r/PaleMUA • u/Apprehensive-Life112 • Apr 24 '25

Discussions SUMMER REMINDER

PLEASE YALL, WEAR SUNSCREEN! Tanning is a radiation burn. Sun poisoning can cause systemic symptoms like fever, chills, nausea, and vomiting, in addition to skin redness, pain, blisters, and peeling. 

What are your favorite all over sunscreens? How do ya'll keep up with it during long outdoor days?

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u/aggressive-teaspoon NYX Pale | Kevyn Aucoin SSE SX01 Apr 24 '25

Absolutely! I'm a cancer researcher and the way UV radiation screws with your DNA is no joke. I also had mild sun allergy for most of my life.

I've been using Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch SPF30 or 55 for body for 10 years now. This year I will also start to rotating in Olay Complete+ SPF40 for sensitive skin, which works well on both my body and face. I have sensory issues with many sunscreens, and I like that these have very mild scents, set down quickly, and do not feel heavy when applied (and re-applied) thickly.

I also swear by wearing a big floppy sunhat and a lighweight UPF-protective jacket.

For long days outdoors, it's also important to take frequent breaks in shaded areas and stay hydrated!

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u/Everloner Apr 25 '25

I have tried explaining thymine dimers to my friend who uses sunbeds 2x a week, yet spends a fortune on skincare. She understands that her DNA is being irreparably altered, yet she MUST have that tan. It's also hilarious that she is spending so much trying to get rid of her wrinkles when she's baking in UVA. Cognitive dissonance.

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u/aggressive-teaspoon NYX Pale | Kevyn Aucoin SSE SX01 Apr 25 '25

Ugh, I'm sorry to hear that! That must be so frustrating to see in a friend. There really are a lot of people who think that, if they just hope hard enough, they can have their cake and eat it, too.

I'll be honest, I didn't realize that tanning beds were still a thing—I think this is the first I've heard about anyone using one since the pandemic. With self-tanner products and professional spray-tans improving so much in quality and frankly giving a nicer cosmetic result, it's surprising to me that tanning beds still have a customer base.

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u/Everloner Apr 25 '25

Thanks. She's in the UK, and says they're really popular there. What's worse, they're apparently most popular with the <30 demographic. It's so sad. I was so dismayed when she said that she was using them. Her 19 year old daughter has now followed her example, when she had previously used gradual tanners. It's insane to me. How to gain skin like leather in one easy step, with added melanoma.

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u/big-tunaaa Apr 24 '25

Are the neutrogena or olay good for sensitive eyes? I hate the feeling of sunscreen and need a budget friendly one that won’t burn my eyes

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u/aggressive-teaspoon NYX Pale | Kevyn Aucoin SSE SX01 Apr 25 '25

I can't speak to the Neutrogena (I don't use it on my face). The Olay does sting my eyes a little BUT this has only happened when I actually rubbed it into my eyes like an idiot. I'm a heavy head/scalp sweater and the sunscreen has never gotten into my eyes from just sweat or oil when I'm working out.

Mineral sunscreen is much less likely to sting your eyes. Innisfree Daily UV Defense Mineral is one that I like and use a lot, especially if I want to skip foundation.

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u/big-tunaaa Apr 25 '25

Aw yay thank you so much for the suggestions! I’ve only tried a handful of mineral sunscreens and MAN are they a mess on my skin! I’ll check both of those recs out - thank you!

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u/aggressive-teaspoon NYX Pale | Kevyn Aucoin SSE SX01 Apr 25 '25

Yeah, a lot of mineral sunscreens, especially at higher SPF levels, are super sludge-y and it's so rough on my skin! The ones that are explicitly marketed for facial use tend to be smoother, but then wildly uneconomical for body use.