![]() "I am personally obsessed with tinted SPF because they pack a super powerful punch of light coverage (so they can often take the place of makeup), giving the skin a flawless look while also protecting against UVA/UVB rays and blue light," explains New York City-based board-certified dermatologist Shari Marchbein, MD. ![]() While we always encourage our readers to apply a traditional sunscreen daily - and not rely on makeup products with added SPF as their main source of protection - look at a tinted moisturizer laced with SPF as the icing on your skin-care cake. These multitasking products are exactly what their name suggests: moisturizers with a hint of color and oftentimes sheer coverage added in. Our Beauty Lab scientists test according to current regulations and send products home with consumer testers, just like you, for evaluations on factors such as ease of application, look and feel on skin, irritation, scent, and sun protection effectiveness.A tinted moisturizer with SPF is basically the Swiss army knife of makeup-skin-care hybrids. We test all types of sunscreens at the Good Housekeeping Institute Beauty Lab, and how each formula applies on dark skin tones is top of mind. But thankfully, people with dark skin tones can still choose their formula of choice as brands begin to produce versions made to apply on the fairest or darkest of skin tones. If you prefer a chemical sunscreen, chances are you won't have as much of an issue with blending, since these tend to be sheerer and apply easier. "However, many formulations now are 'micronized' or made with smaller versions of these mineral ingredients and offer the same protection without the chalky appearance," Dr. Mineral sunscreen ingredients like zinc oxide are opaque physical blockers that sit on top of skin and reflect light (hence the white cast). ![]() ![]() Libby says the problem often lies in the formula itself. "While the presence of melanin in skin carries some inherent protection, it is not nearly enough to protect against day to day UV radiation exposure." So the key to keeping skin as healthy as possible is finding a sunscreen formula that goes on clear and still blocks out those harmful UV rays. "People with dark skin should still use sunscreen regularly," says Tiffany Jow Libby, M.D., a dermatologist in New York City. An unfortunate effect of this problem is that people with brown skin tend to just skip sunscreen altogether, but according to experts that's a big no-no. And the truth is, this shouldn't be the case. Yes, we all know it too well: you apply sunscreen only to look in the mirror to find that odd, white-ish gray film all over because the formula wasn't made to blend into melanin-rich skin. The problem is too many sunscreens don't exactly work for darker skin tones. You've heard it time and time again: Daily application of sunscreen is non-negotiable and that goes for all skin tones. Until it can reach a more robust conclusion on safety, the FDA - and the Good Housekeeping Institute Beauty Lab - urges Americans to continue using mineral and chemical sunscreen to protect against UV damage. An important note on sunscreen safety: The FDA is proposing changes to sunscreen regulations, as some active ingredients can enter the bloodstream.
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