SPF and Defense Mist Recommendations š¦
If you've read my blog post about air pollution and its damaging effects on our skin, you know the importance of using protective skincare products. If you didnāt get a chance to read it yet (I highly suggest it! Such an informative post) overarching theme of the information is that we need to protect our healthy skin cells and proteins against free radicals and debris from air pollution. And how do we do that exactly? With high-quality SPF and pollution defense mist items!
scrub me secret: years ago when I was trying to get my now-husband to up his game on his skincare routine, I gifted him a pollution defense mist product. I wanted to get him something that would be effective and easy to implement into his daily routine. Even though he hadnāt committed to the ever-important daily SPF yet, this mist gave his skin a little protection and helped him see the importance of daily care. He now has a full routine of cleanser, toner, eye cream, serums, moisturizer, SPF, and defense mist š
I AM NOT PAID BY ANY COMPANIES TO RECOMMEND OR TALK ABOUT SKINCARE PRODUCTS. ALL PRODUCTS I RECOMMEND ARE BECAUSE I PERSONALLY LIKE THEM AS AN ESTHETICIAN AND WOULD RECOMMEND THEM TO MY OWN CLIENTS.
(But if Credo Beauty wants to reach out for a collaboration I will be happy to consider š )
Esthetician-approved SPF:
This curated list of SPF recommendations contains safe and effective products for our skin and bodyās health!
The best lightweight SPF for any skin type
This SPF serum product is silky smooth and hydrating while still having a weightless texture that absorbs quickly into the skin. This serum makes it easy to get in your full coverage, face and neck UVA and UVB protection without feeling any heavy product on your skin.
This sun serum is great for anyone! But especially those looking for a super lightweight facial SPF. I also love to mix this with my tinted moisturizer to make it a bit more sheer.
scrub me secret: for my peers and clients who are in search of an SPF that works well for oily skin types, I often suggest a powder SPF for their face. SPF powders can provide your face with the protection it needs without adding any heavy or greasy feeling texture. They are also super easy to reapply which is key for the best protection. I really like the Jane Iredale powder SPF
A hydrating SPF for youthful skin
This SPF is made to preserve your healthy skin, prevent moisture loss, and prevent collagen and elastin damage. Say hello to youthful-feeling skin! The Nutrient Rich Day Cream contains herbal ingredients, plant oils, and specially chosen antioxidants that make this product an amazing daily moisturizer + broad spectrum SPF.
This day cream is best for those with dull, dry, or aging skin. This product is a part of my daily routine.
A skin-safe SPF that give you an extra glow
A mineral-based SPF that leaves your skin with a shimmery glow instead of a white cast? Yes, please! This medium-lightweight product is loved by all skin types, even acne and oily ones. Ingredients like aloe, turmeric, and Kinbiome (a plant-based probiotic) help keep your skin tone even. A broad spectrum SPF 32 gives your skin the perfect amount of protection.
This SPF gives skin a dewy-looking, blurred finish. Itās great for daily use or for those times youāre wanting your skin to look extra glowy āØ
My favorite spray-on SPF
Alba Botanica is one of my favorite brands for body SPF. The ingredients are great for both the earth and our skin so I feel really good about applying it all over, and reapplying as needed. This sheer mineral SPF mist is a great product to have on hand for easy application.
When using an SPF mist its best to fully coat our skin with the protective mist and then rub it in a but with our hands to make sure itās all dispersed correctly.
The best tinted SPF.
My favorite tinted SPF! I have recommended this to so many of my facial clients and they are now obsessed with it too. This product gives your skin a bit of coverage but not so much that you feel like you have a foundation caked on your skin. Added ingredients like niacinamide, squalene, and hyaluronic acid give your skin complexion clearing and skin-softening benefits. I like to think of this product as more of a skincare product vs. a makeup item. ILIA skin tint comes in a wide range of colors that match the shade of almost any skin type.
When using a tinted SPF itās best to still apply a non-tinted SPF product underneath for the proper protection. Often when applying tinted moisturizer we only need a minimal amount to get the coverage we want for our skin, which is not enough to give us the full UVA and UVB blockage.
My Defense Mist Recommendations:
A defense mist is a skincare product that we can all benefit from! A mist like this adds an extra layer of protection to shield our skin against environmental pollution and stressors.
Pollution + blue light defense mist
A dynamic defense mist that uses a blend of unique extracts like marrubium vulgare, dandelion, and red algae to protect again free radical damage from pollution and harmful high energy visible. These ingredients also help to repair and strengthen collagen fibroblasts.
This mist is a great option for those who work in front of a computer or some sort of device screen most days.
Defense mist + primer
This mist is made for defending the skin against environmental stressors while helping your makeup and/or tinted moisturizer stay set. It has a hydrating, non sticky feel that makes your skin feel amazing. A combination of antioxidant rich plant derivatives and algae extracts are the driving force behind the protection benefits that this mist gives.
This mist is great for those who are in need of a defense mist and makeup primer.
Anti-pollution + anti-aging mist
I love this product because you can use it to reduce fine lines and signs of aging while also protecting your skin against air pollution. This mist is different than the others because it contains a phyto-peptide and Tri-Hyaluronan Complex (a form of hyaluronic acid) that work to firm the skin and soften fine lines. It also contains antioxidants and flower extracts that provide the pollution defense power.
This mist is the best choice for those wanting to defend against pollution while preventing aging. A mid-thirties person like me is the perfect candidate!
Hydrating pollution defense mist
This defense mist product feels very much like a traditional facial hydrating mist. Gogi berry and cranberry cellular make this mist feel super refreshing. It contains flower extracts and antioxidants from the Gogi berry that reduce the damage from air pollution.
At the lowest price point out of all the defense mists on this list, this product is great for those who are just getting started with their skincare routine or who are uneasy about splurging on new products. This is an overall great mist for any type of skin.