The Hard-Working Sunscreens That Also Add a Glow | Sali Hugues
This time of year is a product issue. Increased daylight means more time outdoors, increasing the need for proper sunscreen. At the same time, the weather is still cold, which dulls and drains our skin, which continues to need a rich moisturizer. One can easily end up wearing more skincare than is practical or comfortable. The answer is to combine at least two coats into one.
For the past month I have been using a glowy-primer-cum-SPF every day, and it has worked brilliantly to refresh and protect my face, while allowing the moisturizer to sit nicely and undisturbed underneath. £40), because that's what surprised me the most. This one's for you if you crave a bit of sparkle but hate the thought of any glint, pearl or sparkle. None of these here – just a peachy balm that subtly brightens dull skin, blurs minor inconsistencies and sets beautifully under any makeup. Tilbury isn't a brand I would instinctively turn to for sun protection, but I give credit where it's due - it's great. The handy, leak-free, flexible tube is also easy to throw in a purse.
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If winter has left you gray (I'm telling) and you'd like a more visible glow, e.l.f. got you covered for less than 15 pounds. My face loves Suntouchable Whoa Glow SPF30 (£14), a subtly shimmering balm that can be worn alone over skincare or allowed to shine through any foundation that follows. It's even more peachy than the Tilbury SPF, but can be safely worn over any skin tone, from palest to darkest, without altering anything but the look of fatigue. It contains my beloved vegan squalane (an extremely light oily substance that provides non-greasy hydration) and hyaluronic acid to leave a kind of plump, juicy finish to the skin (maybe too juicy for some), but sufficient adhesion to act as a smoothing make-up base. It's worth every penny.
Finally, if you lean more towards brands specializing in sun care, Supergoop has its own take on the sunscreen/primer hybrid. Glowscreen SPF30 (from £15), resists any facial sunscreen, adding a dollop of glow. If you're oily, don't be put off by the initially shiny finish. The slight shimmer lasts, but the humidity does not. Indeed, it quickly became too matte for my dry face, but would be the ideal solution for combination skin lacking vitality.
This time of year is a product issue. Increased daylight means more time outdoors, increasing the need for proper sunscreen. At the same time, the weather is still cold, which dulls and drains our skin, which continues to need a rich moisturizer. One can easily end up wearing more skincare than is practical or comfortable. The answer is to combine at least two coats into one.
For the past month I have been using a glowy-primer-cum-SPF every day, and it has worked brilliantly to refresh and protect my face, while allowing the moisturizer to sit nicely and undisturbed underneath. £40), because that's what surprised me the most. This one's for you if you crave a bit of sparkle but hate the thought of any glint, pearl or sparkle. None of these here – just a peachy balm that subtly brightens dull skin, blurs minor inconsistencies and sets beautifully under any makeup. Tilbury isn't a brand I would instinctively turn to for sun protection, but I give credit where it's due - it's great. The handy, leak-free, flexible tube is also easy to throw in a purse.
after newsletter promotion
If winter has left you gray (I'm telling) and you'd like a more visible glow, e.l.f. got you covered for less than 15 pounds. My face loves Suntouchable Whoa Glow SPF30 (£14), a subtly shimmering balm that can be worn alone over skincare or allowed to shine through any foundation that follows. It's even more peachy than the Tilbury SPF, but can be safely worn over any skin tone, from palest to darkest, without altering anything but the look of fatigue. It contains my beloved vegan squalane (an extremely light oily substance that provides non-greasy hydration) and hyaluronic acid to leave a kind of plump, juicy finish to the skin (maybe too juicy for some), but sufficient adhesion to act as a smoothing make-up base. It's worth every penny.
Finally, if you lean more towards brands specializing in sun care, Supergoop has its own take on the sunscreen/primer hybrid. Glowscreen SPF30 (from £15), resists any facial sunscreen, adding a dollop of glow. If you're oily, don't be put off by the initially shiny finish. The slight shimmer lasts, but the humidity does not. Indeed, it quickly became too matte for my dry face, but would be the ideal solution for combination skin lacking vitality.
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