Question of the Week: How do you protect your face from the sun? Do you use a moisturizer or foundation with SPF, or do you use a separate sunscreen for facial sun protection?
Answer: All of the above! Depending on my plans (a day poolside calls for a face-centric sunscreen, but on a normal work day I might only use a SPF packed foundation). This summer I have a few cruelty fave SPF products, with our friends at it Cosmetics leading the way! I am a big fan of their CC+ Cream SPF 50+, for it’s smooth, even coverage and maximum sun protection. (I also am loving their Sunshine in a Compact for a faux sun-kissed glow.)
For a day at the beach, I turn to MyChelle Dermaceuticals, who offer cruelty free sun protection products for both face and body. And since I always want a pop of color on my lips, I make sure to pack my LipDrink SPF 15 Lip Balm from Jane Iredale. These hydrating balms keep my lips protected from the sun, add a little color and they smell divine – like sugared lemons!
Readers – How do you protect your face from the harmful rays of the sun?
Please note: not all Lipstick League posts are cruelty free.
Prime Beauty – goes on a makeup play date at Sephora and reviews their new PLAY subscription box.
we heart this – We’ve got a way to get $50 off a $75 beauty order, and free shipping to boot. Nope, not a typo! And GOOD brands too; Lipstick Queen, Fekkai, Deborah Lippmann and more.
Beautygeeks – This new drugstore nail polish formula is insane, and the brush is pretty swell, too, which rarely happens at this level. See our ManiGeek’s swatches and review here.
Beauty Junkies Unite – Amber shows you how the new Customizable Click Stick collection from Cover FX works!
Blushing Noir – Two of the most perfect picks for long-lasting Summer makeup are right here!
EauMG – My May Empties were all about Korean skincare (especially TonyMoly), rich moisturizers and smelling like a rich hippie.
Gouldylox – I didn’t think I needed another palette…but the cool tones in this one totally sold me.
My Beauty Bunny – Cruelty free, natural ingredients, drugstore priced, and suitable for ALL skin types? It’s true! See why we are in love with Burt’s Bees Cleansing Oil.
Nouveau Cheap – This Sinful Colors nail polish has quite possibly my favorite name of all time. But it’s also a fun color, and a portion of proceeds go to an extreme important cause.
Olive & Ivy – I’ve used Benefit products for years now and have finally narrowed down the best of Benefit– these are MUST haves!
Phyrra – I’m impressed with the new Jeffree Star Beauty Killer Palette! See my live swatches, review and looks.
(Wondering what the Lipstick League is? Find out here.)
Prime Beauty is Currently Craving: MDSUN Skincare Super Hydration B Serum. It provides IMMEDIATE results and is perfect for dry and aging skin!
Erin says
I’m ALWAYS on the hunt for good SPF products! I burn like crazy!
Samples Queen says
Durring summer i tend to up my SPF by not only relying on my foundation or moisturizer.