Topic: Moisturizers & SPF
If you know me, then you know this is a big deal: I purchased drugstore
skincare. Awhile back this was recommended to me and I decided to try it against my better judgement. My Shiseido 55 is great, but much to heavy for winer months when the sun is only outside maybe 20% of the time. This is one of the few chemical, photostable drugstore sunscreens available with both octinoxate (6%) and zine oxide (3%). They come in strengths of SPF 15 and SPF 30 and in formulations for dry skin, oily skin and sensitive skin. In each case the SPF remains stable. This is more than just a sunscreen, it's also a moisturizer rich with antioxidents - this is what Clinique's superdefense should have been the first time around.
I originally picked up the Oily Skin formula which broke me out at the end of Day 1. Next I tried the Sensitive Skin version and have had great success. Olay Complete provides UVA and UVB protection and is infused with Vitamins E (fights skin damage) and Aloe. It's lightweight and NOT greasy. This results in two things: first, you don't have the sunscreen ghostface that makes you look like you are fool wearing a foundation three shades too light for your skin. As for the non-greasy bit, well, this is crucial. Nothing is worse then looking like a GREASY fool with too much light foundation on. Nothing.
They claim that it's non-comedogenic (won't clog pores) but just the same, make sure you remove this with an oil based or foaming makeup remover each night before using your regular face wash. The 4.0 oz runs $8-9 and the 6.0 oz is $9-11 depending on your store.
PSA: Please remember that sunscreen is only stable for 1 year after you open it so write the date of first use on the bottom with a Sharpie. 70-80% of our wrinkles come from sun damage and wearing year old sunscreen is just as bad as wearing nothing at all. Also, as with all sunscreens remember to wait 20 minutes before applying any makeup to ensure your makeup doesn't ball up on you or turn colors.
