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Time to show some skin, beauties! But before we celebrate, let’s remember that it’s National Melanoma Awareness Month! So before you go out to soak in some much-needed rays after this long and wearisome winter, make sure to check out some of the latest and innovative sunscreens from some of your favorite brands!
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This year, it’s all about combining skincare benefits with UV protection. Sunscreens in 2014 are no longer thick, cast a white shadow in photos and feel heavy on the skin. Antioxidant-rich vitamins, botanicals and minerals are in some of these new, lightweight and non-clogging formulations. All skin types will be able to protect their skin without experiencing breakouts, irritation or meltdowns under makeup. This year’s sunscreens are also taking a cue from tinted moisturizers, providing a sheer layer of color to help even skintone and provide key daily hydration.
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Read on to learn more about these new sunscreens we’re sure you’ll love!
MDSolarSciences Mineral Lotion For Face & Body Broad Spectrum SPF 50: Perfect for the whole family, this sunscreen is effective an gentle enough even for infants and children over 6 months. This rich, emollient formulation uses a naturally derived UV protective mineral, enhanced with ProVention-R™Antioxidant Complex and skin moisturizing humectants. It’s emollient yet silky, but doesn’t leave your skin feeling weighed down.
MDSolarSciences Mineral Tinted Crème Broad Spectrum SPF 30: Tinted sunscreens are what’s in this summer! This multi-functional, tinted crème, infused with ProVention-R™ antioxidants, leaves skin with an even, matte finish. It’s perfect to wear under your foundation. And the light mineral tint blends in with most skintones, providing an even and flawless finish.
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MDSolarSciences Mineral Creme Broad Spectrum SPF 50: This sunscreen is the winner when it comes to acne-prone skin types. It is scientifically and clinically tested to be non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Don’t let the term “creme” fool you — it’s is incredibly lightweight and moisturizing, leaving behind a matte finish to help even skin’s tone.
MDSolarSciences Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 40: This sunscreen stick contains naturally derived zinc oxide and titanium dioxide to provide broad-spectrum UVA and UVB sunscreen protection, while ProVention-R™ Anti-Aging Complex offers powerful anti-oxidant benefits. Formulated without fragrance, it is great for sensitive skin types, even acne- and rosacea-prone skin.
MDSolarSciences Quick Dry Body Spray SPF 40: This light and non-greasy formula dispenses easily with a 360-degree continuous flow. The powerful and effective formula is coupled with ProVention-R™ antioxidants to provide for a quick-dry sunscreen application.
Shiseido Limited Edition Sun Protection UV Protective Compact Foundation: The newly reformulated powdery foundation contains its exclusive SuperVeil-UV 360TM Technology and ProfenseCELTM to resist aging. The foundation formula is also resistant to water and sebum, making sure your complexion will look natural for hours. The powder foundation is housed this year in the brand’s 1970’s design depicting Shiseido‘s heritage, the summer ocean, traditional kimonos, peace and eternity. www.shiseido.com
Shiseido UV Protective Stick Foundation For Face SPF 37: This creamy stick foundation is ideal for summer touch-ups. It leaves a dewy, luminous finish while providing some impressive coverage. It also contains the same good-for-your-skin technology found in the powder formula. Available in 4 shades: 01 Fair Ivory, 02 Fair Ochre, 03 Beige and 04 Ochre. www.shiseido.com
Shiseido 50+ Ultimate Sun Protection Spray: This multi-faceted skin protection spray is great for face and body. Skin maintains its beauty with rose apple leaf extract to counteract oxidation (which accelerates skin aging) and xylitol to help keep skin soft and healthy-looking. Its comfortably light texture is non-sticky and sand-proof, too!
Clarins Sunscreen Care Oil Spray SPF 30: Reduce the drying effects of the sun and protect your skin at the same time with this water resistant sunscreen oil for up to 40-minutes! Senna, plant tree extract and aloe vera nourish skin and hair! Skin (and hair!) is left feeling satiny-smooth and not greasy at all.
New Kids On The Sun’Block’
L’Oréal Advanced Suncare Quick Dry Sheer Finish Spray 50+: This NEW alcohol-free spray-on sunscreen provides UVA/UVB protection plus antioxidants. The L’Oréal Paris Sublime Sun Collection is NOW available as Advanced Suncare. With a new name and packaging, the brand’s suncare products continue to offer the most superior protection in a range of ultra-convenient forms. Formulated with an advanced photostable patented UV filter system, powerful antioxidants and luxurious lightweight textures, the complete range is designed for every skintone under the sun.
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L’Oréal Advanced Suncare Silky Sheer BB Face Lotion 50+: With its non-clogging pore and tinted formula, this is the one item you can’t get through the summer without. It protects, defends and evens skintone with its multi-action formula, containing antioxidants vitamin E and white grapeseed. It absorbs quickly and invisibly, leaving behind a matte finish on the skin.
Hand And Neck Suncare Picks!
Ahava Time To Smooth Age Perfecting Hand Cream SPF 15: Protect hands from the sun AND visibly reduce the appearance of dark spots with this anti-aging hand cream. Harnessing VF Brightening Accelerator™Complex + Brown Algae, it infuses skin with a blend of vitamins, plants and algae to assist with brightening, evening smoothing and preventing dark spot formation.
Erno Laszlo Luminous Intensive Decollete Treatment SPF 20: Don’t forget to protect your delicate decollete! This moisturizing treatment softens, firms and brightens the skin while protecting against UV rays. It promotes cell turnover with its emollient, primer-like formula that glides on oh-so evenly. It’ll feel like you’re applying a luxe hydrating treatment every morning without realizing that you’re just applying your daily sunscreen!
The Lightweights
Elemis Liquid Layer SPF 30: This liquid-y, lightweight sunblock defends against daily pollutants and UV damage. Polymeric Spheres reflect and refract UVA and UVB rays on a daily basis. It’s so light on your skin, you’ll forget you even applied sunblock.
H20 Source UV Defense Fluid SPF 50 PA+++: If you’re looking for a chemical-free sunscreen without feeling like you have a layer of white paste on your face, then this is the choice for you! This fast-absorbing and weightless formula creates a transparent veil of UV protection. Antioxidant-rich rooibos and rosemary extract help defend against free radical damage and renew skin’s vitality; sea-sourced pearl protein and Japanese seaweed firm and help stimulate skin renewal. www.h2oplus.com
SkinCeuticals Physical UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 30: A powerful yet gentle formula ideal for post-procedure, sensitive and extremely dry skin, this UVA/UVB protective cream is proven to increase the expression of essential proteins responsible for skin’s barrier integrity. 100% mineral filters contain artemia salina, a plankton extract, that provides increased photoprotection by stimulating skin’s defenses and resistance to UV and heat stress.
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Stick Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 70: With its tried-and-true HELIOPLEX Technology and Dry-Touch formulas, Neutrogena brings its popular Ultra Sheer And Beach Defense formulations in a stick form! This wide-faced stick is ideal for both face and body with no mess attached. It leaves behind an undetectable veil of UV protection that is lightweight and non-greasy.
Elizabeth Arden RX Triples Protection Factor Broad Spectrum Sunscreen with SPF 50+ Lotion with DNA Enzyme Complex + Antioxidants: This sunscreen is truly a game-changer in the suncare department! It was developed based on a unique combination of protective and restorative ingredients including a DNA Enzyme Complex, a highly potent protein protection Antioxidant Complex and broad spectrum SPF 50+ sun protection. Its universal tint is designed for all skintones to provide a long-lasting, radiant glow. It also contains a light-activated enzyme (phototlayase) that helps protect against free radical damage. www.elizabetharden.com
Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa Professional Solar Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 20: All skin types will benefit from this protective lotion. Vitamins and botanicals protect against UVA and UVB rays in a soothing formula that also helps even skintone while hydrating the skin. www.reddoorspas.com
Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Radiance Lotion Sunscreen SPF 30: Skin is left protected, softened and radiant with an innovative formula that includes guava, papaya and plumeria extracts. Skin is left feeling soft and luminous with an undeniable subtle, shimmery glow. It dries incredibly fast for a lotion sunscreen without feeling greasy and sticky on the skin.
Hawaiian Tropic Dry Oil SPF 30: Exotic island botanicals make this quintessential coconut-beachy scent a classic for even more years to come! Skin-nourishing antioxidants makes this dry oil especially pampering with its luxurious blend of oils and vitamins for glowing skin way after the sun has set.
Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration SPF 30 Face Lotion Sunscreen: The 1st facial sunscreen from the brand comes in a hydrating ribbons formulation that lasts up to 12-hours without clogging pores. A light, tropical scent nourishes skin while providing the same UV protection you get from Hawaiian Tropics body sunscreens.
Elemental Herbs Sunscreen Sport Broad Spectrum SPF 33: This zinc-based face and body sunscreen is petroleum-free and ocean-friendly. Its natural mineral formula includes certified organic green tea, organic jojoba and rose hip antioxidants mixed with extra virgin olive and other moisturizing oils.
Elemental Herbs Sunstick Zinc Sunscreen SPF 30: Great for kids and coral reef-friendly, this clear stick formula is chemical-free and ideal for the face, nose, ears and more. Along with zinc, the stick formulation also includes a host of rich, skin-saving certified organic oils, including jojoba, coconut and avocado. It’s perfect for applying on the outer corners of your eyes to avoid those crow’s feet! www.elementalherbs.com
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LaCinda Brooks
Posted at 01:46h, 08 JuneGreat reminder especially this time of the year. Always use a sunscreen to have plenty of sunny days to come.
D.A. King
Posted at 16:42h, 08 JuneI know if some of these sunscreens were around when I was growing up on the beaches of CT I would not be battling skins cancer now! Liked, shared and posted
Jennifer Essad
Posted at 01:58h, 09 Junehaving moved to FL I’m wearing suntan lotion daily, I’m especially concerned about keeping my face, neck and ears covered to avoid brown spots and wrinkles. I’d love to win this awesome prize – thanks for sharing.
Jennifer Essad
Posted at 02:02h, 09 JuneI tweeted @4jlessad
lauren
Posted at 23:51h, 12 JuneI always have to use sunscreen. My skin is very fair and I get red easily