#spf makeup

Hey guys,

I was reading comments and spotted a few people asking for drugstore skincare recommendations for oily skin types. So today I’ll be chatting you through two of my ride or die products from Revolution Skincare that I adore and I think you will too.

Starting off we have the Revolution Skincare 10% Niacinamide and 1% Zinc Blemish & Pore Serum for £10. This serum is a blemish and pore refining serum which helps to reduce the look of blemishes and pores on the skin while also soothing the skin. This serum is recommend for oily, congested and blemish prone skin. The reason I love this serum so much is that the ingredients are designed to regulate the skins natural oil to help reduce shine during the day. It’s also great to reduce the appearance of blemishes and help take away redness. You can use this oil free serum daily in your routine and use it before primer personally or before foundation / powder if I’m not wearing primer.

Next up we have the Revolution Skincare SPF30 Oil Control Moisturiser 50ml £10.00. This is my favourite drugstore moisturiser and it literally decided for people with oily skin and has a great SPF level for those complexions! There is also a version that is designed for dry and normal skin types on their site. This moisturiser is created to protect skin from harmful UV rays that can cause sun damage, without leaving a white cast , making it amazing for all skin tones. It is formulated with Niacinamide like the serum to help to control oiliness and even skin tone. It also has Glycerin which helps to draw water into the skin to prevent dehydration and Urea and Allantoin help to soothe irritation. It’s the perfect cream to wear everyday whether you are doing a full face or aren’t planning to wear any makeup. I am obsessed with the matte yet hydrating finish it gives my skin and I couldn’t recommend it more.

I love these 2 products and if like me you have oily skin, you really do need to check out these products. Even if you don’t have oily skin but just want to reduce/ control shine or need a product with SPF head over to www.revolution.com to see the whole range. You won’t regret it and these products are much more price friendly and honestly just as good as some of my luxury beauty products.

Lots of love

Look pretty and protected against sun damage with the best SPF makeup and skincare products to wear all year.

Look pretty and protected against sun damage with the best SPF makeup and skincare products to wear all year.

The trend for makeup products that boast ingredients traditionally found in skincare has exploded in recent years, with the lines dividing these two categories becoming increasingly blurred. Such is the case with SPF makeup - there are now a plethora of makeup products available that offer sun protection to supplement your usual skincare, while still bringing their usual lash-lengthening, base-beautifying magic. To get you started with these hybrid products, we’ve curated the ones we’ll be reaching for at every social occasion this season, from weddings to boat parties, and more – for summer beauty with benefits. 

Cruise Control 

Much like your skin and hair, your lashes also need protecting from the sun’s harsh rays, especially when you’re luxuriating on a boat - so opting for a mascara featuring sun protection could make all the difference to the health of your lashes this summer. Eyeko’s Beach Waterproof Mascara is one of the first SPF mascaras to hit the market, while its waterproof formulation makes it the perfect pick for a day on the high seas.

A Day Of Sport

Heading off to watch the cricket or to play tennis/hike/SUP with your friends this weekend? For such a casual affair, you’ll probably want to dial back your usual makeup for a more low-key, no makeup look – but that doesn’t mean eschewing makeup entirely if you don’t want to. We recently put out the word to you, dear readers, about your ride-or-die SPF favourites, and Mecca Cosmetica’s To Save Face SPF 50 seems to be a firm favourite in the comments – with good reason. It packs a powerful SPF punch, while unifying and perfecting the skin in a super subtle “lit from within” sort of way, so you can skip the foundation.

Hitting The Road 

Summer and road trips go together like face masks and Netflix – they’re truly a match made in heaven. But don’t forget the importance of keeping your skin protected while you’re on the road; just because you’re inside of a car doesn’t mean the sun’s harmful SPF rays can’t reach you, sadly. Don’t skimp on your usual face sunscreen (or forget to reapply it, a common rookie error) and give some TLC to your pout with a lipstick spiked with SPF. Our pick? Fresh’s cult classic Sugar Tinted Lip Treatment in Punch - it boasts an SPF of 15 and its suitably summery red-orange shade makes for perfect summer wearing. 

Wedding Bliss  

These sunny months are always filled with weddings aplenty, which often see guests leave the house mid-afternoon and not stagger home before the early hours after an extravagant (and exhausting) day of celebrating, dancing and dining. Such festivities call for makeup that can go the distance – and any sun protection is an extra (highly appreciated) boon. Bare Minerals 5-in-1 BB Advanced Performance Cream Eyeshadow ticks both boxes – it’ll stay put on your lids without smudging all day, while helping to protect the delicate eye area from sun damage. 

A Garden Gathering

What could be lovelier than a balmy afternoon spent socialising in the surrounds of a lusciously leafy garden? Not many things, TBH. And while you’re enjoying Pimm’s cocktails and canapés on the lawn, you still should keep sun protection front of mind. Keep cheeks looking chic with Dr. Perricone’s No Blush Blush for a seamlessly natural glow, which offers broad spectrum protection of SPF 30. Because after all you want your cheeks to be rosy pink, not sunburnt red.

Story by Tess Schlink, photography by Amy Hibbard, styling by Paige Murphy, hair and makeup by Jess Diez. Sig wears Zimmermann dress and Sarah J Curtis hat.

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