Favourite SPFs!
Happy summer everyone! I hope that you’ve all managed to stay safe during these hotter temperatures wherever you are 🥵 I’ve been told by my family back in Wales that there’s been sweltering heat in the UK lately, and meanwhile in Spain temperatures have been a steady 32 degrees for almost all of the three weeks I’ve been here so far. Needless to say, it’s paramount that we all use a suitable SPF during the heatwave to protect ourselves from sunburn, skin damage and premature ageing 🌞
I’ve been using two different sunscreens since being in Spain - a mist for my face and a classic sun lotion for the rest of my body. My skin is very breakout-prone and a little oily, so I wanted to make sure that the two formulas I bought were light, easily absorbed and that they wouldn’t block my pores and cause more breakouts in the long run.
Let’s start with the Ambre Solaire Sensitive Hydrating Face Sun Cream Mist SPF 50 (£6.00). I first came across this sunscreen last year when I came to Spain on my own for the first time to see my boyfriend. I’d never seen a sunscreen mist before, so I thought I’d give it a try as normal sun creams feel horrible on my skin. It claims to be non-greasy, hypoallergenic and anti-pollution, so it sounded like a great option for normal, everyday use too when the weather becomes cooler.
And I have to say, I absolutely love it! This sunscreen is a lifesaver for those with oily, breakout-prone and sensitive skin as you can’t feel it on your face once you’ve sprayed it on, and as far as I know it hasn’t irritated my skin or made me break out. It’s a huge pro as well that it only takes seconds to apply, and you can even reapply it over make-up and it won’t disturb it at all as it’s transparent.
For my body, I’ve been using Soltan’s Quick Dry Protect SPF 50+ suncare lotion (£6.50). I liked the fact that it claims to dry in under 60 seconds, and that it’s water and sand resistant which means it’s great for those beach days 🏖️ It also has a 5 star UVA rating which gives me piece of mind that my skin will be highly protected and safe from damage (though it’s still important to take other precautions too!). My skin hasn’t burnt at all since using it which is quite rare for me, and I’m really pleased that this formula hasn’t caused any breakouts on my chest and shoulders, which can happen with other sun creams.
Both options are very affordable, lightweight and offer high protection and so I recommend them wholeheartedly💕
