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Sat Apr 16, 2005 1:37 pm  |
Hi,
Can anyone recommend a physical sunblock for sensitive, acne prone and oily skin. Preferablly within price range of 20-30 Cnd... and can be found at drug stores (at lease easily found-- not online).
I know that's a tought one but thanks in advance.
cheers
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Sat Apr 16, 2005 2:48 pm |
Hey moo,
I recommend La Roche Posay sunblock
you can get it from Shopper's Drug Mart.
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Sat Apr 16, 2005 8:52 pm |
I second that. La Roche Posay is excellent, except that they are chemical sunscreens. They will most likely break you out as most of them are fairly oily. I would suggest the Avene physical SPF 50 instead. You can also get it at Shoppers.  |
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Sat Apr 16, 2005 9:06 pm |
Or you can try Eucerin Extra Protective Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30. It contains micronized zinc and titanium. I get it at drugstores for $6-$8 US dollars and have used it for years, while experimenting with other brands that so far haven't measured up. It doesn't irritate my skin/eyes like some others, and isn't as greasy as, say, Neutrogena *supposedly* matte sunscreen.
BTW, you may be on the right track in wanting to use a product with zinc -- it reportedly helps skin heal. |
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Sat Apr 16, 2005 9:07 pm |
Hi, you could try Neutrogena, although I do not know if it is sold in Canada. Description:
Neutrogena® Sensitive Skin Sunblock SPF 30 is a gentle oil-free formula that physically blocks the sun's damaging rays without irritating chemical sunscreens. Enriched with special moisturizers for healthier-looking skin.
Hypo-allergenic
Broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection
Oil-free, fragrance-free, PABA-free
Non-comedogenic
118mL bottle |
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Sat Apr 16, 2005 10:51 pm |
| I have acne-prone/T-zone oily skin...but La Roche Posay has not broken me out yet... I've been using it for a month now.. |
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Sun Apr 17, 2005 10:39 am |
Thank you gals for all the great suggestions. I'll do some research on the mentioned products.
thanks so much.  |
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cdoug
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Sun Jun 08, 2008 4:04 pm |
| I would recommend Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Sunblock Lotion SPF 30. It contains titanium dioxide and no chemical sunblocks. It is approximately $12 at a drugstore. |
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Sun Jun 08, 2008 4:05 pm |
Eucerin is a physical and chemical sunscreen, it's not just physical.
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Or you can try Eucerin Extra Protective Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30. It contains micronized zinc and titanium. I get it at drugstores for $6-$8 US dollars and have used it for years, while experimenting with other brands that so far haven't measured up. It doesn't irritate my skin/eyes like some others, and isn't as greasy as, say, Neutrogena *supposedly* matte sunscreen.
BTW, you may be on the right track in wanting to use a product with zinc -- it reportedly helps skin heal. |
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Sun Jun 08, 2008 4:06 pm |
| Although you did say you don't want to buy it online, I still think Devita is the best choice. If you get the body one, you get a really good price for the amount you get too. |
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Sun Jun 08, 2008 4:54 pm |
Here's a list of 19 different sun creams with physical sun screen/sun block in different price ranges.
http://www.nextag.com/sunscreen-titanium-dioxide-zinc-oxide/search-html |
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Female, 40, Norway. Normal/dry skin, starting to see signs of aging. Staples: Glycolic acid cleanser, SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF, Revaleskin, NIA24. |
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Sun Jun 08, 2008 6:19 pm |
| I put another vote in for La Roche Posay. I've been using it for years & have sensitive skin. |
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40, fair skinned, dark hair, blue eyes |
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Sun Jun 08, 2008 6:42 pm |
| I would recommend Lavera. |
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Blond, blue eyes.Skin: Normal, sometimes oily, during winter very dry. Very sensitive. Occasional breakouts. Very fair. |
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Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:27 am |
| Actually, I dunno who to distingush physical or chemical sunblock, but i am using juice beauty tinted moisturizer, it reli works on me....I love it... |
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Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:38 am |
| wancy_2000 wrote: |
| Actually, I dunno who to distingush physical or chemical sunblock, but i am using juice beauty tinted moisturizer, it reli works on me....I love it... |
physical sunscreens use titanium dioxide or zinc oxide as active ingredients. All others are chemical ss.
juice beauty tinted moisturizer contains titanium dioxide as an active ingredient so it is a physical ss. |
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Thu Jun 12, 2008 5:24 pm |
| last summer I use the La Roche Posay sunblock, oil-free one, It is a good choice. |
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Thu Jun 12, 2008 5:27 pm |
| aprilha wrote: |
Hey moo,
I recommend La Roche Posay sunblock
you can get it from Shopper's Drug Mart.
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LRP is not a physical sunscreen. |
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Thu Jun 12, 2008 8:37 pm |
| ruk1 wrote: |
| aprilha wrote: |
Hey moo,
I recommend La Roche Posay sunblock
you can get it from Shopper's Drug Mart.
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LRP is not a physical sunscreen. |
I agree, it is not a physical sunblock. It actually broke my skin out  |
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Blond, blue eyes.Skin: Normal, sometimes oily, during winter very dry. Very sensitive. Occasional breakouts. Very fair. |
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Fri Jun 13, 2008 12:51 am |
thx, Aiva.
If my sunblock is physical, then do I need to apply it 30 min before go out? |
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Fri Jun 13, 2008 1:08 am |
| wancy_2000 wrote: |
thx, Aiva.
If my sunblock is physical, then do I need to apply it 30 min before go out? |
nope
as far as I know, you need to wait 30 min only with chemical ss so they get time to be absorbed. |
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Fri Jun 13, 2008 7:54 am |
| I really like Natural Instinct sunblock. It is sold in Australia, not in US. I live in US, and ordered it from Australian distributor. It contains micronized zinc oxide. One of the best physical sunblocks I have ever used. It is not expensive, even with shipping cost. |
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Fri Jun 13, 2008 10:46 am |
| m.april wrote: |
| Or you can try Eucerin Extra Protective Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30. It contains micronized zinc and titanium. |
Isn't the micronized zinc bad for you? I thought I should look for non-micronized zinc. |
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Fri Jun 13, 2008 10:59 am |
| Non-micronized zinc sunblocks have strong white cast at higher zinc oxide concentrations, up to the point that it is embarrassing to wear in public. My last experience of such sort was with SPF30 by 302 line. I had to wash my face immediately after applying this sunblock, so much of white cast. |
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Fri Jun 13, 2008 7:50 pm |
| ruk1 wrote: |
| m.april wrote: |
| Or you can try Eucerin Extra Protective Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30. It contains micronized zinc and titanium. |
Isn't the micronized zinc bad for you? I thought I should look for non-micronized zinc. |
There's absolutely nothing bad about micronized zinc. |
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aligroff
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Sun Mar 07, 2010 1:26 pm |
| I swear by Skinceuticals UV Physical Defense. It is micronized zinc and titanium and cosmetically very elegant. It feels like a very clean product. On the Skin Deep safety database, it rates a 3, which is very low for a sunscreen or decent cosmetic product in general..... |
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