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? First formulated in 1930, Elizabeth Arden’s hardworking, multitasking Eight Hour cream is a genuine beauty icon. The award-winning cream has been trusted by millions for almost a century to deeply moisturise and replenish skin, repairing damage with its soothing emollient formula.

Not sure which Olay product is best for you? Use our Olay Product Selector to help find your perfect skincare match. Glow-Protect is great for brightening and banishing winter dullness; for a higher SPF, look instead at The Body Shop’s Skin Defence SPF 50 lotion. Apply your SPF moisturiser in the morning after cleansing and toning, and after your serum if you use one. 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. SPF moisturisers combine the hydrating and nourishing benefits of a moisturiser with the sun protection benefits of a sunscreen. They’re perfect for regular use outside of the summer months, and typically sit well under makeup.A good sunscreen or SPF moisturiser protects against UVB rays, the short-wave rays that cause sunburn, and UVA rays that cause tanning and premature ageing. The SPF rating refers to protection from burning UVB rays; the PA star rating tells you how much protection the product offers from ageing UVA rays. Look for a higher star rating to ensure broad-spectrum protection. Dermatologists recommend a minimum of SPF 15 when working indoors and on overcast days, and SPF 30 at all other times. What else should I look for in an SPF moisturiser?

Plant-based beauty brand Origins has recently reformulated its A Perfect World anti-ageing moisturiser with SPF 40. 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. The cream is oil-free but feels luxurious and super-hydrating, and it smells deliciously fresh. Since the cream is so rich, it takes a little while to sink into the skin, so is best applied a few minutes before makeup. Once applied, skin feels soft and clean – a feeling that lasts all day. Paraben and sulphate-free, A Perfect World includes broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection, and by defending the skin from sun damage and dehydration, it helps fight the signs of ageing from the inside out.US brand CeraVe is popular for its simple but effective, dermatologist-recommended skincare formulas. This lightweight moisture lotion with SPF 25 fits into the brand’s portfolio of products that do exactly what they promise, minus the hefty price tag. Suitable for normal to dry skins, CeraVe’s fragrance-free lotion feels fresh on the face and contains hydrating hyaluronic acid and nourishing ceramides to reverse moisture loss and replenish the skin. It’s a non-greasy, no-frills lotion that works well, offering decent SPF protection for the price.