All About Sunblocks 2: Product Recommendations

Welcome to part 2! In here, I shall tell you all about sunblock ingredients, types, and the most awaited part: my recommendations.

There are different types of sunblock to suit every skin type. These are:

GEL- water- based; perfect to retain moisture on the epidermal layer of the skin; best for oily skin

LOTION- moisturizing; emollient; perfect for people with dry skin

SPRAYS (aka Invisible Sunblocks)- gives a light sheen to skin; perfect for people who dislike white casts caused by cream and lotion sunblocks; best used on body

People with Normal skin may take their pick from any of these sunblock types.

SUNBLOCK INGREDIENTS

There are a lot of FDA- approved ingredients, but the most common and most effective are: Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Mexoryl, Avobenzone, Octyl Salicylate, and Oxybenzone.

Unfortunately, these ingredients can only block UVB rays, except Zinc Oxide, the only known ingredient that effectively blocks UVA and UVB rays.

SUNBLOCK TYPES

Sunblocks are usually labeled as 'BROAD SPECTRUM', meaning they claim that they can protect you from UVA and UVB rays. In reality, this is not true for all sunblocks, as UVA is a tough and persistent ray, and most sunblocks cannot block this ray. Make sure your sunblock has ZINC OXIDE, MEXORYL, or AVOBENZONE to ensure that your skin is protected from the sun's most harmful UV ray.

There is no such thing as 'WATERPROOF SUNBLOCK'. Sunblock is applied topically, and it is inevitable that it will come off when you swim and sweat. There are only 'WATER- RESISTANT SUNBLOCKS'. But still, they should be reapplied after swimming and perspiring, and a couple of minutes after sun exposure.

SUNBLOCK APPLICATION GUIDELINES

1. Make sure you apply a shot glass full amount to your entire body. Most people do not apply the right amount of sunblock. Less amount means less protection.

2. Make sure your entire body is covered with sunblock

3. It's better to apply sunblock on top of everything (makeup included). Applying it underneath your usual skin products will only dilute the sunblock.

RECOMMENDATIONS

From cheap to steep, I got ya' covered. :)

SUN PROTECTION FOR EYES:

Revlon Age Defying Concealer with SPF 25 (Around P500.00++)

MAC Studio Finish Concealer with SPF 35 (Around P900.00+)

STEEP SUN PROTECTION FOR LIPS:

Clinique Long Wearing Glosswear for lips with SPF 15 (Around P600.00++)

Benetint Lipbalm with SPF 15 (Around P1000.00+)

Kiehl's Lipbalm w/ SPF 15 (Around P600.00+)

CHEAP SUN PROTECTION FOR LIPS:

Maybelline Lipbalm with SPF 15 (Around P70.00)

Carmex Lipbalm Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB (P109.75)

Nivea Sun Protection Lip Balm (Around P100.00)

STEEP SUN PROTECTION FOR BODY:

Kiehl's Creme De Corps Light-weight Body Lotion w/ SPF 30 (Around P1000.00++)

Shiseido Face and Body Ultimate Sun Protection w/ SPF 55 (Around P2,900.00+)

VMV Hypoallergenics Armada Sport w/ SPF 70 (Around P1,000.00+)

CHEAP SUN PROTECTION FOR BODY:

Nivea Invisible Sun Protection w/ SPF 30 (Around P400.00+)

Beach Hut Clear Spray w/ SPF 36 (Around P300.00++)

Snoe Suntervention Serious Body Protection w/ SPF 80 (P699.00)

STEEP SUN PROTECTION FOR FACE:

Shiseido Sunblock Face Cream w/ SPF 35 (Around P1,900.00+)

Kiehl's Ultra Light Daily UV Defense with SPF 50 PA+++ (P1,995.00)

House of Obagi Obagi-C RX System C-Sunguard w/ SPF 30 (Around P3,000.00++)

CHEAP SUN PROTECTION FOR FACE:

Nivea Sun Immediate Collagen Protect Face Sunblock w/ SPF 30+ (Around P300.00++)

VMV Hypoallergenics Armada Face Sunblock (Around P600.00+)

Celeteque Dermoscience Sun Care Matte Moisturizer w/ SPF 30 Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB Protection (P230.00)

I've told you at the first part of this post that sunblock is more effective if applied last. Since sunblock will make your makeup look cakey, it's best to opt for makeup products that are infused w/ SPF. Here are my recommendations:

CHEAP MAKEUP W/ SUN PROTECTION:

Myra-E Tinted Moisturizer w/ SPF 15 (P135.00)

Wet N' Wild Tinted Moisturizer w/ SPF 15 (Around P200.00+)

BB Creams (starts with SPF 30; Price starts at P500.00+)

STEEP MAKEUP W/ SUN PROTECTION:

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer w/ SPF 20 (Around P1,900.00+)

Shu Uemura UV Under Base Makeup w/ SPF 30 (Around P2,000+)

Make Up For Ever White Definition Foundation w/ SPF 30++

Need to recap the scientific side? Then read PART 1 again. :)

If you guys have further queries, don't hesitate to ask. :)




*Disclaimer: Some photos were taken from various websites