Foundation with SPF

It is impossible for a modern woman to do without foundation, and there is no need to. Today's foundations and powders are lightweight for summer, allowing skin to breathe and protecting it from damaging UV rays. Therefore, using a tone in the summer is not just a whim, but a necessity to preserve the beauty and youthfulness of the skin. When buying a foundation with a protective UV factor, it is important to choose wisely: the product must be suitable for your skin type. For example, for a fatty type, choose a composition without oil, and for a dry one, you cannot do without this “fatty” component, otherwise you can show everyone small peeling and additionally dry the surface.

Sun Protection Factor (SPF) is a factor that absorbs ultraviolet rays before contact with the skin. There are several degrees of protection from the weakest (5-15) to the highest (90-100). The lighter the skin, the higher the degree of protection. This "golden" rule will keep the epidermis young for a long time and prevent its redness.When choosing a sunscreen, go for at least SPF 30, because the skin of the face is so thin and delicate that a lesser degree of protection will not cope with the aggressive summer sun. And for winter, you can choose something less “heavy” - SPF 15-20 will be just right. Note that the higher the UV protection, the higher the density of the foundation and the more likely that it will lie in an uneven layer or interfere throughout the day, causing sensations of blockage of pores and even heaviness on the face. But there is a solution for such a problem, replace the word “cream” with “fluid”, and choose a tinted sun protection product with a light texture. Perhaps it will not fully tone the skin, but it will not create the effect of a mask and will not cause irritation of the epidermis.

The number on the packaging of the protective cream means how much you can enjoy the sunlight and not burn yourself. First, note how long it takes before you blush. Let's say 5 minutes and choose a foundation with SPF 10: 5 x 10 = 50 minutes of quiet sun exposure. But we choose a cream for toning the face and additional protection against harmful UV rays, which means that this arithmetic is not entirely appropriate when choosing a tonal foundation, and yet, let's talk about the value of SPF in numbers:

• 2-4 - the lowest defense, which prevents about 50-75% of solar radiation from entering;
• 5-10 - medium, protects up to 85% UV;
• 10-20 - high degree with protection up to 90%;
• 20-30 - intensiveabsorbing up to 97% of sunlight;
• 50 is the highest degree (exactly the same as SPF 90-100, but such figures cannot be found on the packaging of foundation), guaranteeing protection up to 99.9% of sunlight.

The optimal SPF value for foundation remains 5-30 depending on age, condition, skin type, vulnerability to sunlight and individual characteristics. For example, for young skin, a SPF 15 foundation for winter and SPF 20-25 for summer will be enough, for a mature epidermis or after a chemical peel procedure, a product with a high SPF 30 is indispensable.

The original purpose of foundation is to create an even coverage and perfect tone. When SPF gets into its composition, the product instantly acquires an additional advantage - it protects the skin from premature aging, wrinkles and even melanoma - skin cancer. There are two answers to the question of whether the face tans under the action of foundation. After being applied to the skin, the foundation stays more or less evenly on it for two hours, after three hours the skin almost completely “eats” it from the surface. Therefore, whether the skin will tan or not depends on the renewal of the foundation. If you apply it in the morning and go to work within the first two hours, then the epidermis will not tan, if you forget about updating the cream and go to the beach, then a light tan cannot be avoided.

The texture of the product with a tonal effect can be different: dense, medium, liquid and light (fluid). Its main advantage is the creation of tone and additional protection against UV radiation. The shades of foundation also differ, which you need to select in the store and test on your own skin.

• For fair skin, choose a cream with a protection factor of at least SPF 20 if you plan to use it in the summer and spend most of your time indoors;
• For tanned skin, choose the appropriate shade directly in the cosmetic store, because the current color is different from natural and requires an updated product. This does not mean that the SPF factor will have to be chosen less;
• Giving radiance. This foundation contains light-reflecting particles that will favorably emphasize the surface of the skin and get rid of minor imperfections. It looks equally good on light or dark skin, especially today “make-up without makeup” is relevant today, and natural shine will only suit the face.

This type of foundation with SPF is indicated for girls and women after a chemical peel. It is used regardless of the season and contains a mechanical protection factor, usually iron oxide. The chemical peeling procedure is carried out in the autumn-winter season and requires high-quality protection of the epidermis even from the seemingly non-aggressive winter UV rays. Post-peel foundation cream can not be found in all brands, more often in professional ones, like an Israeli brand Christina. Such a product was created for better mandatory protection after peeling. In addition, it perfectly cares for the skin, retains moisture, normalizes lipid balance and prevents premature aging.

The cream is presented in 8 shades and has a protection factor SPF 15. Composition "Teint Haute Tenue"enriched with natural ingredients like quinoa extract and a unique Anti-Pollution Complex to preserve youthfulness and beauty of the skin. It is highly resistant and creates an excellent complexion with a matte finish, while the texture of foundation Clarins unusually light.

Foundation "Photoderm Max"has a high protection factor SPF 50 and is presented in one natural shade (it adapts to individual skin tone). The high degree of protection of the product allows it to be used by women with increased sensitivity of the dermis to UV radiation and skin diseases, for mature and vulnerable to the formation of age spots skin.Its texture is moderately dense, evenly and easily distributed over the surface of the skin and does not leave a white coating.It is well absorbed into the skin and requires renewal every 2 hours for reliable protection.

The protective post-peel foundation is presented in the only natural shade that adapts to the natural skin tone and is suitable for all skin types and ages. The main protection factor in this product is iron oxide or red clay, which blocks 99.9% of ultraviolet radiation from reaching the epidermis.

The radiance effect foundation is available in 6 shades and has a light texture with an additional moisturizing effect. Weightless creamy coating instantly transforms and refreshes the epidermis, gives it a natural glow and lasting pigment. Its protection level is SPF 15.

Mattifying foundation "Ever Matte" with SPF 15 is ideal for summer and skin prone to increased sebum production.

Foundations with UV protection have become popular relatively recently and today there are no less reviews about them than about traditional counterparts. The product has a high rating "Benefit Hello Flawless" with SPF 25 with a light texture, like a fluid. The best foundation - Clarins, women think so and justify their opinion by the fact that among the brand's products you can choose the composition according to skin type and degree of density. Excellent reviews for dense coverage "Haute Tenue". Consumers note that it perfectly tints and lays down with a light coating, does not weigh down makeup and does not roll when worn. Cream "True Radiance" from the same brand with a slight radiance effect - one of the leaders, according to reviews on the network. It is famous for its light texture and translucent finish, which is ideal especially for summer and good for any other time of the year.

In the next video - an overview foundation with SPF for summer.