Favourite SPFs!
Happy summer everyone! I hope that youâve all managed to stay safe during these hotter temperatures wherever you are 𼾠Iâve been told by my family back in Wales that thereâs been sweltering heat in the UK lately, and meanwhile in Spain temperatures have been a steady 32 degrees for almost all of the three weeks Iâve been here so far. Needless to say, itâs paramount that we all use a suitable SPF during the heatwave to protect ourselves from sunburn, skin damage and premature ageing đÂ
Iâve been using two different sunscreens since being in Spain - a mist for my face and a classic sun lotion for the rest of my body. My skin is very breakout-prone and a little oily, so I wanted to make sure that the two formulas I bought were light, easily absorbed and that they wouldnât block my pores and cause more breakouts in the long run.
Letâs start with the Ambre Solaire Sensitive Hydrating Face Sun Cream Mist SPF 50 (ÂŁ6.00). I first came across this sunscreen last year when I came to Spain on my own for the first time to see my boyfriend. Iâd never seen a sunscreen mist before, so I thought Iâd give it a try as normal sun creams feel horrible on my skin. It claims to be non-greasy, hypoallergenic and anti-pollution, so it sounded like a great option for normal, everyday use too when the weather becomes cooler.Â
And I have to say, I absolutely love it! This sunscreen is a lifesaver for those with oily, breakout-prone and sensitive skin as you canât feel it on your face once youâve sprayed it on, and as far as I know it hasnât irritated my skin or made me break out. Itâs a huge pro as well that it only takes seconds to apply, and you can even reapply it over make-up and it wonât disturb it at all as itâs transparent.Â
For my body, Iâve been using Soltanâs Quick Dry Protect SPF 50+ suncare lotion (ÂŁ6.50). I liked the fact that it claims to dry in under 60 seconds, and that itâs water and sand resistant which means itâs great for those beach days đď¸ It also has a 5 star UVA rating which gives me piece of mind that my skin will be highly protected and safe from damage (though itâs still important to take other precautions too!). My skin hasnât burnt at all since using it which is quite rare for me, and Iâm really pleased that this formula hasnât caused any breakouts on my chest and shoulders, which can happen with other sun creams.Â
Both options are very affordable, lightweight and offer high protection and so I recommend them wholeheartedlyđÂ
