Summer has started and you are feeling the heat. Have you checked if you’re wearing enough SPF protection? Do you know if you have enough protection with just your foundation?
We all know about wearing sunscreen, but do we have enough in our daily makeup to combat those harmful UV rays?
The most important thing to look out for when choosing a foundation is whether the foundation contains SPF protection. Most foundations do include SPF protection, although it may be very limited.
However, that doesn’t mean you will have to apply sunscreen on top or change your foundation. It just means that you need to apply an SPF Primer before applying your foundation.
When purchasing foundations with SPF and SPF Primers, you are better off investing in a trusted product, rather than wearing cheaper versions. It’s your skin after all!
Here are some of the best makeup products with SPF.
Recommended SPF Primers
- MAC Prep + Prime Face Protect, SPF 50
- NARS Pro-Prime Multi-Protect Primer, SPF 30
- Make Up For Ever UV PRIME – Daily Protective Make-up Primer, SPF 50
- Laura Mercier Foundation Primer – Protect Broad Spectrum, SPF 30
- Smashbox Photo Finish Luminizing Foundation Primer, SPF 15
- Chanel Le Blanc De Chanel Sheer Illuminating Base, SPF15
- Estee Lauder Matter Perfecting Primer, SPF 15
- Neutrogena Healthy Skin Primer with Sunscreen, SPF15
Recommended SPF Foundations
- Smashbox’s Camera Ready BB Cream - Lightweight, with amazing coverage, SPF 35 and ultra sweat-proof.
- Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer – a sheer, lightweight and buildable foundation that can be worn by all skin types, but especially those with acne-prone, sensitive or oily skin. This tinted moisturizer includes SPF 20 and comes in Oil free formula.
- Clinique Stay Matte Foundation – Sweat-proof in 80% humidity with a matte finish, great for a beach day.
- Revlon Nearly Naked Makeup Broad Spectrum – Latest Product! Lightweight, buildable, and SPF 20, so your face is protected as well as looking flawless.
- Giorgio Armani Lasting Silk UV Compact – Soft and Light for an on-the-go woman. It creates a beautiful soft base whilst giving you SPF34 protection. Fantastic for every woman’s handbag!
- Benefit “Hello Flawless” Oxygen Wow Broad Spectrum Brightening Sunscreen Foundation – Natural and Luminous, this light to medium coverage foundation creates a healthy glow with SPF 25 protection.
- Diorskin Forever Flawless Perfection Fusion Wear Makeup Compact – Tailor-made to achieve an ultra-smooth, flawless complexion whilst hydrating, concealing skin imperfections and mattifying. This is heaven in a compact combined with an SPF 25 protection.
- Shiseido UV Protection Liquid Foundation – Dewy, full coverage and transfer-free with SPF42. Its water and oil resistant and long lasting.
Do you use primer and / or foundation? What are your favorite brands?
Kelly is 40+Style’s makeup and beauty expert writer. She is a professional makeup artist currently residing in Singapore. For more information or bookings contact her through her website.
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