Being au courant about the ever-changing beauty ecosystem, I’d push you to jump aboard the SPF train before it’s too late. As the temps start to peak – and the sweltering heat takes over – swap your regular formulas with SPF-infused, multi-tasking makeup. These hard-working products offer the added perks of sunscreen while doing their own job, giving you the best of both worlds. From SPF-imbued skin tints to sun-protectant lipstick, these double-duty beauties are already in my cart; here’s why they should be in yours, too.
SPF-Infused Primer
As you skin-prep your base, turn to Bobbi Brown’s primer-cum-sun-protectant formula promising SPF 50 broad-spectrum protection. The lightweight, airy product helps your makeup sit better while warding off photoaging and other signs of UV damage. The invisible layer also regulates skin moisture levels, owing to sodium hyaluronate.
SPF-Infused Foundation
We trust you’ve seen Clinique brand ambassador Tripti Dimri endorsing this weightless serum foundation all around town – it is worth the hype. Not only does it lend SPF 20 protection, but it’s a high-performance hybrid beauty concoction that will leave you with a ‘my skin but better finish’; a trinity of serums to target all your pressing concerns.
SPF-Infused CC Cream
Alternatively, you could skip foundation altogether and opt for a CC cream that promises a ‘no-makeup’ makeup finish. Thank You Farmer’s superior formula lends SPF 30 PA++ protection while featuring light-reflecting micro-pearls for enhanced skin luminosity. The amalgam of vitamin E, shea butter, and niacinamide sustains skin barrier health and promotes a youthful appearance.
SPF-Infused Liquid Concealer
This feather-light, buildable and blendable concealer stays put for 15 hours, with added SPF 10 broad-spectrum protection. For those wanting to camouflage a greasy sheen on the skin, this mattifying formula will do you good. Oil-free, transfer-resistant, melt-proof, and humidity-resistant – music to my ears, come summer.
SPF-Infused Compact Powder
An innovative combination of Capture Totale skincare and Dior makeup expertise – the Capture Totale Triple Correcting Foundation Compact is the first Dior formulation delivering triple action for a flawless, youthful complexion. Lending SPF 20 protection, trust it for your touch-ups throughout the day.
SPF-Infused Cream Concealer
Invite this cream concealer into your summer arsenal for a smooth, 24-hour-long-wearing canvas. Besides offering SPF 35 protection, the emollient-based formula conceals blemishes and discolourations, all while quenching your epidermis with skin-loving derivatives of vitamins A and E. Fret not for this creamy concoction won’t prompt sebum oversecretion or clog pores – instead, it’ll do just the opposite.
SPF-Infused Lipstick
Grant your lips the utmost care and protection with Elizabeth Arden’s all-weather treatment stick, delivering SPF 15 protection. While guarding against the adverse effects of UV exposure, the lip protectant stick relieves chapping and cracking with a hint of tint. Prefer lip balm, instead? Put Dot & Key’s Barrier Repair Ceramide + Peptide SPF 50 PA+++ Lip Balm to the test.
Frequently Asked Questions
• Is makeup with SPF sufficient to protect against sun damage?
While SPF-enriched cosmetics certainly help double down on sun protection, it’s probably not enough to limit the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays. Ensure you apply sunscreen daily to keep photoaging and other telling signs of sun exposure at bay.
• Are SPF-infused foundations any good?
While it’s great that your foundation boasts sun-protecting elements, it’s not enough – you still need to load up on sunscreen every couple of hours to ensure your skin stays well-protected from harmful UVA and UVB rays. Not a fan of full-coverage foundations? Try Plum’s Superpower BB Serum SPF 50 PA++++ instead.
• Can I reapply sunscreen over makeup?
Of course – and you most certainly should. Pick from a slew of sunscreen formulas; powder, spray, sticks, and more to top-up sun protection. Lock your lock in place with SUGAR Cosmetics’ Grand Finale SPF 30 Setting Mist, and for a rosy flush, dab on Enn Beauty’s Pout Lip & Cheek Tint SPF 10.
