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Sunscreen for every day for urban conditions, also with a tonal effect? Give me two! Let's check them out.

I am a known sun protection fan on a regular basis. I give preference to the means with the highest factor. I have one skin, there is more than enough pigmentation on it, and the difference of a few percent protection between SPF30 and SPF50 seems to me fundamental.

In order not only to protect yourself from the sun, but also to even out the tone of the face at the same time, you can use products with both SPF and pigments in the composition. Today we are testing seven such “hybrids” in action.

I remind you of my initial data: combination skin, prone to oiliness, with acne, pigmentation, porous, sensitive.

Mineral Defense Ultra-Repair Cream SPF50 Ultra UV Protective Daily Shield SPF50+ Mineral Defense, Ultraceuticals

Promise: 100% mineral sunscreen with innovative built-in tone technology that adjusts to skin tone. Great for sensitive skin. Filters: zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. Also contains: shea butter, hyaluronic acid, vitamin E.

Julia: “My favorite since last year, when he just came out - I went with him to Corfu and thanks to him I kept my face almost white, while my body was more tanned than ever. A very specific thing - it is white in texture, but with microparticles. The texture due to mineral filters is classic "rubber", but rather plastic - it dissolves on the face and is absorbed quickly. It does not give a noticeable noticeable color - it is a light-light shade and smoothing the skin, slightly matting. For the beach, in my opinion, it is enough, but for the city I want something lighter and more pigmented.

Also keep in mind two points: it is a bit sticky, so you either have to wait before applying makeup or make an effort to blend it out. And also this tool needs to be washed off very well. It is practically waterproof - I actively bathed with it, and the cream remained on my face and was felt under my fingers. So be sure - active cleansing, masks and peels will not interfere.

Composition : Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide 25% w/w, Titanium Dioxide 4.28% w/w.

Sun fluid with 100% mineral filters Mineral Radiance UV Defense SPF50 High Protection Universal Tint, Skinceuticals

Promise: suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and acne prone; can be used after invasive procedures (lasers, injections, peels). It contains titanium dioxide as the main filter, as well as plankton extract Artemia salina, tinted mineral pigments. The product is waterproof, non-comedogenic. Shake before use.

Julia: “Ideologically, they are a fellow Ultraceuticals: both of them are completely on mineral filters and were created for use after cosmetic procedures. But the texture is a completely different story: Skinceuticals is liquid like water, tinted, spreads over the face, absorbs very quickly, light. By the way, it spreads not only over the face - it can also leak from the jar, the nose is all in the product, be careful. The degree of masking is light, the tone equalization is small. And personally, after a while, a shine appeared on me, which I had to jam with napkins.

If you have normal or dry skin, you are confused by mineral filters and want a light texture for every day, this product will do. By the way, it provided good protection - I used it in Zanzibar this summer, it was checked. But I remain a fan of the classic Ultra Facial SPF50 Defense.”

Ingredients : Aqua/Water, Titanium Dioxide / Titanium Dioxide, Isododecane, Dimethicone, Undecane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Styrene/ Acrylates Copolymer, Caprylyl Methucone, Nylon-12, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Phenethyl Benzoate, Tridecane, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Silica /Silica Phenoxyethanol , PEG-8 Laurate, Magnesium Sulfate, Caprylyl Glycol, Alumina, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Diethilhexyl Syringyledenemalonate, Tocopherol, Propylene Carbonate, Artemia Extract, Benzoic Acid, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, PEG-8, DI175497/1.

UV Protective Cream Tinted SPF 50+ PA++++, Cle de Peau

Promise: A high performance foundation designed to protect skin from the sun. Moisturizes, restores, creates a natural shade, masks wrinkles. The texture is light creamy. Available in four shades - pink, Ivory, ocher, dark. Filters composed of chemical and physical.

Julia: “My main discovery of the summer of 2017 is sunscreen for the face with SPF50 (amazing!) from the same line, but without pigment. But at first I didn’t like this tinted version - somehow it didn’t make friends with my skin either before vacation or on vacation - it rolled down. It turned out to be imbued after the vacation - the face returned to normal, I didn’t even want to apply a foundation. And then Cle de Peau suddenly showed itself well - lay down evenly, gave a good tone alignment (it is normally pigmented), behaved normally during the day. I added just a little bit of concealer under the eyes and on the wings of the nose - that was enough.

Price: 4600 rub. for 30 ml.

Composition: WATER (AQUA / EAU) · BUTYLENE GLYCOL · ISOHEXADECANE · DIISOPROPYL SEBACATE · OCTOCRYLENE · DIMETHICONE · ALCOHOL DENAT · GLYCERIN · TRIETHYLHEXANOIN · CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE · TITANIUM DIOXIDE (nano) · TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891) · ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE · POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE · DIMETHICONE. / VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER · POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE · LAURYL PEG-9 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE · BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE · DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE · PEG / PPG-14/7 DIMETHYL ETHER · HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE · IRON OXIDES (CI 77492) · CETYL PEG / PPG-10/1 DIMETHICONE · SORBITAN SESQUIISOSTEARATE · DEXTRIN PALMITATE · TREHALOSE · BIS-ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL METHOXYPHENYL TRIAZINE · DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE · IRON OXIDES (CI 77491) · HYDRATED SILICA · PHENOXYETHANOL · SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE · TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE · TRISODIUM EDTA · ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE · POLYSILICONE-2 · ALCOHOL · TOCOPHERYL ACETATE･FRAGRANCE (PARFUM)･TOCOPHEROL･DISTEARYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE･BHT･POLYQUATERNIUM-51･IRON OXIDES (CI 77499)・LIMONENE･SODIUM METABISULFITE･DIPOTASSIUM GL YCYRRHIZATE · SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE · SAXIFRAGA SARMENTOSA EXTRACT · LINALOOL · HEXYL CINNAMAL · CITRONELLOL · ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE · MICA · GINKGO BILOBA LEAF EXTRACT · SILICA · GERANIOL · BENZYL BENZOATE · THYMUS SERPILLUM EXTRACT · TALC · HYDROLYZED SILK · 2-O-ETHYL ASCORBIC ACID･SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS ROOT EXTRACT･UNCARIA GAMBIR EXTRACT･HIBISCUS SABDARIFFA FLOWER EXTRACT･GARCINIA MANGOSTANA BARK EXTRACT(GARCINIA MANGOSTANA)･PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT･BUPLEURUM FALLINCATUM ROOT EXTRACT･THEANINE･

Ultra Light Daily UV Defense SPF50 PA+++ Mineral Sunscreen Lightweight Formula for Sensitive and Acne-Prone Skin, Universal Sheer Tint, Kiehl’s

Promise: Fluid with mineral sunscreen suitable for sensitive and acne prone skin. Light texture, toning and mattifying effect. Also contains vitamin E.

Julia: “And here we have a curious story. The tool immediately seemed identical to Skinceuticals - the same liquid, except that Skinceuticals is a little denser. And wow - they have an almost identical composition, 98%. Moreover, they even have identical jars, one gray, the other white, two funny geese. Let me remind you that both brands belong to the L’Oreal concern, so such mimicry is understandable (before that, I had seen such an identity with MAC and Smashbox eyelid bases). But still surprising -).

Kiehl's is a solid medium, no complaints about it - the lightest texture, the same light shade and minimal tone alignment. Also gives a little shine on the skin, but tolerable. (I actually think that Kiehl's and Skinceuticals are tinted to a greater extent in order to hide the whitiness of titanium dioxide).

Ingredients : Aqua/Water, Titanium Dioxide /Titanium Dioxide, Isododecane, Dimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Undecane, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Caprylyl Methicone, Nylon-12, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Phenethyl Benzoate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Silica /Silica, Triethylhexanoin , Isohexadecane, Tridecane, Dicaprylyl Ether, Talc, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, CI77491, CI77492, CI 77499/Iron Oxides, Aluminum Stearate, PEG-8 Laurate, Phenozyethanol, Magnesium Sulfate, Caprylyl Glycol, Alumina, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Tocopherol, Propylene Carbonate, Benzoic Acid, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, PEG-9. Fmla 858420 1 Code FIL D 169738/1.

Intral Voile Protecteur Urbain Environmental Lightweight Shield SPF50, Darphin

Promise: sun tinted product, can be applied even to the skin around the eyes. Filters are 100% mineral. The coating is translucent, without white traces. It also contains wheat protein to protect against pollution. Shake well.

Julia: “Another tinted water - but denser than others and with a shade that has a clear pink. Darphin's Intral series is generally one of my favorites, and the screen did not disappoint. Comfortable texture - light, quickly absorbed, behaves normally during the day, without giving excessive shine, slightly tinted. Didn't cause any problems on my sensitive skin. clogged pores too)".

Ingredients : Aqua/Water, Octocrylene, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Methylene Bis-Benxotriazolyl, Tetramethylbutylphenol , Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Behenate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Cyclceropentasiloxane PEG-100 Stearate, Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Tocopherol Acetate, Ectoin, Mannitol, Xylitol, Rhamnose, Fructooligosaccharides, Laminaria Ohroleuca Extract, Decy Glucoside, Cyclehexasiloxane, Pentylene Glycol, Ammonium Acryloydimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Propylene Glycol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin .

SPF 50 CP Cream Color Perfecting City Protector SPF50 PA++++ Anti-Pollution-UV, RVB Skinlab, Diego Dalla Palma Professional RVB Skinlab

Promise: a product that not only protects from the sun and evens out the tone, but also provides prevention age-related changes and hyperpigmentation.

Julia: "Diego dalla Palma RVB SKINLAB - Italian peptide cosmetics. There is a professional line, and a home one, sold in salons and clinics. The remedy is a mixture of sunscreen and CC cream. And a very good mix. Firstly, the shade (reminds me of Erborian bb creams), which really blends well with the skin. In fact, CP Cream plus a little concealer was enough for me. Secondly, the texture is really pleasant and additional hydration is felt. Well, as a result - excellent behavior on the skin during the day - no complaints. Italian handsome, in general -)».

Ingredients : Aqua/Water, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Titanium Dioxide, PEG-8 Dimethicone, Erhylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Propylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Siidopropyl Adipate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerine, Talc, Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Polysorbate 20, PEG -100 Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Silica, Cera Alba (Beeswax(, Simmondsia Chinesis Seed Oil (Simmondsia Chinesis (Jojoba) Oil), Helinthus Annuus Seed Oil (Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil), Butyrospermum Parkii Seedcake Extract ( Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Seedcake Extract), Tocopherol Acetate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Jojoba Esters, Phenoxyethanol, Boron Nitride, Dimethicone, Potassium Sorbate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Xanthan Gum, Tetrasodium EDTA, Alcohol Denat., Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum (Fragrance), Retinyl Palmitate, Disodium Deceth-6 Sulfosuccinate, Laureth-30, Butylene Glycol, Tin Oxide, Cetyl Hydroxythelcellulose, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 7 7491 (Iron Oxides), CI 77492 (Iron Oxides), CI 77499 (Iron Oxides).

Which cream is the best? None of the funds subdued so much that I completely abandoned tonal means in their favor. Yet the level of disguise they give is light or very light.

Nevertheless, for the city and for every day, I have three favorites - this is a professional cream Diego dalla Palma, tint from the sun protection line Cle de Peau and screen for sensitive skin Darphin. Because, as I understood during the test, I prefer sun protection in the form of creams, they give more additional moisture and stay better on my skin during the day. With these, you can forget about the tone sometimes. Darphin, on the other hand, is the most pleasant liquid option for me.

Quite thin Skinceuticals And Kiehl's- just not my format of funds, I'm still for creamy textures.

It is impossible for a modern woman to do without foundation, and there is no need to. Today's foundations and powders are lightweight for summer, allowing skin to breathe and protecting it from damaging UV rays. Therefore, using a tone in the summer is not just a whim, but a necessity to preserve the beauty and youthfulness of the skin. When buying a foundation with a protective UV factor, it is important to choose wisely: the product must be suitable for your skin type. For example, for a fatty type, choose a composition without oil, and for a dry one, you cannot do without this “fatty” component, otherwise you can show everyone small peeling and additionally dry the surface.

What is SPF?

Sun Protection Factor (SPF) is a factor that absorbs ultraviolet rays before contact with the skin. There are several degrees of protection from the weakest (5-15) to the highest (90-100). The lighter the skin, the higher the degree of protection. This "golden" rule will keep the epidermis young for a long time and prevent its redness. When choosing a sunscreen, go for at least SPF 30, because the skin of the face is so thin and delicate that a lesser degree of protection will not cope with the aggressive summer sun. And for winter, you can choose something less “heavy” - SPF 15-20 will be just right. Note that the higher the UV protection, the higher the density of the foundation and the more likely that it will lie in an uneven layer or interfere throughout the day, causing sensations of blockage of pores and even heaviness on the face. But there is a solution for such a problem, replace the word “cream” with “fluid”, and choose a tinted sun protection product with a light texture. Perhaps it will not fully tone the skin, but it will not create the effect of a mask and will not cause irritation of the epidermis.

Protection level

The number on the package protective cream means how much you can enjoy the sunlight and not get burned. First, note how long it takes before you blush. Let's say 5 minutes and choose a foundation with SPF 10: 5 x 10 = 50 minutes of quiet sun exposure. But we choose a cream for toning the face and additional protection against harmful UV rays, which means that this arithmetic is not entirely appropriate when choosing a tonal foundation, and yet, let's talk about the value of SPF in numbers:

• 2-4 - the lowest defense, which prevents about 50-75% of solar radiation from entering;
• 5-10 - medium, protects up to 85% UV;
• 10-20 - high degree with protection up to 90%;
• 20-30 - intensive absorbing up to 97% of sunlight;
• 50 is the highest degree(exactly the same as SPF 90-100, but such figures cannot be found on the packaging of foundation), guaranteeing protection up to 99.9% of sunlight.

The optimal SPF value for foundation remains 5-30 depending on age, condition, skin type, vulnerability to sunlight and individual characteristics. For example, for young skin will be enough tonal SPF creams 15 for winter and SPF 20-25 for summer, for a mature epidermis or after a chemical peel procedure, a product with a high SPF 30 is indispensable.

Does it protect against sunburn?

The original purpose of foundation is to create an even coverage and perfect tone. When SPF is included in its composition, the product instantly acquires an additional advantage - it protects the skin from premature aging, wrinkles and even melanoma - skin cancer. There are two answers to the question of whether the face tans under the action of foundation. After being applied to the skin, the foundation stays more or less evenly on it for two hours, after three hours the skin almost completely “eats” it from the surface. Therefore, whether the skin will tan or not depends on the renewal of the foundation. If you apply it in the morning and go to work within the first two hours, then the epidermis will not tan, if you forget about updating the cream and go to the beach, then a light tan cannot be avoided.

Kinds

Classic tonal

The texture of the product with a tonal effect can be different: dense, medium, liquid and light (fluid). Its main advantage is the creation of tone and additional protection against UV radiation. The shades of foundation also differ, which you need to select in the store and test on your own skin.

• For fair skin, choose a cream with a protection factor of at least SPF 20 if you plan to use it in the summer and spend most of your time indoors;
• For tanned skin, choose the appropriate shade directly in the cosmetic store, because the current color is different from natural and requires an updated product. This does not mean that the SPF factor will have to be chosen less;
• Giving radiance. This foundation contains light-reflecting particles that will favorably emphasize the surface of the skin and get rid of minor imperfections. It looks equally good on light or dark skin, especially today “make-up without makeup” is relevant today, and natural shine will only suit the face.

Post-peel protective

This type of foundation with SPF is indicated for girls and women after a chemical peel. It is used regardless of the season and contains a mechanical protection factor, usually iron oxide. The chemical peeling procedure is carried out in the autumn-winter season and requires high-quality protection of the epidermis even from the seemingly non-aggressive, at first glance, winter UV rays. Post-peel foundation cream can not be found in all brands, more often in professional ones, like an Israeli brand Christina. Such a product was created for better mandatory protection after peeling. In addition, it perfectly cares for the skin, retains moisture, normalizes lipid balance and prevents premature aging.

Companies Overview

"Teint Haute Tenue" door Clarins

The cream is presented in 8 shades and has a protection factor SPF 15. Composition " Teint Haute Tenue"enriched with natural ingredients like quinoa extract and a unique Anti-Pollution Complex to preserve youthfulness and beauty of the skin. It is highly resistant and creates an excellent complexion with a matte finish, while the texture of foundation Clarins unusually light.

BioDerma

Foundation " Photoderm Max"has a high protection factor SPF 50 and is presented in one natural shade (it adapts to individual skin tone). The high degree of protection of the product allows it to be used by women with increased sensitivity of the dermis to UV radiation and skin diseases, for mature and vulnerable to education age spots skin. Its texture is moderately dense, evenly and easily distributed over the surface of the skin and does not leave a white coating. It absorbs well into the skin and needs to be reapplied every 2 hours for reliable protection.

"Rose de Mer" by Christina

The protective post-peel foundation is presented in the only natural shade that adapts to the natural skin tone and is suitable for all skin types and ages. The main protection factor in this product is iron oxide or red clay, which blocks 99.9% of ultraviolet radiation from reaching the epidermis.

"Glow" by Lumene

Foundation with the effect of radiance is presented in 6 shades and has a light texture with an additional moisturizing effect. Weightless creamy coating instantly transforms and refreshes the epidermis, gives it a natural glow and lasting pigment. Its protection level is SPF 15.

"Ever Matte" by Clarins

Mattifying foundation " Ever Matte" with SPF 15 is ideal for summer and skin prone to increased sebum production.

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Before buying foundation with spf for the skin, it is imperative to make sure that it really protects the skin. Conscientious manufacturers indicate on the packaging not only the composition of the foundation, but also the level of protection - spf. Moreover, the package should indicate exactly which rays this cream resists, only UVA or UVB rays, or both at once. After all, if the cream protects only the surface layers of the skin (UVB rays), then the skin will not receive sunburn and other unpleasant processes associated with it. But more important for a woman is protection from UVA rays, which cause aging, penetrating into the deeper layers of the skin, thoroughly destroying the structure of cells and natural collagen fibers. Therefore, no matter how famous the brand is, you need to carefully read the composition of the cream, and only then buy it.

Foundation with spf, an overview of the best products, and whether they exist

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Clinique Tinted Moisturizing Cream-Gel is light cream with spf 15. Does not contain a fatty base and is perfectly distributed over the surface of the skin. Hydrates and nourishes the skin without clogging pores. It masks skin imperfections, but rather low protection against UVA rays. Shira Professional is a high-quality foundation that evens out complexion and conceals imperfections. The active ingredients octylmethoxinate and iron oxide give the skin elasticity and evenness. Effective sun protection with spf 15. The only drawback is the high price (over $50).

Uriage BarieSun is a sunscreen foundation series with spf 50. Effectively and reliably protects the skin from UVA and UVB rays of the sun. The composition of foundation creams includes a complex of active ingredients:

• vitamins E and C;
• moisturizing ingredients.

The cream is made on the basis of thermal water Uryazh, which effectively resist free radicals and dehydration of the skin during sun exposure. The formula of the cream consists of a minimum number of chemical filters that do not damage the skin. Does not contain parabens and alcohol. Possesses high cosmetic indicators. Gives the skin a golden hue. Before use, it is advisable to thoroughly cleanse the skin. Vichy - sunscreen with a slight tinting effect. At problematic skin may cause allergic reactions. Gives a natural matte finish to the skin. SPF 50. Moisturizes and nourishes the skin. light texture of the cream does not leave stickiness. ARTISTRY (Amway) - light, moisturizing texture of the cream does not leave stickiness and is well distributed over the skin. Effective sun protection with spf 15. The only drawback is the high price, but economical to use.

I, like many, am in the eternal search for the perfect tonal foundation. Has the Waterweight Foundation become one?

So, how did I "stumble" upon this foundation? I was looking for novelties, I saw an interesting bottle and checked the composition. I have quite sensitive, thin skin prone to clogged pores. From experience with different tonal products, I have identified for myself the ingredients that I try to avoid in cosmetics in general, and especially in tonal products. I know that the approach is not very serious (but I'm not a make-up artist / beautician), but on one site I checked the composition of the Waterweight Foundation and it seemed to me pretty “harmless”.


Package:
Glass bottle, serum format, glass, matte finish, nice to hold. The pipette picks up the product well, but it can be difficult to dose it: either a little or too much is collected, but it is no longer hygienic to put the product back. The black top (cap) is made of rubber and gets dirty with foundation.

Hue: NC15 has also become one of the purchase criteria for this product. The lightest shade, perfect for my very pale skin.
SPF30 also a big plus of the product: no need to additionally apply protection or increase it if the usual day cream has too little of it.


I don't notice any noticeable odor/perfume.

Consistency very liquid, as the foundation is water-based. It applies evenly, blends quickly, dissolves directly on the skin, then sort of seizes on the skin, but remains with a slightly damp-velvety finish. The first time I was delighted. I usually apply it with my fingers, but it also blends well with a brush. Does not conflict with other decorative products (for example, blush does not "ride" on the skin).

Swatches:




Now about the most interesting - coating very light, almost natural. My often irritated skin and with redness of this, of course, is not enough. But on the other hand, the product suits my skin very well - it does not discharge it, does not dry it, but does not make it heavier / overload it, does not clog pores. I generally like the more natural look of leather rather than plastered.
I heard from the reviews that this tool can be layered, but I did it: the product in two layers is poorly extinguished and “shrinks”.
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After:




Holds well, but not perfect. Here after 8 o'clock in the afternoon, without fixing with powder.


How I tamed/adapted the Waterweight Foundation for my "hard times" (i.e. redness): I apply a green corrective concealer under this foundation or just foundation, but with a very generous portion of powder on top of almost “baking” (then the effect is best - coverage and durability increase). So that all this does not look too “powdered”, I sprinkle with thermal water or a fixing spray.


Output: because of the light coverage, not ideal, but one of the best tonal foundations for me. Will definitely buy again.
Score: 5
Price: 35€

Women who do not want to age prematurely know that sunscreen is a must-have element of skin care in the summer season. And for the face, it is generally recommended to use creams with SPF all the time! This will help protect against the destructive effects of ultraviolet radiation and prevent photoaging. However, not every remedy is able to give the body high-quality protection, so the choice of the best sunscreen must be approached with knowledge of the matter!

How to choose sunscreen

First of all, you need to remember that ultraviolet rays are different, namely the type of UVA, UVB and UVC. However, the latter hardly pass through the ozone layer, so we have to defend ourselves only from the first two. Many modern creams, which are also called sunscreens - sunscreens, can save the skin from the effects of both UVA and UVB rays at once. As a rule, manufacturers prescribe such information on the packaging in large print - be sure to pay attention to this!

In addition, an important role is played Sun Protection Factor, he is known to all SPF. And if a cream with SPF 15-20 is enough for a walk in a shady city park, then for relaxing on the beach, and even more so for a vacation in a hot tropical resort, you need more protection, and it is better to choose a sunscreen with an SPF level of 30-50. If you use Korean products, remember that Asia has adopted the PA label - an analogue of the European SPF. And instead of numbers after PA, pluses are put down, and the more there are, the higher the degree of protection.

Concerning composition, then it's great if titanium dioxide and zinc oxide (physical filters) or avobenzone, benzophenone, bisoctrizol (chemical filters) are present in the cream.

Nuances of application

Of course, one must be able not only to choose a quality tool, but also to use it wisely. So, not a single sunscreen will protect the skin throughout the day - it must be updated, especially after bathing! And you should not apply sunscreen right on the beach, but 15-30 minutes before going outside, so that the chemical filters have time to begin their protective effect.

In addition, the tube of sunscreen itself should not lie on a deck chair under the scorching sun - put it in your bag so that the filters do not lose their effectiveness!

And to decide which sunscreen to take for the face and body, our rating of the best, compiled taking into account the opinions of professionals and reviews of ordinary users, will help you.