I'm fussy about face SPF, but I've finally found my favourite formula
Some facial sunscreen can feel too heavy underneath make-up, while others leave an unflattering chalky or greasy finish. I've trialled SPFs at both ends of the spectrum, from no-frills budget buys to premium products with added skincare benefits – but I always return to one particular formula.
French beauty brand La Roche-Posay is lauded by everyone from dermatologists to beauty editors thanks to its hardworking formulas that both nourish and protect skin.
A skincare and make-up hybrid, the brand's tinted SPF50 formula is my go-to each morning. Ticking all my boxes for daily protection, the broad-spectrum sunscreen contains SPF50 to shield your skin against UVA and UVB, while also helping to blur imperfections and even out your skin tone. Plus, it works as a primer underneath make-up.
How I tested
I've been using La Roche Posay's tinted SPF50 for months, applying the formula as the last step of my skincare routine each morning. I've worn it both on its own with a little bit of concealer, as well as under foundation, I've assessed its coverage, feel on the skin and finish. Similarly, I considered how easily it works into the skin and whether it causes any pilling. Here's why La Roche Posay's anthelios UVMune 400 invisible fluid tinted SPF50+ is worth the hype.
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