2-in-1 Moisturizers with Sunscreen Make SkinCare a Snap!
It’s sunny! It’s sunny! It’s sunny! Even though it’s pretty much always warm and pretty in San Diego where I live, Summer just feels different. Almost on a dime the air starts smelling like Coppertone and saltwater. The sun is happier and sparkles off of the ocean like little diamonds. We watch an influx of beachgoers with pretty colored umbrellas trekking down to spend the day seaside, just chillin’ and being. What’s not to love?? Nothing, I say!
Well…. except too much sun of course. Sun damage is one of the top causes of skin aging (the other is a high-sugar diet). I know – buzzkill. Fortunately – we’ve got 10 top multitasking moisturizes with SPF, making integration of sun protection a seamless snap. Even better, they feel good, smell good and are still highly effective.
The 10 Best SPF-Moisturizers
Choose the one that most appeals to you!
Aveeno Positively Radiant Sheer Daily Moisturizer SPF 30
One of the best “bang-for-the-buck” SPF/Moisturizers out there. It’s spiked with Total Soy Complex and broad spectrum SPF 30 sun protection to brighten up dark spots improve texture over time (the brand claims you’ll see results in just 4 weeks!) Reflective mica particles provide instant radiance. Use alone or under makeup!
Neutrogena Healthy Defense SPF 50
Heads-up, this does go on with a bit of a white cast initially, but it’ll totally disappear within a few minutes. Just brush your teeth or pick out an outfit while it settles in. Why you’ll love it: It gives skin a matte finish, protects against free-radical damage and has a dose of vitamin E.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 60
Velvety and fast-absorbing, it literally melts into your skin, doesn’t slick-off even in warmest of weather and won’t clog pores! Leaves skin hydrated & smooth with SPF 60! Oh – and it’s water resistant up to 80 minutes which I love because even though I’m not dunking myself in the pool, I still sweat. Lady-like sweat, of course.
Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Moisturizer SPF 30
Lightweight, nourishing, made for all skin types – with SPF 30 to protect the skin you’re in! Absorbs easily, leaving skin soft and supple while restoring moisture balance. A great find for the price!
MDSolarSciences Tinted Crème
Chemical & Oil-free
I’m a huge fan of tinted SPF moisturizers. They’re just flat-out perfect for that light, sporty, didn’t-try-too-hard healthy glow. Think gym or weekend brunching, coffee with da girls. This universally flattering Tinted Crème by MDSolarSciences gives a chemical-free, lightweight matte finish that doesn’t leave skin with that awful white cast.
Why you’ll love: Silky-smooth texture, non-irritating, oil-free mineral sunscreen, won’t clog pores, water resistant up to 80 minutes. The lightweight matte finish makes this formula a perfect primer for makeup!
Supergoop Glow Stick Sunscreen SPF 50
Portable dry-oil SPF 50 Glow Stick that’s awesome for travel & throwing in your bag for SPF touch-ups throughout the day. Leaves skin hydrated (not oily). In the AM, apply it after your fave moisturizer to lock-in hydration and give SPF protection. Throw in your bag & go!
Eau Thermale Avène Antirougeurs, Redness Relief Soothing Cream
If like me, you have some redness (I have it in my cheeks), this light green SPF 25 moisturizing cream really helps to neutralize redness. So, it’s like a 3-in-1! Just wash your face and apply 15 minutes before leaving the house. Heads-up, this is not a water resistant product! So if you plan on swimming or sweating profusely in the sun, you’ll want to use a water-resistant sunscreen like the La Roche-Posay instead.
Murad City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50
(slightly tinted)
Another slightly-tinted SPF/Moisturizer winner! Ultra-light, it absorbs into your skin without even a smidge of greasy residue. (love!) 100% mineral formula that protects skin from age-accelerators like UVA/UVB, pollution, blue light from devices and infrared radiation.
Why you’ll love: Makeup lays on top smoothly and stays-put all day. The faint tint leaves a smooth, glowy complexion!
Eve Lom Daily Protection Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen
2-in-1 anti-aging and moisturizing benefits with an SPF 50, Eve Lom absorbs quickly (great for busy mornings) and actively brightens without white residue! Luxuriously creamy & moisturizing, it works well for all skin types, acts as an anti-pollutant barrier and of course protects our skin from the sun!
Cle de Peau Protective Fortifying Cream SPF 22
Luxurious, decadent and richly moisturizing with SPF 22, Cle de Peau is a splurge to which I’ll actually succumb! When first launched in 2019, it was a contender for one of the best new moisturizers – sunscreen or none. So the fact that it’s a 2-in-1 (sunscreen & decadent moisturizer) it’s a winner if you want that completely luxurious, indulgent skin-care experience. NO white residue – just a soft, illuminated, silky effect.
I love that 2-in-1’s like these 10, really makes skin care SO much easier and hassle free! Do you have a favorite that’s not on the list? Share it below!
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