In honor of the end of Summer quickly approaching, I wanted to remind everyone how crucial it is that sunscreen be worn EVERYDAY in every season. Many clients tell me they only wear sunscreen in the summer or even only "if they are going to be in the sun." This makes me absolutely cringe every time. I cannot work with my clients to improve hyperpigmentation if they are not religiously applying sunscreen and I will be brutally honest with them. The options for mineral sunscreens have always been a bit limited, the options for great mineral sunscreens have been nearly non-existent. However, the options and formulas do seem to be improving so without further ado I give you the top 3 sunscreens you can find at Sephora today!
Drunk Elephant Umbra Sheer Physical Daily Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30: Once again Drunk Elephant came into the game with a goal to change the skincare industry and Umbra did not disappoint. At the time, and to my knowledge even today, there is no other purely Zinc Oxide mineral sunscreen at Sephora. You may not know this but Titanium Dioxide (another mineral sunscreen active) can actually be really drying. It is naturally oil absorbing, which can be absolutely wonderful for those struggling with excessive oil. However, for those of us with dry skin that are desperately attempting to hold onto every drop of moisture, we can Zinc Oxide may be the better option. This formula contains 20% Zinc Oxide, along with antioxidants to further defend the skin against the sun and other free radicals throughout the day and of course Drunk Elephants signature ingredient, Marula Oil. Umbra has a smooth texture with a very sheer light pink hue to avoid the dreaded white cast on the skin. It goes on smooth and feels hydrating upon application but dries down beautifully, not oily or greasy film is left on the skin, and it wears beautifully under makeup. Umbra's price may seem a bit steep at $36 but this is a 3 oz container and a little goes a long way with this formula, less product is required to get the maximum protection than that of a chemical sunscreen. The last tube I purchased lasted me nearly 6 months with daily use!
Tarte Tarteguard 30 Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30: This is truly a hidden gem within Sephora. You will find it tucked away in the Tarte gondala, far away from the Skincare section where those sunscreen seekers are likely to be searching. Tarteguard is a 3.36% Titanium Dioxide and 4.13% Zinc Oxide, antioxidants and contains their signature oil, Maracuja oil. It has a lighter texture than the Umbra due to the decreased amount of Zinc Oxide. By combining the 2 minerals they developed a beautiful lightweight lotion like texture. Those with normal to dry skin will appreciate the hydrating feel but those with oily skin will benefit from the oil absorbing properties of the Titanium Dioxide. My only complaint about Tartegaurd was the price to size ratio and the packaging made it impossible to tell when the product was low.
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