Pick up any skincare newsletter this year, and you’ll be no stranger to the fact that sunscreen is the new hero of skincare 2021. From the three-finger rule to the white cast test, sunscreen skincare has peaked to a whole new standard, and honestly, we are totally here for it. This craze has experts busting myths about chemical sunscreens and setting firm criteria for physical sunscreens. And while this can help us select the best form of sun protection out there, it is also kicking our fave multi-hyphenated formulas out from the approved list.
Tried, Tested & Loved
But fret not, for your sunscreen budget will not go in vain any longer. With the rise of the sunscreen market, our favourite skincare brands are coming up with fabulous formulas that your skin will love. And here is a tried, tested and loved list of 5 sunscreen formulas that are a major skinvestment.
The Peace Maker
We finally have a sunscreen formula that can establish peace between sun protection and makeup. This silky textured matte finish sunscreen has a beige tint that is compatible with all skin types, and primes your skin for makeup too. Sun protection: check. Makeup primer: check!
The Insta-Famous
In a very rare chance of you not sighting this amazeballs sunscreen on your Insta yet, let us introduce you to the most popular people’s choice of the year – The La Roche Posay Sunscreen range. It has a liquid-y texture with an ultra-light feel that doesn’t feel heavy or greasy on the skin at all. The best part? Its super calming formula doesn’t sting the delicate under-eye skin either!
Putting The Best Of Science In Skincare
The brand’s newest launch proves how effectively one can use Science for skincare. Formulated with not 1, not 2, but 4 UV filters this sunscreen by Minimalist provides sun protection while keeping the skin hydrated and nourished with vitamins.
Our Fave Tinted Sunscreen
If you’re someone who is looking for a tinted sunscreen for their no-makeup-makeup looks, this is your pick! This tinted mineral sunscreen is formulated with 25% zinc oxide and doesn’t leave a white cast on the skin at all. It is perfect for giving your skin a blurred and evenly toned complexion while protecting it from the harsh sun rays.
The Newbie
This newbie number is winning the market with its revolutionary formula that protects the skin not only from the UVA and UVB rays but also from infrared rays and visible light. All rounded protection FTW!
Which new sunscreen launch is going to be a part of your next skinvestment?
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