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: Smashbox Photofinish Foundation Primer SPF 15 with Dermaxyl Complex.

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!

Touted as one of the best primers on the market, Smashbox has a few different blends of its Photofinish Foundation Primer.  My favorite must be this one, Photofinish Foundation Primer SPF 15 with Dermaxyl Complex. 

Yes, it sounds fancy, but what it really is, is a foundation primer with anti-aging in mind. With a built in SPF 15, which I think should be mandatory in primers, this one has Dermaxyl Complex. Dermaxyl Complex is an advanced peptide treatment that works to help reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles with continued use. Think of this as a primer, treatment and sunscreen in one. Nice!

This Photofinish smoothed out over my skin very easily. Do not let the slight pink tint scare you, as it blends away effortlessly. It feels a bit slippery at first, but this feeling quickly turn almost powder like - in the feeling that is. It simply creates a very smooth, beautiful canvas on which to apply makeup. I wait a few minutes before applying foundation to make sure it "does its job", which it does and then some. You will be impressed with the results - promise.

Smashbox Photofinish Foundation Primer SPF 15 with Dermaxyl Complex is available for $42.00 at Smashbox.com, Nordstrom, and Sephora and other fine beauty retailers.

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!)