Ladies, gentlemen and other good people:

[badseed1980]

Your favorite SPF 15 (or maybe a bit more) moisturizer, please?

I don't mind the Aveeno one I have now, but it's kind of mediocre. I am so tempted to buy Philosophy's Hope in a Jar, but the original has no sun protection, and the SPF-containing one is apparently truly awful, according to most reviews.

I want something that is NONGREASY, absorbs quickly and completely to leave a soft, smooth finish, does not block pores, and moisturizes well. It shouldn't smell bad, either, preferably. The Aveeno one smells a little weird. Chemical. Like unscented sunblock.

I do not really need anything super-powerful like SPF 8 million. Seriously. Just something for an everyday moisturizer.

Comments

[lothiriel-1.livejournal.com]

I used Neutrogena last year, I think it's called Daily Defense? Whichever one is for either sensitive or oily skin. I had pretty good results with it last winter, but I had to stop around June because my summer oily skin came back.

[mizdarkgirl.livejournal.com]

I use Neutrogena or the CVS equivelent. It comes in a couple different formulas. Just be sure to select the one with SPF15.

[badseed1980.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I'm not sure which formula I want, though. They can be very different.

[mizdarkgirl.livejournal.com]

They have an online quiz.
http://www.neutrogena.com/PersonalEvaluation.asp?sEvalType=Facial&sReferrer=

[badseed1980.livejournal.com]

Interesting...they tell me to use a moisturizer with retinol and SPF 15 for daytime, and an anti-acne one for night.

[mizdarkgirl.livejournal.com]

Perhaps a case of the old shampoo trick of "Wash Rinse Repeat?"

[badseed1980.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[shakti-lemaris.livejournal.com]

Olay. They changed the formula a few years back; it no longer feels like smearing Crisco on your skin. I'm very dry; it makes me feel quite smooth and gorgeous after I put it on.

[badseed1980.livejournal.com]

Cool, thanks. I do remember the old Olay being Crisco-y. I'm not all that dry--more combination skin, really--so the nongreasy is very important for me.

[tiltedsideways.livejournal.com]

I really like Olay too!

[onyxtwilight.livejournal.com]

Thirded on Olay.

[tigira.livejournal.com]

Hmm - Olay may not be ok if you have really sensitive skin. At least I get rashes from it.

[pierceheart.livejournal.com]

I like the Olay complete, but that may be because I got bottles of it free when I went to Iraq.

[reckless-saturn.livejournal.com]

Cetaphil® Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 with Parsol® 1789

that is my absolute favorite and has been recommend to me by a couple of aestheticians. i can use it under my makeup and it has been great for my combination skin. i love it.

also clinque makes a nice lotin with spf 15 that i used to use before i changed to cetaphil. and unlike most lotions i have used. it doesn't have a smell to it.

[badseed1980.livejournal.com]

Ooh, good to know. Thanks.

[tigira.livejournal.com]

Ah, yes, this is a nice one, too - and it's what I turn to when my MK runs out.

[badseed1980.livejournal.com]

The Cetaphil, or the Clinique?

[tigira.livejournal.com]

clinique. The Cetaphil leaves me feeling dry not long after I've used it.

[badseed1980.livejournal.com]

Cool. thanks.

[seastormwitch.livejournal.com]

I prefer Oil of Olay for sensitive skin - spf 15.

[badseed1980.livejournal.com]

Thanks

[tigira.livejournal.com]

I'm a Mary Kay child on this one, too. I like it - I like the fact that they have enough formulations to follow with my skin.

I DON'T like their intense moisturizers. For some reason those are scented, and I can't wear anything scented.

[inathunderstorm.livejournal.com]

I use something called Purpose? Or Basic? Something like that :)

May I recommend my own?

[tryst-inn.livejournal.com]

Burt's Bees "Chemical-Free Sunscreen SPF 30".

Fair warning, this is a very thick formula (won't run in the sun) but can be hard to coat evenly through a beard or 2-3 day growth. Soft, non-pore blocking and leaves skin velvety afterwards. It smells gorgeous! The finished texture of the product is powdery, so you're not left shining. I typically moisturize heavily about an hour before putting this on, because if you put it on very dry skin it may feather a bit.

Afterward, follow up with their "Aloe and Linden Flower After Sun Soother".

Re: May I recommend my own?

[badseed1980.livejournal.com]

Hmm. I'm really looking for a moisturizer that contains sunscreen, to avoid multiple products.

Re: May I recommend my own?

[tryst-inn.livejournal.com]

Hmn that's a good question then. I wear Bare Minerals which are SPF 15 & 30 but I wear moisturizer (Burt's Bees Evening Primrose) underneath.

[delirifacient.livejournal.com]

If you're willing to spend a little extra for an absolutely gorgeous product, I'd recommend La Roche-Posay if you can find it. I use their Anthelios XL 50+ and it rocks! Even for a 50, it is almost odorless, and your skin drinks it up. No grease at all, and it spreads like silk. You can use it for a moisturizer, on your hands, whole body--anywhere. They make all levels of SPF protection. No breakouts, ever--and I have *very* sensitive skin and am hellapicky.

Also, DHC, a Japanese company, makes great products. They're designed for humidity, so they are non-greasy and sink right in.

[badseed1980.livejournal.com]

50+ Yikes! I don't think I need quite that much. 20 wouldn't suck. I'll keep it in mind.

DHC...I've heard of them, but don't know much about them. I'll check it out. I like the "designed for humidity" idea. That might make it wearable even in summer, when most moisturizers feel icky to me. Thanks.

[delirifacient.livejournal.com]

Oh, and on the other end of the scale--I've found that Target's "beauty fluid SPF 15" works wonders. It runs about 5 bucks. (It's a knockoff of Oil of Olay's facial moisturizer with SPF 15). Walmart also has a similar knockoff for under 4 bucks.

[badseed1980.livejournal.com]

I love Target beauty knock-offs. :)

[delirifacient.livejournal.com]

I know--that's one major thing I miss here, though France has Carrefour (which is the world's 2nd major retailer behind Walmart--random trivia).

Come to think of it, I think that Target just calls their stuff "facial moisturizer" and they've got a kind with SPF 15. Walmart's is "beauty fluid." They're both great quality and I can't tell the difference between that and Olay, which is twice as expensive.