SPF Makeup Is Summer's Best Beauty Shortcut

24.05.2019 21:45

Refinery29.com

There's always room for improvement in life, whether that's finding the time to exercise, not texting (or tweeting) when you're on your fourth shot of tequila, or maybe even just following the cardinal rule of drinking more water. When it comes to our beauty routine, there's always one thing that most of us could be better at: remembering to wear sun protection.

Fortunately, our favorite brands keep finding ways to make life a little easier, like putting SPF in moisturizer so we never leave the house unprotected. Some might call it lazy, but we call it practical — especially when it's as simple as piling it on with SPF-infused makeup, too. It's not a replacement for your regular sunscreen, of course, but the more the merrier when it comes to sun protection.

With the warm weather finally here (even though SPF should be worn 365 days a year), it’s the perfect time to start loading up on sun protection every way we can. The best makeup products with SPF, ahead...

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Laneige Cushion Concealer

If you already wear concealer every day, swapping in a formula with sun protection is a no-brainer. This one hides everything we want it to (blemishes, dark spots, under-eye circles...) in a single swipe and provides SPF 30, too.

Laneige Cushion Concealer , $24, available at Laneige

Neutrogena Healthy Skin 3-In-1 Concealer Broad Spectrum SPF 20

This under-$10 option doesn't just conceal your under-eye area or protect against sun damage, but also works as an eye cream with soothing aloe and green tea for long-term benefits.

Neutrogena Healthy Skin 3-In-1 Concealer Broad Spectrum Spf 20, $5.5, available at Walmart

It Cosmetics CC+ Cream with SPF 50+

This is a full-coverage foundation, color corrector, anti-aging serum, pore-targeting primer, day cream, and, on top of all that, a sunscreen. Need we say more?

It Cosmetics CC+ Cream with SPF 50+, $39, available at Ulta Beauty

Tarte Mineral Powder Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30

Reapplying sunscreen on top of your makeup could be a huge hassle, but not when this SPF powder is in the picture. The handy brush sets makeup as it protects, and feels so light, you won't mind sweeping it on throughout the day.

Tarte Mineral Powder Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30, $28, available at Sephora

Perricone MD No Blush Blush

Dab this formula onto your cheekbones for a flushed, rosy look and an added hit of SPF 30.

Perricone MD No Blush Blush (0.3 oz.), $28, available at DermStore

Lancôme Star Bronzer

Amp up your natural glow while protecting your skin with this SPF 15 bronzer.

Lancôme Star Bronzer Natural Matte, $38, available at Ulta Beauty

Petiue SPF Highlighter

Speaking of glows, your highlight is always on the highest points of your cheeks, the area most susceptible to the sun. This SPF highlighter has that sensitive spot covered, and the glide-on stick makes it easy to stash in your bag.

Petiue SPF Highlighter, $36, available at Petiue

Supergoop! Shimmershade Illuminating Cream Eyeshadow SPF 30

Sunscreen on your lids is a recipe for teary, stinging eyes. This genius shimmery cream shadow from Supergoop! — in three different shades — gives the thin skin the SPF 30 protection it needs without making you tear up.

Supergoop! Shimmershade Illuminating Cream Eyeshadow SPF 30, $24, available at Sephora