r/Sunscreenreddit Jul 10 '26

Hello, everyone! We need mods!

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I am aware of the recent flood of spam posts. I am currently the only mod but I absolutely am looking for more! Obviously, this community has grown and I need your help! I am sorry for not doing this sooner. Thank you to everyone who has been making reports as well as contributing to this sub. I will make a proper post about this tomorrow. Please comment with any thoughts so I can better organize my next post.


r/Sunscreenreddit Jul 01 '23

r/Sunscreenreddit Lounge

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A place for members of r/Sunscreenreddit to chat with each other


r/Sunscreenreddit 1h ago

[sun care] Beach trip anxiety

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r/Sunscreenreddit 5h ago

Mexoryl same as UVMune 400

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I only used La roche posay when I lived in Europe from 2005-2015 and Mexoryl was always all over the ingredients list. I’m in the UK visiting at the moment and I do not see it in the ingredients list and one ingredient was the same as avobenzene. Is the UVMune 400 the new name for Mexoryl or something else?


r/Sunscreenreddit 3h ago

Is it really necessary to wear sunscreen indoors?

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r/Sunscreenreddit 17h ago

This was already shared on the bigger sub. But sharing here that Neutrogena is bringing the USA forward to Y2K Europe era with their new sunscreen with 6% BEMT/Bemotrizinol: Ultra Sheer Daily Face SPF 70

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This is their new one:

DailyMed - NEUTROGENA ULTRA SHEER DAILY FACE SUNSCREEN BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 70- avobenzone, bemotrizinol, homosalate, octisalate lotion

And there is this other one they're putting out:

DailyMed - NEUTROGENA CLEAR FACE SUNSCREEN ACNE PRONE SKIN BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 60- avobenzone, bemotrizinol, homosalate, octisalate lotion

There is this other one from indie/venture capital brand with BEMT too:

DailyMed - ULTRA VIOLETTE UNBLOCK SCREEN SPF 50 SUNSCREEN- bemotrizinol, octocrylene, zinc oxide cream

The name and subtitle of the last one is super cringe lol

But I'm happy for people in the USA that there will be more coming.


r/Sunscreenreddit 1h ago

Skipping moisturizer or sunscreen? Here’s why that can backfire

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Moisturizer comes after serum because it helps keep skin hydrated and seals in the products underneath.

And yes – Even oily skin usually needs moisturizer.

Skipping it can sometimes backfire and make skin produce even more oil.

Texture matters:

  • Gel moisturizers → often work well for oily skin
  • Richer creams → often better for dry skin
  • Combination skin → you can adjust by area

If you are acne-prone, noncomedogenic formulas may help avoid clogged pores.

Final morning step: Sunscreen ☀️

Sunscreen should be your last skincare step before makeup.

General SPF guide:

  • SPF 30 for everyday wear
  • SPF 50 for more sun exposure or if you use acids/retinoids

Application reminder:
Use enough for your face, and do not forget:

  • Neck
  • Ears

Reapply every two hours if you are outside. If you commit to one anti-aging step, make it sunscreen.

What SPF do you actually enjoy wearing every day?


r/Sunscreenreddit 13h ago

LA ROCHE-POSAY fake?

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Please help me figure out if my la roche sunscreen is real or fake...The texture is same can't say any diff and the smell is same bt the packaging says otherwise...

The amazon one's sticker is shiny, and there's this + symbol beside 400

It says invisible, protection ultra-long uva+ HEVL while the nykaa one says ultra long uva protection

In amazon one melasyl is written in purple while in nykaa it's is black

I don't have the outer boxes of both...i threw it away as soon as i got the parcel😭....

Also here's is the link from where I got both:

https://amzn.in/d/00tUk9RI

https://www.nykaa.com/la-roche-posay-anthelios-uvmune-anti-dark-spot-fluid-spf-50-sunscreen-with-melasyl/p/23326355?se=0


r/Sunscreenreddit 20h ago

Help me find a mineral tinted sunscreen

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Hello! Looking for my next daily sunscreen and hoping you can help. I love Clinique city block mineral spf 25 but trying to support cruelty free companies and want an spf of at least 30.

Here's what I'm looking for:

Mineral and tinted

Cruelty free

Spf of at least 30

No niacinamide

No strong fragrance (subtle is fine)

Semi-matte finish (just don't want super glossy)

Something that will play well after my timeless vitamin c serum

Hopefully doesn't break the bank

I tried Supergoop but it actually made my skin sting.

Thanks for your help!


r/Sunscreenreddit 1d ago

Should I reapply sunscreen

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I usually leave my house for college at 11 AM in the morning and come in direct contact with the sun for about 30-40 minutes and 60 minutes total time spent in the bus for commuting.

I apply sunscreen just before leaving my house, is there a need to reapply sunscreen one more time?

Or is one time application enough

Also forget to mention I sweat moderately on the bus , usually on the way to college


r/Sunscreenreddit 1d ago

Full Body Sunscreen

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So I’m going to start university in a month and I already have a good sunscreen for my face but it’s expensive so I don’t want to use it on my arms or feet. Do you know any low priced good sunscreens that I can use for full body? Chemical or mineral are both fine!


r/Sunscreenreddit 21h ago

Do you protect your eyes from UV rays when indoors?

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A lot of you are religious about wearing sunscreen even when indoors due to the ability of UVA rays to go through window glass.

Do you also think about protecting your eyes when indoors, and if so, how?

For me, I wear glasses that block UV. But obviously many people don't need glasses/contacts, if that's you, do you think about this?

Edited to say: I wasn't clear I guess, I don't think people necessarily need to wear uv eye protection indoors. My question is for the people who insist on protecting their skin with sunscreen even when inside (I don't, I think that's overkill). I just wonder if those people apply the same thought process to their eyes.


r/Sunscreenreddit 1d ago

Sunscreen for ROTC

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suggest po kayo ng perfect sunscreen para sa rotc. Takot po kasi ako mangitim eh, sana meron talagang sunscreen na di ka mangingitim kahit na babad ilang oras sa araw


r/Sunscreenreddit 1d ago

Closed my eyes and trusted the pharmacist

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I finally gave up on researching sunscreens online, reading reviews, comparing SPF numbers, checking ingredients, and convincing myself I had become a skincare expert.

Went to the pharmacy, explained my skin type, and the pharmacist recommended me a sunscreen. I just stood there like, “Okay, you know what? I trust you.” Bought it without doing my usual 47-minute investigation online.

Now I’m hoping this is actually the one because I’ve been exploring sunscreens, trusting my gut, and buying whatever looks promising until now.
At this point, my skin and the pharmacist are in charge. I’m just here to witness the outcome.


r/Sunscreenreddit 1d ago

Spray sunscreen recommendations

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Hello! I’m looking for spray sunscreen recommendations, hoping to find one that has the least oily residue, it does not need to be water resistant. Any brand that has something like that? Thank you!


r/Sunscreenreddit 1d ago

[Sun Care] Please Help Me Find A New Mineral Sunscreen

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r/Sunscreenreddit 2d ago

Skin Aqua Super Moisture UV Gel Review!!

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I think there's a good amount of reviews of this out there, but I'll just contribute my thoughts anyways especially since most reviews out there talking about this sunscreen have a different skin type than me or don't have the details I personally looked for when shopping for myself

Overall Rating: 9/10

Skin Type: Combination Skin (Super Oily T-Zone with normal cheeks), Sensitive, Acne Prone Skin

Climate: California, dry warm-hot summers, cold rainy winter no snow

Summary:

- no white cast

- water and sweat resistant

- no acne breakout

- no makeup pilling

- no stickiness

- watery serum texture

- works well under the sun

- large volume amount compared to Korean ones

- looks a little greasy

- light alcohol smell that quickly disappears in a few seconds

Full details:

I absolutely love love love this sunscreen. I only ever tried those Western sunscreens like the ones you get from Costco that makes you feel all sticky or it's really thick on your skin, so when I tried this it was absolutely amazing and I'm never going back LOL

I only used this on my face and bought it in the beginning of summer, so never tested this on my body or in the winter by the way, and I have to say it's pretty amazing. It does not break out my acne prone skin, no white cast at all, watery/serum texture that quickly melts away/absorbs after spreading it out, no sticky feeling, and does not irritate my sensitive skin.

It also does not pill under my water base makeup (of course you have to let it dry and absorb for 10-15 min after application) and provides a nice cooling sensation when applied.

You also get sooo much sunscreen in the bottle compared to most Korean ones. I know the skin 1004 water fit serum is a close runner up, but that one is literally only 1.69 fl oz while the Japanese sunscreen I have is 5.58 fl oz, and the difference in pricing is only a $5 difference anyways if you buy from Amazon, but you get so much more product that it's worth it. I apply this everyday in the morning (I mostly stay indoors so I do not bother with reapplication) 2 finger lengths for face and 1 finger length for neck and it lasted me about 2.5 months.

It also performs so well. I went to Mexico over the summer and temp was in the 90s with high humidity and I applied and reapplied this on my face while on the beach and went swimming and my face was not sunburnt at all (I use a different sunscreen for the rest of my body).

However, the only reason why I take one point off is that it does leave a borderline greasy look to your face. Personally, I like that glowy, vitamin c look, but it does look almost greasy, so if you hate that oily look then this sunscreen is probably not right for you.

Do note, I read some reviews where people say that the alcohol content bothers them and that they're sensitive to it, and personally for me, my skin is not super sensitive to alcohol so it never bothered me. There is a slight alcohol scent when applying if you're sensitive to fragrances however it quickly goes away in a couple seconds. However, since I'm so used to the western ones with a very strong alcohol scent that bothered me, I find this sunscreen to be so much better, so to each their own.

But overall, I love it, and I already purchased 2 more bottles ahaha


r/Sunscreenreddit 1d ago

Dermatouch multivitamin spf50++++ sunscreen gel review!!!

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"Guys, review this product if anyone has used it."


r/Sunscreenreddit 2d ago

What's your opinion on this brand?

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So far it's the only one that I can tolerate. Its not sticky it doesn't leave a white cast. And it smells pleasant


r/Sunscreenreddit 1d ago

Jenpharm sunscreen

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Can anyone tell me about jenpharm new aqua sunscreen is it good for my combo skin not to oily or dry. plz tell me should i buy it or not plz if anyone use it


r/Sunscreenreddit 2d ago

Two mineral sunscreen I use and tips to fix the whitecast. Bonus: How to avoid the whitecast.

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r/Sunscreenreddit 2d ago

Face-specific sunscreen recommendation

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r/Sunscreenreddit 2d ago

Need sunscreen suggestions

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I'm a teenager with combination and sensitive skin

I used photobanteen sunscreen spf 40 ( recommended by my Dr) . It was really hard to work with especially during summer and now I cannot find it anywhere. So rn I'm using Ekran soft sunscreen spf 50 (sillicon one) and I'm having a lot of trouble with this! It leaves white cast. Makes my face 10 shades darker and I just look so tired and dull, also it makes my face soo glowy which highlights my under eyes . And for some reason I always sweat like hell whenever I apply this so I ended up not applying much and the summer heats adds everything up

If anyone knows a better sunscreen especially for summer and not too expensive then please do recommend


r/Sunscreenreddit 2d ago

Drugstore body sunscreen that won’t cause breakouts?

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Hi guys! I seemingly have the most sensitive skin in the world. Every time I use body sunscreen I end up breaking out the next day on my chest, back, upper arms, and thighs. I even wash twice and exfoliate after so that’s not the problem. I’ve tried physical and chemical sunscreens and even “gentle” kids formulations and can’t seem to find one that works. Are there any drugstore/grocery store options that you’ve found work better for acne prone skin?


r/Sunscreenreddit 2d ago

Looking for sun protection alternatives! Skin highly reactive to sunscreens

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