As title, I have oily T-zone/ combination skin (FACE)

I just wonder which sunscreen do not clog pores especially I need to apply on my nose / cheek areas.

Thanks

I've tried the ZA true White day protector SPF26PA+++ (RM19.90). It's not bad. Has no fragrance so it won't upset sensitive skin and it's also non-clogging on pores. Only thing is that it's just spf 26 so you might need to apply later in the day around... 2-3pm just to be on the safe side.
I didn't like the sunplay SPF120PA++(forgot how much) ones cos i felt those really clogged my pores and also it's the smell. Quite strong like the ZA sunscreen SPF40PA+++(RM24 about there). Very strong sunscreen smell. I still smell it like later after dinner -.-;

I've tested the clinique city block SPF55PA+++(RM90) but it is not good for oily skin. I felt like a plate of char kuey teow the whole time. Made myself wash it off cos I couldn't stand it.
Clinique just released a new summer range of sunscreens. I tested the Body and face Spray SPF30PA+++ but I wouldn't recommend it for anyone. It felt like a layer of plastic on my skin. Even though it's quite light weight but I felt like it wasn't suitable with our weather. More for drier climates.

Tested the Shu Uemura one too. It's a mousse base with SPF 25PA+++(RM 125+) but it's a very small cannister and finishes quite fast based on the amount that the SA applied on me. It's tinted and has a very nice smooth finish. Good as a makeup base too. Not enough SPF so I didn't buy it.

I'm currently using DiorSnow Sublissime White UV prefect shield SPF50PA+++(RM170 - more expensive in parkson so go buy from jusco or isetan instead). There is a SPF30 one but that's more of a make up base instead of sunscreen so make sure you check. It comes in two finishes, translucent and pearly white. If you have oily skin or feel that you are not that fair, I'd advice you to start with the translucent one first then slowly work your way to the pearly white one. I'm using the translucent because the pearly white one just makes me feel like I look a little sweaty when I'm outdoors even when I'm not. Non clogging on pores. Cost is a problem for this but thankfully you only have to a pea-size amount each time and SPF50 means that it can last the whole day on one application.

This post has been edited by saintangelius: Jun 8 2009, 10:57 AM

im using garnier white anti dark SPF50++ cost me rm24.90,its really suits my face skin well,reli gud for make-up base. it's grease,alcohol and perfume free. its also suitable for those who regularly go under the sun during morning until evening

hi..try mary kay suncreaan SPF20/PA+....it can tahan abt 8 hour..and most important using natural ingredient...tis is recommended by da skin cancer foundation..even skin cancer ppl oso can use..and above 6 month baby can use..so u can imagine how safe it is?if u interested can contact me..thx

my friend frm US recommended me Neutrogena Sunscreen. Try this. I bought Ultra Sheer complete UV moisture @ $49.90 in Guardian but Watson has offer, only sold at $28++, worth to buy. It is not oily.
Make sure u buy SPF 50 w/ PA+++.

Visit this website and read why we need to apply sunscreen.
http://dermatology.about.com/

da mary kay sunscrren using natural ingredient to make..so cant boost up to too high SPF..those high wan is using chemical...but 20 is enuf for daily use..too high wil harm skin..can stand 8 hour d..

Read the specialist says....

but the higher SPF will make our skin damage.Got 1 case that the girl use to high SPF cause her skin burn >.<'' so scary

SPF1 = 20 minutes..
if SPF 20 = 6 hours + .. after that we apply it again on face...

hmm, I think I'm gonna try the Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser soon when my Himalaya Neem Wash finishes.

Anyway, how about the scars at my face ?
I have loads of them because of itchy hands.
I'm using Bio-oil to reduce the scars but it take a long time.
Anyone knows something that works faster ?
Will drinking more water helps ?

gal..my hand got scar when kena rampas bag from motor..den fall on floor and bleed...den got scar lo..but amazingly,i use da mary kay body shower gel and body scrub...den bcum lighter n lighter...now very light le..very very happy...i m 100percent satisfied customer from da product..and face product too..so now i intro tis to my family n fren..n bcum one of da consultant..

You can try on BB cream with sunsreen protection. It can allow you to protect your skin from UV harm and at the same time to regenerate your skin to very good condition


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This post has been edited by potato_wai: Jul 7 2009, 12:40 PM

Yeah. I am using AZ true white day protector. Very good.

i am using ZA true White day protector too.. for a few years alredi.. i think 1 tube can lasts quite long (around 1 year?, not sure).. Recommended!

In Theory SPF20 can last to 6 hours but with our weather, sweat, air-cond SPF 20 isn't enough. Most people would recommend a MINIMUM of SPF 30 for our country becasue of the humid conditions that makes makeup and sunscreen melt off during the day. For those of your who wear your foundation daily, you know what I mean.

Also, how long the sunscreen lasts depends on your skin. This is a rough calculation guide.

How long it takes for your skin to feel hot under the sun = SPF 1 = roughly about less than 20 minutes but some people only 10 minutes.( this depends on time of year and location)
You multiply with the corresponding SPF number after that.
For example = SPF 26(like the ZA one) x 15 minutes (in the afternoon) = 300 minutes.
That's 5 hours. minus the sweating, you might want to reapply between 2-3 hours or when you start to feel your skin get warmer than usual.

Paying attention to to the labels. SPF is only protection against UV-B rays. You need to make sure that it also has PA+++ which is for UV-A rays. 3+ is the highest level you can get for UV-A protection.

These days sunscreens are more skin-friendly and most companies are already generating higher SPF ones because of the changing global climate.

Oh! And please remember to apply your sunscreen about 30 minutes before going out into the sun/exposure to direct UV. Sometimes when you put the sunscreen on and you go out immediately without it having been absorbed into your skin properly, you have a high change or getting darker because the cream on your skin absorbs the UV rays and that makes the whole sunscreen effect happen in reverse.

mary kay spf 20.or 30 de depend on which wan u want.u can try da face or body wan.face de langsung not oily.u wun feel oily or sticky after applying it..

hi shu li,i know u're a consultant that u keep on promoting mary kay product here...it's best if we changing our ideas on variety of brands so we can hear many opinions/points of view..just my 2 cents

just giv it a try den~~no matter how good i m saying it is useless..after u giv it a try..attent one beauty classes den u wil kno..i just share my opinion wit u~~not pushing!!=D chill gal

I have tested Shiseido's Aneesa sunscreen and it's really good! Not oily at all. But the price is a little high. About RM110.

My favourite drugstore brand of sunscreen will be Biore's! The little white bottle that you have to shake prior using. The oil control is really good compared to other sunscreen which I have tried e.g. Sunplay Skin Aqua UV Moisture Milk/ Avene's face sunscreen/ Sasa Sun Guard (tinted)/ Kiss Me's tinted sunscreen (forgot the name). It's around RM25-RM30 if I'm not mistaken.

do u have to remove spf products (even spf 15 moisturizer) like u remove make-up?i don't use make-up often

some of the nice one which i have tried are faceshop's quick and clean (if not mistaken the name, a green tube, no fragrance, pretty good to use), skin food's aloevera BB (love how it feels on my skin, and easy to apply, and control oil pretty well), now using BRTC, quite okay.