#sunscreen Archives - Voir Fashion https://www.voirfashion.co.uk Tue, 16 Aug 2022 10:40:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.6.17 SPF Infused Products to Keep Your Skin Healthy This Summer https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/post/spf-infused-products-to-keep-your-skin-healthy-this-summer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spf-infused-products-to-keep-your-skin-healthy-this-summer Tue, 16 Aug 2022 10:40:31 +0000 https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/?p=59561 When it comes to the summertime, there’s nothing more important than protecting your skin from harmful UV rays that are scientifically bound to promote not only sunburn, but premature ageing of the skin. Whilst many of us spent our childhoods bouncing around on vacation coated in suncream that left a definitive white-cast, we’re here to prove that protecting your skin no longer has to come at a cost. With a variety of innovative products doubling up as either makeup or skincare, below, you’ll find five of Voir’s favourite SPF infused products that offer a variety of simplistic sun protection methods.

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]]> When it comes to the summertime, there’s nothing more important than protecting your skin from harmful UV rays that are scientifically bound to promote not only sunburn, but premature ageing of the skin. Whilst many of us spent our childhoods bouncing around on vacation coated in suncream that left a definitive white-cast, we’re here to prove that protecting your skin no longer has to come at a cost. With a variety of innovative products doubling up as either makeup or skincare, below, you’ll find five of Voir’s favourite SPF infused products that offer a variety of simplistic sun protection methods.

Fenty Skin – Hydra Vizor Invisible Moisturizer Spf 30

Rihanna’s Fenty Skin has been all over our feeds ever since its launch, but after testing their products, why wouldn’t it be? This moisturiser is invisible across all skin tones, counteracting dehydration and discolouration whilst offering all day universal SPF 30 protection. Clean, vegan, and gluten-free, Fenty offers refillable packaging and proves suitable for all skin types – without clogging your pores. This product is perfect for under your makeup, absorbing instantly without piling up or promoting greasiness. Apply every day for desirable results – just insert the refill into the outer holster, making sure the pump is lined up with the cutout, then push the refill down until you hear a click. Distribute accordingly and you’re good to go!

Hello Sunday – The One For Your Lips

Hello Sunday is committed to creating products that are mindful of our planet, avoiding chemicals known to cause harm to sea life. Boasting products that are both vegan and cruelty free, Hello Sundays’ creations are super-lightweight and particularly protective. Infused with SPF 50, this lip balm will keep your lips plush all day long, packed with squalane and shea butter to ensure a soft finish you can’t help but adore. You can apply the balm onto your lips as needed  throughout the day – ideally 30 minutes before going outside. 

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Sunscreen

Glow Recipe’s fruit infused Niacinamide Sunscreen is the perfect addition to your summer toiletries bag, designed to chemically boost your skin’s radiance whilst simultaneously protecting your skin via SPF 50. Filled with hyaluronic acid and aloe, this sunscreen is ultra-lightweight and moisturising, eliminating fine lines and wrinkles without leaving a white cast. Shake well before applying, then work in sections as you distribute the product generously yet evenly across your skin. Whilst you’ll have to wait 15 minutes following application before basking in the sun, you can re-apply this product over your makeup throughout the day – just apply little dots and pat them in gently with your fingertips or a sponge!

Nars Cosmetics – Smooth & Protect Primer SPF50

Everyone loves a little primer to blur their imperfections, pores and fine lines prior to applying their everyday makeup. Cleverly, NARS’ creation of a broad-spectrum sunscreen that doubles up as a primer is both oil-free and weightless. Like Hello Sunday, this product utilises powerful antioxidants to deflect pollution and environmental aggressors, whilst its’ Invisible Defence Technology ensures protection against damaging rays. Apply this product beneath your makeup, or simply, wear it alone for a radiant glow. 

BareMinerals – Complexion Rescue Tinted Moisturizer SPF30

If you’re looking for a dewy skin tint that is both fresh and buildable, Bare Minerals’ Complexion Rescue Tinted Moisturiser is ideal. Offering effortlessly natural coverage and mineral-based protection, this gel-like formula will hydrate your skin for up to twelve hours, improving your skin’s texture, reducing breakouts and most importantly, revitalising skin that has been damaged by UV rays. We recommend pairing this product with Bare Minerals’ Smoothing Face Brush, blending a pearl-sized amount evenly across your face. If you prefer to use your fingertips, dot the product onto your cheeks, forehead, chin and nose, then blend outward.

Words By Gracie Eastwood

Header Image: Glow Recipe

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]]> Dr. Tomassian Answers All Our Questions On SPFs https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/post/dr-tomassian-answers-all-our-questions-on-spfs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dr-tomassian-answers-all-our-questions-on-spfs Wed, 23 Jun 2021 14:21:25 +0000 https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/?p=29411 We all know that sun proofing your face is important, especially now we’ve finally reached double-digit weather. However, we wanted to ask the questions that not everyone is likely to know the answer too – like do we have to wear sunscreen all year round? What about indoors? What actually is a tan?

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]]> We all know that sun proofing your face is important, especially now we’ve finally reached double-digit weather. However, we wanted to ask the questions that not everyone is likely to know the answer too – like do we have to wear sunscreen all year round? What about indoors? What actually is a tan?

To help educate us we’ve recruited the help of Dr Tomassian, a dermatologist from Kansas. Best known for his interesting and informative social media channels, he has rocketed to fame amassing over a million followers on TikTok alone.

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We all know that the sun can do all sorts to the skin – but what is a tan?

Getting a tan is your body’s response to UV damage. You can get immediate tanning from UVA(tanning beds) which is just oxidation and redistribution of pigment (melanin) or delayed tanning which is your body’s response to create more pigment producing cells and pigment. Both processes are your body’s attempt to protect itself from further UV damage.

How does SPF actually protect our skin from the sun?

SPF either blocks or converts harmful UV damage (UVA/UVB) from damaging the skin. UVA/UVB exposure leads to mutations within your cells DNA, cell death, and with chronic exposure leads to skin cancer, hyperpigmentation and break down of collagen.

There are a lot of tanning oils with SPF in them, which seems counterintuitive. Do they actually work?

This is really just marketing. Yes, having a low SPF (4-15) will give you some UV protection, however, it is typically not adequate enough and will just convince people that tanning is okay. To be clear tan skin is damaged skin.

What type of SPF should I wear? What are the arguments for ‘physical’ ‘synthetic’ and ‘chemical’ sunscreens?

There is a famous saying in dermatology, “the best sunscreen is the one you will use. “ Just make sure it is broad-spectrum and SPF 30 or greater. Mineral sunscreens contain zinc oxide and titanium dioxide which are chemically inert and reflect UV damage. They tend to take longer to blend in and may have a white cast if not tinted. Chemical sunscreens are absorbed into the skin and convert UV damage to longer less harmful wavelengths. These tend to blend in well and are great for those with facial hair.

Which sunscreen would you recommend to those who break out easily?

I recommend mineral-based sunscreens for those who easily break out or have sensitive skin.

What’s the most common mistake you see women making with sunscreen and what’s your advice to fix it?

Not using enough. Many people think that the SPF in their makeup is enough for the day. Though your makeup has sunscreen, you likely need to use quite a bit of it to get the desired level of SPF. Incorporating a mineral-tinted SPF as your foundation can be a great way to get two uses out of your sunscreen.

In what order should we be applying our SPF in our skincare routine?

SPF should always be the last step of your routine.

How often should we be reapplying sunscreen, and what’s the best way to do this if we are wearing makeup?

Ideally every 2 hours, especially if you are out in the sun all day. However, that is not realistic for many people. I would try to reapply every 3-4 hrs and especially before you know you are going out in the sun. I find that many women like using SPF powders or mist is a convenient way to reapply over makeup.

What SPF products are in your toiletry bag? Any recommendations?

Currently I have been using Mdsolarsciences Mineral Tinted SPF 30 and daily perfecting SPF moisturizer, Supergoop glowscreen and unseen sunscreen, La roche posay ultra light invisible SPF 60, and ELTAMD UV restore. Honestly these are all great products for men and women to try!

What are some common SPF myths you want to be debunked?

“The higher the SPF the better.” – This is not always true, after SPF 30, you are not getting much more benefit from your sunscreen, but can potentially lead to more irritation especially if chemical-based.

“Sunscreen can cause cancer” – This can be further from the truth. There was a recent study showing benzene as a contaminant in several sunscreen products, however, this had nothing to do with the sunscreen ingredients themselves.

“You don’t need SPF if you are inside” – FALSE! If you have any windows in your house you are still getting UV damage. UVA is able to penetrate windows and glass, so make it a habit and wear sunscreen every day.

Now we know about SPF for our skin – but what about our hair? You probably have a go-to sunscreen for hot weather, but most of us don’t think of how damaging the sun can be for our strands. Excessive sun exposure is one of the most damaging factors for the structure of your hair and here Dr Tommalison explains why.

SPF is typically associated with sunscreens for your skin – why does our hair need sun protection?

Just like our skin, our hair can be easily damaged by UV radiation. UV damage leads to loss of hair protein (keratin), decrease hair shaft integrity, and alterations in hair pigment.

How does UV protection products for the hair work?

Just like the sunscreen for skin, sunscreens for the hair can be either mineral or chemical based. The either reflect(mineral) or absorb and convert(chemical) UV damage.

Can women with fine hair use SPF products or will they weigh the hair down? Which type of hair will benefit most from SPF?

Women and men with all hair types can benefit from SPF products. Many of the products on the market are either powders or mists which are lightweight. This is especially important to use if you have fine sparse hair as using some form of SPF protection will also help protect the underlying exposed skin.

Which is your favorite brand and why?

No favourites but I have used Sunbum and Coola, I like both products

Would you recommend using SPF all year round?

The answer is simply YES. A product that decreases my chance for cancer and limits signs of aging…Sign me up!

Dr Tomassian’s top SPF picks:

So now you are armed with the knowledge on how to protect yourself all year round. With hundreds of different formulas on the shelves, it’s so easy to find products that cater for your skin or hair type, and there’s no better time to invest in savvy SPF products to supercharge your skincare routine.

Words And Interview By Rosina Findlay, Graphic By Emily Chapillon

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]]> Everything You Need to Know About Sun Sticks https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/post/stick-suncreams/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stick-suncreams Tue, 30 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.voirfashion.co.uk/post/stick-suncreams/ Let’s face facts, applying sun cream may be the only pitfall about being on holiday. Yes, SPF is absolutely mandatory and the key ingredient for bronzed skin, but the process of getting there is simply a faff and a sticky mess. Well, let us introduce you to the world of stick sun cream. Yes, you […]

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La Roche-Posay, Elizabeth Arden, Sol De Janeiro, Clinique and Fresh Sugar Sport
La Roche-Posay, Elizabeth Arden, Sol De Janeiro, Clinique and Fresh Sugar Sport

Let’s face facts, applying sun cream may be the only pitfall about being on holiday. Yes, SPF is absolutely mandatory and the key ingredient for bronzed skin, but the process of getting there is simply a faff and a sticky mess. Well, let us introduce you to the world of stick sun cream. Yes, you heard that right. That is sun cream in a solid formula.

So, for those avid cream haters out there, everything you hate about your squeezy tube lotion, a stick won’t give you the same problems. And here’s why…

They are non-sticky

We’ve all been there. You’ve just applied a fresh layer of sun cream only to be covered in sand 10 seconds later. Sometimes it makes you want to pack up your things and leave the beach altogether. Well, that won’t be the case with a stick cream. The majority of them have a non-sticky formula. Yeh, that’s right sand. You’ve been defeated.

Convenient for touch-ups

Stick creams are beach bag friendly and don’t run the risk of giving the inside of your bag a makeover if it leaks anywhere. While most stick creams are water and sweat resistant, the convenience of them means you can quickly re-apply and carry on. Bish, bash, bosh.

La Roche-Posay, Sol De Janeiro and Elizabeth Arden
La Roche-Posay, Sol De Janeiro and Elizabeth Arden

Good for those hard to reach areas

Tip of your nose. Ears. Toes. Under bikini straps. They all tend to get neglected when it comes to sun cream application. Well with a stick, you have no excuse. A few strokes over those areas and you can say bye-bye to streaky burns.

Ideal for delicate skin

Yes, you could spend your time applying a stick cream all over your body, and maybe squeezy tube cream is better for that. But applying regular liquid SPF can be a hella awkward to apply around sensitive eyes or even on your lips. So, that’s where a stick can step in, keeping your eyeballs SPF free.

No white cast

We have all gotten carried away when it comes to creaming up for the day. It’s one thing to be sensible, and another to apply so much that you end up looking like a ghost. Which just isn’t the look you want to achieve on holiday, right? Well, get a load of this. With stick creams, you don’t even need to rub them in. Now that really is a holiday.

Clinique and Fresh Sugar Sport
Clinique and Fresh Sugar Sport

Check out our go-to stick sun creams that we’ll be reaching for this summer. Trust us, once you go stick, you won’t be going back.

1. La Roche-Posay Anthelios Stick SPF 50+ £8.25

2. Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Sun Defence Stick SPF 50 £15.00

3. Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Sol Stick SPF 50 £24.00

4. Clinique Targeted Protection Stick SPF 35 £19.00

5. Fresh Sugar Sport Treatment Sunscreen SPF 30 £22.50

Words and Cover by Clare Stephenson

Graphics by Georgia Walters

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