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Sara Marsetti
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Find Your New Favorite SPF For Glowing Skin

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UNCW chapter.

Many of us get lazy with sunscreen once the sun disappears and the cooler weather arrives. This is an epidemic that needs to be stopped if we want to have glowing and youthful skin in the future. Sunscreen prevents aging and, according to recent research from the Dermatologic Surgery Journal, can also help reverse it. Yes, you heard that right: SPF can help reverse aging! That should be all the information anyone needs to hear to be persuaded to slap it on every day, right? If you’re on board, here are a few of my favorite cruelty-free sunscreens to help you find a year-round SPF that is right for you. 

For The Girl With Dry Skin

Fré Skincare makes an amazing SPF 30 moisturizer called Protect Me. Their products are formulated with their signature Argania Active Complex to deeply nourish the skin, prevent aging, and fight sun damage. This is a fast-absorbing, non-comedogenic, white-cast free formula that does not have a stinky sunscreen smell or film! I usually use it as a moisturizer after serum but if I’m feeling extra dry, I’ll layer it over a non-SPF moisturizer. If this sounds like your kind of product, click here and use my code SHOW1 for a discount!

For The Girl Who Hates SPF

Glossier’s Invisible Shield is an SPF 35 gel that is perfect for anyone who is not excited about sunscreen but is determined to reap the benefits! The formula is clear and thin so it glides on seamlessly and never pills (my pet peeve). I have to say this is probably my favorite sunscreen because it doesn’t even feel like a sunscreen. It is also great because not only does it protect you from UVA/UVB rays, it is packed with antioxidants to send free radicals back where they came from. If you think the Invisible Shield fits into your routine, click here and get 10% off!

For The Girl Who Has a Holy-Grail SPF But Needs To Reapply

Supergoop! makes so many amazing and unique sunscreens but their 100% Mineral Invincible Setting Powder is always in my bag. It is the best way to touch up on the go because not only does it reapply your sunscreen, it also mattifies your makeup. There are three sheer shades and a translucent formula which is amazing if you really don’t need any coverage but you still want to look fresh. I recommend this or their Defense Refresh Setting Mist to anyone looking to stay protected on the go!

Now that you’ve found your new SPF bestie, make sure you apply daily, rain or shine! Let me know which sunscreens you love or if you grab any of my recommendations on Instagram @show.your.glow

Hi! I am a Communications and Spanish major at UNCW! I am obsessed with cruelty-free skincare and beauty and I love a good latte!