@@Mariely1 my plan is to use my fails on my legs and my forearms. Sometimes the consistency is objectionable, and then I pass it on to somebody who doesn’t care ☺️
She mentions that she doesn't order sunscreen because of the heat ruining the bottles. Well, those sunscreens that you buy in the store have been sitting in hot trailers for hours before they get unloaded. I used to unload those trailers. It gets very hot inside.
@@kristinheimburg330 Very true. I think like me, she's in Texas so heat is probably going to be the biggest factor especially in Houston which is a hot muggy nightmare.
The reason the US hasn't approved a new sunscreen filter since the 90s is because it isn't financially beneficial to the companies here. It's so frustrating!
As a sweaty guy with stubble, my absolute favorite sunscreen that I discovered thanks to Dr. Dray is the Skin Aqua UV Moisture Gel. It’s fast absorbing, doesn’t sting, and doesn’t leave me shiny.
I've tried a few but my absolute favorite is La Roche Possay's Anthelios Dry Touch matifying gel cream SPF 50 for oily skin, the non tinted version. It's super matifying and makes your skin look so good it reminds me of a matifying pore minimizing makeup primer, to the point that sometimes I use it at night to go out!
Love the Elta MD physical SPF. I've always preferred zinc SPF vs chemical & I've never really experienced dryness with zinc for someone who has dry skin. I wish the US can start allowing the new filters so we don't have to look elsewhere.
Dr. Dray wasn’t playing when she said the La Roche Posay Shaka Fluid is a DREAM and it feels like you have nothing on. I just bought the tinted version it yesterday for $33 at Walgreens, and let me tell you-if it matches your skin tone-you’ll fall in love. I’m a sunscreen budgeter, but this definitely worth it for the $33 and days I want to actually look nice. It even gives a just enough coverage for my rosacea to not be able noticeable. LOVE IT!!
My favorite subject...sunscreen. I am enjoying the new La Roche uvmune anthelios. It claims to be able to block the 380 to 400 nm rays. It sinks right in.
I wanted to love Eucerin’s age defense but it’s too greasy and shiny for my comfort. An example of a great sunscreen that just wasn’t for me. I think those with normal to dry skin would love it because of how moisturizing and nice it feels and a great price for the amount! Cerave’s ultra lightweight moisturizer and DRMTLGY’s tinted moisturizer remain my faves 💛 I have oily skin btw
I just tried the Eucerin age defense and it was very uncomfortable for me too. Too thick of a consistency for me. It dries down, but seems to "sit" on top rather than sink into the skin. I have combo skin.
@@kdjannie3214 Yeah I was surprised especially because it has denatured alcohol which usually makes sunscreens light and milky. Once I finish it I’m going to try their oil control version.
I got that Avene while I was in France. Not greasy? Not shiny? I beg to differ. My skin does not absorb it. Like she said, we’re all different. I have combo/dry skin. I also bought 12 of the Laroche Posay while I was there cause this is my absolute favorite. So good. This one gives you a glow.
I have been LOVING the Hero Force Shield. I’ve had a massive rosacea flare, but this one doesn’t bother me at all! And even though I have dry skin, I love a matte sunscreen that dries down so nicely. I just need to find a similar product that’s SPF 50 and water resistant for my outdoor summer activities.
@@cherylreitz4779 I’ve actually found it in-store at Ulta! But I know different stores carry different things, so that may not help you depending on where you are located.
@@jenessastrickland1555 thanks I will have to look on Ulta's website have not been to one of my local Ulta's lately so maybe they now sell it there also
Thanks for mentioning the Avene, as I live in Germany, so I will buy it today. I‘ve been using the other Avene products you told us about instead of make-up (the tinted mineral sunscreen and the compact on top) and my skin is improving continually. And it’s just really nice for everyday instead of foundation, not to mention so much cheaper. I hope the US will approve the ingredients, soon, and make life more pleasant for you guys in the states.
Elta MD UV Shield is the non-tinted sunscreen that works best with my skin and it comes in the 7 oz bottle. Love love love this sunscreen. For tinted sunscreen, I've been loving DRMTLGY tinted physical sunscreen. Works super well for my oily skin.
I have oily skin and have wanted to try the Dermatology physical sunscreens. I'm sensitive and can't do the chemical ones. Could you tell me what color the tint is? I have light Caucasian skin but not fair, neutral to cool so if it's slightly pink that would work. I found so many tinted sunscreens tend to be orange/ yellow. For instance CeraVe tinted SPF 30 or eltamd, those are awful and not matte enough for me
Good morning dear Andrea!!! You mention two of the products I honestly keep in my bathroom and in my backpack all year round! Avene and La Roche Posay ! Actually these are the only brands I use, because after my 50 I do not have time for experiments anymore! By far all their products excellent! Why bother to change them.. Avene intense Sfp 50 is my absolutely favorite! It has changed my face! So gentle and so effective, so easy to use and for us in Europe, not expensive at all! And In Crete the everlasting Summer island , is the best proof that this product works ! Hearing it also from you , made me so glad! Keep up the excellent and most informative videos !!! I send you kisses and love from Crete island!
I remember being in AZ in the middle of July for a baseball tournament from approximately 8a to 5p. We were under a tarp in the shade all day, I put on my sunscreen and I still got burnt. Thank goodness those days are over 🥵
It's crazy because these organic Tinosorb and Triosorb filters are approved in Europe , UK , Australia , South Korea and so many other Countries . I'm British and my next purchase will be Altruist Face Fluid Organic spf50+++++ .
Greetings from Maine, where our seas-and-sand weather lasts 3 months! Sunscreen under my chin, all around my neck and ears is a must during our short summers.
I love the SunBum stick! Specifically the black one though, I wouldn't recommend the other chap sticks from SunBum. I have Lupus and my skin is pretty reactive/prone to infection and their other chapsticks gave me Angular Cheilitis. I don't have that reaction to things very often (usually from toothpastes), but the black one doesn't give me any issues, it's a higher SPF than some other lip sunscreens, and it sticks around longer.
Hey Dr dray!! I love watching your videos and I've learned so much. I am a scuba diver and we try to stick with sun screens that don't have any chemicals that are unsafe to wear in the ocean for the aquatic life. I was wondering if you could check out some of the sunscreens that get advertized for the dive community. A few of the brands are stream2sea, blue lizard, totlogic sport, and burnout ocean. Thank you for all your videos and knowledge : )
@@celinepope I currently use blue lizard 50, and sometimes a stream2sea tinted sunscreen 30, bc the blue lizard has a very white cast. But I guess that wouldn't be that noticeable underwater? XD
My absolute favorite sunscreen for the neck down is Banana Boat Lighter Than Air. It has a great consistency, absorbs quickly, and is not at all sticky. I have extremely sensitive skin and this one does not bother me at all even though it has a very light scent.
Enjoyed the lightness of La Roche Posay’s athelios 50+ on my face but then fell in love with the Avene face and body lotion sensitive 50+, so moisturising and the milld scent is lovely. Already bought a second 😃 Thanks for great content ☀️
My favorite sunscreen thus far is a K-brand: IPKN Big Apple sunscreen. It is lightly fragranced but it doesn't bother me, and it has a subtle green tint to counteract redness. the consistency is a dream and makes my skin look amazing!
14:20 As an EPA employee, you have my PERSONAL sponsorship, Dr. Dray. ❤️ [This statement has not been evaluated nor endorsed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency] lol.
I look forward to your sunscreen videos, they’re my favorite topic! I’ve been obsessed with the R&R sunscreen, I’m a darker skin complexion but this product just melts into my skin and it gives such a beautiful glow, it’s become a holy grail in my skin care super fast ♥️
I’ve been using the R&r sun serum since you showed your last target run. I’ve really been enjoying it. I’m somewhere between a Fitzpatrick 4 and 5 and it blends in quite nicely. It’s nice to have mineral options that don’t burn my eyes, don’t leave me sticky/greasy and blend in well. The Olay Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 is good too. I like both equally.
I'm from Canada and I absolutely love the Ultra Fluide SPF! La Roche Posay products in general have been some of my favourite recommendations from you that are easily found here. I love the Cicaplast Baume too. :)
Hi Dr dray, I have eczema so mainly use mineral sunscreen, however in the wintertime I find the zinc oxide very drying and only way I have found to combat the dryness is wearing an occlusive moisturiser underneath all year round. Have Friday 😊
I can't even imagine what an US sunscreen must feel like if Avene's is non-sticky and does not sting the eyes.* *my eyes are extremely sensitive though My HG sunscreen is Shiseido's Expert Sun Protector, the one I buy is made in France though, can't recommend the other versions.
Awful. They feel awful. It's so hard to find US sunscreens that feel nice and don't leave me looking like a grease ball (and I have dry skin!). I don't wear makeup so I'm probably not used to the feeling of having things on my face. I also with the US had some kind of rating for UVA protection, like the boots stars system or the Asian pa+ system. It sucks not knowing how much uva protection I'm getting from my sunscreen, which is arguably more important than the uvb. Take any kind of skin barrier balm, like diaper rash cream, and put that on your face. Voila! You know now what most US sunscreens feel like. So far what I love the best is the Cerave daily moisturizing lotion spf 30, but it won't work for me in the summer where I need an spf 50 because I burn easily. I have no idea what I'm going to use! 🥵
@@Snuzzled I know. I can't bring myself to wear sunscreen inside, for that reason. And I always wash, as soon as I get home in the evening. Can't imagine, having 'stuff on my face' any longer then necessary. I can feel both sunscreen and makeup (which I rarely wear) on my skin constantly. Can't bear having an oily scalp, either. And I have a similar issue with tight clothing. It must be some kind of tactile hypersensitivity. Funnily enough though...my holy grail sunscreen outside of summer is an American one. The Cetaphil PRO Redness Control tinted moisturizer spf 30. It's a tinted mineral sunscreen, that applies very smoothly, evens out skin tone and doesn't feel or look gross. I mean, I don't love wearing it ...but I don't hate it as much as most other sunscreens. I do need to find an alternative with a higher spf for summer, though. Another one I can recommend, if you can tolerate chemical sunscreens, is the Nivea Super Water Gel spf50. I order that one via Amazon from Japan...and even with shipping, it's quite affordable. And it's really a gel. Not oily at all. I can't wear it on my face, though. It makes my skin a little itchy over time and stings my eyes, if I sweat. But it's nice for the neck and chest and so on, because it doesn't feel sticky or leaves marks on clothes.
@@Snuzzled the UVB rays are the ones that cause cancer so I would definitely say it's more important to know than the UVA protection, but I do agree it would so nice to know with western sunscreens like the Asian, European, and Australian sunscreens do.
@@9melissal Both UVA and UVB contribute to cancer, and UVA penetrate more deeply into the skin, and are the most responsible for deadly melanoma. UVA also amplifies damage done by UVB, since no sunscreen blocks 100 percent of rays. Both are important.
I’m currently using the Neutrogena hydro boost sunscreen. It’s a chemical sunscreen, feels good on my skin, absorbs quickly and leave a dewy finish. I mostly use it on its own but if I have extra time in the morning, I pair it with Skinceutical vitamin C.
Just a word of warning to anyone coming here for suggestions... I used this, and while I loved the formulation and finish, it caused extreme irritation to my eyes (burning, watering). So if you have any eye sensitivity, this might be one to avoid.
I loved the way this sunscreen felt on my skin.. but somehow this would always migrate to my mouth and i would be tasting sunscreen all day. All neutrogena does that to me... so weird because I love some of their sunscreens.
My volume is up! My favourite video! I love sunscreen because of you and use tinted sunscreen instead of foundation! Moisturizing and protection with glowing skin. Thank you! 💕💕
i recently found out about dr dray & have been content ever since. trying new products that actually work & are affordable. it seriously makes me wonder where she’s been all my life 👀
I've tried so many sunscreens and my favorites are the Elta 41 tinted, Colorscience, LaRoche Posay 50, Coppertone kids 50 SPF, Altruist (UK only I believe), and until this year, Mychelle tinted 20 % zinc oxide. After 4-5 months of using it, though, it suddenly made my skin bright red, itchy and tight, like an allergic reaction. Took days to calm down. Also Like the Eucerin SPF 15 for hands, too. Just got a tube of the Avene, can't wait to try! I always put Colorscience powder on my face to cut down on sunscreen shine.
There is a new release here in Europe from LRP, it’s like the Shaka (not that name here ) with a new filter called UV Mexoryl 400. I didn’t t buy it yet but I intend to because I love the regular one. Have a good day !
@@Wendelia me too!! 😃 a French UA-camr said it’s lighter and even better than the original! Protects way more from an so happy. You’re from Europe too?
The only sunscreens i love are from Dr. G Green Mild Up. The sun essence (chemical) & sun+ (mineral). They are not matte, not shiny, not oily, very moisturising. Really love them!
Just an FYI~ I was able to order the Avene Intense online for around $31 (shipping included). It took two weeks to get here but was well worth it! It has ZERO smell which is exactly what I wanted. I hate that sunscreen smell. It's a little shiny when it goes on but seems to soak in as the times goes by. It also did not bother my eyes at all which is a plus. This is actually a sunscreen that I will use on my face on a regular basis so it was worth the cost and time. I will order it again.
What I'd give to not be sensitive to chemical sunscreens, niacinamide, aluminums, fragrance, and coconut oils.... Grrr to eczema!!! Currently using cetaphil sheer mineral and then follow-up with cetaphil mineral tinted for my face, neck, and ears. Blue lizard sensitive for body, but aluminum can be quite irritating in the winter when it is dry. I swear by sunscreen but struggle to find one that doesn't torture my eczema or acne.....
I'm sticking wit my Cetaphil moisturizer with spf and Jack Black sungaurd but it was fun to see what you've been using and enjoying. Happy Friday, Dr Dray! I hope you, your sweet momma and little Tybee have a fabulous weekend!! .💗
Australian Gold tinted mineral is my favorite. I have sensitive skin and this has never irritated my skin and the slight tint is similar to tinted moisturizer.
The Korean brand p:rem has a really nice daily defence sunscreen/ moisturiser is excellent . It is an SPF 50’and a has a lovely texture. Thanks for the informative vids Dr Dray! ☺️
I’m not sure if you’ve already posted on this topic, but I would LOVE a post of sun protection for people with sensory issues. I can’t STAND the texture/smell of 99% of the products on the market. Even most hypoallergenic, chemical free, mineral ones bother me. It’s hard to explain but the feeling of it on my skin drives me crazy.
Have you tried the Skin Aqua UV Moisture Gel? Got It on Amazon here in the US. It disappears into nothing, and once it’s dry, there is no smell at all. No residue either. (And I live in a super humid climate, so almost everything else feels sticky or gross on me.)
I recently bought the Isntree watery sun gel and am really liking it so far. I hadn't noticed the area on the bottle to write the date you opened it. Thanks for pointing that out!
Thanks for the heads up on the Sun Bum lip sunscreen. I love Vanicream for hiking, most of all because it keeps my lips from drying out at high altitude in Colorado. I have eczema and problems with both irritant and allergic contact dermatitis. Last summer, it took me five tries to find a drug store brand that worked for me. I landed upon Coppertone Sport Mineral 50. It's not too thick and I use the body version on my face, too, if I'm doing outdoor sports or won't be around ppl during the day. I also have the face version, which is twice as expensive, so I save it for days when I have meetings, etc.
You need to try the rhoto metholotum melty cream lip spf lip balm. It's beautiful and feels amazing on the lips! The matcha one also smells exactly like real matcha, sooo good!
For winter and day-to-day, I enjoy the Biossance mineral sunscreen. I usually find that mineral dries and irritates my skin (due to the dryness) but I love this one
I love the altruist that she mentioned a while ago. I order it from Amazon UK and it is a great price and so easy to wear, no cast or fragrance. Silky lotion
I have been loving Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 50. It dries down and works great under my makeup. It does have a little cast at first but eventually goes away. It is only 1.7 oz but it lasts a long time.
Thank you so much for everything you do Dr. D!! I recently told my dermatologist about you! She hadn’t heard of you but after my bragging about you, I wouldn’t be surprised if she looked you up and started following you. God bless!! ❤️🥰☀️🕶
In love with EU sunscreen my skin and my hyperpigmentation is way better thanks to SPFs and Tret. I don’t have any eye irritation and my skin is protect with a really high UVA that’s what you get with new generation sunscreens 🤩 I need to try avène next time that I travel to LATAM I’ll get some more :) so far I tried, Vichy, LRP, Isdin and Garnier
I love this series ❤. I use mineral only on my face only. Not on the subject, please talk about undereye darkness and the line under the eyes and sunken look. I want to do something.
The marketing for dry skin/oily skin is a nice guide but I do find its not always a steadfast rule. My skin is oily but I prefer the sunscreens for dry skin. And I do find Zinc Oxide so drying! I recently tried the Black Girl Sunscreen Make it Hybrid and was amazed it was actually moisturizing but being fragrance free was a huge lie. There is lavender essential oil and the scent is SO STRONG it gave me a headache. I wish they would do a true scent free formulation because it wasn't half bad. I'm now trying that Eucerin spf you are currently loving and I'm enjoying it as well! I find it slightly sticky but it doesn't run into my eyes at all because of that haha!
That Elta MD Replenish is great just around the eyes. My eyes are reallyyyyyy sensitive. Everything burns them, but this doesn't. I use a Misha sunscreen on my face and this around my eyes.
One of the reasons I quit using Cerave Sunscreen is because they would always tape over the real date of expiry 🤦♀️ I’ve purchased it both through Walmart and Shoppers drug mart in Canada. Love LRP and the Avene compact you’ve recommended 💙
also avenes intense protect spf was 6M expiration date the first months they launched it but later they have put 12M i have both bottles still to see them
My favourite sunscreen is a Japanese one: the Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Gel. I get the big 140g bottle and it last forever. It’s a liquid, slightly gel texture that comes out white but sinks into the skin in seconds with no cast. I have oily skin and it’s great, it does have alcohol in it though so beware of that.
Happy Friday! I have been using two sunscreens for several years! My favorite underneath is Garnier Ombrelle tinted lotion spf 60. In the summer I also use Olay complete moisturizer with SPF 30 alternately! I am very loyal to the products I love!
Just bought Neutrogena’s Hydro Boost sunscreen spf50. No cast, not oily but hydrating, however it does irritate the eyes. Its basically their Hydro Boost water gel lotion formula with sunscreen. Loving both.
Love this, ordered the Avene intense protect sunscreen for the blue light protection . Have you tried the HIGHER EDUCATION SKINCARE Cram Session Vitamin Infused Hydrating Lotion With Melanin which claims helps protect from blur light. Curious about your thoughts.
I really liked the Avené one, but after a few weeks, it started dying my clothes green 😔 I don’t know why it just randomly started happening. I’ve yet to find my holy grail sunscreen. I want to try the Hero and Eucerin.
I recently started to use Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Face Serum SPF 60. I like this sunscreen a lot! It is a chemical sunscreen, no oxybenzone, etc. I find I prefer those to the mineral sunscreens. I tried Australian Gold Botanical Tinted Face Sunscreen SPF 50, hated that one. Too drying and made my fine lines look more visible. Thank you for your vey helpful videos, great information!
I have so much issues with LRP's sunscreens that I just stop trying. It leaves a really uncomfortable film on the skin and I feel really greasy even with the formula that is liquidy and for oily and combination skin. I think you've talked about it before and I cannot find the other formula at the stores. This Shaka fluid...i've tested some of its samples...but I haven't made the plunge all these years as they aren't cheap, too, and I have wasted a lot of money on their sunscreens already and I just don't dare to try it again. Altruist is very very moisturizing and definitely on the shiny side and yet, on my skin, it is still comfortable. That film....I wish L'Oreal would just reformulate their sunscreens.
I quite like the Aveda sunscreen for everyday wear in the winter. It’s not the cheapest, but it’s mineral and the texture is so nice, kind of silky, but not oily or shiny.
I'm really enjoying the Eucerin Age Defense SPF 50 sunscreen lotion, it does not aggravate my sensitive, rosacea prone skin - thanks so much for your awesome recommendation Dr. Dray! This one is definitely a winner.
My favorite sunscreen lip balm is the Salt and Stone SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm (their other lip balms have mint and lack SPF). It is zinc and shea butter based, and has no fragrance or flavor. It gives a similar look and feel to the vanicream, but it has ingredients I'm more comfortable getting in my mouth and ingesting (which happens with anything we put on our lips). I think you would really like it Dr Dray.
This lilac shirt looks fabulous on you plus the pink lipstick and the color of your hair… LOVE IT. Btw, I tried the Elta MD tinted but for some reason my face looks about 5 shades darker than the rest of my body, is that normal? Haha I’ll check the Avene, I’ve also being using the Hero Force Shield that you recommended in another video and I’m loving it… my new favorite. Thanks for your videos!!
I like the Cetaphil PRO Redness Control tinted moisturizer, spf 30. At least for outside summer, when I feel I can get away with a lower spf. I'm from Europe, actually, but I have a hard time finding a sunscreen, that doesn't burn my skin, sting my eyes, feels heavy and cloying or looks too oily even here. So funnily enough, I found my holy grail in this American made mineral sunscreen. It applies very smoothly, wears without discomfort and looks only minimaly 'dewy'. And while it's not cheap, it's not as ridiculously expensive as other 'nice' facial sunscreens, either. Wish, they made a version that's spf50.
I use Australian Gold Botanical 50 on my t zone. Unless your skin is very dry, you may enjoy it. It is pretty easy to find the light (which is rather light) the medium is too dark and I need to mix them. It can even act as a primer. I first picked up at Walgreens and reordered off Amazon.
I wish all sunscreens came in sample sizes. I have burned through SO MUCH money with SPF fails; even travel sizes would be neat!
Thank you, Dr. Dray!
Are you in the US? Get samples at Sephora! That's my favorite thing to do.
I also get samples from my derm!!
I use my spf fails as hand cream or for my upper body when I wear sleeveless shirts
@@if_you_only_knew that’s neat!
@@Mariely1 my plan is to use my fails on my legs and my forearms. Sometimes the consistency is objectionable, and then I pass it on to somebody who doesn’t care ☺️
She mentions that she doesn't order sunscreen because of the heat ruining the bottles. Well, those sunscreens that you buy in the store have been sitting in hot trailers for hours before they get unloaded. I used to unload those trailers. It gets very hot inside.
Yes, and they get frozen as well.
@@kristinheimburg330 Very true. I think like me, she's in Texas so heat is probably going to be the biggest factor especially in Houston which is a hot muggy nightmare.
So what is the best way to purchase a sunscreen to get it at it's freshest 🤷♀️
@@monanasrallah i would pick sunscreen up at the manufacturing plant if they let me 😂 just to make sure it doesn’t undergo extreme weather
The reason the US hasn't approved a new sunscreen filter since the 90s is because it isn't financially beneficial to the companies here. It's so frustrating!
I recently had Mohs Surgery for some Basal Cell on my face. I'm upping my game on sunscreen now. Thank you for posting this one.
As a sweaty guy with stubble, my absolute favorite sunscreen that I discovered thanks to Dr. Dray is the Skin Aqua UV Moisture Gel. It’s fast absorbing, doesn’t sting, and doesn’t leave me shiny.
I've tried a few but my absolute favorite is La Roche Possay's Anthelios Dry Touch matifying gel cream SPF 50 for oily skin, the non tinted version. It's super matifying and makes your skin look so good it reminds me of a matifying pore minimizing makeup primer, to the point that sometimes I use it at night to go out!
Thanks for the recommendation. I have oily skin and I feel like those of us who prefer matte tend to get left behind. I'm going to try it.
I have to try this! Are you anesthesia?
Hola; bueno para piel morena?🙂
agree. i prefer matte finish and i rarely see those kinds of recs 🙏💜
@@dw8945 No, I'm a plastic surgeon!
Love the Elta MD physical SPF. I've always preferred zinc SPF vs chemical & I've never really experienced dryness with zinc for someone who has dry skin. I wish the US can start allowing the new filters so we don't have to look elsewhere.
Dr. Dray wasn’t playing when she said the La Roche Posay Shaka Fluid is a DREAM and it feels like you have nothing on. I just bought the tinted version it yesterday for $33 at Walgreens, and let me tell you-if it matches your skin tone-you’ll fall in love. I’m a sunscreen budgeter, but this definitely worth it for the $33 and days I want to actually look nice. It even gives a just enough coverage for my rosacea to not be able noticeable.
LOVE IT!!
My favorite subject...sunscreen. I am enjoying the new La Roche uvmune anthelios. It claims to be able to block the 380 to 400 nm rays. It sinks right in.
Thanks for sharing
I use it too, one of the best, if not the best.
Thank you for the share! I also have oily skin but am still looking for a good sunscreen for me :)
Just ordered this! I’m very hopeful.
Yes, I think the original Anthelios shaka fluid is going to be discontinued 🤔
I wanted to love Eucerin’s age defense but it’s too greasy and shiny for my comfort. An example of a great sunscreen that just wasn’t for me. I think those with normal to dry skin would love it because of how moisturizing and nice it feels and a great price for the amount! Cerave’s ultra lightweight moisturizer and DRMTLGY’s tinted moisturizer remain my faves 💛
I have oily skin btw
Yes! The cerave ultra lightweight has been my holy grail for years, I just wish it was a higher spf.
@@luvlost03 Yes! I’m actually going to go comment on Cerave’s page to do that! 😝
I just tried the Eucerin age defense and it was very uncomfortable for me too. Too thick of a consistency for me. It dries down, but seems to "sit" on top rather than sink into the skin. I have combo skin.
@@kdjannie3214 Yeah I was surprised especially because it has denatured alcohol which usually makes sunscreens light and milky. Once I finish it I’m going to try their oil control version.
Try the tinted version. It's not shiny 😊
I got that Avene while I was in France. Not greasy? Not shiny? I beg to differ. My skin does not absorb it. Like she said, we’re all different. I have combo/dry skin. I also bought 12 of the Laroche Posay while I was there cause this is my absolute favorite. So good. This one gives you a glow.
As per your suggestion once upon a time, I started using colorescience sunforgettable 50. Albeit pricey, it's beautiful.
I love when you review sunscreens because I’m always trying out different sunscreens!
I have been LOVING the Hero Force Shield. I’ve had a massive rosacea flare, but this one doesn’t bother me at all! And even though I have dry skin, I love a matte sunscreen that dries down so nicely. I just need to find a similar product that’s SPF 50 and water resistant for my outdoor summer activities.
I love the Hero one too....I am on my third bottle. Hard to get as Target is the only place that sells it if you want to purchase in store.
@@cherylreitz4779 I’ve actually found it in-store at Ulta! But I know different stores carry different things, so that may not help you depending on where you are located.
@@jenessastrickland1555 thanks I will have to look on Ulta's website have not been to one of my local Ulta's lately so maybe they now sell it there also
Thanks for mentioning the Avene, as I live in Germany, so I will buy it today. I‘ve been using the other Avene products you told us about instead of make-up (the tinted mineral sunscreen and the compact on top) and my skin is improving continually. And it’s just really nice for everyday instead of foundation, not to mention so much cheaper. I hope the US will approve the ingredients, soon, and make life more pleasant for you guys in the states.
I hope to move to Germany after university. My grandmother was from there. I was the only grandchild that got to go visit her homeland with her.
@@celinepope whereabouts is your family from? I make videos about Germany, maybe I was in your area. It’s a beautiful, amazing country.
Elta MD UV Shield is the non-tinted sunscreen that works best with my skin and it comes in the 7 oz bottle. Love love love this sunscreen. For tinted sunscreen, I've been loving DRMTLGY tinted physical sunscreen. Works super well for my oily skin.
I have oily skin and have wanted to try the Dermatology physical sunscreens. I'm sensitive and can't do the chemical ones. Could you tell me what color the tint is? I have light Caucasian skin but not fair, neutral to cool so if it's slightly pink that would work. I found so many tinted sunscreens tend to be orange/ yellow. For instance CeraVe tinted SPF 30 or eltamd, those are awful and not matte enough for me
Looking forward to more mineral sunscreen recommendations from Dr Dray 💙
Thank you Dr Dray for introducing Eltd MD！I‘ve been using it for over a year and love it!
I love using tinted mineral Australian Gold SPF 50 and Paula’s Choice Resist moisturizer with spf 50.
Good morning dear Andrea!!! You mention two of the products I honestly keep in my bathroom and in my backpack all year round! Avene and La Roche Posay ! Actually these are the only brands I use, because after my 50 I do not have time for experiments anymore! By far all their products excellent! Why bother to change them.. Avene intense Sfp 50 is my absolutely favorite! It has changed my face! So gentle and so effective, so easy to use and for us in Europe, not expensive at all! And In Crete the everlasting Summer island , is the best proof that this product works ! Hearing it also from you , made me so glad! Keep up the excellent and most informative videos !!! I send you kisses and love from Crete island!
I remember being in AZ in the middle of July for a baseball tournament from approximately 8a to 5p. We were under a tarp in the shade all day, I put on my sunscreen and I still got burnt. Thank goodness those days are over 🥵
It's crazy because these organic Tinosorb and Triosorb filters are approved in Europe , UK , Australia , South Korea and so many other Countries . I'm British and my next purchase will be Altruist Face Fluid Organic spf50+++++ .
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Greetings from Maine, where our seas-and-sand weather lasts 3 months! Sunscreen under my chin, all around my neck and ears is a must during our short summers.
I love the SunBum stick! Specifically the black one though, I wouldn't recommend the other chap sticks from SunBum. I have Lupus and my skin is pretty reactive/prone to infection and their other chapsticks gave me Angular Cheilitis. I don't have that reaction to things very often (usually from toothpastes), but the black one doesn't give me any issues, it's a higher SPF than some other lip sunscreens, and it sticks around longer.
I might try that one or the vanicream one next...I tried the tinted SunBum spf lip balm and I got atopic dermatitis afterwards
So happy you used up the LRP shaker fluid I sent you :)
I agree, Sunscreen fits everyone so differently. Try it, save the receipt, you don’t like it, return it. That’s what I do w/drug store brands.
Hey Dr dray!! I love watching your videos and I've learned so much. I am a scuba diver and we try to stick with sun screens that don't have any chemicals that are unsafe to wear in the ocean for the aquatic life. I was wondering if you could check out some of the sunscreens that get advertized for the dive community. A few of the brands are stream2sea, blue lizard, totlogic sport, and burnout ocean. Thank you for all your videos and knowledge : )
Ooh! I love that idea. Which ones are your favorite?
@@celinepope I currently use blue lizard 50, and sometimes a stream2sea tinted sunscreen 30, bc the blue lizard has a very white cast. But I guess that wouldn't be that noticeable underwater? XD
My absolute favorite sunscreen for the neck down is Banana Boat Lighter Than Air. It has a great consistency, absorbs quickly, and is not at all sticky. I have extremely sensitive skin and this one does not bother me at all even though it has a very light scent.
I just bought this and love it as well
Good recommendation. I can’t imagine using some of these tiny expensive bottles on my body! lol if we use them properly they’d be gone in a week
Dear FDA, pleeeeeease approve new sunscreen filters.
Enjoyed the lightness of La Roche Posay’s athelios 50+ on my face but then fell in love with the Avene face and body lotion sensitive 50+, so moisturising and the milld scent is lovely. Already bought a second 😃 Thanks for great content ☀️
My favorite sunscreen thus far is a K-brand: IPKN Big Apple sunscreen. It is lightly fragranced but it doesn't bother me, and it has a subtle green tint to counteract redness. the consistency is a dream and makes my skin look amazing!
14:20 As an EPA employee, you have my PERSONAL sponsorship, Dr. Dray. ❤️
[This statement has not been evaluated nor endorsed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency] lol.
I look forward to your sunscreen videos, they’re my favorite topic! I’ve been obsessed with the R&R sunscreen, I’m a darker skin complexion but this product just melts into my skin and it gives such a beautiful glow, it’s become a holy grail in my skin care super fast ♥️
I’ve been using the R&r sun serum since you showed your last target run. I’ve really been enjoying it. I’m somewhere between a Fitzpatrick 4 and 5 and it blends in quite nicely. It’s nice to have mineral options that don’t burn my eyes, don’t leave me sticky/greasy and blend in well.
The Olay Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 is good too. I like both equally.
I'm from Canada and I absolutely love the Ultra Fluide SPF! La Roche Posay products in general have been some of my favourite recommendations from you that are easily found here. I love the Cicaplast Baume too. :)
The whole La Roche range is great
Hi Dr dray, I have eczema so mainly use mineral sunscreen, however in the wintertime I find the zinc oxide very drying and only way I have found to combat the dryness is wearing an occlusive moisturiser underneath all year round. Have Friday 😊
I'm the same. What moisturizer do you use under your mineral sunscreen? I mostly use elta md and Drmtlgy sunscreen and find those less drying.
I love the Australian Gold which is tinted on my face and neck. I can find it in Ulta and Target. Thanks for your review Doc
Is it for those with dry or oily skin? I really need an spf 50. I’m ready to try this.
that avene sunscreen also lasts forever! it’s a nice size tube and super affordable
I had NO IDEA that was what the little jar icon meant! My mind is blown!
I love sunscreen videos 😍 I was just thinking of buying a new one
Thanks for watching
I can't even imagine what an US sunscreen must feel like if Avene's is non-sticky and does not sting the eyes.*
*my eyes are extremely sensitive though
My HG sunscreen is Shiseido's Expert Sun Protector, the one I buy is made in France though, can't recommend the other versions.
Same, lol. I hate even most European sunscreens with a passion. Can't imagine, what American sunscreens must be like 😆
Awful. They feel awful. It's so hard to find US sunscreens that feel nice and don't leave me looking like a grease ball (and I have dry skin!). I don't wear makeup so I'm probably not used to the feeling of having things on my face. I also with the US had some kind of rating for UVA protection, like the boots stars system or the Asian pa+ system. It sucks not knowing how much uva protection I'm getting from my sunscreen, which is arguably more important than the uvb.
Take any kind of skin barrier balm, like diaper rash cream, and put that on your face. Voila! You know now what most US sunscreens feel like.
So far what I love the best is the Cerave daily moisturizing lotion spf 30, but it won't work for me in the summer where I need an spf 50 because I burn easily. I have no idea what I'm going to use! 🥵
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I know. I can't bring myself to wear sunscreen inside, for that reason. And I always wash, as soon as I get home in the evening. Can't imagine, having 'stuff on my face' any longer then necessary. I can feel both sunscreen and makeup (which I rarely wear) on my skin constantly. Can't bear having an oily scalp, either. And I have a similar issue with tight clothing. It must be some kind of tactile hypersensitivity.
Funnily enough though...my holy grail sunscreen outside of summer is an American one.
The Cetaphil PRO Redness Control tinted moisturizer spf 30.
It's a tinted mineral sunscreen, that applies very smoothly, evens out skin tone and doesn't feel or look gross.
I mean, I don't love wearing it ...but I don't hate it as much as most other sunscreens. I do need to find an alternative with a higher spf for summer, though.
Another one I can recommend, if you can tolerate chemical sunscreens, is the Nivea Super Water Gel spf50. I order that one via Amazon from Japan...and even with shipping, it's quite affordable.
And it's really a gel. Not oily at all.
I can't wear it on my face, though. It makes my skin a little itchy over time and stings my eyes, if I sweat. But it's nice for the neck and chest and so on, because it doesn't feel sticky or leaves marks on clothes.
@@Snuzzled the UVB rays are the ones that cause cancer so I would definitely say it's more important to know than the UVA protection, but I do agree it would so nice to know with western sunscreens like the Asian, European, and Australian sunscreens do.
@@9melissal Both UVA and UVB contribute to cancer, and UVA penetrate more deeply into the skin, and are the most responsible for deadly melanoma. UVA also amplifies damage done by UVB, since no sunscreen blocks 100 percent of rays. Both are important.
I’m currently using the Neutrogena hydro boost sunscreen. It’s a chemical sunscreen, feels good on my skin, absorbs quickly and leave a dewy finish. I mostly use it on its own but if I have extra time in the morning, I pair it with Skinceutical vitamin C.
Just a word of warning to anyone coming here for suggestions... I used this, and while I loved the formulation and finish, it caused extreme irritation to my eyes (burning, watering). So if you have any eye sensitivity, this might be one to avoid.
Me too!!! So far so good
I loved the way this sunscreen felt on my skin.. but somehow this would always migrate to my mouth and i would be tasting sunscreen all day. All neutrogena does that to me... so weird because I love some of their sunscreens.
I like the formula but MAN I couldnt stand the frgrance. It gave me a headache every time i used it and I had to toss it.
Wow! Those cool tone colors make your skin POP!!!
My volume is up! My favourite video! I love sunscreen because of you and use tinted sunscreen instead of foundation! Moisturizing and protection with glowing skin. Thank you! 💕💕
i recently found out about dr dray & have been content ever since. trying new products that actually work & are affordable. it seriously makes me wonder where she’s been all my life 👀
Thanks for watching
@@sam-tg8lt agree, she’s a gem
I've tried so many sunscreens and my favorites are the Elta 41 tinted, Colorscience, LaRoche Posay 50, Coppertone kids 50 SPF, Altruist (UK only I believe), and until this year, Mychelle tinted 20 % zinc oxide. After 4-5 months of using it, though, it suddenly made my skin bright red, itchy and tight, like an allergic reaction. Took days to calm down. Also Like the Eucerin SPF 15 for hands, too. Just got a tube of the Avene, can't wait to try! I always put Colorscience powder on my face to cut down on sunscreen shine.
There is a new release here in Europe from LRP, it’s like the Shaka (not that name here ) with a new filter called UV Mexoryl 400. I didn’t t buy it yet but I intend to because I love the regular one.
Have a good day !
It’s on my list to get! (In my cart).
@@Wendelia me too!! 😃 a French UA-camr said it’s lighter and even better than the original! Protects way more from an so happy. You’re from Europe too?
The only sunscreens i love are from Dr. G Green Mild Up. The sun essence (chemical) & sun+ (mineral). They are not matte, not shiny, not oily, very moisturising. Really love them!
Just an FYI~ I was able to order the Avene Intense online for around $31 (shipping included). It took two weeks to get here but was well worth it! It has ZERO smell which is exactly what I wanted. I hate that sunscreen smell. It's a little shiny when it goes on but seems to soak in as the times goes by. It also did not bother my eyes at all which is a plus. This is actually a sunscreen that I will use on my face on a regular basis so it was worth the cost and time. I will order it again.
Can you list where you purchased it?
What I'd give to not be sensitive to chemical sunscreens, niacinamide, aluminums, fragrance, and coconut oils.... Grrr to eczema!!! Currently using cetaphil sheer mineral and then follow-up with cetaphil mineral tinted for my face, neck, and ears. Blue lizard sensitive for body, but aluminum can be quite irritating in the winter when it is dry. I swear by sunscreen but struggle to find one that doesn't torture my eczema or acne.....
Black girl sunscreen is still my all time fave! So happy you recommended that brand!
I like the kids version better than the original.
I'm sticking wit my Cetaphil moisturizer with spf and Jack Black sungaurd but it was fun to see what you've been using and enjoying. Happy Friday, Dr Dray! I hope you, your sweet momma and little Tybee have a fabulous weekend!! .💗
I love the Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Natural Sun cream
It is a nice consistency
@@DrDrayzday yes 😊
I use the Vanicream lip SPF under my eyes. It's very moisturizing and plays well with my makeup.
We have the Avene and LaRoche Posay in Canada... maybe a better options for the US to order from Canada!
Australian Gold tinted mineral is my favorite. I have sensitive skin and this has never irritated my skin and the slight tint is similar to tinted moisturizer.
The Korean brand p:rem has a really nice daily defence sunscreen/ moisturiser is excellent . It is an SPF 50’and a has a lovely texture. Thanks for the informative vids Dr Dray! ☺️
This is one heck of a request, but have you ever looked into why the European approved filters aren’t approved by the US FDA? I’d watch that video. :)
I purchased the Euxerin Age Defense spf 50 that you recommended...and I love it! Feels really good on my skin, and the price is so good! Thanks 😊
Eucerin
I’m not sure if you’ve already posted on this topic, but I would LOVE a post of sun protection for people with sensory issues. I can’t STAND the texture/smell of 99% of the products on the market. Even most hypoallergenic, chemical free, mineral ones bother me. It’s hard to explain but the feeling of it on my skin drives me crazy.
Have you tried the Skin Aqua UV Moisture Gel? Got It on Amazon here in the US. It disappears into nothing, and once it’s dry, there is no smell at all. No residue either. (And I live in a super humid climate, so almost everything else feels sticky or gross on me.)
I recently bought the Isntree watery sun gel and am really liking it so far. I hadn't noticed the area on the bottle to write the date you opened it. Thanks for pointing that out!
Can't wait to watch! Happy Friday dr dray and peeps ❤️ 💐💋🎊🎁
Greetings Reed Berger- Fleishman hope u r well n Happy Friday😀👍💜….
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Happy Friday Reed enjoy your day friend 😊 🤩🥰
Thanks for the heads up on the Sun Bum lip sunscreen. I love Vanicream for hiking, most of all because it keeps my lips from drying out at high altitude in Colorado. I have eczema and problems with both irritant and allergic contact dermatitis. Last summer, it took me five tries to find a drug store brand that worked for me. I landed upon Coppertone Sport Mineral 50. It's not too thick and I use the body version on my face, too, if I'm doing outdoor sports or won't be around ppl during the day. I also have the face version, which is twice as expensive, so I save it for days when I have meetings, etc.
I would love to find a good scalp protectant that doesn't make the hair greasy...
You need to try the rhoto metholotum melty cream lip spf lip balm. It's beautiful and feels amazing on the lips! The matcha one also smells exactly like real matcha, sooo good!
For winter and day-to-day, I enjoy the Biossance mineral sunscreen. I usually find that mineral dries and irritates my skin (due to the dryness) but I love this one
I love the altruist that she mentioned a while ago. I order it from Amazon UK and it is a great price and so easy to wear, no cast or fragrance. Silky lotion
I have been loving Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 50. It dries down and works great under my makeup. It does have a little cast at first but eventually goes away. It is only 1.7 oz but it lasts a long time.
Sorry it double posted. Thank you so much for your help.
Thank you so much for everything you do Dr. D!! I recently told my dermatologist about you! She hadn’t heard of you but after my bragging about you, I wouldn’t be surprised if she looked you up and started following you. God bless!! ❤️🥰☀️🕶
In love with EU sunscreen my skin and my hyperpigmentation is way better thanks to SPFs and Tret. I don’t have any eye irritation and my skin is protect with a really high UVA that’s what you get with new generation sunscreens 🤩 I need to try avène next time that I travel to LATAM I’ll get some more :) so far I tried, Vichy, LRP, Isdin and Garnier
I love this series ❤. I use mineral only on my face only.
Not on the subject, please talk about undereye darkness and the line under the eyes and sunken look. I want to do something.
Happy Friday, Dr. Dray 🤍😊🌸🎀🌼
Greetings Maricel Gundayao hope u r well n Happy Friday😀👍💜….
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Happy Friday 😀
I live for your " well HEY guys"
The marketing for dry skin/oily skin is a nice guide but I do find its not always a steadfast rule. My skin is oily but I prefer the sunscreens for dry skin. And I do find Zinc Oxide so drying! I recently tried the Black Girl Sunscreen Make it Hybrid and was amazed it was actually moisturizing but being fragrance free was a huge lie. There is lavender essential oil and the scent is SO STRONG it gave me a headache. I wish they would do a true scent free formulation because it wasn't half bad. I'm now trying that Eucerin spf you are currently loving and I'm enjoying it as well! I find it slightly sticky but it doesn't run into my eyes at all because of that haha!
I’m currently using Canmake spf 50++++, purito daily go to sunscreen, and using the Cerave am as my morning moisturizer.
That Elta MD Replenish is great just around the eyes. My eyes are reallyyyyyy sensitive. Everything burns them, but this doesn't. I use a Misha sunscreen on my face and this around my eyes.
I also have to use a separate spf for around my eyes. It's worth it to me because the burning is awful.
Is it just me or Dr Dray has been getting prettier each passing video ❤️
Yes, also, she is adorable on TikTok. She seems like a total different person. 🤣
One of the reasons I quit using Cerave Sunscreen is because they would always tape over the real date of expiry 🤦♀️ I’ve purchased it both through Walmart and Shoppers drug mart in Canada. Love LRP and the Avene compact you’ve recommended 💙
also avenes intense protect spf was 6M expiration date the first months they launched it but later they have put 12M i have both bottles still to see them
I got the Avene intense protect and I love it. Thanks for the recommendation. My first was the LRP shaka fluid so this far in the video 2/2 !
If I ever travel outside North America I’m going on a sunscreen shopping spree…
My favourite sunscreen is a Japanese one: the Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Gel. I get the big 140g bottle and it last forever. It’s a liquid, slightly gel texture that comes out white but sinks into the skin in seconds with no cast. I have oily skin and it’s great, it does have alcohol in it though so beware of that.
I use that too. it's my fave sunscreen
Happy Friday! I have been using two sunscreens for several years! My favorite underneath is Garnier Ombrelle tinted lotion spf 60. In the summer I also use Olay complete moisturizer with SPF 30 alternately! I am very loyal to the products I love!
Just bought Neutrogena’s Hydro Boost sunscreen spf50. No cast, not oily but hydrating, however it does irritate the eyes. Its basically their Hydro Boost water gel lotion formula with sunscreen. Loving both.
Love this, ordered the Avene intense protect sunscreen for the blue light protection . Have you tried the HIGHER EDUCATION SKINCARE
Cram Session Vitamin Infused Hydrating Lotion With Melanin which claims helps protect from blur light. Curious about your thoughts.
U r looking so much well. The make- up looks great on u!!!!!. Thank you for allll yur information. Blessings🦋
I really liked the Avené one, but after a few weeks, it started dying my clothes green 😔 I don’t know why it just randomly started happening. I’ve yet to find my holy grail sunscreen. I want to try the Hero and Eucerin.
I recently started to use Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Face Serum SPF 60. I like this sunscreen a lot! It is a chemical sunscreen, no oxybenzone, etc. I find I prefer those to the mineral sunscreens. I tried Australian Gold Botanical Tinted Face Sunscreen SPF 50, hated that one. Too drying and made my fine lines look more visible. Thank you for your vey helpful videos, great information!
My tried and true had always been EltaMD! I use the clear one under makeup, but most days I use the glow or replenish.
I have so much issues with LRP's sunscreens that I just stop trying. It leaves a really uncomfortable film on the skin and I feel really greasy even with the formula that is liquidy and for oily and combination skin. I think you've talked about it before and I cannot find the other formula at the stores. This Shaka fluid...i've tested some of its samples...but I haven't made the plunge all these years as they aren't cheap, too, and I have wasted a lot of money on their sunscreens already and I just don't dare to try it again. Altruist is very very moisturizing and definitely on the shiny side and yet, on my skin, it is still comfortable. That film....I wish L'Oreal would just reformulate their sunscreens.
Thank you for this video. I just wanted to say your earrings are so cute! They remind me of Marc Jacob's Daisy perfume bottles.
I quite like the Aveda sunscreen for everyday wear in the winter. It’s not the cheapest, but it’s mineral and the texture is so nice, kind of silky, but not oily or shiny.
Happy Friday Dr Dray and everyone 🤗 love sunscreen videos. Have a fabulous day love to mom and Tybee 🥰 😃 💙💙
Greetings Mary Ann Gonzalez hope u r well n Happy Friday😀👍💜….
It would be cool if you took a trip to France and did a haul video.
i did
Thanks you for this video and for mentioning when products are vegan.
I'm really enjoying the Eucerin Age Defense SPF 50 sunscreen lotion, it does not aggravate my sensitive, rosacea prone skin - thanks so much for your awesome recommendation Dr. Dray! This one is definitely a winner.
I started trying it too and man it stings my eyes and makes them water for hours. I stayed away from my eyes and it still made them water.
The most important thing is sunscreen and covering yourself from the sun irregardless!
i love your earrings!!
My favorite sunscreen lip balm is the Salt and Stone SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm (their other lip balms have mint and lack SPF). It is zinc and shea butter based, and has no fragrance or flavor. It gives a similar look and feel to the vanicream, but it has ingredients I'm more comfortable getting in my mouth and ingesting (which happens with anything we put on our lips). I think you would really like it Dr Dray.
This lilac shirt looks fabulous on you plus the pink lipstick and the color of your hair… LOVE IT. Btw, I tried the Elta MD tinted but for some reason my face looks about 5 shades darker than the rest of my body, is that normal? Haha I’ll check the Avene, I’ve also being using the Hero Force Shield that you recommended in another video and I’m loving it… my new favorite. Thanks for your videos!!
Haha sorry yes, that ELTA tint. It’s on the warmer tone :( I look like an Orange 🍊 when I wear it.
I'm looking for a new HA-free, mineral, lightly tinted sunscreen that is not water resistant, so I'm watching ALL the sunscreen videos.
I love tower 28 sunny days.
hopefully u find exactly what u need!
Thanks for watching
I like the Cetaphil PRO Redness Control tinted moisturizer, spf 30.
At least for outside summer, when I feel I can get away with a lower spf.
I'm from Europe, actually, but I have a hard time finding a sunscreen, that doesn't burn my skin, sting my eyes, feels heavy and cloying or looks too oily even here.
So funnily enough, I found my holy grail in this American made mineral sunscreen.
It applies very smoothly, wears without discomfort and looks only minimaly 'dewy'.
And while it's not cheap, it's not as ridiculously expensive as other 'nice' facial sunscreens, either.
Wish, they made a version that's spf50.
I use Australian Gold Botanical 50 on my t zone. Unless your skin is very dry, you may enjoy it. It is pretty easy to find the light (which is rather light) the medium is too dark and I need to mix them. It can even act as a primer. I first picked up at Walgreens and reordered off Amazon.