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[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] This SPF from the Inkey List is doing the rounds on social media in a very positive light. I can see why. I think the word ‘dewy’ is key in this but for those of you who run a mile from dewy, it’s fine – I don’t find it any more dewy than any other. However, what is great about this product is how well it sits under make up.
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Polyglutamic acid is a good skin hydrator so you might find that you don’t need moisturiser as suggested on the step roster on the bottom of the packet above. Although, I can’t say that I understand the hydrate step after cleansing if you’ve got moisturiser coming up. I read something interesting this morning about over-moisturising and I’m starting to think that it might rear its head as a mainstream talking point quite soon.
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This does not have quite the same lightness in texture as some of the Korean and Japanese SPFs I’ve been trying recently but it’s near enough to be a comfort wear and the non-pilling is a huge bonus. I like the inclusion of squalane – never not pleasant in a face product and also the fact that it’s an SPF30 rather than 50. I still feel slightly wary of SPF50s unless absolutely necessary – how do you get any Vitamin D if you’re blocked from head to foot? Maybe I’m just being old-fashioned but I still prefer a warmer tone – helped along by self-tan. I don’t actively sunbathe any more but I’m erratic about SPF50 on my face every day.
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On the inside of the box is a helpful explanation of SPF and I really like the way that it’s easily digestible and also that they’ve included how much to use – again, very helpful. The Inkey List Polyglutamic Acid Sun Screen SPF30 is nicely priced too – I’m sending you to Look Fantastic where, instead of £14.99, it’s £11.99 HERE.
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4 comments
How do you like this compared to the Mermaid sunscreen that you recommended a couple of months ago, Jane? I ended up buying it and I love it – it’s become my go-to daily face sunscreen. Is this a better product in your opinion? Thanks.
It’s slightly less weightless I would say – but fractionally.
Hi Jane, I was just thinking that perhaps the ‘hydrate’ stage means using a water-based product (and thus adding water to the skin) and then their ‘moisturise’ step would be focusing on adding oils to the skin (e.g. a moisturising cream with richer butters or oils in it).
I was mulling this topic over when reading the Omorovicza post, as I noticed the oil was recommended for ‘dehydrated’ skin types. I can see that a good oil could tangentially help dehydrated skin by strengthening the skin’s barrier, or locking in other products that contain water, but I think of oils generally as being better for dry skin (i.e. skin that is lacking moisture, not water).
Yes I think you’re right – but I also don’t think that anyone needs five steps! Oil will lock moisture but I think barrier strengthening, especially ‘help to strengthen barrier’ claims might be a distraction – I keep meaning to look into this properly but it’s a big subject and I never seem to have time.