Top of the blocks: the suncare formulas I’m loving right now
I was lucky enough to be invited by the gorgeous team at Nespresso NZ to attend the semi-finals of the men’s tennis last week, and the day was a scorcher. Cloud then sun and absolutely steamy, the perfect storm for sun damage if you weren’t well protected. Thankfully I wear sunscreen pretty much 365 days a year, and am constantly gifting it to friends in the hope that they’ll do the same!
Whenever I’ve quizzed beauty experts – be they dermatologists, makeup artists or cosmetic surgeons – for their pick when it comes to skincare that stops premature ageing in its tracks, they all agree that the most important thing you can do to keep your skin looking good well into old age is wear a sunscreen. Daily. No arguments, no forgetting on a cloudy day. Add to that the fact that an estimated 90 per cent of all melanomas in Australasia are caused by direct sunlight, thus making daily sunscreen use an absolute no brainer. Thankfully, there are a raft of suncare formulas available for every skin type, so there really is no excuse for skipping this vital step, even when you’re not hitting the beach.
Read on for some of my absolute favourites right now, which have been on high rotation all summer long…
Emma Lewisham Sunceutical™ SPF 50 Mineral Face Crème
The Emma Lewisham Sunceutical™ SPF 50 Mineral range was an incredible eight years in the making, and when I was gifted the first release from the collection late last year in the form of the Emma Lewisham Sunceutical™ SPF 50 Mineral Face Crème I couldn’t wait to slather it on. First impressions point to the brand achieving the pinnacle of what SPF formulations can deliver — mineral, luxury and performance — and I am now a raving fan.
Perfect for my dry, mature skin, the advanced crème’s ingredient deck also includes an advanced hydrating powerhouse, Saccharide Isomerate, which provides advanced 72-hour hydration and stimulating the skin’s own natural synthesis of hyaluronic acid. Love that!
And how does it feel? Silky and luxurious, making it perfect for everyday use. It also applies seamlessly under makeup and has zero white cast/bluing effect, so the dream for all skin types and tones.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400
La Roche-Posay, the world’s #1 dermatologist-recommended skincare brand and #1 selling sunscreen brand in New Zealand pharmacies, has taken sun protection to the next level with the launch of Anthelios UVMune 400. The result of no less than 10 years of research, this innovative new sunscreen range introduces the iconic French brand’s most advanced UV filter technology to date, providing ultra-broad-spectrum protection against even the most insidious UVA and UVB rays. La Roche-Posay’s iconic best seller (and one of my long-time favourite sunscreens), Anthelios Invisible Fluid SPF50+ has been upgraded to Anthelios UVMune 400, incorporating enhanced protection without compromising its beloved sensorial experience. This formulation still provides the same ultra-light, non-greasy, invisible finish that blends seamlessly into all skin tones, but now will provide even better protection against long, damaging UV rays.
Whenever I’ve quizzed beauty experts – be they dermatologists, makeup artists or cosmetic surgeons – for their pick when it comes to skincare that stops premature ageing in its tracks, they all agree that the most important thing you can do to keep your skin looking good well into old age is wear a sunscreen. Daily. No arguments, no forgetting on a cloudy day. Add to that the fact that an estimated 90 per cent of all melanomas in Australasia are caused by direct sunlight, thus making daily sunscreen use an absolute no brainer. Thankfully, there are a raft of suncare formulas available for every skin type, so there really is no excuse for skipping this vital step, even when you’re not hitting the beach.
Read on for some of my absolute favourites right now, which have been on high rotation all summer long…
Emma Lewisham Sunceutical™ SPF 50 Mineral Face Crème
The Emma Lewisham Sunceutical™ SPF 50 Mineral range was an incredible eight years in the making, and when I was gifted the first release from the collection late last year in the form of the Emma Lewisham Sunceutical™ SPF 50 Mineral Face Crème I couldn’t wait to slather it on. First impressions point to the brand achieving the pinnacle of what SPF formulations can deliver — mineral, luxury and performance — and I am now a raving fan.
Perfect for my dry, mature skin, the advanced crème’s ingredient deck also includes an advanced hydrating powerhouse, Saccharide Isomerate, which provides advanced 72-hour hydration and stimulating the skin’s own natural synthesis of hyaluronic acid. Love that!
And how does it feel? Silky and luxurious, making it perfect for everyday use. It also applies seamlessly under makeup and has zero white cast/bluing effect, so the dream for all skin types and tones.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400
La Roche-Posay, the world’s #1 dermatologist-recommended skincare brand and #1 selling sunscreen brand in New Zealand pharmacies, has taken sun protection to the next level with the launch of Anthelios UVMune 400. The result of no less than 10 years of research, this innovative new sunscreen range introduces the iconic French brand’s most advanced UV filter technology to date, providing ultra-broad-spectrum protection against even the most insidious UVA and UVB rays. La Roche-Posay’s iconic best seller (and one of my long-time favourite sunscreens), Anthelios Invisible Fluid SPF50+ has been upgraded to Anthelios UVMune 400, incorporating enhanced protection without compromising its beloved sensorial experience. This formulation still provides the same ultra-light, non-greasy, invisible finish that blends seamlessly into all skin tones, but now will provide even better protection against long, damaging UV rays.
mesoestetic mesoprotech light water veil
Since being sent a sample in December, I have fallen hard for Spanish skincare powerhouse mesoestetic’s mesoprotech sunscreen collection which is offers a complete range of next-generation sunscreens that combine the highest solar protection with anti-ageing and specific ingredients to provide maximum effectiveness and cosmetic benefits. All products in the range feature what they call ‘mesoprotech complex’; a broad-spectrum sun protection complex that combines physical, biological and/or chemical filters for maximum protection against UVB + UVA radiation. This combination ensures skin is protected on all fronts from actinic damage, oxidation and premature ageing caused by day-to-day sun exposure, and they also offer antioxidant protection that neutralises free radicals produced by UVB and UVA rays. Both impressive and beautiful to use, my pick of the bunch is the light water veil, a very high factor sunscreen (SPF 50+) for normal and combination skin types that comes formulated with hyaluronic acid and silicon to provide hydrating action at an epidermal level and enhance elasticity and firmness. Its ultra-light emulsion texture is rapidly absorbed to create an invisible protective veil, and it sits beautifully under makeup.
Mecca Max Screen Saver SPF30 Facial Sunscreen
Light as air yet heavy on performance, Mecca Max’s Screen Saver SPF30 Facial Sunscreen has broad-spectrum protection and was designed specifically with makeup wearers in mind. With Vitamin E to help nourish and hydrate the skin and Aloe Vera to help soothe, it sits perfectly under any base and is certified vegan and not tested on animals. I gifted to this to so many of my friends at Christmas, and they were immediately hooked.
Antipodes Supernatural SPF50+ Ceramide Silk Facial
Lastly, true heritage New Zealand skincare brand Antipodes recently released Supernatural SPF50+ Ceramide Silk Facial Sunscreen, which sold out in Europe within 12 days of launch earlier this year. A 100 percent natural-origin mineral sunscreen with a glowy, luminous finish, it sits beautifully under makeup and comes with an SPF50+ and broad spectrum UVA + UVB protection. Loved by Vogue, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Harper’s Bazaar and Marie Claire, it is destined to be seen everywhere this summer.
Since being sent a sample in December, I have fallen hard for Spanish skincare powerhouse mesoestetic’s mesoprotech sunscreen collection which is offers a complete range of next-generation sunscreens that combine the highest solar protection with anti-ageing and specific ingredients to provide maximum effectiveness and cosmetic benefits. All products in the range feature what they call ‘mesoprotech complex’; a broad-spectrum sun protection complex that combines physical, biological and/or chemical filters for maximum protection against UVB + UVA radiation. This combination ensures skin is protected on all fronts from actinic damage, oxidation and premature ageing caused by day-to-day sun exposure, and they also offer antioxidant protection that neutralises free radicals produced by UVB and UVA rays. Both impressive and beautiful to use, my pick of the bunch is the light water veil, a very high factor sunscreen (SPF 50+) for normal and combination skin types that comes formulated with hyaluronic acid and silicon to provide hydrating action at an epidermal level and enhance elasticity and firmness. Its ultra-light emulsion texture is rapidly absorbed to create an invisible protective veil, and it sits beautifully under makeup.
Mecca Max Screen Saver SPF30 Facial Sunscreen
Light as air yet heavy on performance, Mecca Max’s Screen Saver SPF30 Facial Sunscreen has broad-spectrum protection and was designed specifically with makeup wearers in mind. With Vitamin E to help nourish and hydrate the skin and Aloe Vera to help soothe, it sits perfectly under any base and is certified vegan and not tested on animals. I gifted to this to so many of my friends at Christmas, and they were immediately hooked.
Antipodes Supernatural SPF50+ Ceramide Silk Facial
Lastly, true heritage New Zealand skincare brand Antipodes recently released Supernatural SPF50+ Ceramide Silk Facial Sunscreen, which sold out in Europe within 12 days of launch earlier this year. A 100 percent natural-origin mineral sunscreen with a glowy, luminous finish, it sits beautifully under makeup and comes with an SPF50+ and broad spectrum UVA + UVB protection. Loved by Vogue, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Harper’s Bazaar and Marie Claire, it is destined to be seen everywhere this summer.
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