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Can I use normal suncream on face?

  • 04-05-2017 4:35pm
    #1
    fussyonion
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,821 ✭✭✭


    I bought Nivea Protect & Refresh Sun Factor 30 spray for my upcoming holiday and it doesn't mention if it's suitable for the face.

    Can you use normal suncream/spray on the face or do you need a specific face one?


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  • #2
    dizzyn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 157 ✭✭dizzyn


    I've used normal sun cream on my face for as long as I can remember, with no issues. My mum has sensitive skin and uses normal sun cream too and never has any issues either!


  • #3
    Hanwellian
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 77 ✭✭Hanwellian


    fussyonion wrote: »
    I bought Nivea Protect & Refresh Sun Factor 30 spray for my upcoming holiday and it doesn't mention if it's suitable for the face.

    Can you use normal suncream/spray on the face or do you need a specific face one?

    Why would you think that you can't?


  • #4
    mahamageehad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,673 ✭✭✭mahamageehad


    You can use it on your face no problem. The only problem is some suncreams can be a bit greasy and I found they often gave me spots on my face so I rely solely on moisturizers with SPF now.


  • #5
    fussyonion
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,821 ✭✭✭fussyonion


    Hanwellian wrote: »
    Why would you think that you can't?

    I don't know. Probably cos I know there are specific face creams available and I wondered if you were meant to use those and that normal suncream was just for your body.


  • #6
    Hanwellian
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 77 ✭✭Hanwellian


    fussyonion wrote: »
    I don't know. Probably cos I know there are specific face creams available and I wondered if you were meant to use those and that normal suncream was just for your body.

    Don't ever use Deep Heat for a sore throat then!


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  • #7
    fussyonion
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,821 ✭✭✭fussyonion


    Hanwellian wrote: »
    Don't ever use Deep Heat for a sore throat then!

    ?


  • #8
    Musefan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 775 ✭✭✭Musefan


    I've found those clear sprays can be a bit irritating on sensitive skin! They can burn a bit.


  • #9
    misslt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,103 ✭✭✭misslt


    I have before but I find them incredibly oily. I use La Roche Posay Anthelios on my face (every day) - it's much lighter and doesn't leave me as oily. Clinique city block is also good, it's a bit tinted so love it for holidays when I'm not wearing makeup.


  • #10
    Parchment
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,203 ✭✭✭Parchment


    Of course but how cosmetically elegant is is depends on its formula.

    I wouldnt not put any of the clear sprays on my face.


  • #11
    erica74
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,619 ✭✭✭erica74


    I personally wouldn't use the same SPF on my body as on my face because they're a bit more greasy and I don't want my pores clogged. I go for a non-comedogenic SPF for my face. I use La Roche Posay Anthelios on my face everyday and it's very light and my make up goes on easily over it.


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