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Jess Beech

Is the SPF in makeup a substitute for sunscreen? We asked three experts, and they had thoughts

Model wearing spf in makeup with palm tree shadows across her skin.

SPF in makeup is becoming more and more popular. It used to just be foundations and tinted moisturisers promising to shield us from the sun, but now bronzers, blushers and even highlighters are getting in on the action too.

Let us say early on that this isn’t a bad thing. More sun protection is always welcome – the more the merrier. The problem is that SPF in makeup is a nice-to-have, added extra rather than a non-negotiable like the best facial sunscreens, but the way these products are marketed doesn’t always make that clear.

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