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I've just started retin a (tretinoin) 0.05% on my face, neck and hands. what's an oil free sunscreen you'd recommend i use? and what spf 30 or 50 thanks!
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Skinceuticals: Skinceuticals Physical Fusion sunscreen is water resistant, oil free, paragon free, tinted sunscreen 50 with a lotion consistency. You cause 30 for regular daily exposure and 50 if out in the sun for a long time. May have to repeat every 2 hours.
Answered 6/20/2015
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