The season has arrived for endless pool parties, rooftop barbecues and lakeside getaways. Now, we’re all for having some fun in the sun. But when the sun sets and the air cools, we find ourselves looking more like Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer than a bronzed beach beauty.
We kick ourselves for not applying that extra coat of sunscreen, knowing full well the repercussions of an unprotected tan. Then we think that extra layer of greasy SPF sheen just wouldn’t have impressed your best friend’s intern friend, who she brought from work to meet you. For that, we can cope with the burn.
In the future, however, let us help you rectify a sunburnt situation and prevent these future beach bash mishaps. We’re introducing you to a few of our favorite cosmetics, SPF-approved!
We always start with a good foundation.
Flawless Skin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15
$45
Prescriptives cosmetic brand was established in 1979 and continues to produce best-selling products, all exclusively sold online. We look to this tried-and-true brand for our daytime protection. Their Flawless Skin Foundation offers a full coverage look in a natural finish. It’s a breathable foundation made possible by their use of state-of-the-art Flex Matrix technology. Not only does the formula repair and diffuse the appearance of lines and wrinkles, but it also protects your skin from the sun’s hurtful rays with a broad spectrum SPF 15.
Chapped Lips? Opt out of that clear coat and apply a fun new shade!
Revitalizing Lip Balm SPF 20
$8.49
Neutrogena offers a restorative lip balm that looks as good as it feels. Using ion2complex, the tinted balm both moisturizes and plumps those tired and sunbaked smackers. Even as the sheer fades throughout the day, the lip balm’s formula continues to revitalize your lips, so that by a week’s end, they’re feeling good as new. The balm’s variety of soft rose and deep plum shades all deliver SPF 20 protection.
Ditching the eyeliner and mascara for the day? Go completely naked as you sit poolside. And before you get too frisky, we’re talking sans makeup only.
Oil-Control Mattifier SPF 15 PA++
$39.50
Murad’s moisturizer is the perfect solution for an all-natural look. The lightweight formula absorbs your skin’s oils, giving you a shine-free complexion for up to eight hours. Willow bark and tea tree oil serve to detoxify your skin as the Oil-Control Complex thwarts those nasty oil-induced breakouts. this top-rated skin care is also made without added parabens, phthalates and sulfates. This perfectly organic solution delivers SPF 15 protection too!
Now, might we also recommend that if you plan on taking the pool-side plunge, perhaps opt for a waterproof mascara. The last thing you want you to do is resurface as a sunburnt raccoon. That’s the worst kind of black, white and red all over.