Articles about: SPF
The secret to younger looking skin? Philosophy Microdelivery Triple Acid Peel, Shelter Sunscreen
According to most dermatologists I’ve talked to, the secret to great skin is regular exfoliation and a daily sunscreen. Exfoliating does more than just ease congestion and de-clog pores, it can help make you look younger, too. (Read more in …
Anthelios AC SPF30 Matte Extreme Fluid review
In the same way that I know I can rely on Batiste for well-priced and effective dry shampoos, Topshop for my metallic nail polish fix, and Chanel for gorgeous, covetable luxuries that are so far out of my price range …
5 Fab Facial Sunscreens from La Roche Posay, Vichy, Roc, Skinceuticals and Hamilton
Yes, yes, we know – we’re always plugging sunscreen on the site. But for excellent reasons - as well as the health implications, going unprotected in the sun will play havoc with your looks. How’s this for a statistic: …
Spring has Sprung: 3 New Facial SPFs With Prices from Bust to Boom
Brill! I thought a couple of weeks ago as the sun rared its head and temperatures peeked above 15 for the first time in … living memory. Chicken legs and milky chests were bared, smiles were freely given along with …
Avene SPF 50 Emulsion: Sun Protection for Sensitive Skins
“Hey Kirstie” I said, casually (if you can have a casual tone through email). “Can I write a review of my Avene sun block?” “Yeah, totes brillo!” She replied, before going back to Pinterest, where she is compiling a 50 …
Avoid Madonna Claw With L’Occitane Immortelle Brightening Hand Care With SPF15
It’s kind of a no-brainer really, isn’t it? Add a lick of SPF to handcream – the paws are a pretty neglected and hard-used part of the body – and it’ll work even harder to protect hands from the elements. …
How much Sunscreen to use – do you apply enough?
In theory I know that to achieve the full protection provided by a sunscreen, I probably should be applying a lot more of it than I do. The reality of this fact hit home the other day when I was …
Sunscreen adventures – don’t forget to SPF your hands!
I got a sunscreen stick to try recently – it was an SPF50 one by Avene, €17, but you’ve probably seen them in the offerings from many other brands too. I’ve never bothered with sunscreen in a stick format before, …
Nivea Sun Pocket Size SPF30 is a Budget Priced Summer Sunscreen
A criticism of facial sunscreen products – particularly those with a high SPF – is that they can often be very expensive. If you use the amount you’re recommended to as well, you can really get through bottles of this …
Sunscreen Maths: Can You Add up SPFs?
Since we’re taking a look at all things sun-care this week, lets address – again! – one of the greatest beauty myths there is. Namely, that you can add up your protection factors to achieve an overall level of SPF. …