You might be best with a mineral (physical) sunscreen as opposed to a chemical one, which some people are sensitive to and can sting especially around the eyes. Look for ones with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide as the main ingredients instead of (not as well as) one of the many chemical ones, that usually start with octi- or oxy- (best to google a list). I'm sensitive and I really like the Clinique mineral SPF 50 fluid in the white and yellow bottle. The down side is mineral sunscreens can often leave a white cast, but there are good formulations around that don't do this, just best to read product reviews so you don't end up disappointed.
The one I use - and can't imagine ever straying from - is Australian Gold Botanical Sunscreen SPF50 Tinted. It's mineral, as @cholulamare suggests, but leaves no white cast. The finish is just perfect (for me) - not at all shiny but not dulling either - and it feels very comfortable. I don't wear foundation but apparently it goes well under foundation.
I like Clinique City Block, it's what I'm using at the moment and is nice under makeup and doesn't make my skin greasy, and I'm pretty oily in the t-zone. But I haven't tried Australian Gold so can't compare - I'm tempted to try that next now!
It's recommended for blemishes and oily skin, and apparently reduces pore size - this isn't something I really bother about though, and am not sure how it does this, I have read articles that suggest it makes them appear smaller as it reduces oil/congestion in them rather than actually magically shrinking them. It's also fine to use alongside most other ingredients so is easy to incorporate into your routine. I've only been using it around a month and am definitely much less oily!
Australian Gold Botanical is, hands down, the best sunscreen I've ever used (and over the decades I've tried dozens). Apart from Tretinoin it's the one product I would be devastated to lose if it were discontinued.
A mineral based SPF would suit your sensitive skin. I would avoid moisturiser with SPF built in as they are likely to be chemical SPF which would probably irritate your skin.
Thank you so much. I've not heard of that brand before. I'm off to have a look.
Do you use the original tinted one, if so can I ask what skin tones you think it would suit? (I'm NW15ish in Mac)
I do use the original tinted. It's a long time since I've bought foundation but I've a vague memory of being NW20 in Mac. Last foundation type thing I bought was IT Cosmetics CC Cream (much heavier coverage than I'd expected) and was Light Medium.
Thank you!
Paulas Choice do a couple of really nice mineral sunscreens. No matter how gentle they claim to be chemical ones always tend to make me flair up too with eczema so perhaps you should try a mineral one as well.
I use the No 7 stay perfect foundation. Its like a very light foundation which is like a BB cream. I really like this product as its buildable but still sheer at the same time ( and for me lasts the entire day) . Its also not expensive ( £15 for 30ml).
