I’m getting to the point where I hate using sunscreen in the winter. My skin is dry right now and all I want is a dose of good moisturizer, but layering serum, moisturizer, sunscreen, and possibly foundation is getting to be a bit much for my skin. It’s product overload for sure, and I don’t always have the time to invest in all those things in the morning. I try to give myself extra time, but with a baby that still wakes up at night time, it’s sometimes more important (mentally!) to get those extra minutes of sleep and not worry about hair/makeup/skincare.
But suncreen is a must… I try not to skip it and when I do, I’ll always regret it because it’ll be the day that I’m in the sun for too long. Sunspots are hard (impossible) to undo, and it’s better just not to get them at all.
Right now I’m using the Avene Very High Protection Creme SPF 50+ because it’s perfect for fall days at the park. It’s slightly watery going on, but it has the grease factor which actually works on me right now because it’s keeping the dry spots in check and not obvious. The bottle actually has a pump dispenser which is great for giving just the right amount of product. It has a slightly white (very faint) cast, but I mix it with a little bit of foundation and then apply the whole mix all over my face. I then top with a powder just to really get a more satin finish look and then go in with my blush, contour, or whatever I’m feeling for that day.
It’s not my favourite part of my skincare routine, but one that’s so important…
Avene is a French pharmacy brand and can be found at Shoppers Drug Mart.
