What to wear on my face in a hot country?

Julie67 · 15 September 2014 at 1:32PM

Hi, I'm going to Australia in a few weeks and would like to find a BB or CC cream with an SPF that gives decent coverage but is not quite as heavy as foundation for day time. It will be hot so it needs to perform well in the sun. I have combination slightly oily skin.
Going without any coverage is definitely not an option for me. :eek:
I have a couple of Maybelline ones and the number 7 tinted moisturiser but I'm not really happy with any of them without foundation over the top.
My friend recommended the Lancome CC Cream which looks lovely but is £27 and I really don't want to spend that much.
Any suggestions much appreciated.

sunfield91 · 15 September 2014 at 2:04PM

What about this I found at Boots, Garnier Ambre Solaire BB Cream Sun Protection High SPF50 50ml £16

Julie67 · 15 September 2014 at 3:04PM

Both sound interesting, I shall have a look. I'm a young 47 by the way:)

summerspring · 15 September 2014 at 4:21PM

Just beware that the SPF in make-up or moisturisers is not as effective as a proper sunscreen. I would go for something like this

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Neutrogena-Ultra-Sheer-Dry-Touch-Sunscreen/dp/B0013OMHTE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410794405&sr=8-1&keywords=dry-touch+sunscreen

and maybe put some powder foundation on top if you need to.

wannabeslim · 15 September 2014 at 5:56PM

I like the anti redness Loreal cc cream, its quite matte goes on green and adjusts to your skin colour, however I find it rather dark so good if you have a light colour already or later on into your holiday, it stays non greasy and is light and non cakey, great for combo/oily skin, another good one is the Gosh BB cream and nice colours too. If you need/want a primer Milk of magnesia is your friend

Beenie · 19 September 2014 at 2:31PM

I've been using this with success after reading about Korean BB creams on makeup alley. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Missha-Perfect-Cover-Light-Beige/dp/B002B9DWBC

It has great coverage, protects your skin in the sun and doesn't run in the heat.

MoneyMate · 19 September 2014 at 3:54PM

Don't forget a good Hat

SmarterNotHarder · 19 September 2014 at 7:13PM

I'd actually buy something when you get there. The ozone layer is thinner there as well as it being hotter, and so their products are formulated. They are pretty serious about "Slip (on a shirt) Slap (on a hat) Slop (on some sunscreen) over there, as the risk of melanoma is higher and you can't buy sunscreen lower than SPF 30 I believe. It's also cheaper over there as the Aussies et through a shedload of it and is a neccessity rather than only really neeeded for holidays luxury.

If you were off to a more developing/less english speaking place I'd say take with you, but in the circumstances I wouldn't. Also pop in on a beuty counter in one of their department stores who will have a better range for these things than here with better SPF.

What to wear on my face in a hot country?

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