Best suncream on Reddit

267 reviews from r/SkincareAddictionUK, r/Rosacea, r/trailrunning and 27 more subreddits

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#1

La Roche-Posay

4.7
(27)
"Le Rosch with their Anthelios line. Excellent."
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"I've been using La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ and it's been brilliant."
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"I like La Roche-Posay sunscreen range."
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"La Roche Posay has some face sunscreens that are FA safe."
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"I use La Roche Posay Anthelios sunscreen for my runs."
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"Personally I find the La Roche Posay Wet Skin SPF 50+ best for exercise."
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"I use la Roche-posay 50 anthelios not cheap, but the best one ever for me."
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"La roche -posay. My daughter has had eczema for 6 years."
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"I have severe eczema and I use la roche posay baby on my skin (and my son's) and it doesn't cause any irritation on either of us."
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"La Roche Posay is worth it!"
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#2

Supergoop

4.6
(11)
"I use supergoop, it’s my favorite because it has vitamins and minerals."
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"Super goop play is the absolute best sunscreen."
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"Supergoop"
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"I use Supergoop for my face and Sun Bum 70 on my body and never burn."
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"I really like the Supergoop Matte Screen 40spf."
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"Supergoop tinted Mattescreen 40 spf is an awesome drugstore sunscreen."
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"Supergoop is awesome."
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"I think I have the supergoop one right now."
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"I would try the supergoop powder sunscreen! You can put it over sunscreen."
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"I really like the glow stick spf by super goop."
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#3

P20

4.7
(10)
"P20 is the only sun protection product I would use these days."
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"P20."
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"Thanks everyone. I’m going to get p20, and see if I can try on some sun hoodies so I have a choice."
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"P20, widely available in the UK."
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"P20. It's the best for your scenario."
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"P20 is supposedly the most powerful sunscreen you can get"
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"I use P20, factor 50, this stuff is amazing."
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"We’ve been using P20 first thing and La roche posay for top ups."
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"Uk, I used p20 German stuff, a bit oily but stays on through a long course triathlon including the swim."
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"P20 is great, absorbs nicely and good protection from what I can tell."
#4

Elta MD

5.0
(8)
"Elta MD and Skinbetter Science are my two faves."
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"I wear Elta MD or Supergoop sunscreen on my face every day."
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"Elta MD."
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"The elta md sunscreen is great, especially the tinted one."
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"Elta md ! It’s physical but it is not sticky or thick absorbs quickly."
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"Elta MD UV Clear tinted SPF and another favorite is Peter Thomas Roth Max Mineral tinted SPF 45."
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"Elta MD uv clear - not greasy."
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"My personal favorites are EltaMD UV Clear and Neutrogena Clear Face."
#5

Blue Lizard

4.3
(7)
"Blue lizard I use it surfing in the water for two hours at a time."
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"For body, hands down anything by blue lizard!! They even have uv reactive caps on their bottles."
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"I LOVE the Blue Lizard sunscreens."
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"Blue Lizard++."
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"Blue Lizard 50 sunblock."
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"Badger or blue lizzard."
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"I like blue lizard. It’s definitely greasy."
#6

Nivea

4.1
(7)
"I have been using the Nivea Sun Protect Super Water Gel SPF50 consistently for over a year and it’s amazing!"
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"Nivea Sport factor 50 - goes on absorbs quick, non greasy and lasts pretty much all day."
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"I quite like the Nivea Sun - protect & light feel."
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"I'm fond of Nivea alcohol based spray - the clear stuff."
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"I'm fond of Nivea alcohol based spray."
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"Nivea Sun SPF50."
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"I would recommend the nivea for kids spf 50 that comes in little pocketsize squeeze bottles."
#7

Beauty of Joseon

5.0
(5)
"Check out Murad Environmental shield sunscreen or Beauty of Joseon rice + probiotics sunscreen"
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"I prefer this one: Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun."
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"I used to swear by Purito Centella (RIP) but just started using Beauty of Joeson and it's really good!"
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"My skin actually improved since I started using the Beauty of Joseon sunscreen."
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"I have been using Beauty of Joseon spf - it is amazing."
#8

Neutrogena

4.2
(6)
"I live in my pool in the summer and this stuff works really well on my pale sensitive skin."
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"Neutrogenina seems to hold up well."
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"I really liked the Neutrogena Clear Face sunscreen."
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"I really like the Neutrogena CoolDry Sport line."
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"I've had good luck with the Neutrogena Ultrasheer Drytouch line."
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"This is the kind I've been using, no complaints so far!"
#9

Garnier

4.4
(5)
"The garnier one is great, Ambre Solaire Super UV, it has 0 white cast on my skin."
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"I really recommend the Garnier Ambre Solaire Super UV (Anti-Dryness) spf!"
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"I ended up getting a Garnier one which is for sensitive skin and spf 50."
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"The Ambre Solaire Garnier Face Fluid SPF50 works really well for me."
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"I regularly every morning put Garnier face lotion on that has 30spf."
#10

Coola

4.2
(5)
"I LOVE COOLA!!!!!!"
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"I like the Coola one as well!"
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"I just ordered Coola's makeup setting spray with 30 SPF that can be applied to set makeup."
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"Coola is the other brand I like."
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"Coola mineral sunscreen is also well tolerated by my skin."
#11

Eucerin

4.2
(5)
"I love Eucerin oil control."
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"There's one from Eucerin, I don't remember the name exactly but it is to protect hyperpigmented skin and has an SPF of 30"
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"I use eucerin the anti-aging one."
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"Eucerin have a hydrating one spf 50 and ideal for the dryer skin type."
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"I am using Eucerin sensitive skin spf50+ suncream for dry and sensitive skin and it is okay on me."
#12

Banana Boat

4.2
(5)
"Found [Banana Boat Baby Sun Cream] to be the best."
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"Bananaboat sport 50+ i’m a ginger in Oz."
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"In the US, I use Banana Boat 100 SPF sport spray."
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"For outdoor sports I use Banana Boat Kids (or Babies, it's the same thing). Thick and white but works really well."
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"I use Banana Boat Sport 50 on my face, and you are right, it's super drippy compared to others."
#13

Hamilton

5.0
(4)
"Hamilton is good and I also like cancer council face day wear."
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"Hamilton Everyday Face 50+. You can get it at Chemist Warehouse."
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"Hamilton Every Day is wonderful! Very light feeling with a natural finish."
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"Hamilton and cancer council are the main brands in Australia and will be absolutely fine."
#14

Ultra Violette

4.5
(4)
"Finally this year I tried out the Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF50+."
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"I’ve been loving it for nearly 3 years."
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"Ultra Violette is a little above your budget but comes in 75mls."
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"I've heard Ultra Violette is good."
#15

Purito

4.5
(4)
"[Purito unscented centella asiatica sunscreen is amaaaazing.]"
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"No white cast for me, doesn’t sting at all."
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"I like the Purito daily soft touch sunscreen."
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"I like the purito comfy water sun block."
#16

Ultrasun

4.5
(4)
"I use Ultrasun anti pollution face 50+. This one actually calms my skin a little."
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"Ultrasun face mineral sunscreen spf 50 pa++++."
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"I’m using Ultrasun Professional Protection at the moment."
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"Ultrasun-It’s Swiss made."
#17

Cancer Council

4.7
(3)
"Cancer council sunscreens are my fave."
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"The cancer council sunscreen (pink - not tinted) is a lot of people’s go to under makeup."
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"Maybe try cancer council active ??."
#18

Boots

4.7
(3)
"Soltan by Boots - 8 hour stay spf50 is THE best."
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"The only one I've found that isn't crazy expensive is boots own brand!"
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"I do believe Boots own (Soltan) is meant to be good for dry skin."
#19

Altruist

4.7
(3)
"I've been very impressed by Altruist sunscreen. Soaks in really quickly and isn't at all greasy."
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"I like Altruist and it's really good during winter too."
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"Altruist is made by a dermatologist who just wants people to have healthy skin."
#20

Bioderma

4.7
(3)
"See Bioderma Aquafluide dry touch, Isdin Fusion Water, Avene B-protect, Rilastil Water Touch Fluid, Ultrasun, Heliocare gel etc."
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"Bioderma Photoderm MAX you can choose the aquafluide formulation"
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"I use Bioderma photoderm for the body."
#21

Missha

4.7
(3)
"The missha sunmilk waterproof version is fantastic!"
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"I can highly recommend you the sunscreen "Aqua Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ by MISSHA.""
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"Missha soft finish. It has natural finish and stays on all day."
#22

Kinship

4.3
(3)
"I use Kinship and love it for my face sunscreen!"
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"I really like the Kinship self reflect sunscreen."
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"I have had very good luck with Kinship for face."
#23

Cotz

4.3
(3)
"Not sure if you can get it in the uk, but cotz sensitive skin spf 40 works great."
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"I use the Cotz prime & protect spf 40 mineral sunscreen."
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"I use this one now: cotz sensitive spf 40."
#24

Clinique

4.3
(3)
"Clinique facial sun screen is light and liquidy, works for me!"
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"I find basic clinique products are good for moisturiser."
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"Clinique City Block. Comes in a couple of different tints."
#25

Simple

4.0
(3)
"I just got the simple 30spf moisturiser."
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"The Simple Kind To Skin Protecting day cream is SPF30, very gentle and moisturising without being greasy."
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"Simple does a daily moisturiser with SPF 30."
#26

Soltan

4.0
(3)
"I would recommend that - light and presumably minimum things that could irritate skin."
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"I love soltan face."
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"I’ve been using the Soltan spf 50 face lotion, super cheap (£4 a bottle) and doesn’t make my foundation wear any differently."
#27

Zealios

5.0
(2)
"Zealios."
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"Zealios! Dries clear and doesn’t rub off."
#28

Badger

5.0
(2)
"Badger hands down!"
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"Badger or blue lizzard."
#29

Raw Elements

5.0
(2)
"I use “raw elements” brand baby + kids … started using when I was pregnant."
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"Raw Elements makes good zinc-based stuff for surfing."
#30

Vanicream

5.0
(2)
"Try Vanicream spf 50 sunscreen."
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"The new mineral one from Vanicream is incredibly moisturizing."
#31

Riemann

5.0
(2)
"If you are calling it suncream I’ll bet you can get the Riemann p20 kids sunscreen easily."
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"The best I've found is the Riemann P20 (goes up to factor 50). Unperfumed too."
#32

Apostrophe

5.0
(2)
"I've been using Apostrophe's 'Screen. It works really well and it's really hydrating."
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"Apostrophe has a great zinc oxide sunscreen."
#33

Australian Gold

5.0
(2)
"Australian Gold Botanical SPF50."
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"I love Australian Gold Botanical Tinted sunscreen."
#34

Babo Botanicals

4.5
(2)
"I love the ones from Babo Botanicals & they have several EWG verified ones."
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"Babo botanicals!"
#35

Sun Bum

4.5
(2)
"On my body I'm digging Sun Bum because from March through October I want to smell like the beach."
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"Sum Bum. Highest number you can find."
#36

Hawaiian Tropic

4.5
(2)
"I quite like the Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration face cream. No real shine, and works very well under makeup as a primer."
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"For my body I use Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration SPF 30."
#37

Zinco

4.5
(2)
"Tinted ZincO has been an absolute gift for my rosacea."
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"I use tinted Zinco as a daily facial sunscreen."
#38

Cetaphil

4.5
(2)
"Cetaphil SPF 50 daily moisturizer."
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"A fungal and rosacea safe sunscreen I use is the cetaphil antiredness day cream."
#39

Bioré

4.5
(2)
"Bioré Aqua Rich. All the Korean girlies use it."
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"Bioré do absolutely fantastic ones and are pretty cheap!"
#40

Bondi Sands

4.5
(2)
"I really like the bondi sands."
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"I have been using Bondi Sands face SPF 50 and haven’t had any reactions so far."
#41

The Ordinary

4.0
(2)
"I really like the ordinary one, it’s a mineral sunscreen."
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"The ordinary spf 30 Mineral sunscreen."
#42

Ombrelle

4.0
(2)
"Ombrelle is what my dermatologist recommended."
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"Ombrelle face anti shine works for my extremely sensitive skin."
#43

Hello Sunday

4.0
(2)
"Hello Sunday The Mineral One Serum SPF 50 hands down!"
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"I bought Hello Sunday The Mineral One and their eye spf."
#44

Coppertone

4.0
(2)
"I use mineral sunscreen. Coppertone pure and simple."
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"Coppertone sport sunscreen spray-sweatproof, waterproof."
#45

Sun & Earth

5.0
(1)
"Blocks out everything and stays in place."
#46

Face Stick

5.0
(1)
"I use stuff called face stick. It's waxy, and does not run."
#47

Waxhead

5.0
(1)
"Waxhead zinc oxide."
#48

Biore

5.0
(1)
"I have fallen in love with skintegrity lately."
#49

Kiehl's

5.0
(1)
"Try the SPF30 from Kiehls."
#50

Skintegrity

5.0
(1)
"I have fallen in love with skintegrity lately."
#51

Madara

5.0
(1)
"The small one for the face. The finish is beautiful."
#52

The Consonant

5.0
(1)
"Hands down. Matte non greasy finish."
#53

Asian SPF

5.0
(1)
"Go with Asian spfs. They are superior to western spfs in every way."
#54

Biore Aqua Rich UV Face SPF

5.0
(1)
"Biore aqua rich UV face SPF from superdrug is great. And it's an spf50."
#55

EltaMD UV Physical SPF 41

5.0
(1)
"I started using EltaMD UV Physical Broad spectrum SPF 41 based on recos on this sub."
#56

TidalWave Organics Sensitive Skin Sunscreen

5.0
(1)
"I found TidalWaveOrganics on Etsy’s Sensitive Skin sunscreen (SPF 30) to be the best!"
#57

EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46

5.0
(1)
"LOVED this one. great ingredients list, contains safe ingredients for rosacea/acne prone skin, and feels amazing going on with no whitecast."
#58

Shiseido Senka Aging Sunscreen SPF 50

5.0
(1)
"I love it. It feels a bit like a primer actually."
#59

Boots Once Face Suncream

5.0
(1)
"It stays really matte and doesn't affect how well the make up blends."
#60

PIZ BUIN

5.0
(1)
"I use PIZ BUIN Ultra Light Dry Touch Face Fluid SPF30. It’s really light, dries quickly and work really well under all my foundations."
#61

Shiseido

5.0
(1)
"For face, I use Shiseido Sunscreen Stick SPF 50."
#62

Glow Recipe

5.0
(1)
"I love the Glow Recipe sunscreen."
#63

Morrisons

5.0
(1)
"Morrisons sensitive own brand works best for our LO."
#64

Avene

5.0
(1)
"I’m using this, for me is the best one."
#65

Palm Pine Skincare

5.0
(1)
"Their mineral SPF50 is made for sport."
#66

Black Girl Sunscreen

5.0
(1)
"I love Black Girl Sunscreen KIDS."
#67

Murad

5.0
(1)
"Check out Murad Environmental shield sunscreen or Beauty of Joseon rice + probiotics sunscreen"
#68

E45

5.0
(1)
"E45 has released a new 50 SPF sun cream for babies and I have been enjoying that :)"
#69

Skinbetter Science

5.0
(1)
"Elta MD and Skinbetter Science are my two faves."
#70

Red Gecko

5.0
(1)
"Red Gecko- it’s a family on Maui that owns this company."
#71

Aldi Lacura

5.0
(1)
"I really like the Aldi Lacura range. It's got a 5* UVA rating unlike some other very popular brands."
#72

Etude House

5.0
(1)
"Etude house's watery light is a great starter."
#73

Image Skincare

5.0
(1)
"I love Image Skincare Prevention +, sheer finish, 50 SPF."
#74

Innisfree

5.0
(1)
"I use a Korean sunscreen Innisfree Perfect UV protection."
#75

Heliocare

5.0
(1)
"Heliocare oil free gel SPF50 is my favourite."
#76

Transparent Lab

5.0
(1)
"Transparent Lab LIGHTWEIGHT SUNSCREEN SPF50+ is my latest love."
#77

Vichy

5.0
(1)
"I love Vichy ideal soleil spf 50 for my face, I use it every day of the year."
#78

Hero Cosmetics

5.0
(1)
"I really really like the Hero cosmetics force shield super light sunscreen."
#79

Dr. Ceuracle

5.0
(1)
"My go-tos are the Dr. Ceuracle Cica-Regen Waterproof Sun SPF 50+."
#80

Round Lab

5.0
(1)
"I've been using a water-based korean suncream for a while now and it seems to be working really well."
#81

Haruharu

5.0
(1)
"For oily skin I would recommend haruharu airy fit - no white cast either."
#82

Tizo

5.0
(1)
"Tizo 3, its SO expensive but so worth it."
#83

Ultraviolette

5.0
(1)
"Maybe try ultraviolette? it’s an Australian sunscreen."
#84

TIZO

5.0
(1)
"TIZO is a fabulous sunscreen. I have been fighting rosecea for years."
#85

Mecca Cosmetica

5.0
(1)
"Try the Mecca cosmetica sunscreen in the black tube."
#86

Sunbum

5.0
(1)
"Sunbum. It is the absolute best there is."
#87

Naturisimo

4.0
(1)
"Check Naturisimo, they offer several different ones and all of their brands are clean beauty AFAIK."
#88

EltaMD

4.0
(1)
"I use EltaMD daily... The daily feels more like a soothing lotion."
#89

BioClarity

4.0
(1)
"I love BioClarity! They also have holiday bundles going on right now."
#90

Aerosol Spray

4.0
(1)
"It's super quick and easy. I don't have time to stop and lather up in the middle of a run."
#91

Glossier

4.0
(1)
"I'm currently using the Glossier one and I like it."
#92

Malibu

4.0
(1)
"Spf 30 malibu face - it is sold in poundland."
#93

Kids Sun Cream

4.0
(1)
"I use kids sun cream and it seems like it’s more suited for sensitive skin/eczema x"
#94

Uvmune 400

4.0
(1)
"You may try any of the ones with the Netlock technology... Uvmune 400 Hydrating Cream for a more creamy consistency."
#95

Eryfotona

4.0
(1)
"Try Eryfotona."
#96

Cocokind SPF 30

4.0
(1)
"Milk Makeup vegan milk cleanser, Mad Hippie cream cleanser, and Cocokind SPF 30 are nice."
#97

Lancome Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Fluid SPF 30

4.0
(1)
"It's always worked for me using it as a suncream, and looks fab under both thin and heavy foundations!"
#98

Paula's Choice Resist Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50

4.0
(1)
"I love it. It is a runny liquid and I find it only very slightly moisturising."
#99

CliniDerm

4.0
(1)
"I use CliniDerm Sunscreen."
#100

Anessa

4.0
(1)
"If you can get japanese sunscreens, Anessa sun milk sounds right up your alley."
#101

FORAH

4.0
(1)
"I’m using FORAH mineral sunscreen SPF 30."
#102

Garnier Ambre Solaire

4.0
(1)
"Garnier ambre solais liquid is essentially the same as la roche posay."
#103

Trader Joe’s

4.0
(1)
"The Trader Joe’s face sunscreen works well for me."
#104

Purity

4.0
(1)
"Purity’s daily sunscreen is really nice!"
#105

Ocean Potion

4.0
(1)
"Or Ocean Potion."
#106

thinkbaby

4.0
(1)
"Thinkbaby is supposed to be good."
#107

Kids Sunscreen

4.0
(1)
"I use my kids sunscreen that is meant for the beach."
#108

Zinc Cream

4.0
(1)
"Zinc cream."
#109

Thinksport

4.0
(1)
"We love Thinksport - definitely has a white haze."
#110

Wotnot

4.0
(1)
"The only one that works for me is a zinc one called wotnot."
#111

BARE Republic

4.0
(1)
"Starting this week im putting extra zinc based BARE Republic 50spf on."
#112

Iris&Romeo

4.0
(1)
"It’s expensive but I love the Weekend Skin by Iris&Romeo for a glow on my face."
#113

SkinAqua

4.0
(1)
"SkinAqua UV Moisture Milk."
#114

CeraVe

4.0
(1)
"CeraVe makes a sunscreen with InvisZinc. Less goopy but still a bit white."
#115

Child's Farm

4.0
(1)
"We always used the child's farm sunscreen without any problems."
#116

Kopari

4.0
(1)
"Kopari Sundaze Sunscreen. This is my favorite sunscreen so far."
#117

Instree

4.0
(1)
"I find the Instree sun gel and beauty of joseon works well for my facial eczema."
#118

Body Therapeutics

4.0
(1)
"It’s a little pricey, but it dries quickly and genuinely doesn’t drip into my eyes."
#119

Cain + Austin

4.0
(1)
"I use Cain + Austin SPF50."
#120

Holland and Barrett

4.0
(1)
"Holland and Barrett literally just rolled out a mineral sunscreen a few weeks ago."
#121

Cosrx

4.0
(1)
"I recommend Cosrx Aloe suncream."
#122

Cien

4.0
(1)
"Lidl Cien Suncream because it's cheap, it works, and it's vegan."
#123

Grüm

4.0
(1)
"I like the grüm one, costs £5, not sticky."
#124

Aloe Gator

4.0
(1)
"I use Aloe Gator with no repercussions."
#125

The Body Shop

4.0
(1)
"The Body Shop have a good one. It's in an orange tube."
#126

Emotopic

3.0
(1)
"I don't recommend it for winter (gets cakey), but it helped me a lot when I couldn't use any chemical filter years ago."
#127

Clarins UV Plus HP SPF 40 Day Screen

3.0
(1)
"This one isn't moisturizing at all, so it's good for oily skin."
#128

Invisible Zinc

3.0
(1)
"I'm currently using Invisible Zinc on my face."

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