

Chemical sunscreens absorb UV rays into the skin to prevent damage. When it comes to SPF products, they can either have a chemical or a physical (mineral) base. Pictured here in Elta MD Tinted UV Glowīefore we begin with the reviews of Supergoop Glowscreen and Elta MD Tinted UV Glow, I thought I’d share a little background about what started my search in the first place and explain the difference between chemical and physical sunscreens.įor years, I used–and loved– Supergoop’s Glowscreen, but this past year I decided to search for an all-mineral tinted SPF because I wanted to move away from chemical SPF. I’ve found that my skin tends to be much more protected when I am wearing sunscreen than when I’m just wearing a makeup product that happens to have SPF in it.

With foundation, you don’t really need more than a couple of drops to cover your whole face, and when you use a sunscreen you use a lot more product. I should also note that I prefer a true face sunscreen product, as opposed to a foundation or tinted moisturizer with added SPF. At the end of the post, I’ll also share a few non-tinted and matte mineral options because I know some people prefer those to a tinted or illuminating formula. As a busy mom, I welcome a “two birds” moment with open arms. I personally prefer to wear a tinted SPF because it (usually) saves me from applying face makeup. Turn on your JavaScript to view content Supergoop Glowscreen VS.
