Do any of you have good recommendations for non-greasy body sunscreen?

Posted by BulkyAccident@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 26 comments

I've got a really great face SPF nailed down for this summer but I'm really struggling to find a solid one for my body that doesn't leave me feeling greasy or needing a shower after five minutes. Tried a couple of cheaper own brand ones the past week (Aldi, Boots) but I just don't have the time or cash to be doing trial-and-error on loads before the summer holidays. Ideally a strong one (SPF50) as I'm quite fair skinned. Any help, folks?

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Distinct-Studio-7943@reddit

spray sunscreen tends to feel way lighter than lotion even though its the same spf, go through it quicker but for the greasy feeling its worth it. ive been using an equatorsun sun shirt on top for most outdoor stuff this summer and thats taken the pressure off needing to reapply body sunscreen every two hours, upf 50+ fabric just sits there and doesnt feel like anything on your skin. if youre gonna go the sunscreen route though the garnier one mentioned is decent, also la roche posay if youre willing to spend a bit more

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Worth_Kangaroo_6900@reddit

Nivea spray touch - clear and goes on and dries. Not sticky. Super sensory kid (& an adult I know) love it as no stick, no residue. I love it. Makes it very very easy to get kids sprayed each day!

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Intelligent_South480@reddit

The ones they have in Europe are the best. Vichy, La Roche, something beginning with E that I can't remember now. They are just like wearing normal moisturiser. I could never go back to the normal shit stuff in boots. They are expensive though. Eucerin! I remember!

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leapyeardi@reddit

Sun Bum aerosol spray, SPF 50. Available from Boots or Amazon

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LuLutink1@reddit

https://www.aldi.co.uk/product/lacura-sun-dry-mist-spray-spf50-000000000000600849

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Semele5183@reddit

I was going to say this one as well! It’s my preferred body sunscreen as I can’t handle heavy cream ones.

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Own-Firefighter8485@reddit

Interested in the facial sunscreen you've found that works, still looking for mine. Nivea clear spray stuff is pretty good, not invisible feeling but better than a lot of creams.

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zephyrmox@reddit

Beauty of Joseon!

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EfficientSomewhere17@reddit

Not the OP but I have used the COSRX Aloe 50+ suncream daily for years even in the winter. Feels like a moisturiser and absorbs quickly!

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HistoryCat92@reddit

Thank You Farmer SPF 50 is my personal favourite for face

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BulkyAccident@reddit (OP)

Beauty of Joseon, from Boots. I'm a guy and BoJ is primarily aimed at women but it's perfect for what I wanted.

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Own-Firefighter8485@reddit

Dang that keeps being the answer but it's so expensive! Thank you though

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BulkyAccident@reddit (OP)

Yeah, most decent face ones seem to be £10-20 nowadays unfortunately.

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Odd-Loan-5704@reddit

I find the 'mist' stuff better for this. I use a Garnier one.

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FreedomEast4612@reddit

Bondi sands body spf is very good, doesn’t leave any greasy finish behind at all and very reasonable.

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prankishink@reddit

I'm fair skinned and my go-to effective and non-greasy SPF is [Lancaster Sun Beauty Body water SPF50](https://www.lookfantastic.com/p/lancaster-sun-beauty-body-water-spf50-100ml/15990287). It's so good and I don't burn with it. I did used to like that P20 stuff which is effective but can be quite greasy.

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HistoryCat92@reddit

Garnier Sensitive Advanced Dry Spray SPF50 is my absolute favourite! It dries so fast and absorbs really well. I've had zero issues with stickiness and it has always served me well

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threatleveltesco@reddit

I got this [CeraVe factor 50](https://www.boots.com/cerave-invisible-hydrating-sunscreen-spf50plus-for-body%2C-face%2C-and-all-skin-types-with-3-essential-ceramides-75ml-10375108?srsltid=AfmBOooL5a9wrkbXW6hK28aejmmIxEz1yq4TdZbl2G7WAsukJy4Wv7um) last week and definitely recommend it! It’s not sticky, doesnt cost a fortune and doesn’t leave white stains on your clothes.

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zephyrmox@reddit

Beauty of Joseon. It's expensive but it's incredibly light.

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BulkyAccident@reddit (OP)

This is what I'm using for my face but I can't really justify using it as a body SPF! Would be too expensive.

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zephyrmox@reddit

Yeah I can understand that! I don't find you have to use very much of it to still get good protection so find it lasts a long time, though I don't burn super easily so obvioulsy milage may vary!

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Medical-Fox2471@reddit

I like Malibu spray on lasts all day not thick and is spf 50

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damned-n-doomed@reddit

I find the Piz Buin ones lovely. Or if you look for a continuous spray in an aerosol they tend to be really light, though you do go through them quicker.

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box_frenzy@reddit

This is what I always use. Non greasy and smells lush.

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Neddlings55@reddit

I use Garnier Sensitive Expert+ SPF50. I can even use it on my face with zero greasy feeling.

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