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Makeup Products That Offer Sun Protection

Give your skin some extra protection this summer by swapping out your old makeup for makeup products that offer sun protection as well.

By Nicola P. YoungPublished 6 years ago 6 min read
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Summer always seems so glamorous from far away: bathing suits, beaches, blue skies, sun.Those lovely UV rays can wreak serious havoc on your skin though, causing problems from unsightly sunburns, to tan lines, all the way up to the more serious, long-term side effects like melanoma. Protecting your skin from the sun requires real foresight; you cannot always apply the how-to's of protecting your skin from the sun naturally. It's important to always wear sunscreen and to take a break in the shade if you're feeling burned or dehydrated, but you can further protect your skin by using makeup products that offer sun protection as well. That way, you kill two birds with one stone: You look fabulous while you're out and about, and keeping it that way while protecting your skin.

A high-powered, SPF 50 CC+ cream can offer your skin some welcome relief not only from the sun, but from drying and wrinkling. There are many ways to help dry skin during the summer, and Cosmetics' Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream offers all the benefits of a moisturizing, color-evening correcting cream with high powered UVA/UVB protection so you don't have to choose between a day of lovely skin, and a lifetime of lovely, well-cared-for skin. The light, hydrating, anti-aging formula is also a gentle option for full-face coverage, perfect for sensitive skin that withers under heavy foundations, and is perfect for a light, beach-ready makeup look.

When you're out in the sun all day, you can't forget about your lips. While you surely don't want to be spreading sunscreen all over them (ew—also probably toxic), you also don't want to leave them unprotected. Though the skin of our lips is very different from the rest of our skin, it's still highly sensitive to UV rays, and one of the most painful places to get a sunburn. You can go the medicated-menthol-chapstick route, or you can apply a lovely, shiny gloss that doubles as a protectant. While both will help your lips stay hydrated and comfortable out in the sun, there's no denying that this Sunforgettable Lip Shine is a lot more fun and complementary to those very lips you're trying to take care of. A necessity to your summertime beauty routine.

There is actually a pretty good market for makeup products that offer sun protection. If the shine of a lip gloss isn't quite the look you're going for, that still doesn't mean you're stuck with standard old SPF chapstick (not that there's anything wrong with that)! This Rouge Balm from Sephora offers a hydrating balm and a pleasant pop of color, all while protecting your lips from harmful UV rays. Plus, it comes in a range of colors, so you can still create the look you want, without sacrificing sun protection and winding up with cracked, peeling, painful lips.

You don't always want a colored, shiny lip coating. On a lazy summer day, especially at the beach or at a pool, you might want to keep things simple and forego the big, made-up look that's good for other occasions. You still can't abandon your lips to the harsh treatment of UV rays though, so at the very least, you should invest in a hydrating lip balm like B. Kamins Lip Balm. It will protect the sensitive skin of your lips from the sun, while offering some hydrating therapy from the drying effect of wind, sea spray, and other hazards of the outdoors. You don't have to be putting on a bold face to make use of the many makeup products that offer sun protection.

The ability to keep a little circle in your purse or bag, and always have a mirror and makeup product that offers sun protection right there with you, makes Belif's Moisturizing Bomb Cushion Compact irresistible. Perfect for fine touch-ups wherever you are, the SPF 50 BB cushion compact provides maximum sun protection, as well as a healthy glow and cooling hydration, to take the discomfort out of a hot, sunny day while protecting your skin from skin cancer, sunburns, blemishes, and more. It's portable, light, and provides powerful protection from UVA and UVB rays, helping to keep your skin healthy around the clock.

No makeup routine is complete without a quality primer, and using makeup products that offer sun protection as well is the ideal way to get ready for a day outdoors. Tarte's BB Tinted Treatment 12 Hour Primer is just such a thing, as well as a makeup product that offers sun protection in addition to its usual pore-diminishing, face-brightening duties. You don't want fine lines and large pores to be highlighted by the harsh light of bright sun, and worsened by harmful rays. Plus, this primer is vegan and animal-friendly, so there's no guilt involved. While it's not a substitute for applying sunscreen, makeup products with SPF can go a long way to keeping your skin safe, and making it glow in the meantime.

This product is for the times when you're spending a long day out and about, facing not only the harsh sunlight, but the elements of wind and water, movement, eating, drinking... basically, daily life. You need an SPF foundation that will stay on, smudge-free, and protect your skin from UV rays. This SPF foundation stick is also easy to toss in your purse or beach bag, for any little touch-ups you might want throughout the day. Given its 24-hour formula though, you're not likely to need it. It doesn't just protect your skin from the sun either: By absorbing the oils that produce acne, this foundation also helps protect you from breakouts, with a natural formula that's safe even for sensitive skin.

If sunburns, tan lines, melanoma, and other sun-related dangers are your first concern about your sunny-day skincare routine, the heat, sweat, and activity is probably the second. At the end of a long day on the beach, your beautiful morning makeup can take a turn for the worse, getting washed off by sea spray and water, sweat, wind, and everything else that happens to your face during the day. Or worse, it gets smudged, runny, and clown-like. Even waterproof makeup options can't always stop the world from getting in your way, so a setting powder like Supergoop!'s Invincible Setting Powder can solve both of your problems at once: sun damage, and daily wear and tear.

Lips are one area that is easy to forget about when you're getting ready for a day in the sun. The eyes, though, are an equally easy to forget, and even moresensitive area. Luckily, there are makeup products that offer sun protection for your eye makeup as well, so you don't have to worry about uneven burns and tans, or forego your eye color out of practicality all-together. Illuminare's All Day Eye Color Kit provides your eyelids and the skin around your eyes some protection from harmful rays, giving you the opportunity to look your fiercest, no matter where you're going.

The appeal of Coola Classic's Green Tea Makeup Setting Spray is one of the most understated makeup products that offer sun protection. The SPF 30 no-touch spray offers a matte setting to your makeup, so you can weather whatever weather comes your way. The sun protection gives you a little extra boost for your skin, so you can rest easy knowing you've taken good care of it. A simple SPF setting spray like this means you can focus on enjoying your day in the sun, not worrying about sun damage or smudging makeup. Plus, if you find yourself worrying about it anyway, the easy-to-apply spray can always be re-spritzed.

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Nicola P. Young

Lover of Books, Saxophone, Blogs, and Dogs. Not necessarily in that order. Book blogger at heartofinkandpaper.com.

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