RunningAHEAD - Topic: Best sweat-proof sunblocks?

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 4/17/2009 at 10:22 AM

Got a favorite? I've used Coppertone Sport in the past and found that it's not as sweat-proof as they would like to suggest...only had to get it in my eyes once. I've kind of avoided sunscreens while running ever since, but yesterday got a little pinkish on a 2 hour run and tomorrow will be out for 20, which at my slow pace is a solid 3.5 hours, not including potty breaks. I definitely need to start using something, at least from the nose-down and on my neck and shoulders.

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

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Buckeye

posted: 4/17/2009 at 10:32 AM

I picked up some Body Glide / Sunblock (I think supposed to be SPF 30??). Well it does seem sweatproof but a bit leary using as a sunblock and body glide without having multiple dispensers. Thought of rubbing on your face after applying to feet and/or other chaffing prone areas of the body is not real appealing Tongue

I guess i have not had enough HTFU moments yet to pull this off!

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 4/17/2009 at 10:37 AM

Ooh, that sounds very heavy and waxy. Plus $$/ounce. Yeah, I wouldn't go from feet to face with that, either...ewww.... Dead

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

xor

posted: 4/17/2009 at 12:05 PM

Here was my experience from living several summers on the big island helping to orient Ironman athletes for that little October race: Banana Boat Sport. The stuff in the big orange tube. It won't last forever, but it does a great job for a long time... especially considering the price. Bullfrog is an ok #2. Mind you, I never ever put this stuff on my forehead. I rely on my hat and my tropical genes. More recently, I've been looking for face-specific stuff... but I'd still be leery of having sunblock-infused sweat running into my eyes.

Jessica Alba

Just a regular girl

posted: 4/17/2009 at 12:08 PM

Neutrogena oil-free sunblock SPF 30

mgerwn

Hold the Mayo

posted: 4/17/2009 at 12:12 PM

No-Ad Sport from nose to toes, with a Dri-Fit hat for the forehead and dome works for me. Cheap and effective.

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perfesserr

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posted: 4/17/2009 at 12:48 PM

Quote from Jessica Alba on 4/17/2009 at 12:08 PM:

Neutrogena oil-free sunblock SPF 30

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 4/17/2009 at 12:51 PM

Quote from xor on 4/17/2009 at 12:05 PM:

but I'd still be leery of having sunblock-infused sweat running into my eyes.

Yeah, not something I want to mess with, either. I run with a hat/Headsweats do-rag 100% of the time, so forehead isn't too much of an issue. I also seem to recall that only a very few sunblocks were both effective for UVA/UVB...I seem to recall that Neutrogena was one of 'em (as "Ms. Alba" suggested), but I don't know that Neutrogena makes any sweat-proof formulas, unfortunately.

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

thinbyxmas

Misinformation Officer

posted: 4/17/2009 at 9:00 PM

Neutrogena has a new sport spf 70 in a silver, short fat tube that is its highest multiray blocker and sweatproof, etc. I used it on my 8+ miler today in 80F, so not really hot out, but it worked really well. Will report more as it heats up here in SC.

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 4/17/2009 at 9:04 PM

Quote from thinbyxmas on 4/17/2009 at 9:00 PM:

Neutrogena has a new sport spf 70 in a silver, short fat tube that is its highest multiray blocker and sweatproof, etc.

That sounds perfect...I'll definitely keep my eyes open for that one.

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

thinbyxmas

Misinformation Officer

posted: 4/17/2009 at 9:07 PM
modified: 4/17/2009 at 9:08 PM

http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=211760&catid=40454 This is what I got at my CVS or Walgreens, I think. Wish I'd seen this first--it's cheaper here.

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egge0080

Arrogant Bastard....Ale

posted: 4/18/2009 at 1:17 AM

Quote from xor on 4/17/2009 at 12:05 PM:

Banana Boat Sport. The stuff in the big orange tube.

+1

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