Sunscreen. Growing up we’ve all been told a million times to put on our sunscreen – yet, many still refuse to incorporate this very necessary step. For those who have yet to enter the SPF rabbit hole, the topic opens up a pandora’s box of questions to consider. Should you choose a mineral or chemical sunscreen? How much is the proper amount of SPF to apply and how often do we really need to reapply it? There is then also the discovery of sunscreens for different skin tones and skin types and so the list goes.

Now factor in makeup and this is where sun protection becomes so convoluted, some would be inclined to skip it altogether. But the consequences of neglecting your daily SPF can be dire – sun damage can lead to premature ageing or even skin cancer. Fortunately, there’s a slew of beauty products out there with formulas that provide sun protection combined with barely-there, lightweight texture and gorgeous glowy finishes.

It’s important to note is that on its own, an SPF-added makeup product will not provide adequate protection from the sun and should not be used as the be-all-end-all defence to harsh UV rays. But don’t dismiss them just yet! SPF makeup is a handy and fuss-free way to reapply your SPF as you move about your day. According to dermatologists, it’s best to see these beauty products as more of a booster to supplement a proper layer of sunscreen amour.

Below, check out our roundup of the beauty products to keep you shielded from the sun.

Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue Defence

A makeup product for the multitasker, Bare Mineral’s Complexion Rescue Defense can be worn as a moisturizer, makeup primer, and daily sunscreen.  There’s a reason the clean beauty brand’s line of lightweight anti-pollution products routinely crop up meritorious – in the case of this specific broad-spectrum SPF, you can truly scale down to a shorter, more efficient routine. Made with zinc oxide, this SPF product can be used under or over makeup.

HK$360 at sephora.hk 

Chantecaille Just Skin Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15

Chantecaille’s Just Skin Tint Moisturizer takes a ‘your skin, but better’ approach to sun protection. Acting also as a skin perfector with antioxidant benefits, the tinted moisturizer is made with a blend of Thyme and Butterfly Bush Extract that gives the product its lightweight texture. If you’re applying this in addition to your normal layer of SPF, it’s recommended you first allow the sunscreen to set in before lightly applying your foundation in a smooth, downward motion in order to not dilute and disrupt the sunscreen.

HK$670 at lookfantastic.com.hk

Iconic London Sheer Cream Blush

Luxuriously sheer, Iconic London’s popular complexion product won’t interfere with the formula of SPF you have on. It promises a natural glow with a gel-liquid consistency that can be used on both the cheeks and the lips.

HK$185 at harrods.com