It was long overdue, but I’ve finally started wearing sunscreen on a daily basis.
It’s not that I didn’t know not protecting my skin could cause sunburn and speed up the aging process; I just hadn’t taken the time to find THE sunscreen out there that didn’t go on thick and white—especially when layering it over serum and moisturizer, and under makeup. This year, I starting taking things more seriously, and tried a number of formulas from different brands. Here are the two that came out on top. There are others I also reach for regularly, but these two really are my favourites from the bunch!
Bioré UV AQUA Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ ??
(ビオレ UV アクアリッチ ウォータリーエッセンス SPF50+)
I decided to purchase this after reading many good things about it online. I had also not tried a Japanese sunscreen in recent history, so I was extra curious. This one has a light gel texture that you can barely feel on your skin, which fits in perfectly within my skincare and makeup routine. A little goes a long way, and the tube is small enough to slip into your purse for reapplying. The addition of this product to my skincare arsenal really makes wearing sunscreen every day a no-brainer.
$15 CAD on YesStyle.com
La Roche-Posay ANTHELIOS MINERAL Tinted Ultra-Fluid Lotion SPF 50
I received this sunscreen early on in the season, and I had to say I was skeptical about using a tinted product, since I don’t wear foundation regularly. But once I tried this lightweight formula, everything changed. I’m more likely to use this sunscreen on its own (if I’m not planning to wear makeup—or maybe just a bit of mascara), so I reach for it if I’m going out for a run, or planning to spend the day at the pool or beach. I really do enjoy that it gives my face a bit of a colour base, as well as the benefit of SPF 50. I also think it would work great for someone who does wear foundation more consistently than I do.
$34 at laroche-posay.ca
Do you wear sunscreen every single day?
Note: I was provided with a sample of the La Roche-Posay product, but as always, opinions are my own.