thank you. OP here. This is a link to one of the docs above on Trader Joe's skin care. It's the oil I use. Glad it passed the test. The new clear SUP 40 sunscreen is not mentioned.
https://www.tiktok.com/@drcharlesmd1/video/7350351964485717294

Anonymous wrote:NP. This is all very helpful. I’m going to try a Korean or Japanese sunblock.

I often put on SPF on my face before taking a walk at work, working outside, etc. It eventually flakes off and I have white residue on my face, which is a real nuisance at work. Any advice on how to avoid this? Thanks!

18:23 here. Sorry for the delay. The reason you get a white cast is mostly likely because your sunscreen is a physical sunscreen (probably mineral base) and it sits on your face rather than being absorbed. It's one of the reasons I prefer chemical sunscreens. Here's a good article explaining the white cast: https://www.webmd.com/beauty/how-to-find-sunscreens-without-a-white-cast

I thought it might be helpful to share some of the content creators that I’ve found really helpful in understanding skincare. I primarily use TikTok/Instagram which have short videos (no more than 3 minutes). YouTube can have much longer posts:

Dermatologists
Dr. Shereene Idriss (probably my favorite derm): On TikTok, YouTube and Instagram. Probably most active on TikTok. This is a great post on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gfxQFmqZ2I

Dr. Shah the DermDoctor: Big following. I like him a lot. His content isn’t just informative, a lot of it is funny. This post includes 2 other derms that I like, too. https://www.tiktok.com/@dermdoctor/video/7252910893359516970

Dr. Charles MD: TikTok – this tells you how to apply Tretinoin: https://www.tiktok.com/@drcharlesmd1/video/7355185162340306222

Dr. Prem Tripathi: TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@drpremtripathi/video/7325251940563045675?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7270907198245684778


Cosmetic Chemists
Alex Padgett from Educated Mess: Most active on TikTok. She did a great “March Madness” on Sunscreens to find which sunscreen she liked best and told us why. Found my favorites from that post! https://www.tiktok.com/@alexeducatedmess/video/7220878667424025899


Charee from ChareesBeauty: If you tend towards the geeky side, you’ll LOVE her explanations of ingredients, chemistry and why things work (or don’t). https://www.tiktok.com/@chareesbeauty/video/7283538852306898208

If you’re interested in buying Asian Beauty (AB) products, this woman has done a good job reviewing the different sites. https://www.kbeautyhobbit.com/post/wheretoshop . I’ve used Stylevana and YesStyle. It can take a while to arrive so don’t expect Amazon-style delivery. If you order from there, pay attention as to whether a product is in stock or if it will take days/weeks to be in stock. Everything in the order ships at once so if one item takes 28 days to be in stock, your order won’t even be shipped until it’s available. It can be frustrating.

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Anonymous wrote:NP. This is all very helpful. I’m going to try a Korean or Japanese sunblock.

I often put on SPF on my face before taking a walk at work, working outside, etc. It eventually flakes off and I have white residue on my face, which is a real nuisance at work. Any advice on how to avoid this? Thanks!

I use a clear sunscreen - the TJ's supergroup knock-off -- and reapply often, but don't have this issue.

Is your sunscreen clear? Mineral? White? Are you applying over makeup or powder?

Thanks for the response. I apply sunscreen on top of my moisturizer when I put it on. But my moisturizer is on since 5am and I’m just putting the SPF on now since I’m heading outdoors soon at work. i don’t use foundation. My sunscreen is Neutrogena Clear Face oil free spf 30. Is that mineral?? Not sure and I just pick it up at CVS, not attached to it so I’m open to suggestions…I’ll try the TJ! Putting it on now, hopefully not a flaky mess 😊

^^ makeup looks great today y'all. --op