Sunscreens to protect your face this summer
The sun is out and so should your sunscreen! With the amount of heat that we experience here in the Philippines during the dry season, wearing sunscreen is non-negotiable. As it not only protects your skin from the sun, but also prevents your skin from aging, getting sunburns, and possible skin cancer.
In looking for a face sunscreen, it should have a minimum SPF30 or higher and a broad- spectrum, which means that it blocks UVA (causes aging) and UVB (causes burning) rays. You should apply at least ¼ teaspoon or at least two finger lengths of the product for your face and don’t forget to apply on your neck as well! Reapply every two hours for maximum protection, especially if you are outside.
In deciding the right sunscreen for you, it is a must that you check the sensitivity of your skin and your skin type. Gel type or gel cream sunscreen type is best for oily skin while cream type is most suitable for dry skin.
To find the best of the best sunscreen for you, we collated several sunscreen recommendations that you can check out and add to your daily skincare routine!
1. Luxe Organix High Protection Perfecting UV Tint Serum Sunscreen SPF 50 PA +++
Luxe Organix High Protection Perfecting UV Tint Serum 10g, PHP 119
This serum sunscreen is a lightweight and non-sticky tinted hybrid sunscreen that offers SPF 50 PA+++ UVA/UVB broad-spectrum protection. Since this is a tinted sunscreen, this evens out your skin tone and instantly brightens your skin complexion. This also contains skincare-loving ingredients such as 2% Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid, and Vitamin C which are suitable for acne-prone skin as they smoothen and hydrate the skin. This can be used alone for a natural and skin-like finish or to be layered under makeup.
2. Fairy Skin Premium Brightening Sunscreen
Fairy Skin Premium Brightening Sunscreen 50g, PHP 190
This TikTok viral sunscreen has surely been all over your feed as it is widely recommended by content creators. This premium sunscreen is non-sticky and non-greasy that has SPF 50 PA+++ and four UV filters to give you a powerful sun defense. This also contains Centella Asiatica and Licorice root extract that help soothe, hydrate, and lighten up your skin tone and skin hyperpigmentation. This is also great under makeup and leaves without a white cast!
3. Hello Glow 3in1 Lightweight Sun Care Gel SPF 50
Hello Glow 3-in-1 Lightweight Sun Care Gel 50g, PHP 320
This very lightweight sunscreen with SPF50+ PA++++ and broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection has a water-gel cream formula that is best for oily or combination skin types. This contains watermelon extract that helps minimize pores, aloe vera extract which calms and soothes skin, bamboo leaf extract leaving a silky and smooth skin, and hyaluronic acid which keeps moisture on the skin, all these great benefits while giving your skin the ultimate sun protection.
4. Belo SunExpert Dewy Essence Sunscreen SPF 50
Belo SunExpert Dewy Essence Sunscreen 50ml, B1T1 PHP 430
This ultra-lightweight and hydrating sun protection gives a non-sticky feeling which is suitable for combination and dry skin. This has SPF50 and PA++++ broad-spectrum protection against UV rays. This is water-resistant, paraben-free, non-comedogenic, hypoallergenic, and dermatologist tested. Also infused with Pentavitin, a great moisture barrier on the skin giving instant hydration for up to 72 hours.
5. Oxecure Daily Sunscreen SPF 50+/PA++++
Oxecure Daily Sunscreen 30g, PHP 549
A combination of physical and clean chemical gel-cream sunscreen offers a SPF50+ PA++++ especially formulated for acne-prone and sensitive skin users out there. It contains Dandelion extracts which help protect the skin from pollutants, Cactus extract to break down and remove excess sebum from pores while continuously hydrating the skin, and infused with Vitamin E, B3, and B5 to even out the skin tone. All that nourishing skincare ingredients while being lightweight when applied.
6. BLK Cosmetics Daydream Sheer Sunscreen SPF 50
BLK Cosmetics Daydream Sheer Sunscreen 30ml, PHP 549
This super light, non-sticky cream is also an invisible moisturizer with SPF50 PA+++ broad spectrum protection with zinc oxide to protect from the sun while soothing the skin and helping skin heal. This can also be used alone or as a makeup primer. This product also claims to keep the skin fresh, hydrated, protected, and safe for all skin types, including those with sensitive skin.
That said, we hope that you’ll find the best sunscreen for you. Don’t fret as there are many options available in the market to get that SPF! Don’t compromise your skin and apply that sunscreen!
