Collection: Top 12 Sunscreens

If you've spent any amount of time in the beauty community, you probably have heard the constant cry for adding sunscreen to your routine. As skincare-fanatics & makeup artists, we can't help but agree, & jump for joy when it's the topic of conversation!

We are living in a wonderful time when the beauty industry has shined its light on the topic of SPF & we are seeing brands supporting the protection of your skin now more than ever.

So what should you be looking for when picking the right sunscreen for you?

All in all, there are two types of sunscreen: physical & chemical.

Physical works by blocking UV rays from the skin (think of a mirror) while chemical works by absorbing UV rays (think of a sponge). Most chemical sunscreens can be identified by the active ingredients you're seeing on the bottle, such as oxybenzone, avobenzone, etc. Your physical sunscreens are made from minerals such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. Amazingly, both are effective at protecting your skin from UVA & UVB rays. I personally prefer physical sunscreens for my skin because of my acne-prone skin & the ingredients are sensitive-skin friendly!

All in all, sunscreens are crucial to your everyday routine- they should be as consistent as putting on your shoes before you leave your house in the morning. When you skip your sunscreen, you are exposing your unprotected skin to harmful rays that will increase your chances of skin cancer & accelerate the skin's aging process tremendously. Exposure can also lead to discoloration & increase fine lines/wrinkles.

Here are some best practices to make sure your skin stays protected & cancer-free:

-Sunscreen's lifespan is 2 hours so apply accordingly! I have reminders set on my phone for every 2 hours for reapplication, 8am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm.

-If you prefer chemical sunscreens, apply them as your first step in your AM routine! You want the sunscreen to absorb into your skin properly for it to effectively work!

-Exposure can happen ANYWHERE & when you least expect it, like in our car driving to work, through windows in the office, or even from the blue light emitted from our phones. Even on a cloudy day, UV exposure is present, so don't let the clouds fool you!

-If you have any retinol/retinoid product in your skincare routine, or incorporating a type of peel, SPF is a must during the AM. Without it, your skin will be even more susceptible to UV exposure.

-SPF is a year-round must- even during colder seasons. Keep an eye on the expiration date on the bottle- sunscreen has a certain shelflife for effectiveness, so if you have old bottles around, it might be time to restock.

All in all, we want you to enjoy the sweet sunshine while being protected! Here are our latest picks for favorite physical sunscreens! If you're between sunscreens, let us pick for you! By reaching out to our team, our artist will pick the right SPF product that will best fit into your skincare routine & will be right for your skin type. Connect with us by filling out the contact form at the bottom of the homepage!

Links for our recommended products are below.