Protecting your face from the sun’s strong rays should be the most important part of your daily routine, and over here at FPD I’ve made it easy by pulling together our top 10 facial moisturizers that multitask by including SPF. A nice range of products have been picked that come in at prices accommodating for every budget. Protecting your skin is a breeze with two steps in one — it’s so easy that you’ll be amazed at how fast you are moisturized, SPF’ed and out the door for the day!
Cetaphil DermaControl Oil Control Moisturizer SPF 30 ($15.99; on sale for $12.95, CVS.com)
Features patented Oleosome technology to provide broad-spectrum UV protection with less chemicals, this moisturizer also includes Micropearl technology for a mattifying, non-greasy result, licorice root extracts for anti-inflammatory components and Zinc technology to help with acne-prone skin. It’s lightweight, non-greasy, and controls oil and shine — what’s not to love?
Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 50 ($13.99, Drugstore.com)
This is one of my personal favorites; the SPF 50 leaves me without any trepidation of getting burnt, while the formula itself is fragrance-free and gentle enough to use with skin issues such as acne, rosacea, and melasma, It dries rapidly so putting on makeup can be done shortly after applying.
Lumene C+ Pure Radiance Skin Cream SPF 15 ($19.99, Walgreens)
Get your skin antioxidant-rich with this cream that goes on surprisingly light! Arctic cloudberry seed oil helps to provide protection to the skin while Vitamin C nourishes, in a formula that has over 80 % natural ingredients, and of course, also SPF!
Clinique Youth Surge SPF 15 Age Decelerating Moisturizer ($49.50, Clinique.com)
Isn’t the name just great? Show those wrinkles who is the boss, while protecting your skin from the sun simultaneously. Customize which Youth Surge you select for your skin type (very dry to dry, dry combination, or combination oil to oily), which is a FANTASTIC added feature for anti-agins skincare + SPF!
Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 30 ($62, Dermalogica.com)
This product includes one of my favorite ingredients, evening primrose oil, for great hydration, while the product is recommended for mature or pre-maturely aging skin to work with your natural moisture barrier and delivers a great emollient to lessen the signs of lines and wrinkles. More of a medium-weight, thicker product, once applied you can understand how hard it works to firm your skin and restore balance.
Dermalogica Sheer Moisture SPF 15 ($43, Dermalogica.com)
I’m just going to put it out there: I loooove Dermalogica, and this is one of my absolutely favorite products from the brand. It contains no artificial fragrance or color, is oil-free and goes on super duper light, and you have the option of getting it with or without a tint. It is the ideal lotion for layering under makeup; say bah-bye for good to a greasy, breakout-prone complexion with this product!
Neutrogena Healthy Skin Face Lotion, with SPF 15 Multivitamin Facial Treatment With Alpha Hydroxy ($9.59, Drugstore.com)
This product epitomizes all that Neutorgena stands for, with PABA-Free SPF 15 sunscreen, non-comedogenic, oil-free, allergy and dermatologist tested, while it evens out patchy, blotchy-ness and uneven skin tones. The Alpha-Hydroxy Acid acts as a gentle exfoliant to rid the top layer of clouded, damaged skin , while Vitamin A and Pro Vitamin B5 aid in firmness and antioxidant Vitamins C and E encourage new skin cell development while warding off damage.
Eucerin Q10 Antiwrinkle Sensitive Skin Lotion with SPF15 ($10.75, Diapers.com)
Eucerin KNOWS how to moisturize, so we’re glad to see this multiple product that works with sensitive skin, has SPF, and battles the signs of aging. Coenzyme Q10, as mentioned on the bottle, is found naturally in the body and helps to against aging process along with the anti-oxidant of Vitamin E. Plus, it’s an approved product by The Skin Cancer Foundation, and is ultra-affordable.
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