In this day and age, traditional sunscreen just doesn’t cut it. Check out why your sunscreen regimen needs upgrading
Here’s the deal: sunscreens are so much more than just sunblock. Many skincare brands today are designing more innovative formulas to actively redefine sun protection that goes beyond the basics. Now, modern SPFs are multifunctional and multipurpose—some double as makeup primers for smoother skin, concealers for even skin tone, and shields that can protect your skin from pollution.
Find your next favorite SPF that comes in all forms from this list:
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Murad Multi-Vitamin Clear Coat Broad Spectrum
Best for: Clear Coverage
Sunscreens typically come in a thick, opaque formula. It’s because they contain certain minerals that are made to sit on your skin’s surface and actively block out UV rays. But while they offer excellent sun protection, they usually leave a visible white residue, which no matter how long or well you blend, will not look good on any skin tone.
The newest release from Murad is the Multi-Vitamin Clear Coat Broad Spectrum. True to its name, it’s a clear sunscreen that blends seamlessly into all skin tones, making it perfect for those who want effective SPF without the dreaded white cast. More than this, it’s also packed with potent vitamins and bio-fermentation technology to curb all anti-aging effects of the sun on your skin.
SK-II Atmosphere CC Cream
Best for: Tinted Radiance
Another type of sunscreen is the SK-II Atmosphere CC Cream: a lightweight sunscreen that not only protects your skin from the UV rays, but also provides iridescent coverage to help conceal blemishes on your skin. Picture a dewy, makeup-perfecting base that feels as light as air, but with sun protection front and center.
It also actively reduces the appearance of dark spots given the generous amount of niacinamide, ume extract from Japan, and Pitera—an ingredient that targets uneven skin and an ever-famous ingredient found in most SK-II products. It’s frankly the perfect product for brightening and skin protection all in one.
Tatcha Silken Pore Perfecting Sunscreen
Best for: Pore Erasing
Anyone dealing with large pores knows the hassle of getting makeup to sit smoothly on the skin. The Tatcha Silken Pore Perfecting Sunscreen aims to target just that. It’s a weightless sunscreen with broad-spectrum SPF 35 to protect your skin from the harsh sun.
Though many sunscreens boast higher SPF levels, this one stands out for its pore-perfecting benefits. This sunscreen offers the perfect balance of effective sun protection and a refined skin complexion in an instant.
Clarins UV Plus Anti-Pollution
Best for: Anti-Pollution Defense
Whether in the metro or the province, pollution and sun exposure seem to be a top concern among Filipinos. Enter the Clarins UV Plus Anti-Pollution sunscreen. This stands out from other sunscreen products as it uses a 5P defense technology that shields your skin from 5 types of pollution: atmospheric and indoor pollution, pollen, blue light, and photo pollution.
Arguably the best part is that it comes in a 30ml bottle, perfect to slip in your purse for your on-the-go agenda. With its 5P technology, compact packaging, and translucent formula, splurging for this type of skincare has its own benefits.
Do these modern SPFs actually make a difference? Absolutely. Regardless of the time you spend outdoors or how fast-paced your lifestyle is, sunscreen is non-negotiable. In fact, your skin needs protection from all the blue light you get from staring at a computer screen all day. This only goes to show that having a sunscreen that does it all is not all about offering protection for your skin; you’re making your life easier while giving your skin the extra TLC it needs.
