SPF Saviours from LOOKFANTASTIC’s in-house pharmacist!
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As the in-house resident pharmacist for LOOKFANTASTIC, with hands-on experience working in beauty and skincare, Aruj is passionate about the latest skinnovations and ingredients.
We asked her for help to find the right suncare to suit different skin types as well as top tips and advice on SPF sunscreen that you will enjoy applying to your skin every day.
Please find below Aruj’s selection of SPFs compromising of a variety of formulations and active ingredients for each skin type that will provide broad-spectrum UV protection – keeping your skin healthy!
Murad Exclusive Correct and Protect Broad Spectrum SPF45 | PA++++
This non-greasy, lightweight sunscreen is a serum SPF specifically designed to brighten and protect with its hybrid formulation! Formulated with 17% zinc oxide whilst offering a broad spectrum of UVA and UVB, this serum provides hydration, brightness and radiance to all skin types, even those with sensitive skin!
If you are looking for a SPF that disappears into the skin quickly – the serum dispenses as a satin-like fluid from the dropper making the texture blend easily onto the skin. This mineral sunscreen is formulated with skin-beneficial ingredients such as glycerin that will keep the skin hydrated all alongside squalane which ensures a smooth skin texture.
Top Tips: ‘This suncream fluid applied invisibly onto my skin without leaving any white streaks or piling – so it is ideal to use underneath makeup.’
Avène Very High Protection Sun Cream SPF50+ for Dry Sensitive Skin
I love the hydrating, non-sticky feel of this SPF. Formulated without that traditional sun cream smell, (I personally prefer unscented SPF), the formulation is made with an innovative Triasorb™ sunfilter, which protects my skin with high sun protection! I can quickly moisturise and re-apply this sun-cream during the day, especially on my hands and neck as it quickly absorbs and blends into the skin! Overall, an impressive defensive formula offering UVA, UVB and blue light HEV protection.
Top Tips: ‘I would recommend this formula for normal to combination sensitive skin types’
Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50
Target and protect your skin with this chemical sunscreen that you can easily add to your skincare routine, helping prevent the signs of premature ageing! This broad-spectrum suncream will keep the skin protected whilst hydrating and firming. The cream compromises an intensive formulation, a blend of AGE Smart® ingredients alongside SPF 50 protection will help to protect against UVA and UVB rays, whilst improving the appearance of skin.
This moisturising emollient sun cream is fast-absorbing and leaves no white-cast, making it suitable to apply every day especially if you have dry skin!
Top Tips: ‘I would recommend this moisturiser for dry to normal skin types, in particular mature skin types. Don’t forget to apply this sun cream on the neck as well!’
Bioderma Pigmentbio Brightening Face Cream Anti-Dark Spot SPF50+
If you are prone to dark patches on the skin caused by hyperpigmentation, protect your skin and even out your skin tone with this lightweight daily SPF 50 + sun cream- a must for anyone suffering from marks and brown spots! Formulated with niacinamide that will help brighten dark spots and reduce acne-scarring alongside vitamin C and E -this lightweight cream should be applied as a daily protector.
The cream can easily be applied onto the skin as a make-up base with its non-comedogenic formulation alongside the added benefit of Vitamin PP to help provide hydration to my skin.
Top Tips: ‘If you have combination skin, this product is formulated with salicylic acid and azelaic acid that will gently exfoliate the skin making this product an overall winner for all skin types and textures’
