Sunday 6 July 2014

Summer Essentials: SPF

I love to get outside and hot sunny days but the harmful effects of sun damage is always in the back of my mind. With everything we know today about UV rays and how they can damage the skin and result in skin cancer (not to mention, wrinkles!), I see no reason to avoid wearing sun protection. Lucky for the wonderful cosmetics industry, there are a wide range of products with sun protection that perform well beyond that of traditional Coppertone sunscreen. Here's a few favorites that I've been keeping close by this summer:

CLINIQUE SUPER CITY BLOCK SPF 40
Possibly my favorite facial sunscreen ever! I use this in place of my moisturizer on super hot days and wear it under my makeup on a daily basis. This sunscreen doesn't break me out and applies as a great base under makeup. It's also lightly tinted to help even out redness for those no-makeup days. 

NEUTROGENA ULTRA SHEER FACE SUNSCREEN SPF 45
Another great facial sunscreen at a cheaper price point. This sunscreen goes on the skin smoothly and is completely dry to the touch. No greasy residue for this one! This also applies well under makeup and helps to keep your skin from getting oily throughout the day.

L'OREAL SUBLIME INVISIBLE PROTECT SPF 30 DRY OIL SPRAY
If you are a fan of the look and feel of tanning oil, this is much the same in formula but includes broad spectrum sun protection. It makes your skin glisten with that dewy sheen that you get from a tanning oil, smells amazing and helps keep your skin moisturized all day. Need I say more?

MAYBELLINE BABY LIPS DR RESCUE IN SOOTHING SORBET
I am the first to admit that I often forget about protecting my lips from the sun's harmful rays. Although I wasn't crazy about the original Baby Lips formula, I love the chapstick-feel to the new Dr. Rescue line that includes SPF! I love the shade Soothing Sorbet as a pretty brightening berry color on the lips. An easy lip choice to toss in your beach bag!

So there concludes my SPF summer essentials. What are your favorite products for sun protection?

Thanks for reading.


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6 comments:

  1. Hao6 July 2014 at 13:18

    I love a good thin sun screen! I've been Lancome's Bienfait UV SPF 50 Facial Sunscreen, but there's alcohol in it and so I've been researching sunscreens to buy after I've run out of that one. I haven't had luck with Neutrogena products on my face, but I love using their sunscreen for the body.

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    1. NewfoundBeauty6 July 2014 at 15:22

      To be honest, I haven't had much luck with Lancome skincare in general. I also used the same sunscreen and it broke me out. I definitely love the Clinique option and highly highly recommend it. I haven't used Neutrogena on a regular basis so I'm not sure how my skin would react in that case. It sucks having sensitive, acne prone skin, eh? Thanks for commenting Hao :D

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    2. Hao6 July 2014 at 20:26

      I forgot to mention earlier, but a Sephora SA recommended MDSolarSciences Mineral Creme SPF 50 for my sister and me. My sister got a sample and I tried a bit on my hand and it felt really nice. I'm just worried that it'll break me out though :(

      and you're welcome! Hope you're having a nice day!

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    3. NewfoundBeauty15 July 2014 at 07:20

      That's awesome! Thanks doll :D

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  2. Rochelle and Natasha8 July 2014 at 01:39

    The Clinique Super Block sounds like an amazing product; great to hear that it doesn't make you break out. We've been using the Riemann P20, it seems to be working quite well at present but we'd like to try some more. Thanks for sharing your range :-)

    x Roch & Tash x
    www.next-route-style.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. NewfoundBeauty15 July 2014 at 07:20

      Thanks girlies! I love getting recommendations. Hope your summer is going great :D xo

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