Category Archives: Sunscreen

Are You Applying Enough Sunscreen?

Hands up if you get tanned even when you wear sunscreen. Yeah me too. It’s because we aren’t applying enough and reapplying often enough. You really want a THICK layer and then let it dry. If that’s hard to do: … Continue reading

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Neutrogena Beach Defense Sunscreen

This one ticks all the boxes. Light-weight, sweat-proof, non-stinging, water-resistant.

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Sunscreen Empties

Tell me you’re in a heat wave without telling me you’re in a heat wave. #sunscreen #empties from this week. Neutrogena Hydro Boost SPF 50 on the body mostly. It absorbs and leaves your skin super soft!  My entire family … Continue reading

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Vichy Dry Touch SPF 50 Sunscreen

It’s ok. Tested out this Vichy Dry Touch SPF 50 sunscreen last week and I really wanted to love it… but the verdict is… it’s ok. I love it for my face. It has a soft powdery texture and a … Continue reading

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Sunscreens On Rotation

Some sunscreens I have on rotatation right now – let’s go from left to right. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Aveeno Sensitive Skin Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50. Thick, greasy, white. I don’t hate it because I can see where I’m putting it and it … Continue reading

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Avene Tinted Sunscreen Empty

Do you like tinted sunscreen? I go back and forth with it. Some days I love it and some days, I get annoyed that it seems to get on my towels and clothes. Finished this Avene Tinted Mineral Formula and … Continue reading

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Why is My Sunscreen Pilling?

Unpopular opinion: it’s not your sunscreen, it’s your skincare. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Sometimes I get dm’s or comments from people telling me that the sunscreen I just reviewed pills. I’ve tested quite a few in the last little while, and I’ve just … Continue reading

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Can you use your day cream as your sunscreen?

So many people ask if they can use their day cream as their sunscreen and the answer is that you ABSOLUTELY can! Just make sure you’re using enough of it, just like you would do with sunscreen. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’m loving … Continue reading

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Mineral vs. Chemical Sunscreen

Last year, I asked people if they really cared whether they used mineral or chemical sunscreen, and I had 18 Yes, and 24 No. This year, I asked the question again, and I had almost the same number voting, (a … Continue reading

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Boscia Vitamin C and Vichy LiftActiv Anti-aging Cream

A dynamic duo. If you’re looking for an easy peasy morning routine, this is it: Boscia Vitamin C with Vichy spf 30 “Anti-aging Cream”. I always use vitamin C in my daytime routine. It’s an antioxidant so it prevents environmental … Continue reading

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