Reddit reviews La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Ultra-Light Fluid Broad Spectrum SPF 50, Face Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide, Oil-Free , 1.7 Fl. Oz.

I like Elta MD UV Clear SPF 46 for everyday use.
> Active ingredients: Zinc Oxide 9.0%, Octinoxate 7.5%.

For exercise I like La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Ultra Light Sunscreen because its waterproof. My old sunscreen (CeraVe) used to burn my eyes, and the skin around my eyes, especially if I was sweating so I switched to this I have been loving it. I wouldn't like it for everyday wear though because it does leave more of a white cast and is difficult to wash off.
>Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide 11%

Have you thought about a tinted sunscreen? Physical sunscreens tend to always have some type of a white cast, but tinted ones have coloring in them that hides the whiteness. I have used this EltaMD one in the past and it's pretty nice.

Also heard good things about this one from LRP.

FWIW, it's fine to use a chemical sunscreen on top of moisturizer, and some of them have some pretty nice moisturizing ingredients themselves.

Hi! I am newly in love with the La Roche Posay Anthelios Mineral sunscreen as a physical sunscreen for my ultra sensitive skin. Bonus: it's tinted a medium shade.

Note that I'm ultra pale so YMMV

I've heard this sunscreen has a PPD rating of 21, but I saw that in a comment once and idk if it was accurate.

Edit: Try this sunscreen! Has high PPD and it's mineral and physical.

I believe CeraVe has zinc oxide. I hear good things about La Roche but it's on the pricy side. ):

I have the similar issues and the only sunscreen I've had success with is La Roche Posay Anthelios 50 mineral:

http://www.amazon.com/Roche-Posay-Anthelios-Mineral-Sunscreen-Resistant/dp/B004W55086

It's also sold at Target. It doesn't irritate my skin at all and isn't drying, but it does leave a very slight white cast. I personally like a little bit of white cast as it brightens my skin and washes out my redness, but I know it's a deal breaker for some people. Also it's pretty pricey.

Rave: La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra Light Sunscreen SPF 50

I love Neutrogena Baby Pure & Free when outdoors, but it's chalky so it's a no-go during the work week. The Anthelios Mineral is AMAZING. I patch-tested it with no breakouts, it didn't get white and goopy during my workout yesterday and whatever alcohol is in it isn't upsetting my sensitive, rosacea-afflicted skin.

Freaking amazing. Expensive as hell, but now that I'm getting serious about skincare I don't care.

Would you say your skin is more dry-combination, or oily-combination? My skin got a lot drier once I started a regular routine.

A cleanser: CeraVe - you could try the Hydrating or the Foaming. I started with the foaming, and then switched because I found it too drying. But the foaming one has better ingredients, so if you can tolerate it, go for that.


an exfoliator: Don't go crazy with this right away. Maybe once a week to start, then every other day. Get Paula's Choice 2% BHA LIQUID, or you could try COSRX blackhead power liquid (lots of people like both these products). PC has a sale right now with free shipping plus 20% off.. I'd get the trial/travel size to start!

A moisturizer: If you go on the Clinique website you can do a pretty involved "skin quiz" and it will recommend the right moisturizer for you. It told me to get the DDML+, but there is also a gel and a cream. People generally like these products, and I have found them to be pretty good.

Something to spot treat blackheads (Do I need this?): see "exfoliator".

sunscreen: its really up to you. This can be the hardest part to figure out. Do a lot of research! This is a well-liked one that doesn't cause too many people issues.

There are a lot of brands in this offer I know nothing about, but there are a few things I can recommend:

La Roche Posay sunscreen, such as the Anthelios 60 Ultra Light Sunscreen or the Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra Light Sunscreen. These American LRP sunscreens still aren't as great as the European versions, but they still work very well and I like how they sit on my skin.

I also love the LRP Toleriane moisturizer, but it is much cheaper where I live; I'm not sure it is worth the money with all great, cheap moisturizers available in America.

Mario Badescu buffering lotion is HG status for me. Nothing, not even prescriptions, work as well as this lotion on my cystic acne. I've never tried the drying lotion, which is for non-cystic acne, but I've seen it recommended here a number of times.

Also, seriously, the Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25. Technically, this is a skin care line for men, but who cares? I've read some good things about their moisturizers here, but never tried one. I maybe own the lip balm in every flavor....

You should get a physical/mineral sunscreen if you're going to be outside all day because you have to reapply chemical ones every two hours. You'll still need to reapply the physical if it sweats off but it should last longer. I would recommend this one since you'll be in Europe so you can find it really easily - http://www.amazon.com/Roche-Posay-Anthelios-Mineral-Sunscreen-Resistant/dp/B004W55086/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1459179953&sr=8-1&keywords=la+roche+posay+anthelios+mineral

Good SPF and PPD protection.

Gentle cleanser rec: Avene extremely gentle cleanser. Also European. They also have good moisturizers.

Are those two the same
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004W55086/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B004W55086&linkCode=as2&tag=thdewi-20&linkId=TMKM5NWIHOIROKBI
( From sunscreen recommendtion )

and

http://www.laroche-posay.fr/produits-soins/anthelios/anthelios-xl-fluide-ultra-leger-spf-50-p11695.aspx

Sorry for the french language in the 2nd link :/

Have you tried the La-Roche Posay mineral sunscreens?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004W55086?ref=emc_b_5_t

It's physical only.

For AB versions, check out this thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/AsianBeauty/comments/49pl73/im_looking_for_a_japanese_physical_sunscreen/

and this one:

https://www.reddit.com/r/AsianBeauty/comments/3orcnv/pa_physical_sunscreens/

I have not used it, but there are plenty of sunscreens out there you could try. EltaMD is still expensive, but it is a great brand that you might want to try. Also check out this La Roche Posay sunscreen for a purely mineral sunscreen like Tizo 3.

Hi, tortie, you might like this web site, lots of background info/science stuff:

http://www.ewg.org/sunscreen/report/imperfect-protection/

So, you want chemical free (sunscreen chemicals burn my eyes big time) and fragrance free.

https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Lizard-Sunscreen-Sensitive-Fragrance/dp/B0019MT7SY/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1472837567&sr=1-4&keywords=sunscreen+zinc+fragrance+free

https://www.amazon.com/Neutrogena-Pure-Faces-Sunscreen-Ounce/dp/B0067H6KQ8/ref=sr_1_6_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1472837567&sr=1-6&keywords=sunscreen+zinc+fragrance+free

https://www.amazon.com/Neutrogena-Sensitive-Sunscreen-Lotion-Fluid/dp/B013QNAUOS/ref=sr_1_27_s_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1472837567&sr=1-27&keywords=sunscreen+zinc+fragrance+free

"About the Product

No.1 Dermatologist recommended sun care

Fragrance-Free

Oil-Free"

This one does not bother me, but may bother you:

https://www.amazon.com/Roche-Posay-Anthelios-Ultra-Light-Sunscreen-Sensitive/dp/B004W55086/ref=sr_1_32_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1472837567&sr=1-32&keywords=sunscreen+zinc+fragrance+free

Also, #1 line of defense: good hat, good clothes:

http://www.sunprecautions.com/

If you have tried the above and they are a no go, let me know.

Neutrogena: lots of people with very sensitive skin have very good results with it.

You can also get that mineral version without the tint.

https://www.amazon.com/Roche-Posay-Anthelios-Ultra-Light-Mineral-Sunscreen/dp/B004W55086/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=la%2Broche%2Bposay%2Bsunscreen&qid=1562736076&s=gateway&sprefix=la%2Btoche%2B&sr=8-4&th=1&psc=1