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Get a Better BB You can skip that extra step of applying sunscreen to your face in the morning if you invest in makeup that is SPF 50 or higher. "During winter, foundations with an SPF of 15 to 30 are fine," says New York City dermatologist Jeannette Graf M.D. "But in the late spring and summer months, UVB rays become stronger, so you need SPF 50."
Remember: Just because the SPF of your product is higher doesn't mean you can skimp on coverage. For full protection, you need to be covering your face with at least a teaspoon-sized amount of makeup. And that's a lot.
For a cream-to-powder finish foundation, Dr. Graf recommends Avène High Protection Tinted Compact SPF 50, $34. If you prefer a BB cream, we like L'Oréal Paris Advanced Suncare Silky Sheer BB Face Lotion SPF 50, $10.99, and Laneige BB Cushion SPF 50, $34. And if you like even less color, try a tinted sunscreen like Coola Face SPF 30 Unscented Matte Tint, $36.
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Remember: Just because the SPF of your product is higher doesn't mean you can skimp on coverage. For full protection, you need to be covering your face with at least a teaspoon-sized amount of makeup. And that's a lot.
For a cream-to-powder finish foundation, Dr. Graf recommends Avène High Protection Tinted Compact SPF 50, $34. If you prefer a BB cream, we like L'Oréal Paris Advanced Suncare Silky Sheer BB Face Lotion SPF 50, $10.99, and Laneige BB Cushion SPF 50, $34. And if you like even less color, try a tinted sunscreen like Coola Face SPF 30 Unscented Matte Tint, $36.
SEE NEXT PAGE: Touch Up With SPF