Double Duty: The 7 Best SPF Skincare Products
What’s not to love about a product that pulls double duty? No one loves having to add an extra step to their beauty routine, especially during the summer when less is more. Here are 7 sunscreens that offer both serious protection and amazing skin boosting ingredients.
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Dr. Dennis Gross Dark Spot Sun Defense SPF 50
This SPF is packed with anti-aging ingredients that work to help with hyperpigmentation, fine lines, and elasticity. It’s formulated with the brand’s Melatonin Defense Complex that includes three forms of vitamin C and E. Your skin will be left feeling super hydrated and looking youthful. Dr. Dennis Gross Dark Spot Sun Defense SPF 50 ($42)
Peter Thomas Roth Rose Stem Cell Bio-Repair Precious Oil SPF 15
Using rose stem cells and rose extract, this oil helps combat the visible signs of aging while giving skin a serious moisture boost. Black currant seed oil works to deal with inflammation while passion fruit oil keeps skin plump and calm. Wear it alone for a dewy glow! Peter Thomas Roth Rose Stem Cell Bio-Repair Precious Oil SPF 15 ($80)
Cosmedix Peptide Rich Defense SPF 50
There is a whole lot of science behind this new SPF from Cosmedix. Using a blend of rich peptides and amino acids, your skin will be protected from the sun while working to prevent and reverse the signs of aging. Cosmedix Peptide Rich Defense SPF 50 ($58)
Supergoop City Sunscreen Serum SPF 30
Packed with vitamins E and B5 to boost cell renewal, Hydrovotin 24 to keep skin hydrated, and Uniprotect PT-3 to help repair skin, this serum sunscreen really does it all. It goes on super smooth, making it the perfect primer. Supergoop City Sunscreen Serum SPF 30 ($42)
Tatcha Pore Perfecting Sunscreen SPF 35
You aren’t able to buy this sunscreen quite yet (it’s available in August), but trust us, we’ve tested it and it’s worth the wait. It’s super lightweight and inspired by the routines of geishas in Japan. You’ll be left with protected skin and less noticeable pores. Tatcha Pore Perfecting Sunscreen SPF 35 ($68)
Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Bright SPF 30
This sunscreen works to address facial discoloration (think dark spots and uneven pigment). The secret is rosa roxburghii, an ingredient from southwest China that is packed with vitamin C plus white peony. You’ll be left with a bright, luminous complexion. Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Bright SPF 30 ($50)
Murad Invisiblur Perfecting Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 30
This is an anti-aging treatment, primer, and sunscreen all in one. The lightweight formula helps to minimize the look of pores, providing you with a super smooth base for your makeup. Mushroom peptides help to diminish the look of fine lines and wrinkles, plus you don’t have to worry about any white residue left behind. Murad Invisiblur Perfecting Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 30 ($65)
