Dr B Sun Shield

New Product Launch from Dr. Brandt Skincare 

Today I’m celebrating the recent launch of Liquid Sun Shield from the one and only Dr. Brandt!

They sent me their new SPF 50 Daily Brightening Sunscreen

to try out and I’m so glad they did! 

For me, I’ve struggled to find a mineral sunscreen (AKA Physical screen that deflects the suns rays) which wasn’t white, thick & sticky, so difficult to absorb with a kinda gunky finish...

So, this 100% mineral sunscreen was a pleasant surprise- it’s a new type of sunscreen for me because it’s a lovely, lightweight, milky serum consistency that’s not at all greasy or sticky and provides a totally invisible finish. I think the finish is my favorite part - so soft and almost a powdered satin finish if that makes sense.

Some details:

☀️ Lightweight 

☀️ 100% mineral (non-nano Zinc Oxide)

☀️ Provides broad spectrum UVA & UVB, HEV/Blue Light, infrared radiation and pollution protection!! WOW

☀️ Promotes radiance with Clary Sage ferment, a natural ingredient 

☀️ Protects against further discoloration, damage & photoaging!

Packed with great ingredients in a very elegant formula, this one is a splurge for those of us on a budget but sunscreen is definitely an ideal category worth the indulgence! I find that the Liquid Sun Shield is ideal for daily use for inside or just out & about, then for longer term outdoors activities switch to an active wear sunscreen which will make both last longer 😁😁 Of course, I field-tested this sunscreen on a hike and it performed perfectly, did not burn my eyes & protected my fair/quick to sunburn skin! A total WIN!

Thanks Dr Brandt for kindly sending this to me! [Gifted/PR]

xoxo -Kate

Blue Light Protection

🗣 What is Blue Light, anyway?? 🗣

Blue Light is made up of short wavelengths which means higher amounts of energy. Once upon a time, the sun was the only source of blue light...but now we are also exposed to it via all our digital screens. Some concerns include eye strain and possible macular cellular damage. Blue Light can also negatively impact our skin by causing wrinkles, hyperpigmentation & redness. Yikes!

Some ways I combat blue light exposure:

1. I wear blue light filter glasses - I got these super cute pink framed, blue light protection glasses on Amazon

2. Also, I use this new Blue Light Filter Protect + Set Mist from Ilia Beauty which is a super easy & convenient way to protect against the harmful waves...this mist which is also a great makeup prep & setting spray is light & refreshing with a subtle lavender scent. It helps to defend skin against Blue Light damage by neutralizing free radicals. It’s also infused with anti-pollution marine actives...very cool 

3. I further protect my skin from UVA/UVB & Blue Light with a moisturizing skin tint like my go-to “Best Skin Days” from Iris and Romeo

It needs no reminder... but wearing sunscreen daily, like the one from Frudia, is always one of the best things you can do for your skin (and health)! I also love to wear hand cream that features sunscreen as well. This one from UnSun has been a great option for me - not only because it protects the delicate skin on my hands but also absorbs quickly with a luminous finish.

What do you do to protect your skin and eyes from Blue Light?

xoxo -Kate