With summer just around the corner, finding the right sunscreen for your skin is the need of the hour. Experts across the board agree that your skin needs to be protected from the sun throughout the year— yes, even when it’s cloudy outside. And yes, even when you spend most of your time indoors.
Finding the right sun care for your skin doesn’t have to be difficult. Innovative formulas that have entered the market can help make sun protection easy, with lightweight lotions and spray-on mists making reapplication of sunscreens for the face a breeze. Ahead, we offer a quick round-up of all the formulations available in the sun care aisle, along with how to find the one that best works for you.
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Sunscreen liquids
Girls just wanna have sun…care that calls for minimal fuss while also ensuring no compromise when it comes to sun protection. To that end, this fan favourite formula delivers gloriously for most skin types. Those with dry skin will especially find that a lightweight liquid format, or lotion, can be easily layered over a moisturiser on busy mornings. They are also retailed as sunscreen moisturisers, which double up on targeting sun care and dryness.
Sunscreen gels
If the thought of applying and reapplying sunscreens that leaves behind a layer of ick and grease has you shuddering, gel formulas are here to save the day. Ideal for oily and combination skin types, they offer the sun protection of lotions and creams without any of the grease or white cast. Gel formulas are also equipped with a matte finish so invisible that you might forget that you’re wearing sunscreen at all.
Sunscreen sprays
Wanting to shield your skin from the sun’s harsh rays without having the time to rub sunscreen all over again and again can be a serious case of hate-the-player-love-the-game. Sunscreen sprays offer instant coverage in those hard-to-reach areas in about the same amount of time it takes you to slide off your flip-flops and hit the waves. However, while sunscreen sprays offer fuss-free reapplication over makeup, they often do not offer the same coverage as a lotion that has been thoroughly massaged in.
Sunscreen sticks
Not a fan of leftover messy globs on your hands and skin after applying conventional sunscreen? Stick formulas serve up the enviable ease of a simple swipe while offering targeted application in easy-to-forget areas, such as the corners of your eyes or behind your ears. However, given its sheer finish when applied, you might discover that some practice is required to ensure you aren’t unknowingly missing out on applying it in any spots on the face and neck.
Powder sunscreens
If oil control is your primary concern, reach out for a powder sunscreen. This mess-free alternative to conventional sunscreens comes with the added benefit of sopping up grease from the face and offering a lightweight finish that doesn’t clog pores, making it a gift from the gods for those with acne-prone skin.
While every formula brings its own pros and cons to the table, the best sunscreen for your face is the one you will want to pick up and use daily. When shopping for one, take into account the formula that fits most seamlessly into your daily routine so that, regardless of your choice, you apply it every two hours for adequate protection from the sun.
