Summer has come - our favorite time of relaxation, bright colors, fruits and travel! Are you going on vacation and ready to sunbathe? One of the most important things in your suitcase should be sunscreen - don't rely on the fact that exposure to rays produces vitamin D and spend hours on the beach in pursuit of a beautiful tan.
To protect your skin from burns, photoaging and age spots, you need a high-quality cream with a high SPF level - we have compiled a rating of the best sunscreens based on personal sales statistics, customer reviews and open data from the Yandex search engine.
The criteria by which we evaluate creams from each brand:
- Protection index.
The higher the SPF level, the safer it is to be in direct sunlight without the risk of getting burned. - Natural composition.
Creams must be hypoallergenic and suitable for any skin type, and also do not contain harmful chemicals and petroleum products. - Water resistance.
An important criterion for products that are purchased for trips to the sea is that reapplying the cream after each entry into the water is tiring. - Aroma.
Creams should have a light, pleasant or neutral odor. - Easy to apply.
The product should be quickly and evenly distributed over the skin and absorbed without leaving a sticky film or marks on clothing. - Volume.
Since sunscreen is used regularly several times a day, the practical size of the bottle will be a big advantage.
To protect yourself from various dermatological problems, sunburn, premature aging and the occurrence of freckles and age spots, it is recommended to use special products year-round. The ranking of the best sunscreens is based on a system of points that we awarded each brand for its product, and contains products for adults and children.
By quality:
- 1 point for protection index up to 30, 2 points - up to 50, 3 points - over 50;
- 1 point for natural composition;
- 1 point for water resistance;
- 1 point for a pleasant aroma;
- 1 point for ease of application;
- 1 point for volume up to 150 ml, 2 points for volume over 150 ml.
By cost:
- 4 points for costs up to 300 rubles;
- 3 points for a cost from 300 to 600 rubles;
- 2 points for a price from 600 to 900 rubles;
- 1 point for a price over 900 rubles.
By popularity:
- 6 points for more than 30,000 queries in Yandex per month;
- 5 points for 24,000-30,000 queries in Yandex per month;
- 4 points for 18,000-24,000 queries in Yandex per month;
- 3 points for 12,000-18,000 queries in Yandex per month;
- 2 points for 6,000-12,000 queries in Yandex per month;
- 1 point for less than 6,000 queries in Yandex per month.
Final sunscreen rating table
| Cream | Quality points | Points for value | Points for popularity | Total points |
| Weleda, sunscreen for children | 7 | 2 | 2 | 11 |
| Avene, mineral screen cream | 8,5 | 1 | 2 | 11,5 |
| Bioderma Photoderm Max | 9 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| Librederm Bronzeada | 8,5 | 1 | 3 | 12,5 |
| Clarins Creme Solaire Corps Hydratante | 9 | 1 | 3 | 13 |
| La Roche-Posay ANTHELIO DERMO-PEDIATRICS | 10,5 | 1 | 3 | 14,5 |
| Eveline Sun Cream | 8 | 4 | 3 | 15 |
| Garnier "Expert Protection" | 9,5 | 3 | 3 | 15,5 |
| Floresan, sun barrier cream “Full block” | 10 | 4 | 2 | 16 |
| "BIOKON", anti-sun cream "Ultraprotection" | 10 | 3 | 4 | 17 |
Before going on vacation, be sure to think about buying a quality sunscreen in advance. If you intend to get a bronze skin tone, you should not spend a lot of time in the open rays without sunscreen: take care of the health and beauty of your body, provide it with the necessary care, and it will definitely thank you. Our TOP 10 best sunscreens include products with proven effectiveness: choose the one that suits you personally and enjoy this hot summer!
How to use it correctly
There are just a few basic rules that will help you get the maximum benefit from using the cream:
- Firstly, the product is a kind of “final chord”, that is, it must be applied at the very end. If you apply it, for example, to another cream, it will not be so effective.
- Secondly, regarding applying moisturizer after sunscreen, there is no need to do this. The fact is that sun cream already contains all the necessary nutrients and antioxidants that perfectly protect and moisturize the skin.
- And last, but not least, the rule: apply the cream 15-20 minutes before going outside, as it must be absorbed into the skin. If it is not absorbed, not only will your skin not receive the necessary protection, but you also risk leaving greasy marks on your clothes.
The best sunscreens for the face in the city: reviews
What creams and sprays protect against ultraviolet radiation and are combined with makeup products? We are sharing a list of proven favorites.
Professional brand products
Sunscreen with Hyperbright complex for the prevention of pigmentation SPF 50 Facial Defense, Skinceuticals
- Filters: physical and chemical.
Yulia (skin is oily, very reactive, burns easily): I’ve been using this cream for at least two years and I think I’ve used four tubes. There is always one more in reserve. It’s lightweight, additionally moisturizes, and therefore makeup fits perfectly on it (and doesn’t crease). It provides the declared protection (I tried it on vacation, but because of the light texture and chemical filters, I prefer to use it in the city). Probably the only negative is that the skin may be a little shiny. For me, the minus is not critical - it will shine this way and that way -).
Price: 1975 rub. for 30 ml.
Compound:
UVA Mexoril Sx (Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid) UVB Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Titanium Dioxideuva/UVB Mexoril Xl (Drometrizole Trisiloxane), Tinosorb (Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine) Sulfonic Acid, Alpha Tocopherol, Shea Butter.
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Ultra protective moisturizer Protective Daily Moisturizer SPF30, Ultraceuticals
- Filters: chemical and physical.
Julia (oily skin, very reactive, burns easily): If there was a rating of sunscreens somewhere, this one from Ultraceuticals would be in the top 3. This is the cream that suits me with absolutely everything - because it does its job well and without question. I once took it on a three-week vacation - and it performed well there, although in general it is more of an urban daytime moisturizer with protection. It doesn’t clog pores, the skin doesn’t shine, and makeup works well with it. ADORE.
Lena (normal skin, some rosacea, occasional inflammation): I have the same cream, but in a mattifying version. It is absorbed in half a minute, works well with any foundation, and does not clog pores. Sun protection for those who do not like sun protection: the cream is not noticeable on the skin at all.
Price: 4465 rub. for 100 ml
Compound:
Aqua, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Octocrylene, Methylpropanediol, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Methyl Glucose Sesqu istearate, Peg-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Silica, Cyclopentasiloxane , Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Carbomer, Panthenol, Polysorbate 60, Tocopheryl Acetate, Vp/eicosene Copolymer, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Acrylates/c10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Phenylpropanol, Bht, Disodium Edta, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Lactic Acid, Limonene, Linalool
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Sunscreen SPF 50 with matte effect Sun Shield Matte Broad Spectrum SPF 50, Obagi
- Filters: chemical and physical.
Julia (oily skin, very reactive, burns easily) : I always dream of finding the perfect cream with SPF with physical filters, but it often turns out that I like it with chemical ones. This cream, which is a mixture of both, is simply excellent! It has a comfortable texture, and makeup fits perfectly on it (even despite the promise of mattifying, which it delivers moderately: usually mattifying SPFs do not play well with decorative cosmetics). But the main thing is that it really protects 100 percent. Tested by going to the mountains on a sunny day: as usual, I fanatically applied this cream with SPF to myself, but forgot about my husband. As a result, I don’t even have a tan on my face (I starred in “Girlfriend”, I think, right after - check it out). And my husband burned so badly that his nose peeled off, and his skin had to be saved with special equipment. Definitely Sanskrin is my favorite!
Price: 3610 rub. in the official online store.
Compound:
octinoxate 7.5% and 10.5%, water, zinc oxide, cyclopentasiloxane, polyethylene glycol-10 dimethicone, polysiloxane-11, octinoxate, dimethicone crosspolymer-3, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, squalane, polysorbate-60, pentylene glycol, stearyl alcohol , ceteareth-20, phenyl trimethicone, polyenglycol-40 stearate, sodium dihydroxycetyl phosphate, hydrogenated palm glycerides, citric acid, cetearyl alcohol, sorbitan ethoxylated ester, 1,2-hexanediol, caprylyl glycol, tropolone, chlorphenesin, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, benzoate sodium, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, ubiquinone, disodium edta, methylisothiazolinone.
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Moisturizer with sun protection factor SPF 30 “Hydrafactor” 360 Hydrafactor SPF 30, Obagi
- Filters: chemical.
Masha (skin is dry, sensitive, freckles quickly appear, threatening to turn into pigmentation, quickly turns red in the sun): In the spring, after receiving the results of my DNA test, I made sure that I cannot leave the house without SPF. That is, I already suspected that it was not worth it. And after official confirmation and suddenly pigmentation came out, I completely swore off.
It was at this moment that Obagi and I found each other. It is ideal for urban conditions - it moisturizes, protects and does not compete with foundation / BB creams. Yes, it does not have the lightest texture, but my dry skin loves these. So like it!
Price: 4130 rub. in the official online store.
Compound:
Avobenzone 1%, Octinoxate 7.5%, Octisalate 5%, Oxybenzone 5%. Inactive: Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Dextrin, Disodium EDTA, Eperua Falcata Bark Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Heylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Caesal pinia Spinosa Gum , Phenoxyethanol, Pichia/Resveratrol Ferment Extract, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbitan Oleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ubiquinone, Water.
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Sun protection bases for makeup
Moisturizing makeup base UV Prime SPF 50, Make Up For Ever
- Filters: chemical and physical.
Nastya (dry skin, tans quickly, rarely burns): A rare product with SPF that noticeably smoothes my skin, masks flaking and does not reduce the durability of the foundation.
Karina (normal skin, sensitive, doesn’t tan well, burns quickly) : The best primer I’ve ever tried. You can wear it on its own, you can wear it under the tone, or you can mix it with it. Really prolongs the durability of makeup. It works well with all my foundations. The only caveat is that it tends to whiten the skin a little. It is better to “imprint” the product with your fingertips.
Price 1575 rub. for 30 ml.
Compound:
Titanium Dioxide (9.6%), Octonixate/Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (7.5%), Oxybenzone/Benzophenone-3 (3%), Octisalate/Ethylhexyl Salicylate (1%) Aqua (Water), Cyclopentasiloxane, , Isohexadecane, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl PEG/ PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Alumina, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum (Fragrance), Disteardimonium Hectorite, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate , Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Propylene Carbonate, Mannitol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, BHT, Faex (Yeast Extract), Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium Phosphate, Disodium EDTA, Disodium Succinate, Potassium Phosphate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool.
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Luxury sunscreens
Daytime protective face cream with SPF 50+ UV Protective Cream, Cle de Peau
- Filters: chemical and physical.
Lena (normal skin, there is rosacea, periodic inflammation): It costs some outrageous money, but forgive me - since we name the best products, keep the really best ones. I don't know anyone who beats Cle de Peau. We have three in one: moisturizer, sun protection and highlighting makeup primer. In any of its guises, it is an outstanding remedy. It provides excellent protection (tested by the merciless Greek sun), the intensity of hydration is comparable to the effect of another mask. Naturally, the tone falls smoother and more evenly on such well-groomed skin.
I don’t recommend it in only one case: if you have oily skin and any additional radiance and nutrition is contraindicated for it.
Julia (skin is oily, very reactive, burns easily) : Great cream! I'm in love - and this, you know, is rare -). It has such a texture - nourishing and enveloping, and at the same time light - I can’t believe that this is a sunscreen and not an anti-aging, excellent moisturizing cream. Everything about this texture screams “Luxury!” (It turns out that this happens with sunscreens too). The tone goes on without any problems, and SPF50 calms my nervous nature with a tendency to hyperpigmentation. The cream also slightly illuminates - as Lena writes, oily and combination skin does not always need this, but in combination with the tone it works almost like a primer for radiance.
Price : 7800 rub. for 50 ml in offline stores.
Compound:
Water(Aqua/Eau)･Polysilicone-15･Diisopropyl Sebacate･Butylene Glycol･Glycerin･Octocrylene･Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine･Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer･Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane･Dimethicone･ Alcohol Denat.･Behenyl Alcohol･Dipropylene Glycol･Polybutylene Glycol /Ppg-9/1 Copolymer･Peg/Ppg-14/7 Dimethyl Ether･Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid･Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate･Triethanolamine･Benzophenone-3･Trehalose･Beheneth-20･Phenoxyethanol･Stearyl Alcohol･Silica ･Fragrance (Parfum) ･Alcohol･Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer･Tocopheryl Acetate･Carbomer･Sodium Metaphosphate･Polyquaternium-51･Limonene･Trisodium Edta･Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate･Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate･Linalool･Iron Oxides (C i 77491)･Hexyl Cinnamal･Citronellol･ Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone･Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract･Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)･Geraniol･Benzyl Benzoate･Sodium Metabisulfite･Mica･Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract･Thymus Serpillum Extract･Crataegus Monogyna Flower Extract･Talc･Hydrolyzed Sil k･2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid･Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract･Uncaria Gambir Extract･Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract･Garcinia Mangostana Bark Extract(Garcinia Mangostana)･Panax Ginseng Root Extract･Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract･Tocopherol･Theanine･Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
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Protective veil for sensitive skin Intral Voile Protecteur Urbain Environmental Lightweight Shield SPF50, Darphin
- Filters: physical (mineral).
Julia (oily skin, very reactive, burns easily) : Tinted water with a distinct pink tint. Absorbs quickly and does not leave excessive shine. The veil did not cause any problems on my sensitive skin (clogged pores either).
Price: 2835 rub. in the Rive Gauche online store before discounts - for 30 ml.
Compound:
Water, Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Polydiethylsiloxane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Diethyl Hexyl Succinate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Methyl Trimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Lauryl Peg-9, Polymethylsiloxyethyl Dimethic one, Silica, Laureth- 4, Cetyl Peg/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dipentaeythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate, Dimethicone, Silylate, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, PVP/Crosspolymer, Isostearic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dimethicone, PEG -10 /15 Crosspolymer, Dipropylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Zinc Oxide (CI 77497 Nano).
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Protective fluid screen for face UV Plus Anti-pollution SPF 50/PA++++, Clarins
- Filters: chemical and physical.
Ira (combination skin, has wrinkles and pigmentation, tans slowly, weakly, almost never burns): Can be applied over makeup (the fluid does not smear it). No whitishness - the product is completely transparent on the skin. It’s as comfortable as it can be with a layer of SPF 50 protection. I keep it nearby and renew it during the day if I’m outside for a long time and the sun is hot. I used to experiment with protective powders, but the “powdery” SPF seems to me somehow “toy”, given the existing pigment spots.
Lena (normal skin, some rosacea, periodic inflammation): The best sun protection that can be found in any cosmetic supermarket in the neighborhood.
Price: 3500 rub. in the Clarins online store.
Compound:
Homosalate 4%, Octocrylene 4%, Oxybenzone 1.5%, Titanium Dioxide 8.4%. Inactive Ingredients: Dimethicone, Aqua/Water/Eau, Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Nylon-12, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum/ Fragrance, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Sanicula Europaea Extract, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Lysine, Magnesium Chloride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Maltodextrin Crosspolymer, Thermus Thermophillus Ferment, Lapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Ribe s Nigrum (Black Currant) Bud Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cucumis Melo (Melon) Fruit Extract, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate. May Contain: CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide, CI 77491/CI 77492/CI 77499/Iron Oxides.
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Sunscreens under 1000 rubles
Ultra-light emulsion Bariesun SPF50+, Uriage
- Filters: chemical.
Nastya (dry skin, tans quickly, rarely burns): I think I’ve found a new favorite sunscreen line. So far I have tried three Bariesun products - emulsion, SPF30 spray, lip balm - and they are all wonderful. This fluid is quickly absorbed, does not accentuate flaking or dry out, and does not affect the durability of makeup.
Price: 758 rub. for 30 ml.
Compound:
Aqua (Water, Eau), Dicaprylyl Ether, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl, Methoxycinnamate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoyl Methane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Nylon-12, Peg-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Glucose , Chlorphenesin, Tetrasodium Edta, Citric Acid, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trehalose, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate-BHT, Polyquaternium-51.
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Sunscreen cream Bariesun SPF50+, Uriage
- Filters: chemical.
Yulia (skin is oily, very reactive, burns easily): This year’s discovery. A universal cream with high protection and the most comfortable texture. Absorbs quickly, goes well with makeup, and protects well. For such a price, I don’t even know what else you need?
(By the way, the matte version is also good! It looks like the whole line is successful.)
Price: 884 rub. for 50 ml
Compound:
Aqua, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Uriage Thermal Spring Water, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Glycerin, Nylon-12, Triacontanyl Pvp, Decyl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, C 20-22 Alkyl Phosphate, C 2 0- 22 Alcohols, Glucose, Xanthan Gum, Fragrance, Chlorphenesin, Benzoic Acid, Tetrasodium Edta, Tocopheryl Acetate, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Propylene Glycol, Trehalose, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate.Eu Version: Dicaprylyl Carbonate - Titanium Dioxide - Aqua (Water) - Uriage Thermal Spring Water - Zinc Oxide - Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate - Peg-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate - Sodium Chloride - Butylene Glycol - Nylon-12 - Polyglyceryl-3-Diisostearate, Alumina - Stearic Acid, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Octyldodecanol - Magnesium Sulfate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane - Cera Alba (Beeswax), Glucose - Xanthan Gum - Disteardimonium Hectorite - Hydrogenated Polydecene - Tocopheryl Acetate, Trehalose - Propylene Carbonate - Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate - Citric Acid.
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Sunscreen for face UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50+ PA++++, Biore
- Filters: chemical.
Nastya (dry skin, tans quickly, rarely burns): My favorite for many years, I’ve been using it for 5 years, both in the summer in the city and in Bali. Texture: gel. I have seen complaints that the product is sticky and drying. I didn’t notice either the first or the second. If it weren’t for my research interest, I would have only used it.
Price 720 rub. for 40 ml.
Compound:
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, cross-polymer of (lauryl methacrylate / sodium methacrylate), alkyl benzoate (C12-15), bisethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, hexyl diethylaminohydroxybenzoylbenzoate, dimethicone, ethylhexyl triazone, Dimethylsilylated silica, DPG, xylitol, dextrin palm itate, (acrylates/alkyl( C10-30)) crosspolymer, (dimethicone / vinyldimethicone) crosspolymer, polysilicone-9, glyceryl stearate, AMP, Vinyl dimethicone / methicone silsesquioxane) crosspolymer, agar, isoceteth-20, alkyl (C30-45) methicone, polyvinyl alcohol, olefin ( C30-45), sodium hydroxide BG, PG, hyaluronic acid Na, royal jelly, orange fruit extract, grapefruit fruit extract, lemon fruit extract, phenoxyethanol, EDTA-2Na, BHT, perfume
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Unusual sunscreen formats
Spray
Sunscreen spray Protect SPF 50+, A-Derma
- Filters: chemical.
Ira (combination skin, has wrinkles and pigmentation, tans slowly, weakly, almost never burns): Light pleasant texture, high SPF index, photostable chemical filters, care for the hydrolipidic barrier, large volume (200 ml) and a high level of trust in the brand — are any more arguments needed?!
Price: 915 rub. for 200 ml
Compound:
Aqua, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol [Nano], Diisopropyl Adipate, Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Butylene Glycol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Decyl Glucoside, C10-18 Triglycerides, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Avena Sativa (Oat) Sprout Oil, Benzoic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium Edta, Fragrance (Parfum), Glyceryl Behenate, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tribehenin, Xanthan Gum.
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Stick
Sunscreen stick Clear Stick UV Protector SPF 50+, Shiseido
- Filters: chemical.
Yulia (skin is oily, very reactive, burns easily): Transparent sunscreen sticks for the face are the latest craze on the Korean beauty market. This one came from Shiseido and it's very good. Not greasy, although it seems oily, it is quickly absorbed. Can be used both under and over makeup. Didn't clog my pores. Already checked it in Sochi!
Price: 2399 rub.
Compound:
Active Ingredients: Purpose Avobenzone 2.5% Sunscreen Homosalate 10.0% Sunscreen Octinoxate 4.9% Sunscreen Octisalate 5.0% Sunscreen Octocrylene 5.0% Sunscreen Oxybenzone 3.0% Sunscreen
Inactive Ingredients: Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone･Triethylhexanoin･Mineral Oil･Hydroxystearic Acid･Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide･Polyamide-8･Peg/Ppg-14/7 Dimethyl Ether･Lecithin･Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract･Pp g-17･Silica Dimethyl Silylate ･Bht･Tocopherol･Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate･Fragrance･
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Sunscreen powders
Sunscreen powders BB Powder, Natriv and Magic Powder, Pond's
- Filters: physical.
Nastya (dry skin, tans quickly, rarely burns): I’ll give two Thai powders as an example. There are actually more of them, but in my opinion they are all similar. There are colorless, beige or pink, but the shade is not noticeable on the face, only a slight blur. Protection factor from 30 to 50. In the city I apply a thin layer with a fluffy brush, on vacation - with my palms and a thicker layer.
Price: 120 rub.
Composition of BB Powder, Natriv:
talc, isopropyl myristate, dimecthicone, magnesium carbonate, zinc oxide, fragrance, mica, titanium deoxide, tryclozan, PEG-4, lactic acid, kojic acid, butylen glycol, morus bombycis root extract, arctostaphylos uva ursi leaf extract, glycyrrhiza glabara root extract , Cl 77492, Cl 77491, Cl 77499.
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Protective mineral powder Sunforgettable, ColoreScience
- Filters: physical.
Karina Tumanskaya (fair skin, prone to pigmentation, burns easily): I found this powder very comfortable. Firstly, the tube is lightweight and takes up almost no space in your bag. Secondly, you don’t need to carry any additional sponges or brushes with you. On the face, of course, the powder does not hide anything, but at the same time it mattifies quite well. In hot weather, this effect lasts me for 2-3 hours, after which I usually quickly renew it, without even looking in the mirror. The coating is transparent, and you don’t have to worry that the powder will highlight flaking in some places and sink into the pores in others. And yes, it is completely invisible on the face.
Price: 3840 rub. for a mini brush (2 g) up to RUB 6,720. (6 g)
Compound:
mica, titanium dioxide, dimethicone vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, zinc oxide, red coral algae (corallina officinalis) extract, calcium silicate, sodium sulfate, dimethicone, laureth-4, methicone, triethoxycaprylylsilane, sodium dehydroacetate, iron oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492 and CI 77499).
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Types of UVA and UVB radiation filters –
Below you can find out: what products can be called a truly high-quality sunscreen for the face - rating of the best products in 2022 (according to our medical editors). But before that, we will tell you in detail about the pros and cons of various UVA-UVB radiation filters that are used in sun protection products. This data will allow you not only to understand our arguments in choosing the best sunscreen, but also to independently analyze the composition of such products in the future.
Types of sun filters –
Let's sum it up
Daily use of sunscreen is a must for every fair-skinned person who wants to protect themselves from sunburn and prevent premature aging. When selecting a product, you should take into account your phototype and skin type, the type of filter, and the presence of protection against UVA and UVB radiation. It is very important to apply and renew the cream correctly throughout the day, since neglecting these recommendations will neutralize the effects of even the most expensive and high-quality product.
Choosing a Sunscreen for an adult is not an easy task, but choosing a good formula for children's skin is even more difficult. A pediatric neonatologist answers all questions about sun protection products for babies in the video:
What to look for when choosing
To make your purchase as successful as possible, we advise you to listen to the following tips:
- The texture of the cream should be light, airy, easily absorbed, without leaving a greasy film on the face.
- Pay attention to the composition, it is desirable that it contains useful moisturizing and nourishing ingredients;
- If you plan to use the cream every day, but do not buy a product with a high level of water protection - they should only be used on a beach holiday.
- Your skin type also influences your future purchase. So, if you have oily skin type, then you should purchase gels, light emulsions and lotions. For dry skin, it is recommended to use more moisturizing creams, for example, sun protection milk.
Makeup base with SPF
New generation makeup bases are designed not only to even out the relief and tone of the face, preparing the skin for applying makeup, but also mattify, moisturize it and have formulas with SPF filters to protect against photoaging. Simply put, modern bases play the role of intermediate care between the application of daytime products and decorative cosmetics.
The degree of primer protection most often varies from SPF 10 to SPF 20 - the former block up to 90% of ultraviolet UVB rays, while the latter block up to 95%, respectively. In addition, look for the “broad spectrum” mark on products to protect against types A and B radiation.
Chemical (organic) filters –
Organic filters in sunscreens can be used either as an addition to mineral filters (allowing you to increase the SPF of the product and provide protection even from intense UV radiation), or as the main protection factors.
Different organic filters have different disadvantages. For example, they do not reflect the sun's rays as mineral filters do, but absorb them, dissipating them later in the form of heat. In addition, some organic filters cause allergic reactions and are also able to be absorbed into the systemic bloodstream. Another problem (not with all, but with most organic filters) is their photostability. The point is that, when exposed to sunlight, they can participate in photochemical reactions, which can result in the formation of: 1) free radicals that damage the skin, 2) chemical byproducts that can change the structure of other chemicals. For example, an organic filter such as avobenzone can be destroyed by 36% after just 15 minutes of exposure to sunlight on skin treated with a sunscreen containing this component.
The most important thing is that the chemical byproducts formed as a result of this reaction begin to destroy other organic substances that make up the sunscreen, and if they are absorbed, they can lead to skin damage, cause allergic reactions, and increase the risk of developing contact dermatitis. Organic filters, which have poor photostability, have a low cost and therefore you can always find them as part of inexpensive sun protection products. To reduce the rate of destruction of such filters, manufacturers use additional chemistry, which gives organic filters greater photostability.
However, not all organic UV filters are equally harmful, and among them there are some that are quite worthy of our attention. It should be noted that most organic filters are not able to protect the skin from the entire spectrum of UV radiation at once, and therefore we further divided them into 3 groups - 1) broad UVA-UVB spectrum filters, 2) UVA filters, 3) UVB filters
Organic UVB filters –
UVB radiation has high intensity only in summer, and specifically in the time range from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Therefore, if you want to avoid getting sunburnt on the beach, these filters are the most important, but at the same time they are not able to protect your skin from photoaging (which is caused by UVA radiation).
1) Ethylhexyl triazone – synonym – Uvinul T-150. This is an organic filter that well blocks UVB radiation (from 280 to 315 nm), and also, to a small extent, UVA-2 rays. It is often combined with the Tinosorb-S broad spectrum filter. Ethylhexyltriazone has a fairly high safety profile. Recommended concentration up to 5%.
2) Iscotrizinol – full name – Diethylhexyl butamido triazone. This organic filter blocks UVB radiation well, as well as to a small extent UVA-2 radiation (peak at 314 nm). Has a good safety profile.
3) Aminobenzoates – the earliest sunscreens used para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA), which stained clothing and caused skin irritation. Therefore, instead of traditional PABA, its derivatives began to be used - 1) octyldiethyl-PABA, 2) padimate O (Padimate O). It is believed that not only PABA itself, but also all its derivatives significantly increase the risk of developing photoallergic dermatitis. At the moment, the use of aminobenzoates has been almost completely replaced by the next group of filters - cinnamates.
4) Cinnamates – one of the most commonly used UVB filters, which is included in not only creams, but also makeup products, lipsticks, and hair conditioners, is Octyl methoxycinnamate. Its other names are ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, octinoxate, and OMS. This substance is poorly soluble in water, and therefore it is especially often included in sun protection products labeled “water resistant.” Most often it is combined with another organic filter - oxybenzone.
Cinnamates have a number of significant disadvantages. For example, they do not have very good photostability, and therefore, without combination with photostabilizers, they quickly decompose in the presence of sunlight. Also, cinnamates easily penetrate the skin and also lead to the formation of free radicals. They cannot be used by children and pregnant women, because... they may cause estrogen-like side effects, causing statistically significant changes in testosterone and estradiol levels. Sometimes they can cause photoallergic dermatitis.
5) Octocrylene - this filter can be found in almost all sunscreens of low and medium price categories. This is a rather weak organic filter, which in good products will not be used as the main active component. But, if you start looking at the compositions of different products, you will see that in many cheap products octocrylene is the main component in a very high concentration (or in combination with cinnamates). But its presence in higher quality products is explained by the fact that it has high photostability and can act as a photostabilizer for other organic filters.
Octocrylene can also be used in sun protection products as an additional UVB filter (but it also has little activity against UVA-2 radiation). Despite its widespread use, this filter has a number of disadvantages. It easily penetrates the skin and leads to the production of free radicals. May act as a photosensitizer, contributing to the development of photoallergic dermatitis. Octocrylene is the most common component of cheap sun protection products, where it is usually found in very high concentrations (up to 10%) - usually in combination with cinnamates or salicylates.
6) Salicylates - salicylates are fairly weak absorbers of UVB radiation, and therefore they are used either in high concentrations (about 4%) or to enhance other UVB filters. They also tend to reduce the photodegradation of UV filters such as oxybenzone and avobenzone. In sunscreen products, you can find the following salicylates - Octyl salicylate or Octisalate or 2-ethylhexyl salicylate, Homosalate, and triethanolamine salicylate. These components are considered safe; cases of allergic reactions to salicylates are extremely rare.
7) Phenyl-benzimidazole-sulfonic acid –
This component is used only for protection against UVB radiation (it also has little activity against UVA-2 radiation). This filter has a good safety profile and cases of allergic reactions are extremely rare. In the ingredients list, this component will be written as Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid (24stoma.ru).
