Save 25% on SPF drops that ‘work well under makeup' and ‘don't cause breakouts'
The Rodial drops are a great alternative to sticky or thick face SPFs so you can still apply your makeup without pilling, and they're currently on sale with 25% off
Every skincare lover knows that SPF is the one thing you should be applying to your face every day. The essential last step in your skincare routine, SPF prevents the sun's harmful rays from damaging your skin over time, which can lead to premature signs of ageing not to mention more serious things like skin cancer.
However, many of us know that not all face SPFs are created equally, and plenty of them have a sticky or thick consistency that doesn't always make it easy to apply makeup over the top. Pilling and creasing are common issues, as well as causing powders to not settle quite right, which is why these Rodial SPF50 Drops have been getting such a good rep.
With a high factor 50 protection, the SPF Drops not only protect your skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays, but they also offer additional protection from blue light and pollutants, giving your skin complete coverage. Unlike other SPFs which have a thick cream formula, the drops have a lightweight serum-style consistency, combining additional skincare benefits with high sun protection.
The drops contain butterfly bush which is rich in antioxidants to soothe skin, as well as hyaluronic acid and vitamin E, which restore moisture and protect your skin's natural barrier. Rodial's SPF50 Drops also help to support normal collagen production and boost your skin's elasticity, keeping it supple, smooth and youthful-looking.
If you prefer a more typical liquid formula, Ultra Violette's Future Fluid SPF 50+ Lightweight Zinc SKINSCREEN is £38, and has a similar combination of skin-loving ingredients and high sun protection. Meanwhile the Beauty Of Joseon Ginseng Moist Sun Serum is even more affordable, on sale for £19.80 down from £22, and has a lightweight serum texture that boosts your skin's moisture as you wear it.
Currently the Rodial drops are also on sale at LookFantastic, down from £75 to £56.25 for a full-size 31ml bottle. But if that's a little pricey for you you can also pick up the smaller 10ml bottle for £27 directly from the Rodial website.
The price seems to be the only thing that shoppers have a gripe with, with the Rodial Drops earning a glowing 4.75 star review and only ratings of either four or five stars. One four star reviewer wrote: 'Great base for drier skin to sit well under make up. Little pricey but never pills and powder sits beautifully on top for a smooth base.'
Another agreed: 'Love the consistency of this spf and how it sits under my base. Pricey but worth it for my skin type.. other SPFs make my base cakey or my skin dries out and the concealer doesn't sit right. Was recommended this spf by a make up artist and now I'm hooked.. second bottle.'
Whilst a third said: 'Best SPF for face. Doesn't cause break outs, it is not greasy and works well under make up. It is the only one I use and I will keep buying it.'
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