Three SPFs you *need* in your life
I still look back and wince at the days when I didn’t realise I needed to wear SPF. Don’t get me wrong, as a pale girl I’ve learnt the hard way that you should never skimp out on suncream when lounging outside on a hot day, but SPF was never part of my daily routine until a couple of years ago.
With dermatologists far and wide shouting about the anti-ageing benefits of wearing sunscreen, we’ve watched the rise of the SPF savvy consumer play out in real time. We’ve kissed goodbye to the thick, gloopy suncreams of our childhood that attracted sand into every crevice, and welcomed in a new era of hotshot formulas that make sun protection a breeze.
I’d like to think I’ve become quite the SPF connoisseur during my time working in beauty, and since embarking on my suncare journey, I’ve stumbled across some formulas that I know will be staples in my beauty bag for life. So, if you’re looking to up your skincare game with a smart SPF, look no further than these three suncream superheroes.
La Roche Posay Anthelios Tinted Fluid
The perfect solution for those who don’t like to go totally bare-faced in the sun, this tinted SPF has been my answer to that your-skin-but-better look ever since I first purchased it last year. Incredibly lightweight, yet offering a lovely sheer coverage, my skin feels healthy, hydrated and protected whenever I use this.
Getting my glow on has never been so easy, and during the summer months this completely replaces my foundation!
Kate Somerville SPF Setting Spray
The best way to top up your SPF in a matter of seconds, this setting spray applies over makeup or bare skin to keep you protected all day long. Super light and non-greasy, this spray comes out more like a dry mist, meaning it won’t mess up your glam, but actually holds it in place!
This is definitely my go-to for a quick touch up, I just wish they had a handbag sized version…
The Body Shop Skin Defence Moisturiser
I can’t even count the amount of times I’ve repurchased this bad boy. The first SPF moisturiser that I truly fell in love with, this weightless formula was a game changer for me, and totally different to what I had tried before. What I love about this is that it doesn’t feel like a thick suncream that will break me out after one use. Instead it feels hydrating, light and soothing on the skin.
It truly is the chef’s kiss of SPF moisturisers.
Now that we have stunning SPFs like this on the market, there really is no excuse to not be wearing it daily. The perfect accessory for hot girl summer, you heard it here first.
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