ESP stands for Environmental Skin Protector combines antioxidant moisturisers combines natural, physical, mineral, zinc sunscreen (20%) and anti-pollution formula.
Pump bottle two in one functioning sunscreen (UVA/UVB) + moisturiser is the best bet for time poor individuals. While I am not a big fan of using skincare that combines moisturiser and sunscreen; but because of the high concentration of sunscreen, I deep dived into this and gave this a go.
As I already do have oily skin, moisturiser is not really ‘important’ on my list, hence I find this product just great on me. It acts as a barrier between the skin and the environment. Texture wise, this moisturiser is quite watery but the consistency is still rich. I use two full pumps for my face and neck area everyday in the morning.
Due to its zinc content, the sunscreen takes a while to rub in and to blend onto skin so make sure you put in the effort to massage and thoroughly work it all over face/neck. Scent wise it does smells like a zinc sunscreen. As for the finish, it is WORTH it. My skin felt refreshingly cool with a quite comfortable and non greasy finish.
In fact, I’ve been told this sunscreen can prevent those bad burns you get during ski trips! If you’re in the market for a high performance sunscreen, this one is a winner.
RRP AUD$35
Available on counters nowÂ
Le Tan Sport Gel SPF30+
RRP AUD$10.99
Non greasy, PABA free, sweat resistant clear gel body sunscreen, It is great for the perfect spots enthusiast. Fast drying, non slip with 2 hours water resistant and is PABA free ideal for tennis, badminton, running, surfing, swimming and all types of sweaty/watery sports.
Olay Total Effects
RRP AUD$40
All time classic. This moisturiser/sunscreen keeps skin hydrated, evens out skin tone and protects skin from day to day sun exposure.
 
Clarins Sun Control Cream High Protection for Face SPF15 Â Â Â
RRP AUD$40
I am a firm believer of using a separate sunscreen even though my moisturiser, primer, foundation and make up contains sunscreen. A stand alone sunscreen (with UVA/UVB protection of course) will deliver the full potency of sun protection without being diluted with other ingredients. Clarins does a great one with great day-to-day sun protection minus the grease and stickiness. Great for all skin types.
Clarins After Sun Moisturiser Ultra Hydrating   Â
RRP AUD$42
After a day of sun exposure an after sun moisturiser is just what you need to keep skin glowy, well hydrated (soothing) and non flaky. This After Sun Moisturiser helps to revitalize skin and prolong your tan. While it is important to keep skin protected from the sun, people often neglect the after sun part, this product helps to protect skin against free radicals that can damage the skin long after sun exposure. Gotta love the sunflower extracts, mimosa tenuiflora, watermelon extract (YUM), cardamom extract and shea butter for a radiance glow.
 
Dermalogica Multivitamin Bodyblock SPF 20
RRP AUD$50
If ageing skin is your main concern, Dermalogica has the perfect one for you. Jam packed with Multivitamin goodness (Vitamin C, E, B5), lavender oil, shea butter, evening primrose oil and hyaluronic acid, this non greasy sunscreen keeps skin hydrated, prevents sun burnt and delivers sun protection (UVA/UVB) all at once. Comes with a velvety finish so sand doesn’t stick to it. I use this everyday on my hands, arms (if I’m not wearing long sleeves), legs and neck area.
 
Invisible Zinc Silky Protection Gift Bag
RRP AUD$34.95
This Gift set is perfect to pamper yourself or as a gift to someone. It contains my favourite UV Silk Shield Foundation SPF 30+ (choose Medium or Tan) and a Cheek Balm that is great on the lips too. The pack comes with a white waterproof beauty bag perfect for travelling or as a makeup bag.
The Invisible Zinc Pack giveaway is now finished and the lucky winner according to Random.org is @makeupdownunder
Congratulation! Please email me ([email protected]) your postal address in the next day or two so I can send out the prizes.
Please note: If I don’t hear from you, the prize will be redrawn for the next lucky winner.
Its giveaway time readers! This time around one lucky winner get to win an Invisible Zinc pack. I always preach about being sun smart and use sunscreen all year round! Sun protection is important regardless of the sun being in or out.
Previously, I have raved about how awesome the UV Silk Shield Foundation + Invisible Staying Powder here and still faithfully uses them. God they are good!
For the one lucky winner, you’ll get to receive all of these:
- UV Silk Shield Foundation SPF 30+ (Pick from #Light, #Medium & #Tan, personally I am #Light and works perfectly!)
- Invisible Staying Powder
- Face & Body Sunscreen SPF 30
How: Tweet about this competition and CC @ponikuta in the end of the tweet.
When: Starts today and competition ends Friday, 19th of August 2011, 6pm. Winners will be announced the next day.
Who: Australian readers only
Good luck everyone!
Dear God,
Forgive me for I have sinned.
I always believe that I am invisible and that I do not need sunscreen.
The only time I applied sunscreen is only around my face and neck, oblivious to the rest of my body needs protection too.
Also, the only time I do apply sunscreen is once in a blue moon.
Under this unprotected, non-existence ozone layer country; I feel almost vulnerable each time I step out the door.
After numerous “talks”about how we are all aging by the day and protection is needed before it is too late. After all, we can’t live like we are Gods (in my case, *ahem* goddess).
Hence, I now vow that I would never neglect my limbs and my body.
I just brought this.
“A very light, non-greasy sunscreen while at the same time offers very high zinc broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection.”
It may be a little expensive for a 75g cream for the face and body but I’m sure to use this for my body only; mainly because I have tonnes other products for the face.
The texture of my skin feels smooth after a thin layer of application.
To my surprise, the smell is unlike any other typical sunscreen smell. It actually smells like plastic on my skin. Bearable plastic I must add. I know it is a little weird to describe the smell but plastic is the first thing that came up my mind.
Remember the hype about mineral makeup? Well this is the sunscreen version, the mineral sunscreen. Without titanium dioxide no parabens and no blocked pores which causes breakouts.
Perfect for sensitive skin like mine.
Roughly 19 licks.
May the sunscreen protection fever lives on forever and ever.
Amen.
