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Daily Mail
22-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Ditch your foundation for a new tinted SPF
Sun's out, bring on the suncream. Although for those applying make-up, there's nothing worse than slopping on SPF that leaves a dull, white cast or causes foundation to become patchy. This year that problem has been solved, thanks to a slew of new products promising both proper protection from the sun and the sort of coverage you'd normally get from foundation – and in more than just one standard shade of 'bronze' that looks orange on almost everyone. Yes, 'SPF make-up' has been around for a while – but many foundations only contain around SPF 15, and you need to apply a decent amount to get even that level of coverage (around half a teaspoon for your face and neck). But this new generation of products are proper sun-creams, with added pigment in a broad range of shades so you can get perfectly matched, full coverage foundation as well as sun protection. It's all part of what Dr Julian Sass ( a cosmetic scientist, calls the 'skincarification of suncare'. 'The idea is that your serum, primer, moisturiser and make-up all contain SPF 50 so, if you layer them, you're getting at least that half teaspoon.' Ava Chandler-Matthews, co-founder of Australian sun-care brand Ultra Violette, says the difference is that these new products have sun safety at their core. 'With a tinted SPF like ours, you start with the SPF and then add pigment. That gives a much better sun protection product than a foundation with SPF,' she says. Apply a tinted SPF as the last step of your skincare, if you find you're not able to apply enough, use around a quarter teaspoon of an untinted SPF, let it sink in, and then apply a quarter teaspoon of tinted SPF over the top. To find your shade, use (put in the foundation shade you already use in any brand, and it will tell you the closest). There are an impressive number of options available with a wide shade range – we tried out a few… BARELY THERE BASE Merit The Uniform Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50, £34 for 50ml, 15 shades Merit is basically Glossier for grown-ups – foolproof formulas you can slap on with your fingers – and their light but buildable SPF launches today. It feels a bit tacky as you apply it but it spreads easily and dries down to a nice even finish that really does, as they claim, look like skin with nothing on it. Mineral sun protection uses filters such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, while other formulas have names such as avobenzone and are often called 'chemical'. They both absorb UV rays but historically mineral protection has been better for sensitive skin. However, it can appear white or chalky, hence why tinted mineral SPFs are a bit of a breakthrough. PATCHY PROTECTION Supergoop! Protec(tint) Daily Skin Tint SPF 50, £40 for 35ml, 14 shades Launched in 2007 by a Texan who wanted to improve suncare provisions in local schools to prevent skin cancers, Supergoop! pioneered products such as SPF setting mists and powders for on-the-go top-ups. New to the UK this year, the Daily Skin Tint takes a bit of work to stop it going patchy but gives a nice dewy finish that mattifies over time. AUSSIE RULES Naked Sundays BeautyScreen SPF 50 Peptide Foundation Tint, £38 for 30ml, 13 shades Launched in 2021 by an Australian news anchor, their latest product is this tint. It has a more liquid consistency than the others, so you might want to use their brush to work it into your skin a little. It boasts skincare ingredients like niacinamide but it's pricey for the size and gave me a bit of a powdery finish. FAB FOUNDATION Ultra Violette Daydream Screen SPF 50 Tinted Veil, £38 for 50ml, 15 shades Tinted sun protection can leave a white cast if it contains zinc oxide, as many do. Ultra Violette's doesn't so might be a good option if you've been left looking ashy in the past. After applying, you have to work quickly as you don't have a lot of time before it sets. The coverage was good – it concealed brilliantly and left a gorgeous made-up but glowy finish. KOREAN BARGAIN Beauty of Joseon Daily Tinted Fluid Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30, on sale at £15.30 from £17 for 50ml, 12 shades This Korean brand has a lower SPF than others, and even if you apply double, you'll still only be getting SPF 30. The formulation is very sheer and its coverage lighter than many. So if you're looking for something to cover pigmentation, it's not great but works as a nice lightweight weekend base. SHEER GLOW Fenty Hydra Vizor Huez Tinted SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen, £32 for 50ml + £5 refillable case, 10 shades Again, you'll get less protection from this than from the SPF 50s out there, but if you know your Fenty foundation shade, it's easy to match your shade. The finish was much more sheer and glossy than I found with any of the others so if dewy isn't for you, you'll need powder.
Grazia USA
22-05-2025
- Health
- Grazia USA
Jennifer Garner Reveals Her Surprisingly Simple Tip for Looking Ageless
Jennifer Garner / Getty Images She may do her own stunts, but for Jennifer Garner, safety is always key. And this mantra is equally as important when it comes to suncare, a topic the 53-year-old actress is passionate about. 'Melanoma is no joke,' Garner says, 'but it's the most preventable kind of cancer.' To reduce one's chances, wearing sun protection is paramount. But, unfortunately, 'many people still don't take this seriously,' she reports. The is likely due to the fact that 'we have an old idea of what sunscreen feels like and looks like.' Thankfully, huge strides have been made with new suncare formulas — they actually infuse skin with hydation and even appear invisible. Such is the case with one of Garner's current favorites: Neutrogena's Ultra Sheer Mineral Face Liquid SPF 70. In fact, Neutrogena (the brand Garner's been a spokesmodel of for the past 17 years) has made it more pleasant than ever to be protected, which may lead to greater overall compliance with use. 'If we can just shift ourselves to put [protection] on every day, we can shift the whole narrative and actually shift the future,' and cut the number of peopleat risk of developing melanoma. Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face Liquid Sunscreen SPF 70, $20. SHOP NOW Reducing cancer risk is vital, but protecting your skin with SPF has beautifying benefits, too. 'If you want to look good in your 50s, wear sunscreen in your 20s,' Garner says. She believes sun safety is 'a marathon,' and a lifelong practice. Indeed, by shielding UVA and UVB, skin integrity is strengthened, staving off fine lines, uneven texture, and hyperpigmentation like freckles and melasma. To take control of your health and aging, make sun protection part of your daily routine. Follow some of Jen Garner's strategies: Go Big. When it comes to SPF numbers, the higher, the better. 'It used to be that if you were wearing 15, you were being extreme,' she says. But after listening to the scientists at Neutrogena over the years, she's learned that 'the higher the number, the more the rays are just uniformly bounced off your skin, and the less they can penetrate. Today, Garner wears SPF 70. Make it a Habit. No matter how high an SPF one wears, if it's not part of a consistent routine, it won't go the distance. 'For me, it needs to be like brushing my teeth. It's not something I'm going to negotiate with myself. I'm just washing my face, brushing my teeth, getting out of the shower, and I'm putting on my sunscreen,' she says. Do Double Duty. 'I get to work with sunscreen on, and my makeup artist is likely going to add another layer before makeup.' Gone are the days of gloppy formula that pilled under makeup. 'It really used to be that makeup artists felt like using sunscreen under makeup was just, like, well, say goodbye to your makeup,' she says. Now, it's the opposite. 'Ultra Sheer really works like primer.' Keep it Simple. And it's not just affordable suncare that Garner swears by. 'I really am a Neutrogena girlie through and through,' she admits. A longtime fan of the brand's see-through beauty bar as well as the shampoo and conditioner (as a kid, she got them in her Christmas stocking), she's also a fan of drugstore mascara. 'A Maybelline mascara never hurt a gal!' she exclaims. This is a far cry from the extravagant beauty purchases that have become de rigueur, especially for Gen Alpha. But Garner and her family haven't been swayed. 'I have three teenagers, and I don't have Sephora teens. They're not layering things at night. They aren't on TikTok. They just need sunscreen.'
The Sun
10-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Skincare fans use clever trick to get viral La Roche-Posay SPF for £3 instead of £20
BEAUTY fans can pick up a bestselling La Roche-Posay SPF worth £20 for just £3 ahead of the sunny weather. The clever TopCashback trick gives skincare lover's the opportunity to save £17 on the cult La Roche-Posay Invisible Suncream at Superdrug. La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid Non-Perfumed Suncream SPF50+, £2.99 (was £19.9) with TopCashback For a limited time, new TopCashBack members can get a £15 sign-up bonus on any purchase made over £15, on top of 12% cashback for all members across suncare products at Superdrug. La Roche is a top-rated brand in the skincare sphere, and the Invisible Suncream is one that's often trending on social media. The popular SPF has an invisible and non-greasy texture that's designed to sit well beneath make-up and other skincare. It's suitable for sensitive skin types, with a sweat and sand-resistant formula that makes it ideal for everyday use and the UK heatwave. The cult buy has impressive reviews online, with a 4.7-out-of-5 star rating on the Lookfantastic website. One shopper wrote: "This is a really light consistency, rubs in perfectly with no white residue and protects from the sun. I am very pale and my face has never burnt with this product - I use it all year round over moisturiser, I just use a little bit more in the summer. La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Suncare Spray SPF30, £6.59 (was £32.99) with TopCashback BUY HERE Another added: "I've searched for years for an every day SPF that will also sit well under make-up and I've now found it! A little goes a long way and it covers the face, neck and chest really well, no horrible sticky residue which I've struggled with previous products." Here's how to claim the deal: To claim the cashback offer, new members of TopCashback need to sign up via Search for Superdrug and click 'Get Cashback Now'. Shop and checkout as usual. Cashback will then track and appear in your TopCashback account within 7 working days of your purchase. The cashback will become payable (and available to withdraw and spend) after Superdrug has paid TopCashback the commission for your purchase. The Invisible Suncream isn't the only La Roche-Posay buy available for a discounted price. Shoppers can also pick up the Anthelios Invisible Suncare Spray SPF30 for £6.59 instead of £32.99 after cashback. best face SPFs.
