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Tester feedback:“As a woman withbrown skin, I usually run away from mineral sunscreen.
Collage: Laneen Wells; Source images: Allure editors
That’s a surefire way to look purple,” says editor-in-chiefJessica Cruel.
“This lightlytinted formulachanged my mind.
It’s got a watery consistency and blends seamlessly without leaving my skin looking dusty.”
Allureeditor-in-chief Jessica Cruel applying the Kate Somerville HydraKate Illuminating SPF 50+ Drops
Plus, there’s licorice root extract to brighten and even out hyperpigmentation.
It’s giving dewy skin goodnessand by it, I mean Shiseidos Urban Environment Fresh-Moisture Hyaluronic Acid Sunscreen.
It’s a must-have everywhere I go."
Allurecommerce editor Sarah Han applying the Shiseido Urban Environment Fresh-Moisture Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 42
Like many Supergoop products, this formula was made to play well under makeup.
When it dries down, it has a silky finish that isnt sticky or greasy.
It leaves my skin looking radiant.
Alluresenior news editor Nicola Dall’Asen applying the Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun SPF 50
The results: skin that’s plump, protected, and feels oh-so-smooth.
“My skin immediately feels moisturized but without the greasiness that some sunscreens can leave.”
Plus, there aretwo tinted variationsof this sunscreen if you’re seeking light coverage.
Alluresenior editor Jesa Marie Calaor after applying the Supergoop Triple Prep Weightless Multitasking Moisturizer SPF 40
I love that this moisturizer is so hydrating and blends seamlessly into the skin, she says.
The lightweight lotion is spiked with prebiotics that support and strengthen your skins moisture barrier.
Dr. Spearman also shouts out this sunscreens dark spot-diminishing combination of niacinamide, tranexamic acid, and phenyl-ethyl resorcinol.
Alluresenior editor Jesa Marie Calaor after applying the Supergoop Triple Prep Weightless Multitasking Moisturizer SPF 40
When you mix that with the formula’s hyaluronic acid, you’ll notice dewy, brighter skin.
We adhere to the AAD’s guidelines and only recommend sunscreens with broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher.
Hyaluronic acidis the queen of hydration.
Allureassociate editor Annie Blay applying the Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery Moisturizer SPF 50
To replenish and seal in much-needed moisture, many creams depend on ceramides.
They’re also a soothing ingredient to look out for when treating skin conditions likeeczema.
(Oh, andwearing sunscreen indoorsis also non-negotiable.)
And don’t forgetcommonly-missed areas, like your eyelids, ears, and chest.
Is a moisturizer with SPF as good as wearing sunscreen?
“SPF-infused moisturizers are a direct result of the desire to do more with less.”
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