And our Top Fave SPFs That Will Elevate Your Beauty Routine!
Aah, it feels like yesterday when our favorite “Savage Beauty” Muse, Rihanna, dragged reminded us that we would be shriveled up and wrinkled without using our daily SPF!
FENTY SKIN HYDRA VIZOR BROAD SPECTRUM MINERAL SPF 30
$45.00
The Fenty Skin team was definitely on to something with this ultra-lightweight and hydrating SPF. Made with exotic Anti-Oxidants, Superfruit Extracts, Niacinamide, and Hyaluronic Acid, and Aloe Vera, it is clinically proven to brighten skin and reduce the look of pores, dark spots, fine lines & wrinkles, plump skin, and increase elasticity over time.
Rihanna was right, of course! It was at that moment that it clicked for us. Gone are the days when we could keep putting off wearing sunscreen because of our youthful age. And as brown skin girls ourselves, we needed to say goodbye to the incorrect notion that our melanin alone would be enough of a protective barrier against sun damage and skin cancer.
Even more, we missed out on some other major benefits of using our SPFs daily all year round. So if you are still skipping out on applying sunscreen regularly, chances are your skin is missing out too.
No worries Muses, we’ve got you covered! Here are 4 secret skin benefits of using sunscreen that you did not know about:
It’s the ignorance for me! You gon have wrinkles if you think SPF is seasonal! But continue.
Rihanna via Instagram @badgalriri
Shortly after getting that wake-up call from Rihanna on the risks of not using SPF on our skin regularly, we scheduled a visit with a dermatologist. After evaluating our troubled skin, which was dry, textured, prone to breakouts, and covered in dark spots, she confirmed that adding sunscreen to our daily skincare routine helps with the following:
- Fights against dark spots and blemishes
- Protects against peeling and sensitivity from the use of retinol treatments
- Helps eliminate acne and breakouts
- Prevents the appearance of lines, wrinkles, and early signs of aging
Short story long Muses, if you have skin, then you need to wear a protective sunscreen year-round.
So now that you are clear about how sunscreen not only protects your skin from burning in the sun, but also helps prevent early signs of aging, wrinkles, dark spots, and even acne—which sunscreen is the right fit for you?
Our Muse Ever After beauty editorial team has curated a list of our favorite SPF products to add to your daily beauty and skincare routines!
ELTA MD UV CLEAR TINTED FACE SUNSCREEN SPF 46
$45.00
A holy grail of our Founder’s! This tinted (available in 3 shades) mineral-based sunscreen melts into the skin like butter and leaves a dewy glow. It’s formulated with Niacinamide to help even skin tone by reducing the appearance of blemishes and discoloration. All while protecting your skin from damaging UVA (aging) and UVB (burning) rays.
SUMMER FRIDAYS SHADEDROPS MINERAL MILK SUNSCREEN SPF 30
$36.00
This ultra-silky sunscreen glides over the skin like a yummy serum. Infused with calming vitamins, anti-aging antioxidants, and skin-plumping squalene that makes this SPF an easy go-to in your daily skin care regimen.
ILIA SUPER SERUM SKIN TINT SPF 40
$48.00
We are high-key obsessed with this lightweight powerhouse that puts in overtime to provide buildable makeup coverage, sunscreen protection, and skin care benefits. Made with Niacinamide, Squalane, and Hyaluronic acid, it is clinically proven to improve the look of dryness, blemishes, redness, wrinkles, and uneven skin tone over time. Wear it alone for light coverage or underneath your foundation for an added glow.
SUPERGOOP! UNSEEN SUNSCREEN SPF 40
$38.00
We love that this invisible sunscreen has a clear gel-like consistency that can be worn as a primer underneath our makeup. It’s made with a hydrating Meadowfoam Seed Complex, Red Algae, and Frankincense to help smooth the appearance of pores, uneven skin texture, fine lines and wrinkles, and dullness.
BARE MINERALS COMPLEXION RESCUE TINTED MOISTURIZER SPF 30
$39.00
Another tried and true holy grail from our beauty editors. This decadent gel-like cream offers a triple combo of makeup, sunscreen, and skincare in one easy step. Made with a gentle fusion of Hyaluronic Acid, Vegan Squalane, and Mineral-Based Sunscreen that leaves a soft and glowy finish on the skin. Even more, it’s clinically proven to improve skin texture.
REVISION SKINCARE INTELLISHADE TRUPHYSICAL SPF 45
$84.00
This one comes highly recommended by our dermatologist. To say this sunscreen is jam-packed with goodies would be an understatement! It’s made with a blend of Peptides, Vitamins, Antioxidants, Squalane, and Aloe Vera that will hydrate the skin, enhance the moisture barrier, improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, restore the skin’s youthful appearance, and provide sun protection. It can be worn alone or underneath makeup.
SUPERGOOP! GLOW OIL SPF 50
$40.00
Don’t worry, this oil won’t burn you while in the sun! In fact, it does just the opposite. Made with a blend of indulgent Argan Oil, Coconut Oil, Meadowfoam Seed Oil, Grapeseed Oil, and Shea Butter, this lightweight formula is non-greasy, sweat and water-resistant, and protects against UV damage. Perfect for those sunny days when you want to show off your glowing skin.
EUCERIN SENSITIVE MINERAL FACE SPF 35
$15.99
Looking for a SPF at your local pharmacy or drugstore? Then search no more. This mineral-based sunscreen was developed with dermatologists and its hypoallergenic formula is safe for sensitive skin. Enriched with a blend of antioxidants, it offers UVA and UVB protection and blends seamlessly into all skin tones.
LION POSE GHOST-BUSTER SPF 40
$46.00
In need of a powerful mineral sunscreen that won’t leave a white cast on your skin? Well, you’ve found it. Made with Super Zinc, Squalane, and Antioxidants, this creamy SPF doubles as a makeup primer that hydrates your skin and leaves a dewy finish.
CAY SKIN MO’BAY MINERAL SUNSCREEN DROPS SPF 30
$36.00
Say bye-bye to dark spots, wrinkles, dryness, and fine lines with this super lightweight sunscreen. Made with Sea Moss, Fermented Guava (a powerful antioxidant that is said to be more powerful than Vitamin C), and Squalane. The skincare benefits don’t end there as hyperpigmentation and overall skin improvements may occur with continued use.
All in all Muses, there are so many yummy choices to protect your skin with SPF–all year round!
