![]() ![]() This is my partner’s favourite sunscreen, which he reviewed in our collaboration where I bullied him into using skincare. La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid is also commonly called the Shaka Fluid. Filters: Bemotrizinol (BEMT), Avobenzone, DTS, Ecamsule (TDSA), Octyl Triazone (EHT), Octisalate.Australia (therapeutic, AUST L 315643), was available in the EU (replaced by UV Mune).Onto the sunscreens! La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen A lot of sunscreen companies also know who I am and reach out to me to send samples.) (It’s also worth noting that I’m at the point where I own way too many products I like in every category so really, almost no products are actually “worth buying” for me. But about 95% of the sunscreens I’ve been given haven’t made it onto this list (or into any of my content at all), so I do have standards! Reapply sunscreen regularly.Īnd a conflict-of-interest statement: all of these products were given to me as PR samples, or as part of a sponsorship. Limit sun exposure and use protective clothing, hats and eye wear. Mandatory AU sunscreen statement: Always read the label and follow the directions for use. My sunscreen questions post also has a lot more on how to use sunscreens. Make sure you read the label for specific instructions for any sunscreen. Related post: How to Choose UV Protective ClothingĪnd for all of these you want to be applying around ¼ teaspoon for your face, ½ teaspoon for face, neck and ears. Related post: Do Hats and Umbrellas Protect Well From the Sun? (with video) Even if you try really hard, you’re probably not getting a perfect layer of sunscreen, so if you have a few other types of protection, you’ll still probably get good protection overall – your swiss cheese holes are unlikely to line up. It’s also good to avoid roasting in the sun even with sunscreen on, and to layer your protection – for example, use sun protective clothing, hats and sunglasses. ![]() For moist activities, you probably want to look for a water resistant sunscreen instead. Things work differently here: we ride kangaroos (in pairs, because public transport), there was an emu war…įor those of you overseas interested in Australian sunscreens, Chemist Warehouse ship internationally and stock most of these.ĭifferent sunscreens are also formulated for different purposes – for example, most popular Asian sunscreens are only meant for going to the office, so they might not hold up to dancing in the rain or eating a really spicy laksa. I also like sunscreens that are formulated to sit nicely and not bunch up under makeup and make me look like I have face dandruff.Īlso I’m Australian, but the vast majority of you watching this are not, so I’ll be talking about products that are and aren’t approved as proper therapeutic sunscreens in Australia. The ones that are will have a listing number in the format AUST L 000000.Īdditionally for Australian sunscreens, SPF 50+ actually means above SPF 60, whereas it means above SPF 50 in the rest of the world. I prefer products with newer filters because they usually feel lighter. I like high UVA protection because of my hyperpigmentation, which is genetic – my dad is basically a giant mole ( I have a post on UVA if you want to read up more on that). My skin tone is NC20 – if your skin is dark, look at reviews from people with a similar skin tone to check that it won’t show up on you. White cast is a problem with a lot of sunscreens. ![]() It also talks about how to choose and use products including sunscreen. ![]() If you’re not sure about your skin type and conditions, The Lab Muffin Guide to Basic Skincare eBook can help you out. I have oily to normal skin, it’s prone to clogged pores (especially with sunscreens), dehydration and hyperpigmentation. It’s a good idea to check out recommendations from people with similar skin to you, because you’ll probably like similar formulas. Everyone has different likes and dislikes, so don’t assume you’ll like all of these. First a bunch of disclaimers, because I do not have the self confidence to give my opinion without them. ![]()
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