May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month!

It has been brought to my attention that May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. I will be writing about sun protection products I tried and like.






One of my all time favorite for my face would be Avon Anew Alternative Intensive Age Treatment SPF 25. First off, I like that it is higher than SPF 15 and come in a great pump packaging. I love the texture; it’s very creamy and velvety without being too heavy or hard to blend. In the winter, most of the time, it is moisturizing enough that I don’t need an extra moisturizer (skin is dry/combo). It is not tinted but somehow it gives me a sheer coverage that even out my skin tone. It also contains plant extracts for antioxidant. This product may not be suitable for people with very oily skin. It is available at http://www.avon.com/ for $32/1.7oz.

Those with oilier skin may like Neutrogena Ultra-Sheer Dry Touch SPF 55 with Helioplex. I like that it is non-sticky and give me a matte finish. This is good for hot humid summer days. However, you have to blend well as this can give you a white cast. Neutrogena also comes out with a new Neutrogena Age Shield Face Sunblock SPF 90+ with Helioplex. Wow, that is high. I’ll probably try it out and see how it compares to the Ultra-Sheer Dry Touch.

Sephora is also teaming up with The Skin Cancer Foundation with a Sun Safety Kit. It’s retail for $22.50 ($110 value). 100% of the net proceeds will benefit The Skin Cancer Foundation. Now that is a great reason for shopping =).

This set contains:

• 0.14 oz Murad Essential-C Eye Cream SPF 15


• 0.23 oz DDF Protect and Correct UV Moisturizer SPF 15


• 0.5 oz Jack Black Double Duty Face Moisturizer SPF 20


• 0.25 oz Peter Thomas Roth Max Sheer All Day Defense Lotion SPF 30


• 1.0 oz Anthony Logistics Facial Moisturizer SPF 15


• 0.1 oz Clarins UV Plus Day Screen High Protection SPF 40


• 0.34 oz Korres Watermelon Sunscreen Face Cream SPF 30


• 0.33 oz Cosmedicine Medi-matte Oil Control Lotion SPF 20


• 0.08 oz Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Cream SPF 55 PA+++


• 0.25 oz Ole Henriksen Herbal Day Cream SPF 15


• 0.4 oz Philosophy Hope in a Jar SPF 20


• 0.25 oz Smashbox Photo Finish UVA/UVB SPF 15


• 0.01 oz Bare Escentuals BareMinerals Well-Rested for Eyes SPF 30

This all-in-one summertime companion comes packaged in an expandable, brightly yellow beach bag made from recycled plastic.




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