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Sunscreen and oily skin. Not a good combo. If your skin has even a slight tendency to oiliness – you know just what I’m talking about. I’m not sure what it is exactly that causes my skin to break out and to shine even brighter like a diamond (Rihanna gets it) with sunscreens, but I’ve learned that once you find a product that works for you, you hold on to that product and never let go.

And you tell everyone all about it – since most of us don’t enjoy that sticky feeling anyway. And it would be nice to wear makeup on top of that sunscreen. So – here are three best sunscreens that work for oily and combination skin and that work really well under makeup as well. I would think that all skintypes would benefit from these (if your skin is dry, just apply your regular moisturizers under them).

Eucerin sun fluid mattifying (SPF 30 & SPF 50)

Eucerin’s thin fluid sunscreen is the winner for me as the best sunscreen for oily face. When I first found it, I couldn’t believe it’s true. It’s really a super lightweight fluid, almost watery. It absorbs into the skin quickly and it leaves a matte finish. It also stays quite matte, it doesn’t move anywhere. It doesn’t have a heavy scent to it – except that it smells like summer, since it’s always my memory from this product.

This is also Risto’s favorite – as he’s bald he needs to cover his head as well and this is one of his favorite sunscreens, as it’s so light and matte.

The only downside to this is that as it’s so runny (is that a word?), the packaging can get a bit messy. The packaging could be bigger too, but then again it’s so easy to travel with since it’s quite small. Other than that, per-fect.

Eucerin mattifying fluid SPF 50*

ACO Sun Face Fluid Mattifying SPF 50

I got ACO’s mattifying sunscreen as a pr-sample and I was eager to test it, as it’s quite affordable, the packaging is perfect and it’s easily available in my country. And I am positively surprised.

This fluid is not as thin and watery as the one mentioned before, but it’s still quite lightweight. It feels a bit sticky, when you first apply it, but once it absorbs, it feels nice and lightweight. And yes – it leaves your skin quite matte. Not as matte as possible, but matte enough. This smells pleasant as well, like summer.

For my skin, this works as my moisturizer – if I apply a moisturizer under this, it doesn’t work. It starts to shine. But when I apply this to my cleansed face (possibly just a serum or a moisturizing mist under), it works wonders.

I definitely recommend this product as well – and I would think that if your skin is not quite that oily, you would prefer this than the Eucerin one.
The only thing here is, that this product and brand is only sold in Nordic countries.

I also got to try ACO’s new transparent sun spray (SPF 30), which is amazing for your body, if you want your sunscreen to be non-sticky and lightweight for your body as well. And obviously ACO has a whole range with different products for different skintypes.

www.aco.fi

+ Mineral makeup

I know mineral makeup is not technically a sunscreen, but it does act like one. And it does a great job. Also – if you choose your mineral makeup right, it is the right choice for the environment. Minerals work as a physical sunscreen, meaning that they reflect the light away from your skin. I hate to admit it, but physical sunscreens are the ones, that are better for the environment.

If I lost you on ‘physical sunscreen’ – make sure to check out this post: Physical vs. chemical sun lotion.

And in my experience, physical sunscreens don’t let you down. I don’t think I’ve ever burned, wearing mineral makeup on my face (or wearing a physical sunscreen). It’s a safe choice. Needless to say, it also acts as your makeup, so your skin looks beautiful and even.

The only downside to it is that it doesn’t stay matte – unless you powder it and fix it during the day, as you would your makeup.

My favorite mineral makeup is Lily Lolo’s mineral makeup, but the second would be Everyday Minerals. If you don’t mind silicones, I also like Jane Iredale’s mineral foundations. I also use Zuii Organic‘s foundation bases and they work really well as well (even though it’s not a mineral makeup line per se).

Lily Lolo Mineral Foudation* (blog post)

Everyday Minerals* You can order free samples from their site, if you want to try first!

Jane Iredale

Photos of me: Kauneusgurusi

What is your favorite sunscreen for face?
And do you know of a natural sunscreen for face, that works and is very lightweight? I’d love to find more options.

Sunscreen. What’s the difference between a physical and a chemical sunscreen? Which is better? Does sunscreen really cause cancer?

What’s the difference between physical and chemical sunscreen?

There are two kinds of sunscreens: physical and chemical. Physical sunscreen reflects the sun’s rays away from the skin using white pigments, whereas chemical sunscreens absorb the rays to themselves and turn them into thermal energy.

Chemical protection is achieved by synthetic compounds – physical sunscreen is obtained from nature. Physical sun protection works immediately after application and doesn’t fade but chemical protection requires about 20 minutes before working and you have to reapply it since it fades in the UV-light.

Many are sensitive to sun lotions and in most of the cases the cause is chemical compounds. Titanium dioxide used in natural organic cosmetics is less allergenic and therefore physical sunscreen may be better for sensitive skin. Zinc oxide is another physical sunscreen ingredient. It protects and heals the skin and works for acne and baby skin.

I’ve used both chemical and physical sunscreens and needless to say the chemical ones tend to be nicer to use. They are lightweight, they absorb quickly and they don’t leave a white cast. But they can clog pores and irritate the skin. The Internet is controversial about their impact on human health and the natural environment and there are even some studies that say they can cause breast cancer. So considering all the pros and cons I would prefer physical sunscreen over them.

Chemical sunscreens are not good for nature. Physical sunscreens are safer, less allergenic and more efficient.

The two biggest reasons I tend to prefer physical sunscreens are simple: 1. natural physical sunscreens are not harmful to nature, like chemical sunscreens are and 2.) they protect my skin from the sun better.

My experience with physical sunscreens

However, there are problems with physical sunscreens as well. It tends to stick to the skin and you need to make sure to clean it off of your skin really well, so that it doesn’t clog your pores. And not everyone can wear physical sunscreens. They can give a reaction to the skin just like any cosmetic ingredient can. If that’s the case, I also have some recommendations on the best sunscreens for oily skin (which are chemical sunscreens). Maybe just don’t swim in the ocean, rivers or lakes wearing those.

We are all unique in that way. Personally I can wear physical sunscreens and they don’t clog my pores – just as long as I make sure to wash it off properly. I’ve also noticed that physical sunscreens give me the best protection. They last well on my skin and I don’t really burn when I’ve protected my skin using a physical sunscreen.

Biosolis products

Biosolis is a certified organic sun protection line. They have products with light protection and products with higher SPF all the way to SPF50. My favorite product from them is Sun Milk with SPF15. It’s a light fluid so it’s easy to apply and it absorbs quickly. It still offers a great protection and I didn’t burn myself once using this in Rhodes. At first I just used the lotion all over my face and body but now I’ve switched to using the Face Cream with SPF30. It’s thicker than the SPF15 but offers even more effective protection. Physical sunscreens such as these need some time to absorb and they feel a bit sticky at first. After a while they are absorbed into the skin and do not leave a white cast. They are waterproof and I haven’t had to reapply these during the day. It’s quite nice actually since I don’t have to worry about sunscreen during the day. I just have to apply it once in the morning.

These sunscreens contain all natural ingredients besides the obvious zinc and titanium oxide. The basis is made from Aloe Vera which is a great ingredient for all skin types. It soothes, moisturizes and is suitable for oily skin as well. The products also contains natural oils such as karanjula oil and sunflower seed oil. These Biosolis sunscreens were sent to me for my trip in Rhodes.

My all-time favorite physical sunscreens however, are from Madara.

My favorite natural sunscreens – and why they’re the best

Do you wear sunscreen? Do you prefer a chemical or physical one?

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