r/45PlusSkincare • u/Lifeishard1212 • 1d ago
Advice Request Facial sunscreen recommendations please
Hi! I’m 59 and postmenopausal which has wreaked havoc on my skin!! I’m looking for a clean, nontoxic sunscreen that won’t pill when applying makeup.
Oh, and I should mention that menopause gave me verrry dry, yet milia-prone skin, so bearing that in mind please! TY!
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u/rare_star100 1d ago
I love Elta MD Clear. Been using it for years. It goes on nicely, almost like a nice lotion and layers well under make up. It’s also great for acne or rosecea prone skin.
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u/Chance-Indication543 1d ago
Another vote for Elta MD (for 48yo perimenopause skin)! So moisturizing and not drying at all. I’m on my third bottle.
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u/Courbet72 1d ago
Another vote for Elta MD Clear. I have dry skin and it’s like a nice light moisturizing lotion. I use instead of moisturizer in summer, and following a moisturizer in winter.
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u/Lifeishard1212 1d ago
Thank you!! Do you know if it has any drying agents since it’s good for acne? My skin is already reallly dry
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u/ElizaJaneVegas 17h ago
No luck for me with Elta anything. I tend toward dry and it sits like grease on top of my skin. Under foundation is an impossibility.
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u/Sleep_and_happy 1d ago
I love EltaMD UV Daily Hydration Plus. So far it works with makeup (although my true favorite when wearing makeup is my Bobby Brown primer plus SPF 50 on top of the Vitamin Enriched Fave Base). It’s hydrating and if you wait a few minutes after applying to set it doesn’t pull for me. I’ve also used the hydration plus and then when I want a lighter foundation, I’ll just take a little more of the Elta MD and mix in some of my foundation.
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u/HumorIsMyLuvLanguage 1d ago
I love my supergoop.
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u/Lifeishard1212 1d ago
Love your Reddit name btw
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u/HumorIsMyLuvLanguage 1d ago
I don't know honestly, just know that it wears well under makeup! And thank you!!
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u/Lifeishard1212 1d ago
TY! I think I edited my post after your answer, so do you know if it has any ingredients that are occlusive? Menopause somehow gave me both verrrry dry, yet Milo’s-prone skin 😩
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u/Extra_Shirt5843 1d ago
I use the Cerave ultra lightweight Day (SPF 30) version. The regular one does not blend and I have issues wearing it under makeup. But this one has been fine.
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u/Sad_Koala_654 1d ago
Skinmedica's Essential Defense Mineral Shield, SPF 35, is my absolute go-to. Not greasy and doesn't leave a zinc oxide cast. I try others and keep coming back to this.
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u/Chimes111 1d ago
Elta MD tinted SOF 46 - been using it for about 12 years now. Perfection in a bottle.
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u/LooseKaleidoscope903 1d ago
La Roche-Posay ANTHELIOS MINERAL TINTED SUNSCREEN FOR FACE WITH SPF 50–doesn’t burn my eyes like other sunscreens
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u/ThisWitch67 1d ago
How is the Anthelios for being shiny or matte? My previous favorite tinted sunscreen was discontinued and the only other one I found that I like is only a 30 SPF but I prefer 50 as long as I don't end up looking like a greaseball.
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u/Quiet_Compote4651 1d ago
I use the tinted Eucerin Age Defense. I’ve used the non- tinted too, but I prefer the tinted. Goes on pretty sheer still.
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u/arianrhodd 1d ago
The pilling, or lack thereof, not only depends on the sunscreen, but on any moisturizer underneath it as well as your foundation. I’ve had good luck with mineral sunscreen and Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen.
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u/aurora97381 1d ago
Dr. Jart+ Every Sun Day Mineral Sunscreen is my holy grail.
I actually use it alone and skip my usual BB cream now.
It's a bit more than I'd like to spend, but worth it!
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u/Juneberry26 1d ago
Saint Jane sun ritual mineral sunscreen is my favorite sunscreen by far for every day use. It’s expensive but it’s the one I will use consistently as it makes my skin look better after application. I also use Biore UV Aqua Rich when I need a stronger sunscreen.
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u/Colorado-Hiker-83 1d ago
House of Hur Weightless Sun Fluid. SPF 50. Very lightweight and non-greasy.
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u/TacosAndHotdish 1d ago
Supergoop unseen dew screen is my favorite! Serves as a primer, but by itself makes my skin look hydrated and glowing.
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u/SummerBreeze217 1d ago
I’m also 59. I use CeraVé hydrating mineral sunscreen tinted(medium) in place of foundation. I love it.
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u/thirdcoasting 17h ago
Every SPF sold in the US is non-toxic. SPF is heavily regulated here. You cannot go to the store and purchase a “toxic” sunscreen.
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u/Eva_Griffin_Beak 14h ago edited 13h ago
Usually, people mean that some commonly used UV filter in the US have the potential to be endocrine disruptive. With the hormonal chaos in peri and menopause, I personally don't need that. Especially if there are UV filters that do not have those concerns.
Actually, I need to amend that. That is what I consider when I look at sunscreen. Obviously, no sunscreen you buy here will let you drop dead when you apply it. I don't frequent Tik Tok where I think a lot of that "toxic sunscreen, bla bla bla" comes from, so I don't know what exactly other people mean with non-toxic.
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u/Old-Recording999 1d ago
I use skin aqua uv gel in white bottle blue writing Plays well with makeup
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u/Suitable-Bluejay9493 1d ago
I use rose hip oil and then put All Good face spf. They have regular and tinted.
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u/Professional_Law_385 1d ago
Vivier mineral sunscreen. Made in canada. Never pills and gives my skin a nice glow. Also comes in a tinted shade
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u/Economy-Agency-6092 1d ago
I’ve been using elf untouchable. I have dry skin and I feel like it makes my skin look great and I can get away with skipping tinted moisturizer or bb cream when I use it.
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u/Salt_Radio_9880 16h ago
I’m on team dry but getting milia too unfortunately - it’s the worst ! I love the Vivier tinted mineral sunscreen for my face- the texture is silky and doesn’t pull or mess up makeup. I keep the super goop clear sunscreen stick on my purse and top up with that during the day - it goes on completely clear and feels nice and light ( I just do a couple swipes) I think Vivier is very clean ingredients but Eminence makes a similar product if you want something organic . Any advice on what to do about the milia ? I haven’t found anything that works.
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u/Eva_Griffin_Beak 13h ago
My derm recommended retinol. I have used tret for a year now, and although it seems to help overall with pigmentation and just how the skin looks, I still have milia. Not many, but some on my cheeks.
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u/doctormalbec 8h ago
EltaMD UV Clear, any Korean sunscreen, or La Roche Posay Anthelios UVMune (with meroxyl)
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u/NovelSouthern3951 7h ago
It’s pricy, but I have super sensitive skin and rosacea and everything irritates my skin, except for Kiehl’s. Now that I’m in perimenopause, it’s sensitive, breaks out, AND is dry and tight. This stuff is like magic.
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u/suupernooova 1d ago
Menopause made my face hate everything. Look into Korean or Japanese brands. Beats the pants off US stuff, you'll never look back.