SPF Yourself: Borghese Lip Treatment Moisturizer SPF 15.

SPF Yourself is a series of posts featuring products that contain a sunscreen, or SPF, in them. Not only sunscreens, but body lotions, facial moisturizers, eye creams, foundations, tinted moisturizers, bronzers, hair care and more will be featured. Only the best in beauty with SPF!

What’s sleek, chic, and filled with sheer, moisturizing color? I’m talking about Borghese Lip Treatment Moisturizer SPF 15 ($20), beauties. Although this lovely little lip treatment smells exactly like my mother’s deep berry lipstick when I was a little girl, this is definitely not my mother’s lipstick.

Described as “vitamins for your lips”, this lip treatment is disguised as a typical lipstick but offers so much more. The sleek black tube houses a moisturizing treatment core that is surrounded by gorgeous sheer color. Even better, this lip treatment has SPF 15. Remember: even lips need sun protection! 

The shade I have been using is 04 Flamingo Gold. On me, it’s almost the perfect shimmer version of “my lips but better”. I love nearly everything about it! My only minor complaint is the scent. While I love the nostalgic factor, I think it could use an update. That said, let me rave about all goodness that Borghese packed into this little black tube!

First, I love the moisturizing balm core. I’m a bit of a lip balm addict, but I like color, too. This gives me the best of both worlds. In fact, if Borghese marketed the balm core itself, I’d be tempted to give it a whirl! Also, I love that this lip treatment applies smooth and evenly every time. I don’t need to whip out my compact mirror every time I apply in fear of streaky color. I can’t wait to try the other shades. 

Ready to snag your own? Check out borghese.com for more info!

SPF Yourself: CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM with SPF 30.

SPF Yourself is a series of posts featuring products that contain a sunscreen, or SPF, in them. Not only sunscreens, but lotions, facial moisturizers, eye creams, foundations, tinted moisturizers, bronzers, hair care and more will be featured. Only the best in beauty with SPF!

Beauties, I have a confession. I hate sunscreen. I know, I know! Shielding your skin from the sun is super important. It’s one of the best ways to protect your skin from premature aging and sun damage. So, I try my best to sneak protection into everyday essentials. That’s where CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM with SPF 30 ($13.99) comes into play.

My favorite thing about CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM with SPF 30 is that it’s a fabulous multitasker. While it’s protecting your skin from the sun’s harsh rays with a healthy SPF 30, it’s also nourishing your skin. This moisturizer is packed with good-for-your-skin ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, both key for keeping skin looking gorgeous. 

Better yet: it works! Designed for using during the day (there’s also a PM version!), this moisturizer is light enough to avoid giving my combination skin a greasy sheen by midday. I love that it sinks in and leaves my skin feeling smooth. Plus, it has never left my sometimes sensitive skin irritated or given me any surprise breakouts.  Ooh and aesthetically speaking - I am a major fan of the hygienic  pump bottle.

Ready to snag your own? CeraVe products are available at most drugstores and mass merchandisers. Check out cerave.com for more info (and coupons!)

SPF Yourself: mark Get a Tint Shimmer Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15.

SPF Yourself is a series of posts featuring products that contain a sunscreen, or SPF, in them. Not only sunscreens, but lotions, facial moisturizers, eye creams, foundations, tinted moisturizers, bronzers, hair care and more will be featured. Only the best in beauty with SPF!

When the heat of summer rolls in, the last thing I reach for is a heavy, full-coverage foundation. Instead, I whip out my concealer du jour and tinted moisturizer. This, of course, also means: time to experiment! My newest trial went to mark Get a Tint Shimmer Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15 ($12).  Launching this July, mark Get a Tint Shimmer Tinted Moisturizer promises to be a lightweight and oil-free, shimmering tinted moisturizer that provides a healthy looking glow in an instant. This is an update on mark’s classic Get a Tint, as the shimmer is perfect for summer to give skin a radiant, natural glow.  Available in four shades: ivory/nude, buff/natural, honey/golden, almond/mocha (same shades as the original Get a Tint).

I admit, when I hear that a face product has “shimmer”, I worry about the dreaded glitterbomb effect. I like to avoid a super matte base as it can look a bit flat or chalky, but there’s a fine line when it comes to sparkles. I am pleased to report that mark Get a Tint Shimmer Tinted Moisturizer passes spectacularly! No glittery mess here. What’s even better? This tinted moisturizer leaves your skin with a lovely dewy glow that doesn’t smudge off on clothing or disappear in a few hours. I’m calling this one a winner!

Ready to snag your own? mark products are available at meetmark.com.