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that can help soften signs of skin aging, like fine lines, sun spots, and laxity.
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He calls thismineral-basedfacial sunscreen “one of the lightest and silkiest skin-care products on the market.”
Its star ingredient,niacinamide, is an essential part of this formula for its complexion-brightening, moisture-replenishing properties.
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Another critical ingredient is plankton extract, which helps your skin resist heat-induced stress, sometimes leading tomelasma.
), but its gentle feel and calming formulation are a boon forsun-damaged skin.
This mineral-based, antioxidant-packed sunscreen preventsandrepairs UV-related skin damage, which can include fine lines and sun spots.
The repair technology in question is derived from plankton extract, rich in damage-minimizing antioxidants.
It also contains mattifying silica and cotton extract, which curbs excess oil.
Tester feedback:As an avid user of mineral sunscreens, shopping directorShanna Shipinmajorly approves of this peach-tinted SPF.
Most importantly, it saves you an extra skin-care step in the morning.
“Unprotected sun exposure drastically accelerates the appearance of aging skin,” Dr. Lolis explains.
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Another antioxidant known for its skin-boosting benefits isniacinamide, also known as vitamin B3.
Garshick previously toldAllurethat this antioxidant can also diminish fine lines and wrinkles, thanks to its collagen-boosting properties.
Most of the formulas above are also spiked with other plumping additives, like hydratinghyaluronic acid.
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