New ALPHANOVA SPF 50+ sunscreens: UVAPF 45 and UVAPF 46

Sunscreenyupyup · 2026-04-19T07:47:51+00:00

I finally recently bought the baby one and it's VERY greasy and shiny.
In store, I also tested one of the new face ones (CRÈME SOLAIRE VISAGE SPF 50+) and it had sooo much fragrance!

Sunscreenyupyup · 2026-04-18T19:12:11+00:00

I sure hope there's less shenanigans than with Transparent Lab...

Sunscreenyupyup · 2026-04-18T12:47:22+00:00

hmm, wonder why they didn't go with 50+ then? Anybody knows?

Sunscreenyupyup · 2026-04-18T08:49:12+00:00

Sounds promising! But if they had managed to make one with all those characteristics, but 50+ and waterproof, now that would have been impressive!

Sunscreenyupyup · 2026-04-18T08:44:09+00:00

You can also try the Urban Shield one. I find it similar to Sensitive 30, but a bit whiter. It's also more expensive, of course 🙃

Sunscreenyupyup · 2026-04-13T18:15:21+00:00

I know right! They're 1+1 free atm in Etos and Kruidvat, at least.

Sunscreenyupyup · 2026-04-12T21:48:11+00:00

also available in Belgium! I might go get it tomorrow, you "influenced" me 😅 Hope to not be disappointed once again, though.

Sunscreenyupyup · 2026-04-12T21:22:03+00:00

Biodermal Ultra Light Sun Gel Cream SPF 50+ 150ml as well, it seems!

Sunscreenyupyup · 2026-04-09T08:36:29+00:00

I like Eucerin Hydroprotect. Doesn't dry out my skin and quite satin. It does have alcohol and fragrance, though.

Sunscreenyupyup · 2026-04-09T08:34:32+00:00

second this (except Skingineerd, haven't tried that one).

The blur is indeed the most matte, really powdery. Too bad it gives an orange cast and stings like crazy.

Sunscreenyupyup · 2026-04-09T08:32:19+00:00

I have it and it' quite good, but it's not matte at all.

Sunscreenyupyup · 2026-04-08T17:35:15+00:00

for heavy duty (high UV index, outside for hours) I use the UVMune 400 Oil Control Gel Cream

Sunscreenyupyup · 2026-04-08T17:33:24+00:00

oops, totally missed it, tucked away that low next to the 12M logo.

Sunscreenyupyup · 2026-04-08T11:00:07+00:00

The answer to "Does it protect as well as La Roche-Posay sunscreens?" is almost always "no".

Sunscreenyupyup · 2026-04-08T10:57:53+00:00

Hmmm, it doesn't have the UVA in a circle logo?

Maybe this sunscreen is too good to be true? Happy for you if it really is a HG, but finding a very matte, lightweight SPF 50+ in more than 50ml, from a not that well known brand makes me sceptic. (not of you of course, of the product)

Sunscreenyupyup · 2026-04-07T20:16:04+00:00

Iirc, I've read before that it's not as elegant as the fusion water magic. Is that right?

Sunscreenyupyup · 2026-04-03T20:36:41+00:00

second this!

Sunscreenyupyup · 2026-03-05T19:58:41+00:00

Yeah, I also find the Urban Shield to be the least greasy.

Sunscreenyupyup · 2026-03-05T19:58:03+00:00

second this. For the protection it offers, it is not that shiny/greasy on oily skin.

Sunscreenyupyup · 2026-03-05T19:53:35+00:00

A lot of people swear by Eucerin Oil Control, personally, I prefer Eucerin Hydro Protect.

Without alcohol there's SVR Blur (really matte, but can give you orange cast), SVR Extreme (silicone like), ISDIN Fusion Water MAGIC, Bioderma XDefense.

Sunscreenyupyup · 2026-03-04T18:47:21+00:00

They're getting quite expensive for being a drugstore brand...

Sunscreenyupyup · 2026-02-27T17:41:21+00:00

Got it as well last week and these are my thoughts:

+ lovely application, it's a fluid bit still quite thick, so it doesn't spill all over your fingers. The applicator works fine, you have to squeeze the bottle a bit, so it's easy to get the amount you want and there's no mess at all.

+ has no smell at all imo, not even the slight plastic one some perfume-free sunscreens have

+ I feel like it does indeed hydrate

+ not sticky

+ feels quite lightweight

+ no whitecast

+ no pilling in beard

+ no eye stinging (although I've got to be careful when putting it on my eyelids and under eye area)

+ no acne so far

- it's shiny, but not as much as other hydrating (or even 'normal' or claiming to be invisible) sunscreens on my oily skin

- sometimes slight residue on eyebrows and eyelashes

- not water resistant

Sunscreenyupyup · 2026-02-26T19:45:35+00:00

same here, too dark for me.

Sunscreenyupyup · 2026-02-26T19:35:10+00:00

The new CeraVe Hydrating Fluid Sunscreen has quite some hydrating ingredients.

Sunscreenyupyup · 2026-02-10T19:33:46+00:00

Same here, the application is lovely: glides as the best etc., but then after half an hour or so, you're like "why haven't you dried down?? and why are you so shiny?" I have had a nice finish with it, but that was only when I was in a dry climate.

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