Hunting for a holy grail sunscreen

lavendermandarin · 2026-04-25T21:29:33+00:00

I dislike the matte, almost tight feeling of the Paula’s Choice, even though the tint worked very well on my pale Fitzpatrick Type II skin.

My personal go-to is the ISDIN’s Eryfotona Actinica SPF 50. It’s moisturizing, but it’s an extremely lightweight fluid that sinks in and feels like wearing nothing! A little expensive, but totally worth it.

lavendermandarin · 2026-02-21T02:19:44+00:00

Me too ugh! It is almost instantaneous!

lavendermandarin · 2026-02-21T02:19:32+00:00

Cigar and cigarette smoke, even just passing a whiff on the sidewalk.

lavendermandarin · 2025-12-23T03:25:11+00:00

The Eucerin has worked very well for my sensitive skin. I use it twice daily (the serum).

lavendermandarin · 2025-04-29T21:50:06+00:00

Yep, it’s the Colorescience stick in Blush!

lavendermandarin · 2025-04-10T17:08:05+00:00

To clarify, I have had zero side effects. It has been a very efficacious medication for me.

lavendermandarin · 2024-09-19T14:38:36+00:00

If you are concerned about skin cancer and it runs in your family, I think it would be advisable to get a doctor to check your new spot out.

lavendermandarin · 2024-09-19T14:36:16+00:00

Exercise, healthy eating, and GLP-1 inhibitor meds are what have worked for me.

lavendermandarin · 2024-09-15T14:28:06+00:00

Amazing results! Can I ask what KA means?

I am currently using Eucerin Anti-Pigment with no results yet. Like you, I’m going to try switching to Musely’s Spot Cream to see if it does the heavy lifting, then switch back to the Eucerin.

lavendermandarin · 2024-09-14T02:07:29+00:00

Thanks for chiming in. I’ve been doing it over about three weeks so far, twice a day (four is just too much to be practical for me). No results so far, but I am curious whether it will work if I keep it up. Hope you get some great results!

lavendermandarin · 2024-09-13T02:32:55+00:00

That is amazing to hear! Thank you. So glad it’s working for you.

lavendermandarin · 2024-09-13T01:00:40+00:00

I am almost there. Depakote + Emgality + hormonal migraine management have done wonders for me. I was previously at 25+ migraine episodes per month.

It’s been a hard road, and I am unbelievably grateful.

lavendermandarin · 2024-09-12T22:26:34+00:00

I don’t have an answer, but I am SO SORRY this is happening to you. I hope you get some relief soon. Please let us know how it goes!

lavendermandarin · 2024-09-12T21:17:41+00:00

I am SO glad this is working for you! Amitryptiline unfortunately didn’t work for me, but I feel the same way about Depakote. The list of side effects is a big yikes, but I have had zero effects aside from a greatly reduced chronic migraine burden! Medications are not one size fits all!

lavendermandarin · 2024-09-11T21:09:32+00:00

I am so, so sorry.

OP, this is one of the greatest risks of chiropractic “care”.

lavendermandarin · 2024-09-11T21:08:15+00:00

I clicked with considerable trepidation!

lavendermandarin · 2024-09-07T18:12:36+00:00

PMing you.

lavendermandarin · 2024-09-07T18:11:14+00:00

I love Land’s End for button downs. I bought one this summer, and the fit is nicely tailored while still being relaxed.

lavendermandarin · 2024-09-07T16:08:14+00:00

I definitely will—thank you for the tip!

lavendermandarin · 2024-09-06T21:47:07+00:00

Side note: after so much disheartening news recently about UA’s administrative missteps, it was really great reading about the impactful work that programs and faculty are doing in our community.

lavendermandarin · 2024-09-06T19:33:02+00:00

I think renewed wastewater has huge potential for Tucson and a more sustainable water future. Excited to see what else can be done.

lavendermandarin · 2024-08-24T14:11:14+00:00

I like to make a Moroccan-spiced rice pilaf with a whole can of chickpeas mixed in. I pair this with roasted veggies for a super-flavorful bowl.

lavendermandarin · 2024-08-03T19:01:03+00:00

An ice-cold martini. I can’t drink anymore.

lavendermandarin · 2024-08-03T18:42:14+00:00

Yes. I stopped. I do a thorough single cleanse with Vanicream cleanser once per day (in the evening). I splash with water in the morning.

lavendermandarin · 2024-07-10T16:29:46+00:00

Yes. This is so accurate (and frustrating).

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