, but I don't think drugstores in the States have an high end section, so maybe check their website to find a stockist. They have an online store if you can't find it near you. It is between 20 and 30$.
http://www.laroche-posay.us/_us/_en...px?TopCode=Treatment&TopType=Cat&Priority=Top
http://www.laroche-posay.us/_us/_en...px?TopCode=Treatment&TopType=Cat&Priority=Top
LaMakeupposa
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I think it is la roche posey Ac 50 + or 30 ...it is ok for oily skin!
milika
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mmm thats weird maybe they didnt have any the day i went but im gonna check the website, thanks
milika
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ModaVistaYT
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I really like Hawaiian Tropic Sensitive Face Sun Lotion SPF30 - its oil-free, fragrance-free and feels nice and light on the skin. I prefer it to any primer that I've tried!
milika
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oh yes, i saw it but i wasn't sure if it really works. and i want it to try the one you said but i got one of those self dispensing brush and didn't work but maybe i can go and check it out. thanks
but maybe i can go and check it out. thanks
