Perhaps the best benefit of these less viscous formulas is a far lesser likelihood of a white cast - because just about everyone is turned off by the feel and look of chalky sunscreens. But without said thickeners or even a smaller concentration of thickeners, you'll get a more serum-like consistency. "They often allow the formula to gain viscosity and can contribute to a creamy-like feel that resembles a more traditional sunscreen," she explains.
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(We shudder at the thought, especially since not wearing SPF can, at its worst, lead to skin cancer.) Whether you fall under that category or are an avid sunscreen user as is, you'll want to listen up and try out these breathable formulas for yourself.Ĭosmetic chemist Laura Lam-Phaure believes the serum-like texture can be attributed to a lack of ingredients - specifically, the absence of thickeners. The difference is that sunscreen serums contain, of course, the added benefit of broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection and without the dreaded white cast that lead many, unfortunately, to forgo SPF altogether. They're essentially multitasking face serums with the same moisture-boosting ingredients we apply at nighttime before bed, like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and aloe.
Supergoop, Glytone, and ZitSticka) have been launching their own iterations of these hydrating, fluid-like formulas. While this category has been around for a while, there's been a clear pattern in which our favorite skin-care brands (i.e.
We're not exaggerating when we say that the latest crop of sunscreens to hit the market - labeled as sunscreen serums - might be the most lightweight formulas you've ever slathered onto your skin.
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