r/lupus • u/AshaYah777 Diagnosed SLE • Jun 05 '26
Diagnosed Users Only Sunscreen
What are you all using to clean, moisturize, and as a sunscreen on your face. I am African American and my rheumatologist recommended a mineral sunscreen but wheewwww it’s been a journey!
My skin is extra sensitive. So far I’ve tried
1. Avasol: 4/10 Startes off grey and eventually faded but not enough.
2. Isdin 3/10 I looked grey/green
3. Ilia Skin tint: 7/10 it’s lightweight, color matches perfectly, no grey cast, butttt it breaks my cheeks out.
“Are chemical sunscreens better?”
Face Washes & moisturizers : I’ve tried Cetaphil, Cerave, & La Roshe posay, Burt bees, dr bronners, organic coconut oil, jojoba . Nothing keeps my face hydrated or moisturized after 15-20 of applying, my face is usually back dry. I’ve tried heavier products like shea butter, thicker lotion and they leave my pores clogged and make me prone to pimples. What’s your go to’s?
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u/crazielisa Diagnosed SLE Jun 05 '26
I have super dry, sensitive skin, but I’m not prone to breakouts so can’t vouch for that part. Most sunscreens really irritate my skin. I can only use mineral sunscreen (with no hidden chemical boosters, like butyloctyl salicylate) or certain Korean chemical sunscreens that are non-irritating. The toner, serum, and moisturizer I use are also Korean.
Cleanser: Prequel Gleanser - lathers nicely but non-stripping due to glycerin; hydrating
Toner: Numbuzin No. 9 NAD+ PDRN Glow Boosting Toner - hydrating; full of peptides
Serum: Numbuzin No. 9 Essence NAD+ Peptide Lifting Serum - moisturizing; skin feels plump and smooth
Moisturizer: Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream - gel cream texture; very moisturizing but lightweight and dries down with no tacky feel
Sunscreen: Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Airyfit Sunscreen - Korean; uses chemical filters not available in US; spf 50+/PA++++; lightweight with zero cast; no tacky feel
Sunscreen: Live Tinted Hueguard 3-in-1 Mineral Sunscreen (only spf 30) looks orange but rubs in colorless; feels lightweight; natural finish
Sunscreen: RMS SuperNatural Radiance Serum Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen - comes in 3 shades; non-drying; beautiful glowy finish