Cosmopolitan India – August 2019

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Kiehl’s Super Fluid Daily

UV Defence Sunscreen

SPF 50+, `3,250

FOR DRY SKIN

This sunscreen is light, but

also incredibly hydrating. All

you need is a few drops and

the formula gets absorbed

quickly and leaves skin with a

matte (but not drying) finish.

Bioderma Photoderm

AKN Mat SPF 30, `1,550

FOR OILY SKIN

T h i s b a b y p r o t e c t s a n d

prevents cell damage, thanks

to its exclusive patented

Cellular BIOprotection

Complex. Plus, the Fluidactiv

Complex helps to keep skin

clear and healthy.

Avène Day Protector UV

EX SPF30, `1,450

FOR SENSITIVE SKIN

Rich in Avène Thermal Spring

Water, with its soothing and

anti-irritating properties, this

sunscreen calms the most

sensitive skins.

fast glam

Nope! Here’s why your time-

saving trick isn’t quite as

awesome as you think.

DOES

THE SPF

IN YOUR

MAKE-UP

REALLY

COUNT?

YOU’LL NEVER USE ENOUGH

Crazy but true: “You may need to use up to

seven (you read that right, s-e-v-e-n) times

the amount of foundation that you typically

put on to get the full SPF value marked on

the label,” says NYC derm Whitney Bowe,

MD. And you’re probably using *just*

enough to get the cosmetic coverage you

want and then blending it in with a brush

or sponge, which...soaks up more of that

FOR ACNE-PRONE SKIN

Noncomedogenic and

oil-free, this lightweight

sunscreen won’t cause

breakouts, and its antioxidants

will shield you from pollution.

Bonus: you can also use it as a

make-up primer.

Clinique Super City Block

Oil - Free Daily Face

Protector Broad Spectrum

SPF 40, `2,500

precious SPF. Basically, Dr Whitney

says, “If you’re not being extra generous

with your application, you can’t expect

the sunscreen in your make-up to

protect your skin effectively.”

THE MATH DOESN’T ADD UP IN

YOUR FAVOUR

Let’s say you use an SPF 15 moisturiser

underneath an SPF 15 foundation—

that equals SPF 30, right? Nope, no,

def not. At best, you’re getting a slightly

better coverage; at worst, the formulas

can dilute each other and become less

effective. As a rule, you should always

first apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen

with at least SPF 30 to your face Every.

Single. Day. Think of anything you add

on top of that as an extra buffer.

AND REAPPLYING IS PRETTY MUCH

IMPOSSIBLE

Unless you’re down to redo your

entire beat mid-day, messing up your

make-up to apply more foundation isn’t

an option. So what is the answer? Do

your face a favour and get a brush-on

powder sunblock. Dust it on every

two hours if you’re outside, suggests

NYC derm Ellen Marmur, MD. Try

Colorescience Sunforgettable Total

Protection Brush-On Shield SPF 50

(`4,455 approx, colorescience.com). It

won’t affect your other products and

comes in four different tints. Q

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SUNSCREENS

YOU DESERVE

IN YOUR LIFE

RIGHT NOW

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