Facial Sunblock

FionaMaeve · Fri, April 2nd, 2004, 09:26 PM

Due to this new state of being fit, I find myself outside more often. I do not want to subject my skin to sun damage. It's no problem finding SPF 30 to put on my arms, legs, and neck, but what about the face?

Anyone know of a good facial sunblock? Anyone ever used Clinique's? (I like some of their other products.) I have Purpose SPF 15, but I don't like that is feels slightly gritty. I think it has physical sunblocking agents rather than chemical.

Okay, done rambling. . . looking for suggestions. . .

Lisa Stone · Fri, April 2nd, 2004, 09:36 PM

big hat, sunglasses

I have troubles with sunblock- especially if I am in the heat for any length of time- it burns my skin, or it feels like it's burning....so when I am gardening or whatever, I usually just wear a hat and sunglasses.
I have trouble with the ones that are meant for sensitive skin too.
I think it is important to use one though,, and if anyone has any suggestions, I am all ears!

FionaMaeve · Fri, April 2nd, 2004, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Lisa Stone

big hat, sunglasses

I have troubles with sunblock- especially if I am in the heat for any length of time- it burns my skin, or it feels like it's burning....

Exactly. The ones I've tried feel like they're frying on my face.

Lisa Stone · Fri, April 2nd, 2004, 09:45 PM

it must be some "key" ingredient in them because I have not found one yet that doesn't irritate me

FionaMaeve · Sat, April 3rd, 2004, 07:15 PM

Today I bought Clinique's Sun-Care Face 30 SPF Sun Block. (Since they have a money-back guarantee, I figured I'd just return it if it sucked.)

I tried it out this afternoon on my walk/run. It's definitely the best facial sun block I've tried so far. But, it wasn't hot today, just sunny, so hard to say how it will handle heat. I did, however, exfoliate and wash my face before I put it on, so it certainly had full access to irritate my skin.

One catch though: Cost me $16.50 for 2.5 oz. (It doesn't take much to cover your face, but still.) Plus $1.53 sales tax because our sales tax rate here is insane. So, $18.03 for facial sun block. Oh well. . . I like it so far. . .

I'll see how it goes on the next really hot day.

FionaMaeve · Sat, April 3rd, 2004, 07:18 PM

Oh, and it had a litany of active ingredients. Only one of those ingredients matched up with one of the three active ingredients in my cheap sunblock that I use for my arms and legs. Maybe the active ingredients in the Clinique stuff will be less irritating. . .

Chim-Chim · Sun, April 4th, 2004, 02:12 PM

I actually have some information for you. I have never tried the Clinique so you might have a better product than mine! I will tell you this, I have very sensitive skin. I cannot use certain soaps because of the perfume or even certain detergents because of the irritation. I too have experienced that skin frying sensation when my sweat mixed with my sunblock and turned to acid. The first thing I do everyday is apply a oil free moisturizer with SPF 15 no matter what time of year. In the summer I use an item called SolBar PF it is SPF 50 and it is Utra Paba free, which is supposed to help with skin irritation. It protects against both UVA and UVB rays. I have never had a problem with it and I like that it has such a high SPF because the sun out here is unbearable. My mother just got diagnosed with skin cancer on her face and that made me realize that I needed to be more careful. I hope this helps!

Lisa Stone · Sun, April 4th, 2004, 02:34 PM

that sounds interesting... where would you buy Solbar PF, at a Drugstore or department store?

Chim-Chim · Sun, April 4th, 2004, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Lisa Stone

that sounds interesting... where would you buy Solbar PF, at a Drugstore or department store?

I actually got mine as a sample that was given away in a care package during a triathalon. I have seen many sites online that offer it for purchase. I would imagine you could find it in a drugstore, but I don't want to send you on a wild goose chase! It is a white bottle with an orange target on the front. I think it is about $18.00 for a 4 oz bottle.

FionaMaeve · Sun, April 4th, 2004, 04:25 PM

I found it here:

http://dermstore.com/product_Solbar+PF+50+Cream_616.htm

$8.95 for 4 ounces, plus $?? shipping. Thank you for the recommendation, Chim-Chim.

Lisa Stone · Sun, April 4th, 2004, 06:20 PM

Great, thank you both

Chim-Chim · Sun, April 4th, 2004, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Freemason

I found it here:

http://dermstore.com/product_Solbar+PF+50+Cream_616.htm

$8.95 for 4 ounces, plus $?? shipping. Thank you for the recommendation, Chim-Chim.

Haha! That is much cheaper than I quoted you! I guess I pulled that figure out of my butt!

FionaMaeve · Sun, April 4th, 2004, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Chim-Chim

Haha! That is much cheaper than I quoted you! I guess I pulled that figure out of my butt!

Lol Maybe just a really cheap website.

Dwayne · Wed, April 14th, 2004, 04:44 PM

Thanks for the recommendations. I have actually been trying to figure out what to do about sunblock for awhile. Guys typically have 0 clue about this stuff, and I have sensitive skin when it comes to sunblock. I just ordered some stuff from that site and hope it works out.

Since I shave my head it is most definatly a must have.

Thanks,
Dwayne

AndiMAC · Wed, April 14th, 2004, 10:10 PM

One thing tho that you must remember for a sunblock to fully do its job, u must apply at least 30 minutes prior to going out and make sure its fully absorbed. I have sensitive skin as well and I had been using the Neutrogena dry touch sunblock. I think its SPF 30. I do ok by it but I think im going to give that one you guys posted a shot. Always open to new products....

FionaMaeve · Thu, April 22nd, 2004, 12:36 AM

Finally got to wear that Clinique SPF 30 on a hot, bright day. I was extremely pleased. Didn't irritate my skin at all and worked perfectly.

Those who are trying the other sunblock, report back on your experiences. The Clinique is great, but it's not cheap. If the consensus is that the other is great too, I'd like to try that.

Chopaholic · Thu, April 22nd, 2004, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Freemason

Finally got to wear that Clinique SPF 30 on a hot, bright day. I was extremely pleased. Didn't irritate my skin at all and worked perfectly.

Those who are trying the other sunblock, report back on your experiences. The Clinique is great, but it's not cheap. If the consensus is that the other is great too, I'd like to try that.

How was it in terms of oiliness? I hate oily sunblocks - they make me break out - but my skin is so fair I can't be out long without a facial sunblock.

Thanks for the recommendations, all.

FionaMaeve · Thu, April 22nd, 2004, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Chopaholic

How was it in terms of oiliness? I hate oily sunblocks - they make me break out - but my skin is so fair I can't be out long without a facial sunblock.

Thanks for the recommendations, all.

I didn't find it oily at all. Which was a surprise.

AndrewJones · Sat, April 24th, 2004, 01:00 AM

Free mason,

There is this sunblock called "Ozone" and it is SPF 70. I highly advice it for avoiding sun damage.

FionaMaeve · Sat, April 24th, 2004, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by AndrewJones

Free mason,

There is this sunblock called "Ozone" and it is SPF 70. I highly advice it for avoiding sun damage.

Awesome. I'll have to look for that.