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National SPF Day ☀️

ather — Fri, 03 May 2024 00:30:50 GMT

Hello BIC,

As you might all know National SPF Day ☀️ this year is rapidly approaching. May 27, 2023. I like to think SPF Day is every day because it is so important for our skin! I would love everyone to share their tips and tricks for sun safety and of course favourite sunscreens.

My favourite combo right now is using as my base and applying over it. I am still able to apply sunscreen over my makeup and it still gives a great finish and does not mess up my makeup! I also try to always wear a hat if I am going to be outside for an extended time and I never forget to protect my eyes with sunglasses 🕶️.

Right now I have been wanting to try these SPF:

Drop a comment below and share your favorite SPF or tips and tricks to enjoy the summer safely.

Happy National SPF Day!!!

*updated to take the year out 🙂

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CookieGirl1 — Mon, 22 May 2023 04:21:43 GMT

Great thread idea, @ather! SPF is so important. I've tried several different formulas lately but my fav is still the .

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danielledanielle — Mon, 22 May 2023 12:12:56 GMT

@ather , yay for "spiff" (SPF). I'm enjoying Gd Molecules Sheer Mineral sunscreen. I've been eyeing because I know you love it. BUT, I may have to test out , especially if it's a part of the

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Mellmars1185 — Mon, 22 May 2023 12:46:08 GMT

I have been trying to use up my #Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40 PA+++ 2.4 oz / 71 mL . I will usually wear it on a low key makeup day with mascara and an Ilia lip gloss. I usually use a spray suncreen by Banana boat for the rest of my body.

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CattyT3 — Mon, 22 May 2023 16:37:32 GMT

I love the original version and used it right up to the expiry date. Can't wait to try my sample of this new version soon 🙂

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CattyT3 — Mon, 22 May 2023 16:40:03 GMT

I'm so excited Rihanna made a mineral one too now - I was avoiding using the original chemical filter version for a while as I have begun reacting to various US chemical sunscreens (the ones I get from Korea or Japan are not a problem luckily). So will be switching to the mineral version when I need to stock up on sunscreen again : )

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CattyT3 — Mon, 22 May 2023 17:02:27 GMT

I stick to using SPF 50 other than when I get a sample here and there in promotions of SPF 30 formulas - so I'll be giving the Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen Foundation a go in the coming weeks.
Like others have mentioned, the beautiful Fenty Skin Hydra Vizor Mineral SPF 30 Refillable Moisturizer and Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40 PA+++ are the ones to look out for this summer seeing as I love the original versions of both.

My ride or die sunscreen is Kinlo - for my darker POC gang, the lightest shade is a nice natural tanned look for me, so I highly recommend checking this out!I have been trying out a couple of Asian founded US brand sunscreens - Krave Beauty (SPF 40 actually) and Naturium - and they are absolute dreams. Other than the 2 mentioned above, I am going to move away from US sunscreens now after multiple have caused adverse reactions for me this year when I've been perfectly fine with Korean and Japanese formulas no matter what my skin is feeling like.

Unfortunately, other than Kinlo, US formulas for zinc oxide based SPF 50 just looks too ghastly and feels horrible on my dry olive brown skin to try any more US sunscreens for the time being to maybe find a good one for using on my body liberally.
Would love to hear suggestions for good ones as I do not particularly the experience of walking with my arms lathered in CVS baby sun lotion 🤣

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JoSometimes — Mon, 22 May 2023 17:59:06 GMT

Happy early “spiff” day everyone!

(@danielledanielle I totally pronounce it like that too! Love your sense of humour!)

Thanks @ather for starting this thread! This was such a great idea!

I was using before. It was really great for sensitive skin. Non-irritating and pleasant scent.

Now, I’m trying COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream. It has a bit of white cast, but it’s not irritating and the aloe should be good for minor sunburns (not that I’m trying to test that out for myself…🥵)

I’ve also tried CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30. I bought it on a whim a while ago when my skin desperately needed some moisture at while I was at work. I didn’t realize it was meant for normal to oily skin. On my dry skin, it left a lot to be desired but at least it didn’t irritate and had some SPF for sunny days when I had outdoor supervision.

I’ve also tried La Roche Posay’s offerings. It was similar in some ways to Clarin’s but no scent. There’s a kids version that my girls use. They get pretty wiggly from the thought of playing outside and sometimes I end up accidentally getting some too close to their eyes but they’ve never complained about it stinging.

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danielledanielle — Mon, 22 May 2023 21:40:45 GMT

@CattyT3 , ooof, sorry to hear about the adverse reactions, but at least you know your options. If you try the Fenty, let me know and I saw you're other post, will be looking up Kinlo shortly.

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JoSometimes — Mon, 22 May 2023 21:58:19 GMT

I’d love to hear your thoughts on the tinted sunscreen from Tower 28 after you’ve given it a try @CattyT3!

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SportyGirly125 — Mon, 22 May 2023 22:02:18 GMT

@ather @I love

I also love wearing a hat and sunglasses.

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CattyT3 — Mon, 22 May 2023 23:29:15 GMT

I hope you like the Kinlo SPF - I saw there are now a couple of new options as well in moisturizer forms too and with titanium dioxide. Do let me know how you find what you get.
I'll be sure to report back on the new Fenty when I get to trying it.

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kizaaa — Mon, 22 May 2023 23:44:47 GMT

Hello!

It took me a while to find a sunscreen that suited my acne-prone sensitive skin, but I love the . It is preferred for my non-makeup days.

When wearing makeup, I found that the applies smoothly!

As of now, I would love to try the

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Sunnysmom — Tue, 23 May 2023 03:02:10 GMT

@ather great thread! 💞 I love the lightweight tinted moisturizers combined with spf so much! Thanks to you introducing me to and I am now excited to try .

My all-time favorite is and I’ve been mixing it with the new shade to give a cool customized look! Hello summer!

🌞

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eshoe — Tue, 23 May 2023 03:59:01 GMT

Ooooh brilliant idea, @ather! I share your love of the . I use it on my forehead, using on the rest of my face. I love both of these products because no matter what combo skincare routine I use, there is absolutely no pilling - yay!

Sometimes I get a little crazy and even add Colorscience Sunforgettable Brush On Sunscreen for touchups when I am in the sun for an extended time.

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ather — Wed, 24 May 2023 02:09:13 GMT

@eshoe Yay. SF is such a great sunscreen. That’s awesome you mix different ones to make it work! I may need to try that trick! I’ll have to look into the Colourscience one a brushable one sounds interesting!

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ather — Wed, 24 May 2023 02:11:45 GMT

@Sunnysmom I need to try With the tint in it. I have seen so much love of this product!

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ather — Wed, 24 May 2023 02:15:23 GMT

@JoSometimes Sounds like your skin is well protected!

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ather — Wed, 24 May 2023 02:17:09 GMT

@danielledanielle Ooo I didn’t know Fenty had a mineral spiff! I need to check it out!

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ather — Wed, 24 May 2023 02:18:17 GMT

@CookieGirl1 That one seems like a fan favourite!