Emma Louise Connolly is 'obsessed' with this colour-changing SPF moisturiser
Taking fans through her pre-Wimbledon beauty routine, Emma Louise Connolly revealed what complexion product she's been "obsessed with" for completing her summer make-up look.
Emma used this Colorescience Total Protection Face Shield Flex, a viral colour-changing moisturiser that comes infused with SPF50 to seamlessly blend skincare with makeup. The Colorscience moisturiser/foundation hybrid offers protection from UV damage and provides colour-changing coverage that lets skin look and feel its best no matter the occasion this summer.
The Colorescience Total Protection Face Shield Flex protects skin against UV rays and pollution, high-energy visible (HEV) blue light, and infrared radiation (IR). Its hydrating and powerful antioxidant formula fights environmental aggressors and helps prevent damage-induced ageing and photoaging.
The oil-free and hypoallergenic formula contains an array of skin-loving ingredients, including niacinamide and bisabolol. These ingredients help to calm and soothe skin while supporting the skin's natural defence barrier, which can also keep skin looking young and healthy. The formula also utilises phytologist, which provides four times more hydration than hyaluronic acid and improves skin suppleness at the same time.
This lightweight beauty gem works to calm redness and, thanks to its universal shade, is suitable for all skin tones and types. It's been tested to work even with sensitive skin. Changing in shade to suit your unique skin tone, this medium-coverage moisturiser applies smoothly to the skin without feeling chalky or heavy.
Available at Face The Future for £39.99, this foundation/moisturiser is set to be your new go-to for natural, glowy no-makeup makeup this summer, without forgetting to use SPF on a daily basis.
If you don't fancy grabbing the tinted moisturiser, Colorscience also have this SPF50 Moisturiser (£31.99 on Amazon) which offers all the same skin-loving benefits without the coverage. Or if you're after a more affordable alternative, the Glow Hub has this Defend Yourself Facial Sunscreen Tinted SPF 30 that's currently reduced to £11.20, down from £14.
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