Discover 3 lightweight sunscreens that feel like anything but sunscreen. Perfect for those who dislike sticky formulas, these options offer great protection and comfort for sunny days.
Ah, summertime. With the beach trips and downtime by the pool to look forward to, it can get easy to forget about applying and re-applying sunscreen on our faces. For those of us who hate its sticky feeling, it can be even harder. But since the sun’s rays are the harshest this season, SPF is a must.
Don’t fret–we’ve found a solution for you. Here are 3 of our favorite lightweight sunscreens that don’t feel like sunscreen at all!
1. HAPPY SKIN Catch The Sun Brightening UV Gel Cream SPF40 (P999)
The first time I encountered this product, I was in love. First of all, it was the farthest thing from sticky, as it has a water-based gel cream for its formula. With an SPF of 40, it also provides enough protection to avoid sun spots and winkles in the long run. Trying it once will already prove to you that it’s comfortable enough to apply every day!
2. BELO SunExpert Tinted Sunscreen SPF50 (P499)
On the go? This product promises minimal coverage and protects you against harmful UV rays all in one! With its Tone Adapt Technology, it almost instantly evens out your skin tone, conceals fine lines and prevents you from spots and premature aging.
3. NUXE Sun SPF50 Face (P1450)
While this cream is the heaviest of the three, it melts instantly on your face and is perfect for any skin type. With its high-protection, the product limits the appearance of the dark spots one might get when spending a lot of time under the sun. Did we mention that it smells great as well?
Frequently Asked Questions
The feature picks three lightweight sunscreens: Happy Skin Catch The Sun Brightening UV Gel Cream SPF40, Belo SunExpert Tinted Sunscreen SPF50 and Nuxe Sun SPF50 Face. It describes them as comfortable formulas that don’t feel like sunscreen, suited to people who dislike a sticky finish.
Happy Skin Catch The Sun Brightening UV Gel Cream SPF40 is a water-based gel cream the feature describes as the farthest thing from sticky. Priced at P999, it is described as comfortable enough for everyday use and as offering protection against sun spots and wrinkles in the long run.
Belo SunExpert Tinted Sunscreen SPF50, priced at P499, is a tinted sunscreen described as offering minimal coverage for people on the go. The brand’s Tone Adapt Technology is said to even out skin tone almost instantly, conceal fine lines and help prevent spots and premature aging.
Nuxe Sun SPF50 Face, priced at P1,450, is described as the heaviest of the three creams but one that melts instantly on the face and suits any skin type. The feature says its high protection limits the appearance of dark spots after long sun exposure, and it smells great.
Sunscreen matters in summer because, according to the feature, the sun’s rays are harshest in the season and SPF is a must, even during beach trips or pool time. Reapplying sunscreen on the face is easy to forget, and a lightweight formula can make daily use more comfortable.
