Year-round Sunscreen Secrets

Fall is coming, but don’t pack away the sunscreen. Those cooler days when the sun is shining also require a layer of skin protection. Fortunately, there are more appealing ways to incorporate sunscreen into your beauty routine than slathering on a goopy layer of lotion. My goal when I hit the streets is to maximize broad-spectrum protection and minimize the greasy, oily skin.

After some trial and error, I’ve finally found some secrets:

Use a fine mist spray

The formula is lightweight and a cinch to apply. A lot of brands also feature cooling technology that offers an immediate refreshing sensation while imparting full-spectrum protection.

Mix it with your makeup

Combining your sunscreen with a lightweight foundation, tinted moisturizer or daytime lotion can amp up absorption.

Try baby brands

A friend of mine swears by her newborn’s SPF lotions. Gentle, fragrance-free formulas are mild enough for even the most sensitive skin while offering powerful protection.

Switch to powders

Talk about convenience! Pick a sun-blocker and powder combo in one applicator brush and you’ll get coverage and color. It’s a perfect freshen-up option when you need a quick hit of protection before running out for lunch or errands.

Stacy Baker has written for InStyle, Shape, Self, Fitness, Family Circle and Prevention. She was previously Sephora's editorial director and the executive editor of Life & Style Weekly. Baker collaborated with author Tosca Reno to write Your Best Body Now.

Recent Fashion, Beauty & Style Articles

Copyright © 2010 Studio One Networks. All rights reserved.