Must Have Medical Grade Sunscreen That Works

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Finding the right sunscreen to work for my skin not only for the summer but year round has been a challenge. I am picky when it comes to the sunscreen that I wear.

When it comes to sunscreen, I demand sun protection, prefer mineral based sunscreen, and do not want a sunscreen that will interfere with my makeup. I also don’t want a sunscreen that irritates my skin. That is of very high importance to me. Not a very tall order.

Alastin Medical-Grade Sunscreen

I am a big fan of medical grade skincare so it should be no surprise that I am a big fan of medical-grade sunscreen. This year, I found the perfect medical-grade sunscreen combination that works for me and my skin. And when I say combo, I mean that in the best way possible.

You see, when I am going for a very natural or everyday no-makeup makeup look, I use Alastin HydraTint Pro Mineral Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 36. It is a lightweight, all-mineral sunscreen that provides broad-spectrum protection. It hydrates and protects skin from harmful UVA/ UVB rays while providing a soft, glow.

Alastin HydraTint Sunscreen

When I have been outdoors this summer, I combine Alastin HydraTint with Alastin SilkSHIELD All Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30. This combo has worked for me all day at the pool and beach, no matter how long I have stayed in the sun. I do wear a big beach hat and sunglasses and stay under an umbrella as much as possible; as long as I am not washing it off in the pool or ocean, this combination protects my skin all day.

Alastin SilkSHIELD All Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 is made with Alastin’s proprietary Tri-Hex technology. With powerful yet gentle protection, this transparent sunscreens peptide blend provides anti-aging benefits long after sunset.

Alastin ShilkSHIELD All Mineral Sunscreen

I am thrilled that I found this combination. I pump two pumps of the HydraTint and dollop about the size of a nickel of the SilkSHIELD into the palm of my hand and blend them together. The combination of the two sunscreens is very light and silky. I apply this combination all over my face, neck, and decollete. As I said above, as long as I am not going into the water or washing this combination off, this lasts for me and protects my skin from the sun all day long.

Medical-Grade Sunscreen Combo
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Teri Cosenzi

I'm Teri, your resident beauty expert. While I'm not playing with beauty products, painting my nails or shopping for makeup with my daughter who loves trying products with me, you will probably find me sneaking off to Florida with my husband of over 25 years or cheering on one of my three sons. I like baking, re-decorating, drinking tea, fussing with my flowers and facials.

Urban Decay Half Baked Mini Eyeshadow Palette + 5 Tutorials

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I shared how I love mini eyeshadow palettes and use them the most out of my vast eyeshadow palette collection. Urban Decay’s NAKED Your Way Mini Eyeshadow Palettes are my latest love this summer.

My pick out of all three of the NAKED Your Way Mini Eyeshadow Palettes is the Half Baked Mini Eyeshadow Palette. The Half-Baked palette features six blazed, bronze-toned neutrals inspired by fan-favorite shade “Half-Baked”.

I like how the shades in this palette blend together and can flatter a variety of skin tones. I especially like how the colors can enhance eye color. Have you ever noticed that about eyeshadow?

I have blue-green eyes that can look hazel or bluer, depending on the eye makeup that I use. When I use shades like these in the Half Baked Mini Eyeshadow Palette, my blue-green eyes really stand out and look more bright blue — I love that!

Half Baked shade lineup:

  • Rollin' (golden beige satin)

  • Half Baked (golden bronze shimmer)

  • Rocky (gold to pink duochrome metallic)

  • Buck Off (warm medium brown matte)

  • Breadwinner (copper metallic glitter)

  • Edible (deep brown matte)

This mini eyeshadow palette features the perfect mix of shades for highlighting, and contouring the eyes and lining. I use Rollin’ on the brow bone and Edible to line my upper lid. I use Buck Off on my lower lash line and smudge it out for a softer line; this really softens the look and enhances my eye color. For a nighttime look, I add a bit of Edible and mix it with Breadwinner and add it to the outer lower lash line and blend it out.

Are you looking for inspiration on how to use the Urban Decay NAKED Your Way Half Baked Mini Eyeshadow Palette? Check out the five tutorials below.

Don’t forget to check out all of the NAKED Your Way Mini Eyeshadow Palettes. Each NAKED Mini Eyeshadow Palette sells for $29 each online and in-store at Sephora and online at urbandecay.com.

bareMinerals Gen Nude Blonzer

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What do you need for an instant dose of post-beach radiance without actually heading to the beach? A great self-tanner and bareMinerals Gen Nude Blonzer.

A blonzer you say? Yes, a blonzer! It is exactly wat you think it is…

bareMinerals has reintroduced everyone’s favorite 2-in-1 blush-meets bronzer, Gen Nude Blonzer. Available in three rosy-bronze shades designed to flatter all skin tones, this a must-have summer product.

Gen Nude Blonzer is available in the following shades, from palest to darkest tone.

Kiss of Pink - a warm pink shade

Kiss of Copper - a copper peach shade

Kiss of Rose - a bronzed rose shade

As I mentioned, these are designed to flatter all skin tones. If you are more fair, then go with Kiss of Pink, If you are sporting more of a tan, then go with Kiss of Copper of Kiss of Rose.

Gen Nude Blonzer Kiss Of Pink

Gen Nude Blonzer Kiss of Copper

Gen Nude Blonzer Kiss of Rose

I have most often been wearing Kiss of Rose over this bronzer as I like the deeper tone and warmth it bring to my skin. When I going for a more bronzey, beachy look, I have been wearing Kiss of Copper over this bronzer.

Each Gen Nude Blonzer sells for $25.00 and is available at Sephora.com and bareMinerals.com.