I have always
been super diligent with wearing sunscreen on my face every day, rain or shine.
However, now that summer is finally here I needed to up my sun protection for
the rest of my body. Like most I don’t enjoy slathering on thick sunscreen in
sweltering heat, but this summer, the L’Oréal Paris Sublime Sun range has me covered.
To keep my skin
protected I purchased a few sunscreens and since my lovely drugstore had a
promotion going, I managed to get the after sun lotion for free. I haven’t used
these products for long, but I thought I could give you a quick first
impressions on them. I also really want to encourage you to go pick up some new
sun care products, because after a year they are not really effective anymore.
So using last summer’s SPF will not offer you the protection you need to keep
sunburns and sun damage at bay.
First I got the
Sublime Sun Silky Sheer SPF50 Lotion (here), this was the one thing I originally
wanted because lotion and creams offer a much more even coverage than sprays
do. I mean, a fine mist usually gets caught in the wind and can leave some
spots unprotected. To me this is more of a cream than a lotion but it is not
greasy and absorbs really quickly. I love that after a few seconds you can’t
feel it on your skin and it doesn’t have a strong fragrance. The tube is small,
but personally I never go through bigger bottles and always feel guilty about
wasting it. At least with this I don’t think that will happen and if I run out,
it is very affordable so I can easily get a new one without breaking the bank.
Next is the
Invisible Protect SPF30 Dry Oil Spray (here), now let me say that using an oil in the
sun just seems counter intuitive to me. I can still remember everyone at the
pool covering themselves in oil before laying out in the sun to cook like
turkeys. Now this has a high SPF but I wouldn’t feel comfortable using this as
my sole protection all summer long. The reason I did buy it however, is that I
think it will be great to use before going for a swim. I’m assuming it will not
come off as quickly as a cream and so far I can say that it feels lovely on. It
doesn’t leave you feeling oily, dries quickly and it makes your skin look great
with a slight sheen.
Lastly I was
lucky enough to get the Sublime Sun After Sun (here), this is a light gel cream that
you can use to moisturize and sooth your skin after being in the sun all day.
The light texture and scent are refreshing, making it great to use to cool down
after spending a day outside or by the pool. It leaves no residue behind and
offers a nice dose of hydration without feeling heavy. This turned out to be
quite lovely and while it is not a must-have for me, I will enjoy using it for
sure.
Sun rays are one
of the primary causes of signs of age so taking the time to protect your skin against
it is an easy way to ensure your skin will stay looking young as the years go
by. As far as sun care goes, I think the L’Oréal Sublime Sun range is great and
its price makes it accessible to many. Be sun-smart this summer and don’t
forget your SPF. You can find all the products mentioned above and more (including
mousses and sprays) from most drugstores and L’Oréal retailers.
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