Fountain of Youth: Bioderma Photoderm Milk SPF 50+ PPD 42 Review

Kid you not, I have an Excel list of over 25 sunscreens I’m wanting to try. And that’s just sunscreen. Sigh, being a skincare addict means I’m always on the hunt for that Holy Grail.

Well this sunscreen isn’t HG material, but I’ll be keeping this in my rotation. Read on to find out why!

Bioderma Photoderm Milk SPF 50+ PPD 42 Claims:

• Chemical SPF: Octocrylene: 10%, Bisoctrizole (Tinosorb M): 6%, Avobenzone: 5%, Bemotrizinol (Tinosorb S): 2.5%
• PPD 42 UVA protection
• Milky lotion texture
• Recommended for Normal to Dry Skin
• No oily film
• Doesn’t leave white marks
• Non-comedogenic. Photostable.
• Paraben Free
• Water Resistant

Shine Control Routine: Estee Launder Double Wear tawny, Hylamide Matte 12, Paulas Choice BHA….

We got a major heatwave here in Vancouver and my oily skin is suffering. Thankfully I’ve perfected a skincare and makeup routine that helps me beat this heat. For my oily skin, I can literally see oil seep through my pores like 3 hours after washing my face. But with my arsenal of products I’m able to look fresh for a large portion of my 8+ hour work day.

Here, I’m breaking down the key skincare and makeup products that keep me beat during the heat.

Middle Name Matte: Jack Black Clean Break Oil-Free Moisturizer review

You guys, I think I found the perfect moisturizer for oily skin sufferers! I’ve overlooked this hidden gem SO many times while browsing Sephora online (always on a hunt for a good lightweight-antioxidant-matte-layerable moisturizer). I am so glad I swiped right on Jack “Matte” Black, because this has been hitting all my requirements and keeping me looking fresh.

Jack Black Clean Break Moisturizer Claims:

• Antioxidants help improve skin tone and texture
• Ultra-light gel-cream with a cool and soothing sensation
• Oil-free moisturizer leaves skin with a natural, shine-free finish
• Cruelty-free and formulated without oil, fragrance, colorants, gluten, and alcohol

SkincareAddiction Favorite: EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46

I swear, finding a Holy Grail sunscreen will be the death of me.

I’m super picky because I have quite high maintenance skin. I’m oily and acne prone and suffer from hyper-pigmentation so ideally prefer SPF50+. And of course the sunscreen has to be cosmetically elegant in order to work with my skincare and makeup routine. And finally it has to contain little to no white cast. I mean, is all that so hard to ask?! ;p

With each sunscreen I buy and use, I feel like I’m getting closer and closer to finding the HG. Previously, I thought I found my Holy Grail SPF but recently learned that Zinc offers better sun protection than Titanium dioxide! So my search continued and has led me to this cult favorite:

EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46

Claims:

• Helps calm & protect sensitive skin prone to breakouts, rosacea and discoloration.
• Contains niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and lactic acid to promote healthy skin.
• Lightweight and silky, may be worn with makeup or alone.
• 0% transparent zinc oxide. UVA/UVB sun protection. Leaves no residue.
• Fragrance-free, oil-free, paraben-free, sensitivity-free and noncomedogenic

Light Layering: Clinique Men Oil Control Mattifying Moisturizer Review

Finding a good moisturizer for my oily skin is a hard task; I prefer products that are oil-free, alcohol free, fragrance free, and recently fatty alcohol & fatty acid free. I was using this Cerave cream that totally broke me out and I realized the high amounts of fatty alcohol was to blame. Then I came across a blog post on fungal acne and decided I want to reduce/cut out fatty acids too.

Luckily, I came across the Clinique Men Oil Control Mattifying Moisturizer. It’s exactly what I needed and fit most of my requirements. Plus it’s perfect for daytime layering; it’s lightweight, doesn’t make me greasy, wears well under makeup and…. Well read the review to see what I think!

Clinique Men Oil Control Mattifying Moisturizer

Claims:

• Lightweight formula controls oil
• Matte finish
• Oil-free formula