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Theyre also exceptionally portable for convenient reapplication.
Gabrielle Langdon / Original photos courtesy of Glamour contributor Brigitt Earley and Glamour senior commerce editor Jenifer Calle
There are fewer options on the market for powder sunscreens than for other types of SPF.
The best powder sunscreens, at a glance
Does powder sunscreen actually work?
Use it on your scalpor the rest of your bodyjust as you would any othermineral sunscreen, she suggests.
I have oily skin, and my T-zone is usually so shiny by midday.
This powder sunscreen is great for mattifying that area.
Since its tinted, I dont have to worry about a white cast on my skin tone.
It protects my skin and removes shine all at once.
You betcha, especially considering its size.
But this mineral sunscreen powder does have a lot to offer.
For starters, it has a higher SPF than most40 rather than 30 or 35.
It also boasts an ingredient list packed with good-for-skin ingredients.
But on the downside, the packaging could be better.
My brush is constantly getting tripped up in the cap.
But I think its best for reapplication and touch-ups throughout the day, says Shipin.
You wont catch me, or any of my bags, without it, says Shipin.
Its tiny enough to slip in your purse or keep in the cars glove compartment for on-the-go program.
Im very sensitive to that chalky feeling some powdered products can leave behind.
The retractable brush was one of the most convenient I tried, says Earley.
It doesn’t get all bent out of shape while opening and closing the product.
Its all thanks to the silica in the formula, which expertly mattifies and blurs pores and fine lines.
The brand says it also protects against free radical pollution damage, blue light, and infrared radiation.
It layers so well over makeup, so I like to use it as setting powder, says Earley.
The finish is silky and luminous.
Dont just take dermatologists word for it, though.
Earley likes that this powder doesnt further parch her already dry skin.
The ingredient list includes skin soothers likeniacinamide, hydrators likehyaluronic acid, and brighteners likevitamin C, says Earley.
This is one of the more antioxidant-rich powders we tried, too.
This was one of the easier products to dispense, says Earley.
The powder comes out readily for great coverage in just a pass or two.
The result is a matte finish that will help tame any excess shine and preserve any makeup look.
It only comes in one shade, though.
Our editors like the soft brush, plus the refillable design of the product.
SPF:30 /Active ingredients:Titanium dioxide
