Vitamin C Glow-Protect Lotion SPF30 50ml

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How to choose the best SPF moisturiser for you What’s the difference between SPF moisturisers and a separate facial sunscreen?

The rich cream contains healing white tea extract, a powerful antioxidant that helps protect the skin from environmental pollutants and proves calming on dry and irritated skin.Dermatologists recommend using an SPF (sun protection factor) cream daily, even on cloudy days and through the winter months. It also contains SPF ingredients, in a lower concentration than you’ll find in a dedicated sunscreen. A dedicated sunscreen will contain a higher concentration of sun-blocking ingredients, and should be used in the spring and summer in the UK, any time you’re on holiday in sunnier climes, or if you spend a lot of time outdoors. We first note both the UVA and UVB protection of the product, and use the cream as directed for one week.

Made with botanicals including spinach, blueberry and kale leaf extract, as well as healing vitamin E, Superdefense leaves skin feeling immediately soft and hydrated. A deeply conditioning day cream with soothing rose, ginkgo biloba and Mediterranean marine algae, Elemis’ Pro-Collagen Marine Cream is one of the world’s best-known anti-ageing moisturisers.Where a cream is recommended for a particular skin type, we test on that skin type, and note the effects on the skin in terms of softening, smoothing and plumping. The SPF number tells you how many times longer it would take for your skin to redden and burn, compared to how long it would take without sunscreen; so an SPF of 30 means it would take 30 times longer for your skin to burn than it would without protection (if the SPF is used as directed, with regular reapplication). This version of the cream adds a healthy sun protection factor of 50 to block harmful rays and minimise the signs of ageing that result from cell damage. Over time, there’s a noticeable improvement to texture and firmness, as well as a reduction in fine lines.

Your SPF cream’s moisturising benefits won’t stop in the evening, but the SPF protection will be of less use, so you may prefer to use a non-SPF moisturiser at night.You’ll want a hydrating base of glycerin, mineral or vegetable oils; or ingredients such as hyaluronic acid that lock in moisture and help to keep the skin plump and smooth.

The lotion has a wonderful citrus scent that refreshes the senses as it peps up skin, and it leaves skin feeling beautifully soft without any hint of stickiness. It also contains cell-boosting ceramides and niacinamide – a form of vitamin B3 that helps to reduce inflammation and pore size. You may also want to look for brightening antioxidants such as vitamin C; green tea or camomile extract to calm skin; vitamin E for its healing properties; or oil-free formulas containing AHAs or salicylic acid for oiler skins that are prone to spots. A skincare classic with added sun protection benefits, Eight Hour Cream is particularly suitable for dry skins and the winter weather.US brand CeraVe is popular for its simple but effective, dermatologist-recommended skincare formulas. If your skin is oily or prone to spots, this oil-free moisturiser gently hydrates without blocking pores.