Beauty, Bargains and Beyond

I have found a great dupe for the Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF30. This product is my absolute favourite SPF as its clear, so its very easy to apply on the go and it doesn't take ages to sink in or leave a greasy residue. It is quite pricey though at £36.50 for 50ml.  e.l.f. have a similar product called Suntouchable! Invisible Sunscreen SPF30. This costs a bargain £14 for 50ml. It has an identical clear consistency and like the Supergoop! product it is not fragranced. This is a multitasking product that also works as a primer, that blurs the skin and works really great under foundation. It feels hydrating and works on all skin types and contains meadowfoam seed oil and aloe. It does contain dimethicone which is a silicone based polymer, so if you are not keen on the slippery feel of silicone skincare products, then this one is not for you. I would say that the e.l.f. product has a slightly wetter feel to it, whereas the Supergoop! product feels more velvety on the skin at first...

We have had a glorious summer this year (well some of the time anyway), so reapplying SPF throughout the day has never been more important, so I wanted to let you know about my favourite SPF products that are easy to carry around with you.  The first one is a new brand to me - Hello Sunday The Take-Out One SPF Invisible Sun Stick. This is basically the same as a stick deodorant that you twist up to use the product. The product looks purple, but it applies clear and its not thick and greasy, so it doesn't feel heavy on the skin and it does give you a little glow, but you don't end up looking like an oily mess.  This is such an easy product to apply on the go and I like the fact that you can just apply it directly to your face and then just rub it in to make sure everything is covered. It costs £15 for 30g from Space NK, Cult Beauty & Boots. Its water and sweat resistant and is a broad spectrum formula with SPF30 to protect against UVA/UVB. It also contains hyaluronic ...

Being that we are currently in the middle of a heatwave in the UK right now, SPF is a must (although I do wear SPF even when it's not sunny). I hate how greasy some sunscreens make my skin feel and it's hard to reapply without getting grease everywhere and staining my clothes. One of my favourite sunscreens is Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen as it's lightweight, completely invisible and does not make my skin look greasy.  It's easy to reapply throughout the day and it doesn't clog my pores. It even doubles as a primer before makeup, because it leaves a lovely smooth base.  It contains UVB high protection, it's SPF 30 and it's also water resistant and oil-free so this product is great for all skin types. It doesn't leave a white cast on my face and is fragrance free. It's not cheap at £32 for 50ml, but it's a product that I repurchase again and again. You can also buy a 15ml version for  £15. I like Unseen Sunscreen so much that I bought a couple of ...