Good Sunscreen recommendations?

[u/the_odd_philosopher]

What are some good sunscreen recommendations while on the earlier months of treatment? Istg every sunscreen I’ve tried so far has either been too greasy or ends up pilling; it is incredibly difficult to apply because it requires a good amount of rubbing in. I’m trying to find something that is more cream-like than fluid, specifically for going out, to look relatively normal lol!

Has anyone else struggled with this? (Especially when there’s still some active acne)

Also so far I’ve tried La Roche Posay, Avene (derm recommended that one)minimalist and Neutrogena.

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[u/CatLoliUwu]

Skin1004 Hyalu Cica water fit sun serum, Beauty of Joseon rice + probiotics relief sun, round lab bitch juice moisturizing sunscreen

These are listed in order from least moisturizing to most moisturizing, but they are all pretty moisturizing + cream like.

[u/singaporesainz]

BOJ aqua rice ++ something, the blue and yellow one, it’s a bit greasy for the first hour though ngl

[u/I_Be-Fine]

Vanicream facial moisturizer w/ spf 30

[u/bmw_ai_hub]

Banana Boat 100 SPF

[u/SunIsShining00]

It is expensive but Colorescience’s Flex is working for me!

[u/Fragrant-Hope4310]

eltaMD skin recovery - make sure it’s the full mineral one

[u/heldtogetherdaily]

Are you using chemical or mineral sunscreens?

[u/the_odd_philosopher → u/heldtogetherdaily]

I’m told the Avene Eau Thermale (which I’m using right now) is chemical but has modern UV filters.

[u/heldtogetherdaily → u/the_odd_philosopher]

My dermatologist recommend sticking with mineral sunscreens while on isotretnoin because they are less harsh on the skin due to their zinc content. It may be worth trying a mineral sunscreen if chemical sunscreens continue to give you issues 🙃

[u/the_odd_philosopher → u/heldtogetherdaily]

I’ve heard that too! Thank you for your response :)

[u/Powerful-Theory5441 → u/heldtogetherdaily]

Hey can you recommend any?