Brown Skin Summer - 5 SPFs That Work For All Skin Types with Zero White Cast

By now we should all know the importance of daily SPF usage, no matter the season. Our natural shades of melanin does not provide us with adequate sun protection beyond approximately 20-30 minutes before our skin starts burning. While sunburn may not look like turning red and peeling on darker skin tones, it does present itself in acne that doesn’t heal and dark spots aka hyperpigmentation. If you are trying to treat either, sun protection is mandatory. Here are 5 certified BANGERS that absorb easily, work for both dry and oily skin, protect from both UVA and UVB rays with NO white cast. Remember to wear 2 fingers full!

Summer Friday’s Shadedrops Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Milk Sunscreen ($36) - This. Is. My. Jam. This is THE perfect mineral sunscreen. It’s super lightweight, it takes less than a minute for it to fully absorb. The zinc oxide as the active UV fighting ingredient is also good to treat acne. The SPF 30 also has skin nourishing squalane to smooth and soften skin and an antioxidant complex to protect the skin against free radicals. I’m a huge fan of this sunscreen, it even looks great under makeup.

Flesh Beauty Sheer Flesh Hydrating SPF 35 Serum ($20) - If you’re a frequent makeup wearer, this might be for you. This is an ultra lightweight SPF serum (still use it as your last layer of skincare prior to applying any makeup over it). It’s oil free, acne safe, formula also features skin benefitting ingredients like honey extract and glycerin to keep your skin hydrated without the excess shine and pomegranate extract for its anti-aging properties.

Hawaiian Tropic Weightless Face SPF 30 ($8.47) - As far as affordable sunscreens go, this takes the cake. It’s oil free, acne safe, and absorbs like a dream! If you like that natural glow, this will be your pick its ultra hydrating formula gives you a shine without the grease. Plus, it’s water resistant making it perfect for a beach or pool day.

Supergoop PLAY Everyday Lotion SPF 50 ($22) - When you know you’re about to be outside like a Backyardigan, this is the one. SPF FIFTY for the ultimate broad spectrum protection. This fast absorbing SPF is great for not only the face, but the body as well. It’s water AND sweat resistant for 80 minutes all while leaving your skin feeling moisturized all day long. While it plays well under makeup, I love wearing it with a bare faced because it really gives you that glowy skin look.

Paula’s Choice RESIST Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 ($35) - While all SPFs are moisturizers by nature, this is truly a moisturizer-SPF hybrid because it delivers broad spectrum SPF 50 but also so many skin nourishing benefits. This ultra lightweight formula is great for the oily skin girls, it goes on virtually weightless. In addition to the sun protection it features oat extract to soothe skin sensitivity, green tea to calm redness, and a multi-antioxidant blend to provide anti aging benefits and protect against the environment.

Ultimately, the best SPF is the SPF you will use daily. Hopefully you’ve found the one for you through this list and if you do, let me know!

Cheers,

Kahina