[Saklig]

I've been using La Roche Posay Antehlios Xl 50+ for about 2 weeks now. It's great as a protection against the sun, but it gives me a lot of whitening.

 

[periwinkle]

I hear you. You want to fight those nasty uv rays but you dont want people to look at you like your a freak. Or casper.

I have the same issue. Mine is not too bad at the moment though.
Fawnie recommended this product Translucent Bronze Concentrate : Face Care : Dr. Hauschka
I'm sure there are cheaper alternatives. Might have to stroll the ladies make-up aisle.

 

[fawnie]

I like Devita zinc oxide 30 sunscreen. It doesn't leave the white ghost look and still is a pretty good screen.
Also Neutrogena Healthy Defense SPF45 with Helioplex.
Anything with titanium dioxide I stay well away from - very drying to me plus that white ghost look. Also, it photographs too shiny and opaque. Terrrrrible.



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[KrazyLoveAffair]

Also Neutrogena Healthy Defense SPF45 with Helioplex.

Guess I'll try that one then=D..I checked ebay, but didn't find it there. Any other suggestions? I don't think this one contains Mexoryl though.

 

[mireckca]

Just an idea that I've been aiming to try - how about just adding some self-tanning lotion to the sunscreen? As long as the factor on the sunscreen is high enough it should be able to handle some dilution.

When I bought a nice self-tanner last summer (Clarins) the cosmetician actually advised me to dilute it down with moisturizer to lessen the darkening effect. This way is could be used year-round, if desired, without an abnormally dark tanning result. It did so and it worked well, and stretched out the supply of tanner considerably vs. using it straight.

Of course, the moisturizer is inert compared to the sunscreen, but maybe the actives in the sunscreen won't care about the tanning ingredients. I think it is worth a try and plan to do so in a month or so - it's still too early for suntans here in Canada.

 

[fawnie]

That's a super idea mireckca! I seem to recall some sunscreens with a self-tanner in them....maybe it was Clarins! The best of both worlds then!

I like Aveda Sun Source for jump-starting a faux tan - in 2 days it gives me a deep golden color that lasts a week. Maybe now I can add some sunscreen to it....



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[fawnie]

Guess I'll try that one then=D..I checked ebay, but didn't find it there. Any other suggestions? I don't think this one contains Mexoryl though.

No, Krazy, no mexoryl, but helioplex is supposed to do the same thing: stabilize the avobenzone so that it doesn't degrade on the skin.

Neutrogena | How Helioplex Works

At least that's what the ad says!



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[KrazyLoveAffair]

Aaight, I guess I'll have to get it then

I tried drugstore, but they don't ship to my country. Any other suggestions on where to get it?

 

[KrazyLoveAffair]

No, Krazy, no mexoryl, but helioplex is supposed to do the same thing: stabilize the avobenzone so that it doesn't degrade on the skin.

Neutrogena | How Helioplex Works

At least that's what the ad says!

I tried Neutrogene Age Shield Face Sunblock today, and it left a horrible smell. It was almost non whitening though

However, it doesn't contain Zinc Oxide, so I'm probably not going to purchase it again.

Any other alternatives? I've heard Avene is great..

 

[mlrb01]

I've been using La Roche Posay Antehlios Xl 50+ for about 2 weeks now. It's great as a protection against the sun, but it gives me a lot of whitening.

i have been using it for many years and was JUST instructed the correct application to avoid the whitening. Apply in short strokes and then roll your fingertips over the surface of your face. it matts the white out. I am Asian, living in Thailand and have to have 50+ everyday, sometimes with make up on top. This was the simple trick needed. hope that helps.