Does sunscreen cause your sensitive skin to freak out? These 4 gentle options won’t

Pale complexion and allergies to everything but fresh air? Join the club. Sensitivity and SPF chemicals can cause havoc if you have pale skin.  Skin bumps, erosion, dryness, redness and flushing are all consequences of darned sensitive skin. I empathise with your pastiness on so many levels, my milky-coloured mate. Defer endless sunscreen searches now. These top skin-calming options are perfect for your long-awaited break for the border. 1. Murad Correcting Moisturising Broad Spectrum Cream SPF 15 Why this one: It hydrates and is an anti-irritant, colour-correcting tint, and fine if you want to remain bare-faced on a getaway. The goji berry, pomegranate and licorice ingredients are guaranteed to make your skin ultra-healthy. Anything else: This soothing face cream needs to be reapplied every two hours. The fabulous fact? It has been tested on people and not bunnies. Yay for healthy bunnies. How much: €42.50 here. 2. Aveeno Ultra Calming Anti Redness Cream SPF 20  Why this one: This cream is perfect under your foundation. It is a combination of gentleness and protection to alleviate your slapped-bum-face of old. It contains Feverfew, which is an anti-irritant and an anti-oxidant all in one. Anything else: It's the best option for everyday use. Score. How much: €13 here 3. Dermalogica Ultra Sensitive Faceblock SPF 25 Why this one: This brand is a higher SPF and regularly advised by skin therapists for those with particular skin conditions including Rosacea. Strengthening and protecting the skin is simple tick-the-box stuff with this face block. It's fragrance free and contains no nasty chemicals. Anything else: The anti-inflammatory, botanical extracts soothe vulnerable holiday skin that is prone to breakouts. Sounds great, eh? How much: €38.99 here. 4. Kiehl's Super Fluid UV Defense SPF 50 Why this one: Ultra-light, easily absorbed and suitable for the most sensitive skin imaginable. It's the best for combating premature ageing as it contains a high UV filter system. Anything else: Toying with the notion of a dip on your vacay? This one is water-resistant. It contains no alcohol or fragrance. Your face will not be a mask of a white product either - all the rage in the 90s but, a total no-no in the noughties. You've been told. How much: €43 here or BT's Galway, Cork and Dublin. Or, House of Fraser in Dublin. Further suncare information to be found here. Send us your cosmetic love and loathing to karen.forde@herfamily.ie