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Recommend your face sunscreen!
Help me! I used to use the Coppertone oil free for my face ALL the time. It worked so well... Then, on our honeymoon to the Mediterranean last year (of all times), I had bought a brand new bottle and it made my face break out uncontrollably. We're talking hundreds of pimples... I've never had such horrid looking skin. In any case, I tried it once afterward when we got home, thinking it may have been the stifling heat/ sweat factor over there mixed with the product. I got the same results.
A friend suggested oil free Aveeno. I tried it during my last Caribbean vacation. Same thing. WTH is going on? I use oil free moisturizer every day (Biore) with no issues, but it's not enough protection for full sun all day long.
Any suggestions/ recommendations anyone?
Re: Recommend your face sunscreen!
I would probably see a derm about the abrupt breakout. but I'm super vain! lol.
anyway, I love love love Shiseido! The have a bottle (not a tube) that is super smooth. and the best part is the very high SPF. never feels greasy or thick.
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It could be a reaction to the chemical sunscreens in those products, not oil. The benzones in chemical sunscreens can cause allergic reactions (and they are less effective sun protection.)
Look for a mineral sunBLOCK. Active ingredients to look for: titanium dioxide, zinc oxide
ETA: I use Neutrogena Pure and Free on my face with no problems; I also use BB creams and tinted moisturizers with titanium and/or zinc sunblock
This is what I use:
http://www.dermstore.com/product_Ti-Silc+Sheer+SPF+45_1645.htm
If you contact a dermatologist, they may provide you with samples, allowing you to try out a number of sunscreens and then you buy the one you like
If it's happened twice with 2 different brands, it is probably you, not the sunscreen.
I use this powder mineral sunscreen, which I love:
https://janeiredale.com/us/en/mineral-makeup/mineral-makeup-foundation/powder-me-spf-dry-sunscreen.htm
Might not be great for sun/beach since it is powder and would wash off, but for times I'm not going in the water it works great. Pair it with a hat and you might just be okay going without anything else!
I use Cerave AM moisturizer for daily use and Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch sunblock for times when I'm outside and active (softball, beach, running, etc.) I have very sensitive skin.
Good luck!!
I'm sorry you had such a bad reaction! Have you tried just using a moisturizer with SPF? I have really sensitive and oily skin so I use Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Water light Daily Face Sunscreen. It;s so light and gentle! My fiance hates stuff on his face but even he liked this one. If nothing seems to be working for you, I suggest you see a dermatolagist and start using an all natural sunblock for your face (available at health stores).