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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
This easy-to-blend tinted sunscreen makes my face look like there's a filter on it
I have fair skin, so I don't tan — I burn. And since a sunburn is painful and, more importantly, can seriously damage my skin, I'm on a perpetual mission to find sunscreens that I actually want to use. So when I heard that one of my favorite beauty brands had a new SPF up its sleeve, I had high hopes. Well, guess what: It's even better than I was expecting. Merit's The Uniform is the brand's first tinted SPF and second complexion product (you may have heard of its cult-favorite foundation stick, The Minimalist). This mineral sunscreen has SPF 45 protection and guards against broad-spectrum UVA and UVB rays. As the name suggests, The Uniform was designed to be an SPF that you can wear every day and seamlessly incorporate into your beauty routine. The clean formula is weightless and non-greasy thanks to the ultra-fine zinc oxide. It's also dermatologist-tested, silicone- and oil-free, and it won't clog pores. In terms of coverage, The Uniform is available in 15 shades that correspond to Merit's foundation sticks, and each tint can be built up from light to medium coverage. Plus, each shade has a natural finish that's free of any white cast, so don't let the fact that this is a mineral formula scare you off. I put The Uniform to the test on a long afternoon walk that turned into lunch and running errands with a friend. After my usual skin care, I applied The Uniform to my face and neck with my hands. While the formula looked like a regular foundation when I first pumped it onto my fingers, it blended effortlessly into my skin and didn't leave behind any streaks. It was so seamless and natural-looking that I applied a second layer because I wasn't sure if I had missed any spots. I always have some redness around my nose and my cheekbones, so I was pleasantly surprised at how my skin was instantly perfected. My complexion was immediately evened out without looking (or feeling) like I was wearing a full-coverage foundation — it was almost like Instagram's perfecting Paris filter in real life — and it pretty much stayed that way until I washed it off hours later. Full disclosure: I didn't reapply this tinted sunscreen, but if I were using it during a beach or pool day when I'd be in the direct sun for hours, I definitely would have. It's also not waterproof, so I'd reapply after any swimming or sweating! Related: These are the best sunscreens for sensitive skin in 2025, according to experts I know that I'll be reaching for The Uniform all season to protect my skin. I also plan on replacing my usual tinted moisturizer with this formula since it did a great job at covering imperfections and has a much stronger SPF. While The Uniform only launched in May, it's already garnering glowing reviews. "As someone who is naturally tan, with an olive skin tone with acne, I was afraid the product would not do anything for me. I was wrong … it applied flawlessly. Over the last few days, I've felt confident going out of the house with The Uniform and only The Uniform on. Merit is on to something here," wrote one five-star fan. Another happy user raved: "I'm a huge fan of tinted foundations, especially in the warmer months. After testing out Merit Beauty's The Uniform for a week, I couldn't put it down. ... It felt lightweight and not sticky. There's no scent. I absolutely am obsessed!" A final customer shared: "The Uniform is a dream of an SPF! I use shade 8 and I love how easily it blends, how the formula feels like nothing on my skin and how gorgeous the natural finish is!" Some fans did point out that at $38, this is a pricey SPF. I agree, but seeing as a little goes a long way (and I won't be using it on my arms and legs!), I can justify the price — especially since I can hold off on buying more foundation, since this is a two-in-one product. The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
Telegraph
14-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- Telegraph
How to declutter your bathroom cabinet (and save hundreds)
Most TikTok trends pass us by, but #UnderconsumptionCore (which has accrued more than 46 million views on TikTok) champions a mindful approach to the Western affliction for overconsumption. By repurposing existing items, only buying what's absolutely necessary and minimising waste, it is the sort of common-sense approach lots of us learnt from our grandmothers, but have since forgotten. Search the term on social media and you'll be greeted by useful tips on how to 'buy less but better' items, whether it's finding that one pair of timeless sunglasses or using every last drop of the expensive face serum with the best reviews. Gone is the conspicuous shopping haul, and in its place a fervent appetite for minimalism. Moreover, initiatives such as The Great British Beauty Clean Up are making us take a hard look at our bathroom clutter. Partnering with more than 50 leading retailers – including Boots, John Lewis and Tesco – to offer more recycling drop-off points for beauty products, many of which will also offer money back reward schemes, the British Beauty Council is nudging us in the right direction by highlighting the amorphous amount of waste the beauty industry (and by proxy, the consumer) is contributing to – 70 per cent of plastic beauty packaging doesn't get recycled and goes into landfill. Recycling is one thing, but de-cluttering extraneous beauty and grooming items from your life is the first step to a more conscious beauty routine. We consulted celebrity make-up artist Caroline Barnes and consultant dermatologist Dr Ophelia Veraitch for their guide to stripping back on beauty – without sacrificing on quality or looks. Five make-up products, 10 uses Base and concealer Barnes is a big fan of the new foundation sticks such as Merit's The Minimalist (£34, Sephora), which can be easily applied with fingers and 'works brilliantly for covering rosacea and any pigmentation' she tells us. You only apply where you need coverage so they work as a foundation and concealer rolled into one. Merit's The Minimalist, £34, Sephora Skip bronzer and contour Like most make-up artists, Barnes would ideally use two separate products 'because bronzer is warmer toned, whereas contour should be a cooler tone to add depth'. But non-professionals can stick to a matte bronzer in a cool tone which will add warmth to the face but if used as a shadow underneath the jawline and cheeks, can help to create definition. Make-up by Mario Soft Sculpt Bronzer (£32, Sephora) has a good range of tones. Makeup by Mario Soft Sculpt Bronzer, £32, Sephora Eyeshadow and eyeliner Creamy eyeshadow sticks like Bobbi Brown's dual ended Long Wear Cream Eye Shadow Stick (£35, Look Fantastic) work well as a combined eyeshadow and liner. They tend to smudge less than a traditional eye pencil and are much easier to apply. Bobbi Brown's dual ended Long Wear Cream Eye Shadow Stick, £36, Look Fantastic Lip and blusher Barnes uses Hourglass Blush Stick (£45, Sephora) on both lips and cheeks. Otherwise Merit's Signature Satin Lipstick (£23, Sephora) in the shade Classic suits most skin tones and works well as a lipstick and blusher. Hourglass Blush Stick, £45, Sephora Mascara and brows Barnes says Ruby Hammer's Mascara and Brow Duo (£28, Amazon) is 'one of the best non smudging mascaras I've ever tried'. Conveniently, it comes with a handy brow fixing product on the other end. Ruby Hammer's Mascara and Brow Duo, £28, Amazon The only four skincare products you ever really need The do-it-all cleanser Veraitch says expensive cleansers aren't worth it. Cetaphil's Gentle Skin Cleanser (£11.50, Look Fantastic) removes make-up too. She recommends removing it using a warm flannel for a steamy gentle exfoliation. Cetaphil's Gentle Skin Cleanser wash, £11.50, Look Fantastic The one-and-done serum Estee Lauder's Advanced Night Repair Serum (£65, Estee Lauder) the original 'one and done' serum which launched in 1982 is still used by most beauty editors to this day. One of the first products to include hyaluronic acid (a key midlife quench when skin becomes dryer), ANR repairs and prevents damage. From line softening to radiance boosting and brightening, the latest iteration includes peptides to spark collagen production. Advanced Night Repair Serum, £65, Estee Lauder Optional: The targeted skin booster If you have a specific troublesome concern, be it pigmentation, rosacea, or hormonal acne, it can be wise to use a separate treatment. And only if. If you are susceptible to sun-induced pigmentation a serum containing tranexamic acid during the summer months helps to inhibit pigment production. Vichy Lift Activ B3 Dark Spot and Wrinkle Serum (£32, Boots). In winter, a retinal or retinol serum at night will work on fine lines while evening out skin tone and refining pores, which is especially good for mature skin. Medik 8 Crystal Retinal (from £45, Medik 8) is excellent value. Vichy Lift Activ B3 Dark Spot and Wrinkle Serum, £32, Boots Crystal Retinal, from £45, Medik 8 The multi-benefit sunscreen The non-negotiable for every day of the year to protect from both skin cancer and ageing, a broad spectrum SPF should be the last step in everyone's skincare routine. These days there's no need to use a separate moisturiser underneath as many of the advanced formulas are hydrating. Garnier's Vitamin C Daily UV Fluid SPF50+ Invisible Fluid (£8.66, Boots) which provides added antioxidant protection, is hard to beat – on value and quality. Garnier's Vitamin C Daily UV Fluid SPF50+ Invisible Fluid, £8.66, Boots The hero hair products the whole family can use The family shampoo and conditioner that's far from basic Finding products that work for the whole family is a good way to minimise waste and save money. Sustainable brand Davines, from £22.75 have a wide range of high-quality shampoos and conditioners, all of which are available in refillable pouches to cut down on waste. Momo Shampoo refill (500ml), £41, Davines The suits-all styling cream Hersheson's Almost Everything Cream (£14, Hershesons) sorts everything from dry ends to a slick ponytail and Dad's do. It works for nearly all hair types and can be used pre-blow-dry to smooth frizz and add shine – or on dry hair to tame stray hairs and create shape. Almost Everything Cream, £14, Hershesons Three ways to recycle (or rehouse) your beauty products Boots, Superdrug and John Lewis are now collecting recyclable beauty products you can't toss in your home recycling (such as toothpaste tubes, pump bottles and make-up empties) for cash rewards. See The Great British Beauty Clean Up for a map that will help you locate your nearest drop off point. Online shopping brands Look Fantastic and Cultbeauty will do Royal Mail doorstep collection for empties. Whereas If you have full products to re-home, Beauty Banks charity has drop-off points in Superdrug stores throughout the UK. They donate products to those in need via registered foodbanks, homeless shelters and participating schools.
