Reddit reviews Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Lotion, Broad Spectrum SPF 55 UVA/UVB Protection, Oxybenzone-Free, Light, Water Resistant, Non-Comedogenic & Non-Greasy, Travel Size, 3 fl. oz

Before and during from Nov 24 to Dec 31 of this (past) year. That's what a month of spiro did for me! (I'd been on Pocketderm for a couple of months prior.)

Better quality shots from all angles: November 22 and December 30.

Just dealing with PIH and the occasional pimple now!

Edit: Another user requested routines from everyone posting pictures, so I thought I'd oblige!

AM:

• OCM with Africare 100% Mineral Oil (have only been doing this for a couple of days, we'll see its effects soon!)
  
  
• PanOxyl Acne Creamy Wash 4% Benzoyl Peroxide
  
  
• Albolene (this is probably redundant because I also use mineral oil now, but it doesn't break me out and I love the feeling of the petrolatum on my face afterwards)
  
  
• Rub face gently with damp konjac sponge
  
  
• Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 55 (just started using after a successful patch test)
  
  PM:
  
  
• OCM with Africare 100% Mineral Oil
  
  
• Usually Noble Formula 2% Zinc Pyrithione Bar, but it ran out a week ago and I haven't replaced it yet
  
  
• Albolene
  
  
• Rub face gently with damp konjac sponge
  
  
• Pocketderm

Yup. Especially for long car rides.

If anyone else is looking for a good daily face sunscreen, this SPF 55 from Neutrogena has been great for my Irish skin.

Neutrogena's Dry Touch doesn't get oily or greasy which is nice in the summer or under a motorcycle helmet/sunhat, and is available in drugstores. It goes up to 70 SPF, too, if your SO is a pale Irishman like mine who turns into a lobster with even minimal sun exposure.

2 things:

1. Makeup + sunscreen != adequate sun protection. More often than not you'd have to put a METRIC SHIT TON of makeup on to even get most of the protection. So... my advice, you can use it, but don't rebuy, you definitely need a separate sunscreen. And you're just paying more for literally no reason because no one is going to put THAT MUCH makeup on. (However, I do want to see a photo of someone trying. lol)
   
   
2. It sounds like both of your options aren't the greatest, I like the Neutrogena ultra sheer dry touch (I have SPF 45) and Neutrogena pure and free baby sunblock. But your results may vary. The baby stuff is a bit greasy from time to time, but I like it when I'm outside a lot or on the lake/swimming/whatever because it doesn't cause my skin to dry out.
   
   You could also do a search on this sub for sunscreens.
   
   Edit: to answer your question: the Ansolar fluid would probably be the best of your options for what you have available right now, but the oiliness might cause breakouts. Sorry I don't have a better answer, sunscreens are generally hit or miss with a lot of people and it's hard to say what's best.

UK based? Asos and BeautyBay.com sell The Ordinary. Useful if you have Premier with Asos.

I suffer from redness and a few scars too, out of their range I love the Advanced Retinoid & Rose Hip Seed Oil (Used both for 6+ Months). Just trying out VitC Suspension by them (for 2 weeks) and I do see slight improvements - was using their Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate.

(I'm also using a BHA Toner from CosRX - using my hands not a cotton pad, Neutrogena Ultra Sheer SPF55 Sunscreen, and cleanser by Aesop or CeraVe)

Back to The Ordinary, I have tried their Niacinamide, Azelic Acid and Arbutin, they didn't play nice with my skin, and became really irritable...more than likely they reacted with the CosRX - which is my wonder product for AM I haven't broke out since using it (Retinoid is my PM godsend)...and I didn't think they worked well on alternating days - Also CosRX has some Niacinamide already so didn't want to overdo it.

For what it's worth, I'm male, with light brown skin (I guess in between 3 and 4 on Fitzpatrick scale)...and I have waffled on too much, I apologise.

Thanks for your reply, I see you post here a lot.

Spotty as in sometimes get whiteheads, sometimes have "redheads" (ugh) and general uneven tone. I really think a AHA/BHA can help with this, not so much the new pimples but the ones that have been there (but sort of faded) for quite some time as well as un-even skin tone/weird patches.

I think CeRave is moisturizing enough, it feels quite oily as it is. However I wouldn't be able to tell if it was, my skin doesn't feel dry though, only oily in the T-area.

I think I would want to try a AHA on it's own first before moving on to combo, I think I might get some paula's choice 8% as a starting ground then move on to combo if that's not good enough.

I want to get a sunscreen before I get a AHA/BHA, even though BHA doesn't effect sun-exposure. I have looked at Drytouch for sunscreen as it seems to get some good results on people in this subreddit.

thanks once again

PS Is the face feeling tight after a cleanser being used only if you don't use it in the shower/bath? Cause that's what I do, I can't imagine a face feeling tight when it's surrounded by water. Perhaps i'm just overthinking it lol

Hey everyone! So I have some questions about my routine I've been working on for awhile now. I've patch tested and incorporated everything one by one. My skin is combination and rather insensitive. Also, I had been using a tretinoin/BP wash/minocycline routine that my dermatologist recommended for almost 7 months before I started anything else.

AM:

• splash with water
  
• Stridex in the red box
  
• Alpha Hydrox Souffle 12% gycolic AHA
  
• Nivea Creme
  
• Sunscreen
  
• primer/makeup
  
  PM:
  
• take off makeup
  
• Cerave Foaming Cleanser
  
• tretinoin
  
• Cerave PM
  
• sometimes vaseline
  
  Ok so some questions. Am I combining any ingredients that are causing products to be ineffective? I know niacinamide and acids don't work well together that's why I chose to use the BHA+AHA in the morning because Cerave PM has niacinamide. Also, why does using Nivea after BHA/AHA turn it into a watery mess? Even if I wait awhile before putting it on this still happens. Last, I've seen some debate but am not sure about this issue. Do I need to wait between product applications? Would this help my results?
  
  thanks a lot!

I'm looking to change my cleanser, so I don't have a good suggestion for that. For the other cheap things in my routine that have made my skin happy lately:

• Neutrogena sunscreen, which others have mentioned.
  
  
• Witch hazel as a mild toner, which I also like to use for wiping away a little oiliness without full on cleansing in the middle of the day.
  
  
• Stridex pads, which I prefer far more than all the washes and scrubs I used to use all the time.
  
  I also do OCM. So far I've tried pure mineral oil and EVOO (both pretty cheap), and I prefer the olive oil. I'm looking to try castor oil soon.
  
  I understand sufficient water intake and adequate sleep are large contributing factors as well, but I am still super crap at those x(
  
  Sidenote on Garnier: I don't know if it's an issue for you, but I have used 4 different Garnier moisturizers in the past and found that all of them irritated my skin...possibly due to their fragrance? I used to have an oily T-zone plus oily spots on my cheeks under my eyes and I also got the occasional cystic acne, but those problems have lessened dramatically after I stopped using the washes/scrubs and started using the items I listed above. It sounds like we might have somewhat similar skin types, so I hope this helps!
  

Neutrogena Dry Touch

After reading through posts on this sub, your replies and the sidebar, I've created a basic(evolving) plan.

Living in India, I don't have access to the products suggested. And price is an issue too. But, I've tried finding similar products/formulations and will spot-test them before including them in my routine.

Being a complete newbie to skin care, I will introduce one product at a time, to better find out what works for my skin and what doesn't.

I've also fixed an appointment with a dermatologist to get my cheek checked.

It wouldn't be possible without this community of beautiful people.

Here is the plan I created. :



Skincare products:

• Sunscreen: Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Drytouch Sunblock SPF 50+
  
  
• Moisturiser Face: Jovees Ayurvedic Anti-Blemish Pigmentation Cream
  
  
• Moisturiser Body: Nivea Body Lotion Smooth Milk
  
  
• Vitamin C serum: Cosmoderm Vitamin C serum 20% De-Tone
  
  
• Niacinamide and BHA exfoliant: Sebogel
  
  
• Cleanser: Neutrogena Deep Clean Facial Cleanser
  
  
• Spot Treatment for the right cheek: Tretinoin 0.02%
  
  
  
  Skincare plan:
  
  
• Step 1: (2 weeks)
  Cleanser, Moisturiser, Sunscreen, Tretinoin
  
• Step 2: (2 weeks)
  +Vitamin C serum.
  
• Step 3: (2 weeks)
  +Niacinamide/BHA Exfoliant.
  
  
  
  Skincare routine: (Evolves according to Skincare plan)
  
  AM (Cleanser, Vitamin C serum, Moisturiser, Sunscreen)
  
  
• Wash with Cleanser
  
  
• Wait until face is dry
  
  
• Vitamin C serum
  
  
• Wait 20-30 mins for serum to sink in
  
  
• Moisturise
  
  
• Wait until moisturiser dries
  
  
• Sunscreen
  
  
  PM (Cleanser, BHA exfoliant, Tretinoin, Moisturiser)
  
  
• Wash with Cleanser
  
  
• Wait until face is dry
  
  
• Exfoliate
  
  
• Wait until exfoliant dries
  
  
• Spot treat with tretinoin
  
  
• Wait 20-30 mins for tretinoin to sink in
  
  
• Moisturise
  
  
  
  Please let me know how it looks and if I should make any changes/amendments to the current plan.

Here it is! It's an add on item though.
https://www.amazon.com/Neutrogena-Ultra-Dry-Touch-Sunscreen-Spectrum/dp/B000EPA4GQ

If you don't want to spend $25 to be able to get it it's also available at Target online!

https://www.target.com/p/neutrogena-ultra-sheer-sunscreen-lotion-spf-55-3oz/-/A-12388016

I've just started using the Neutrogena one on the Skincareaddiction reddit wiki, ordered it from amazon from the states, cost about £10. It's not too bad with my skin, also acne prone.... I think it's factor 55. this one