La Roche-Posay
La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Oil Control Fluid SPF50+ — 50 ml
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Which sunscreen for oily or acne-prone skin?
Oily skin needs sun protection as much as any other: sun darkens acne marks and speeds up skin ageing. The key is a fluid, non-comedogenic, mattifying texture, applied in a sufficient amount. Under the Algerian sun, that means every day of the year.
- 01Morning
Choose the right texture
Pick a fluid, gel-cream or oil-control texture labelled non-comedogenic. Avoid rich milks and sun oils on the face. Use SPF 50 or 50+ if you follow an acne treatment or have marks.
La Roche-Posay
La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Oil Control Gel-Cream SPF50+ — 50 ml
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Apply enough
About two finger-lengths for face and neck, as the last step of the routine, 15 minutes before going out. Using less cuts the real protection far more than the SPF number suggests.
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Daylong Instant Protect & Ultra Care Moisturising Lotion SPF 50+ — 50 ml
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- 03Morning and evening
Reapply during the day
Every 2 hours outdoors, and after swimming or heavy sweating. Over make-up, a sun mist lets you top up without starting again.
- 04Evening
Remove it properly at night
A cleansing gel for oily skin removes most fluid sunscreens. Sunscreen left on overnight is one of the causes of breakouts wrongly blamed on the cream itself.
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Your questions
- SPF 30 or SPF 50?
- In Algeria, and especially with dark marks or an acne treatment, choose SPF 50 or 50+. The amount applied matters as much as the number.
- Does sunscreen cause spots?
- A well-chosen non-comedogenic formula, removed every evening, should not. If spots appear, try another texture rather than giving up sun protection.
- Mineral or chemical filters?
- Both protect well. Mineral filters often suit very sensitive skin better; organic filters usually give lighter textures, which oily skin tends to prefer.
- Can I wear make-up over it?
- Yes, once the sunscreen has absorbed, after a few minutes. A foundation with SPF is not enough on its own: nobody applies enough of it to reach the stated number.
- What about pregnancy?
- Sun protection is especially recommended during pregnancy to limit melasma. Mineral filters and the organic filters authorised in cosmetics can be used; if in doubt, ask your pharmacist.
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