SPF Skin Products I've Been Using, Swatches Included

Summer is not my particular favorite season, though I was born in late June. I hate sweating, mosquito bites, sunburns, existential crises, etc.

However, these four products have made my life much easier.

I don't pretend to be a scholar on SPF or suncare. I strongly advise (on the slim chance of anyone reading this) to read official scientific positions, if available, and to decide for themselves. I am saying this because some people say face products with SPF are not enough, etc., but I am not exactly clear on time frames and conditions, etc.

ANYWAY. What have I been using this summer?

For my face, I have been mostly using La Roche-Posay Effaclar BB Blur in Fair. It has SPF 20. I bought this for $11 on ebay, because it retails for almost $30. Yeesh. However, this is a super easy product to use, and does blur pores and fine lines. It has a mousse-like consistency that feels like silicone, and yet does not make my face oily. As many reviews note, a little goes a long way, as it will look very orange when dispensed from the container, but melds with the skin nicely once blended. I do intend on buying this, or something like this, in the future. But I would try to avoid paying full price.

I also use, though not as consistently, Dr. G Daily Safe BB SPF 30. This is the only full-sized version of something that I got from Ipsy. It has a great floral smell, and does feel nice on the skin. I felt like it also kept my skin clear. It is a little off from my own skin tone, so I use a white mixer with it and it works fine.

Dr. G (l), BB Blur (r)

same order as above, but w/ blended BB blur on the right side of my hand

I also have Safe Block Sun Milk by Missha, both SPF 50+, in Waterproof and Soft Finish. I am not a fan of how either of them smell, but I use them for my face, chest, and arms. Especially with the Waterproof, they absorb quickly and do exactly as intended.