The sun is out and as a colder nation we get excited. We rush out to enjoy the warmer weather and often forget to apply protection. However, SPF shouldn’t be kept for sunny days only. Skin experts recommend we use SPF for 364 days of the year as UV rays are always present.
Skincare-makeup hybrids offer a practical way to boost sun protection while streamlining your routine. Because you typically apply less makeup than the recommended teaspoon of pure sunscreen, it is always best to layer a dedicated SPF underneath and use SPF makeup for touch-ups or a flawless finish.
Our Top-Rated Skincare-Makeup Hybrids
Mii Protective Face Primer SPF50 - Protect, hydrate, and perfect your skin with this coral reef-safe SPF 50 make-up primer – a skincare-meets-makeup essential for a glowing, healthy complexion. This lightweight, multitasking formula glides on effortlessly, delivering broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection while creating a smooth, radiant base for long-lasting makeup.
Infused with a nourishing blend of Ceramides to support elasticity, soften skin, and visibly reduce fine lines and wrinkles. A Hyaluronic Acid Complex provides deep, lasting hydration for a plump, youthful look. Use it daily as your SPF, a hydrating primer, or a smoothing base to leave skin protected, primed, and beautifully radiant – every single day.
Mii Skin Secret Cream Tint SPF25 is an ultra-lightweight fluid tint that nourishes the skin with a hybrid formula that combines skincare with makeup for a smooth, healthy, radiant finish. The ultra-lightweight texture melts into the skin, releasing the micro-encapsulated pigments which immediately colour adapt to your skin tone to transform dull, tired skin to a more supple radiance that is unmistakably you. Dermatologically tested, Skin Tint provides long-lasting hydration and SPF25 protection from everyday UV exposure. Suitable for everyday use as the first step in your makeup routine or simply wear alone to achieve the no-makeup-makeup look with a hint of coverage.
Studio 10 Skin Repair Perfect Canvas Treatment Foundation SPF30 - A truly advanced skin-transforming serum foundation to redefine and transform the complexion, this hydrating super crème leaves skin flawless and healthy-looking in an instant. Offering medium to full coverage, without looking heavy or cakey, it perfectly evens the skin tone, covering pigmentation, dark circles and redness, so there’s no need for concealer. Formulated for mature skin, this SPF30-enhanced formula also shields your skin from harmful UV rays.
The two perfectly complementary shades can be blended for year-round customised colour or use them for natural-looking contouring to enhance your features. The colour-adjusting formula reflects light for a brighter, dewy-looking effect, while multilayer soft focus and optical diffusing pigments blend and buff seamlessly, giving an ultra-natural real-skin finish.
How to Layer SPF and Makeup
- Prepare: Cleanse and moisturize your face. Wait a few minutes for your moisturiser to fully absorb.
- Apply Sunscreen: Apply a separate, dedicated SPF 30 or 50 as the final step of your skincare routine, allowing it to dry for 10-15 minutes.
- Apply Makeup: Apply your SPF-infused CC cream, BB cream, or foundation, blending gently to avoid disrupting the protective layer.
However, if the temperatures go above the norm or you are lucky enough to find yourself in hotter climates abroad, we can highly recommend the Sports HAI SPF 50 HAI Sunscreen Protection. This Award-Winning daily sun protection offers a highly effective lightweight physical sunscreen, containing a combination of clinically proven filters to protect the skin against the harmful effects of UV rays. It is water resistant and is easily absorbed with a natural tint to give an even appearance while having a hydrating effect on the skin.
So these are the beauty basics, but when it’s super-hot it’s super essential to use extra measures such as a wide rimmed sun hat or keeping your face shaded from the sun under an umbrella. There are always alternatives like fake-tan if you want to add a golden glow or tan and you could be saving years off your skin age.