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SPF Sun Cream for Face

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  • Pollycat
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    I think most suncreams, like many other products, have a 'life after opening' stated on the bottle.

    Boots Soltan seems to be 18 months, Avon 24 months.
  • Pee
    Pee Posts: 3,826 Forumite
    Boots No 7 do a facial sun screen and I've always found that very good.

    Maybe a Clearasil cleansing product or similiar to remove at night, etc?
  • hatter68
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    Before I went away, I asked the pharmacist in Boots what to use for sensitive skin on face. The one she advised was uvistat sun cream. I used the factor 30 with no problems.
  • System
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    Rachie_B wrote: »
    have you considered a powder sunscreen ?

    SPF 22 here : http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trksid=m38&_nkw=powder+sunscreen

    SPF 30 here : http://www.jiproducts.co.uk/Jane-Iredale-Powder-Me-SPF-Dry-Sunscreen-SPF30.htm

    HTH

    Hi Rachie B, have never considered/seen these - will take a look thank you!
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  • System
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    hollydays wrote: »
    I seem to think i read somewhere that suntan creams shouldn't be kept from year to year.Therefore I replace mine each summer,and will not buy old stock.Have I got this right?

    If you buy stock this year but don't use it until May 2010 (it's not opened) is this ok? I've noticed on some of mine there are no use by dates..
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  • jackieblack
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    On last couple of trips to the USA have bought SPF 30 suncreen labelled 'oil free for faces' which is great.
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  • ali1972
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    Pee wrote: »
    Boots No 7 do a facial sun screen and I've always found that very good.

    Yes, I use their factor 30 "Anti Dark Spot" sunscreen for the face. Nice and light and doesn't give me any odd reaction.
    Yeah, whatever. I'm a grown up, I can take it...
  • busiscoming2
    busiscoming2 Posts: 4,461 Forumite
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    Avon do a nice one - spf30 I have used for a few years now and it doesn't give me spots.
  • jackieblack
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    jackieblack wrote: »
    On last couple of trips to the USA have bought SPF 30 suncreen labelled 'oil free for faces' which is great.

    Found an old bottle in the bottom of a bag! Its made by Hawaiin Tropic, SPF 30, Oil Free Faces.
    It's very light, easily absorbed, and doesn't give us any problems.
    Not sure if its available here, but worth a look.
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  • System
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    busiscoming2 wrote: »
    Avon do a nice one - spf30 I have used for a few years now and it doesn't give me spots.

    Would it be this one, looks a good price

    http://avonshop.co.uk/product/summer-shop/suncare/bronze-anti-shine-face-cream-spf20_sun-screen-stick-spf30.html
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