SPF MAKEUP: Use THIS not THAT.

Jul 24, 2024Nicole Rifkin
SPF MAKEUP: Use THIS not THAT.

If you're someone who thinks SPF isn't for you, or can't find a formula you like, ditch the traditional SPFs and just use them all as your makeup instead. Full coverage protection, but looks amazing. 

 

REPLACE YOUR PRIMERS WITH THESE:

Colorescience Total Protection Face Shield SPF 50 in Glow and Bronze

 

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 *Glow is a great dupe for the viral Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Hollywood Filter

 *Bronze is a great dupe for the viral Drunk Elephant Bronzing Drops

Product Overview: Colorescience Total Protection Face Shield SPF 50 in Glow and bronze are high-performance sunscreens that not only provides broad-spectrum protection from UVA and UVB rays but also imparts a subtle, radiant or bronzing glow to the skin. Formulated with advanced sun protection and antioxidants, this lightweight, non-greasy formula enhances your complexion while shielding it from environmental stressors.

Suitable For: All skin types, including sensitive skin. Ideal for those looking for sun protection with a luminous finish in place of traditional luminizing/bronzing primers.

Key Ingredients:

1. Zinc Oxide (19%): Provides broad-spectrum UV protection and calms the skin.

2. Titanium Dioxide (6%): Offers additional UV protection and stability to the formula.

3. Antioxidants (e.g., Vitamin C, E, and Green Tea Extract): Protects against environmental damage and neutralizes free radicals.

4. Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates and maintains skin’s moisture balance.

How to Use:

1. Shake well before use.

2. Apply two fingers worth to face and neck before applying foundation, or can be mixed in.

 

REPLACE YOUR FOUNDATION WITH THESE:

Colorescience Total Protection Face Shield SPF 50 in Flex

Available in shades: Fair, Medium, Tan, and Deep.

Product Overview: Colorescience Face Shield Flex SPF 50 is a versatile, high-performance sunscreen designed to adapt to various skin tones while providing broad-spectrum protection against harmful UVA and UVB rays. Its lightweight, flexible light to medium coverage formula offers a natural finish and seamlessly blends with the skin, making it suitable for all skin types. Infused with antioxidants and hydrating ingredients, this sunscreen protects and nourishes the skin throughout the day.

Suitable For:  All skin types, including sensitive skin. Ideal for those looking for adaptable sun protection that blends seamlessly with your unique skin tone for light to medium, buildable coverage foundation.

Key Ingredients:

1. Zinc Oxide (19%): Provides broad-spectrum UV protection and has calming properties.

2. Titanium Dioxide (6%): Offers additional UV protection and formula stability.

3. Antioxidants (e.g., Vitamin E, Green Tea Extract): Protects against environmental damage and neutralizes free radicals.

4. Hyaluronic Acid: Delivers hydration and maintains skin’s moisture balance.

How to Use:

1. Shake well before use.

2. Apply 2 fingers worth to the face and neck before finishing your normal makeup routine.

 

Skinbetter Tone Smart Compact

Available in one universal, tone adapting shade

Product Overview: SkinBetter Tone Smart Compact is an advanced tinted sunscreen that provides broad-spectrum SPF 50 protection while enhancing your complexion with a natural, flawless finish. This innovative compact combines high-performance sun protection with a sophisticated tint to even out skin tone and improve the appearance of imperfections, making it an essential addition to your daily skincare routine.

Suitable For: All skin types, including sensitive skin. Ideal for those seeking sun protection with a tint that evens out the skin tone in a light to medium, buildable coverage. Good for both using in place of you foundation, and for reapplying/touching up throughout the day.

Key Ingredients:

1. Zinc Oxide (20%): Offers broad-spectrum UV protection and helps soothe the skin.

2. Titanium Dioxide (6%): Provides additional UV protection and contributes to the product’s stability.

3. Antioxidants (e.g., Vitamin C, E): Protects against environmental damage and neutralizes free radicals.

4. Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates the skin and helps maintain moisture balance.

5. Squalane: Provides added hydration and enhances skin smoothness.

How to Use:

1. Open the compact and use the included applicator, your fingers, or our personal favorite - a flat, dense foundation brush to apply the product.

2. Gently blend onto the face and neck, ensuring even coverage.

3. Reapply as needed throughout the day for continuous sun protection.

 

REPLACE YOUR BLUSH/BRONER WITH THESE:

Sunforgettable Total Protection Color Balm SPF 50

AVAILABLE IN 6 SHADES: SHOP HERE

  • BERRY: a vibrant deep raspberry
  • BLUSH: a true nude with pink undertones
  • BRONZE: a shimmery golden bronze
  • GOLDEN HOUR: a warm, bronzy coral
  • PINK SKY: a warm, rosy pink
  • VIOLET HAZE: a cool, pinky purple

Product Overview: Colorescience Total Protection Color Balm SPF 50 offers broad-spectrum sun protection while adding a natural touch of color. This versatile balm provides defense against UVA/UVB rays, pollution, blue light, and infrared radiation. It can be used on lips, cheeks, and eyes, making it a multi-purpose addition to your daily skincare routine.

Suitable For: Suitable for all skin types. Ideal for those seeking sun protection with a hint of natural color.

 Key Benefits:

 Sun Protection: SPF 50 protects against UVA and UVB rays.

 Multi-Use Color: Provides a natural tint for lips, cheeks, and eyes.

 Environmental Defense: Shields skin from pollution, blue light, and infrared radiation.

Key Ingredients:

 Zinc Oxide (12%): A mineral sunscreen ingredient providing broad-spectrum protection.

 Iron Oxides: Help provide color and protection against visible light.

 Jojoba Esters: Hydrate and nourish the skin, offering a smooth application.

How to Use:

1. Step 1: Apply directly to lips, cheeks, and eyes.

2. Step 2: Blend with fingertips for a natural finish.

3. Step 3: Reapply every two hours or as needed, especially after swimming or sweating.

REPLACE YOUR CONCEALER WITH THESE:

Total Eye 3-In-1 Renewal Therapy SPF 35

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Available in shades: fair, medium, tan, and deep.

Product Overview: Total Eye® 3-In-1 Renewal Therapy SPF 35 is an all-in-one treatment designed to address multiple concerns around the delicate eye area. It helps reduce the appearance of dark circles, puffiness, fine lines, and wrinkles while providing broad-spectrum SPF 35 sun protection. The cooling applicator and color-correcting formula brighten and refresh the under-eye area, making it ideal for daily use.

Suitable For: Suitable for all skin types. Ideal for those looking to address dark circles, puffiness, fine lines, and sun protection around the eye area.

Key Benefits:

 Dark Circle Reduction: Minimizes the appearance of dark circles with its color-correcting formula.

 Anti-Aging: Smooths fine lines and wrinkles while reducing puffiness.

 Sun Protection: Provides broad-spectrum SPF 35 protection to prevent sun damage and premature aging.

Key Ingredients:

 Physical Sunscreens (Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide): Provide broad-spectrum UV protection.

 Peptides: Help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

 Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates and plumps the skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines.

 Niacinamide: Soothes and improves the skin’s overall appearance, reducing redness and irritation.

How to Use:

1. Step 1: Apply to the under-eye area using the cooling applicator, gently blending until absorbed.

2. Step 2: Can be used alone or under makeup.

3. Step 3: Reapply every two hours or as needed, especially during prolonged sun exposure.

 

REPLACE YOUR SETTING POWDER WITH THESE:

Total Protection Brush on Shield SPF 50

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Available in shades: Matte/Transulcent, Fair, Medium, Tan, Deep, Glow, Bronze

Product Overview: This innovative mineral sunscreen provides broad-spectrum SPF 50 protection while offering a convenient, mess-free application. Formulated with natural mineral ingredients, it helps shield your skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays while also serving as a lightweight finishing powder for a flawless look.

Suitable For: All skin types, including sensitive skin. Ideal for those looking for a convenient, on-the-go sun protection and reapplication solution.

Key Ingredients:

1. Zinc Oxide: Offers broad-spectrum UV protection and helps calm the skin.

2. Titanium Dioxide: Provides additional UV protection and enhances the sunscreen’s efficacy.

3. Antioxidants (e.g., Vitamin C, E): Protects the skin from environmental damage and neutralizes free radicals.

How to Use:

1. Twist the brush to release the powder.

2. Gently apply the powder evenly over your face and neck to set cream products.

3. Reapply every 2 hours or to absorb shine throughout the day.

 

REPLACE YOUR LIP GLOSS WITH THESE:

Lip shine SPF 35

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Available in shades: Rose, Champagne, Brûlée, and Coral

Product Overview: Colorescience Lip Shine SPF 35 combines sun protection with a glossy finish to keep your lips looking and feeling great. This hydrating lip balm is formulated with broad-spectrum SPF 35 to protect your lips from harmful UV rays while providing a moisturizing shine and enhancing natural lip color.

Suitable For: All skin types, including sensitive lips. Ideal for those who want sun protection and hydration in a convenient lip enhancing product.

Key Ingredients:

1. Zinc Oxide: Provides broad-spectrum UV protection and helps soothe the skin.

2. Titanium Dioxide: Offers additional UV protection and helps maintain the product’s stability.

3. Hyaluronic Acid: Delivers intense hydration and helps keep lips plump and smooth.

4. Vitamin E: An antioxidant that helps protect and condition the lips.

How to Use:

1. Apply evenly to lips before sun exposure.

2. Reapply every 2 hours or after eating, drinking, or swimming.

REPLACE YOUR SETTING SPRAY WITH THIS:

ZINC IT OVER:

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Product OverviewZinc It Over is a mineral-based sunscreen designed to provide effective protection against harmful UVA and UVB rays. Infused with zinc oxide, this lightweight formula not only shields your skin from sun damage but also helps to calm and soothe irritated or sensitive skin.

Suitable For: All skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone skin. Ideal for those seeking a mineral-based sunscreen with calming properties, while also not disturbing makeup application with reapplying.

Key Ingredients:

1. Zinc Oxide (20%): Provides broad-spectrum UV protection and has anti-inflammatory properties to soothe the skin.

2. Niacinamide: Helps to brighten skin and reduce redness while providing additional antioxidant benefits.

3. Hyaluronic Acid: Offers deep hydration and helps to maintain the skin’s moisture balance.

4. Vitamin E: An antioxidant that helps to protect the skin from environmental stressors.

How to Use:

1. Apply generously to all exposed skin, including over makeup, 15 minutes before sun exposure.

2. Reapply every 2 hours, or after swimming, sweating, or towel drying.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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