Ever thought about tailoring your sunscreen to your skin type? You likely do it already for the rest of your skincare products, so why not for your SPF! If you’ve got a combination skin type, keep reading to find out our top picks for the best sunscreen tailored specifically for you.
What is combination skin?
First things first, let’s clear up what we actually mean by combination skin type. A combination skin type is defined as being both oily and dry but in different areas of the face. Perhaps you’ve got an oily T-zone but quite dry cheeks? This is combination skin at its finest.
Skincare regime for combination skin
What’s your current skin regime? If you’re wondering whether you should change things up, let’s talk through a typical skincare regime for combination skin. We recommend a gel cleanser morning and evening to thoroughly cleanse the skin without stripping you of essential moisture. A few times a week, use a chemical exfoliator in the evening to unclog pores and draw out impurities. Treat skin to a daily serum that targets your individual skin concern (vitamin C, retinol etc), layer on a lightweight moisturiser and finish with SPF30 or SPF50+ during the day.
Why should you wear sunscreen?
No matter your skin type, you should absolutely wear sunscreen every single day. There are so many reasons to wear a daily sun protection. Key benefits of wearing sunscreen include:
- Prevent sunburn
- Prevent development of skin cancer
- Prevent hyperpigmentation
- Prevent fine lines and wrinkles
- Prevent the look of ageing
- Help you maintain an even skin tone
2 Best Sunscreens for combination skin in 2022
Want a tailored facial sunscreen for combination skin? These are our two favourite moisturisers/SPF products to use on a daily basis to keep our skin protected, hydrated and oil at bay.
Get serious t-zone shine? We’re sure you’re hesitant to pull out the sunscreen bottle on account of making that shine (not glow) worse. But that’s because you haven’t tried Lean Screen. It’s a mattifying formula, so you can be sure that it’ll sit perfectly under makeup (or by itself) without adding to the shine situation. It also works well for sensitive skin types as it’s a mineral formulation and fragrance-free. Packed full of pentavitin, it will keep your skin hydrated which is important for all skin types but especially combination skin.
Features of Lean Screen:
- SPF50+ formula
- Mineral sunscreen
- Uses zinc oxide as UV filter
- Mattifying
- Fragrance-free
If you’re not as concerned with shine and really want to maximise your skin’s luminosity, then Queen Screen is a perfect match for you. Queen is our favourite to wear under makeup as she helps project an inner luminosity that glows under makeup. More like a serum than a suncream, she offers broad-spectrum SPF50+ protection with a subtle rose scent.
Features of Queen Screen:
- SPF50+ formula
- Serum like
- Luminising finish
- Gentle rose fragrance
Inspired to shop for your new facial sunscreen? Whichever one you choose, remember the important thing is to apply it daily to keep yourself protected from the harmful consequences of the sun as well as pesky signs of ageing. Discover more facial sunscreens at Ultra Violette now.
