Tag: Sunblock

There's no escaping the scorching heat in the metro! Summer is far from simmering down and with these soaring temperatures, it's so important to always be protected from the sun's harmful rays. With countless brands to choose from, we reached out to

The idea that you only need SPF during the summer has been proven wrong time and time again. Sun damage has been scientifically proven to speed up the formation of wrinkles, fine lines, and dark spots, not to mention cause skin cancer!

Though skincare has always been at the forefront of our self-care routines, spending most of the year indoors gave us a chance to step up our game with it more than usual. This obviously lead to some great discoveries, ones that we

We can't stress this enough: Sunscreen is your skin's best friend! After all, protecting yourself from the harsh UVB/UVA rays should be your utmost priority. But, being stuck at home likely means that we forget to slather on our daily dose of

Kiehl's Ultra Light Daily UV Defense Aqua Gel has been chosen by the Preview team as the Best Sunscreen of 2019. This and 24 other products were reviewed by 25 real girls for this year's Preview Girls' Choice Awards to see if

You might think it's okay to skip sunscreen on a rainy, humid day—but that's where you're wrong. After you've cleansed, toned, and moisturized, applying sun protection is still a crucial step. Now you may say, "But the sun isn't even out!" Well,

Vitamin C has numerous benefits to our skin, some of which being the ability to jumpstart collagen production, treat dark spots caused by the sun and shielding skin from pollution. But while the ingredient is packed with skin-saving benefits, there's one thing

Slathering on the right sunscreen for your oily, zit-prone skin can do wonders (and is 101% necessary, by the way), but does sunblock actually cure acne? After trawling Google for answers, we decided that it would be best to ask the professionals—here, Dr.

Once you get your sun care knowledge in check, the next step is choosing a product that's worth your money. It's high time you pack your summer SOS kit anyway! Below, we list the sunscreens that won't wash off after a quick

For our second round with Dr. Anna Palabyab-Rufino, we're tackling something every girl battles after a summer jaunt in the sun: pigmentation. This week she talks about what it is, what causes it, and a simple skincare product that can help prevent

Sunscreen is our best friend when it comes to anti-aging, but the hassle in its application is definitely something that makes a lot of people think it's not worth it. Not only do you have to use a lot, you also have

Makeup can be very misleading if you're not careful. Some products may claim to do the job, but they're secretly making your beauty routine more troublesome than it should be. This is why whenever you go shopping, you have to stay smart

Here in the Philippines, the beach is basically part of our DNA. Whether you’re after the high that water activities can give or simply into soaking up the sun beachside in your kaftan and oversized rims, we are extremely lucky that our

Figuratively, everyone could use a little ray of sunshine. But in the literal sense, we can’t share the same sentiments. While the beginning of March marks basking in the sunlight and feeling the wind in our hair, an extended visit from Mr.

Admit it, not unless you’re a general when it comes to your skincare routine then slapping on SPF is the last thing you think of when getting ready in the morning. I mean, who has time to put on sunscreen when your

As Closeup’s Forever Summer and Summer Siren Festival draw near, all we can think about is enjoying some electronic dance music under the summer sun. From keeping the UV rays at bay to preventing makeup meltdowns, we run through our top products

For those of you that shun the sun, listen up because we’ve got the ultimate guide to enjoying your time by the shore. Check out our infographic below to get the most out of your sunscreen! Image by Kar Abola.

Practicing safe sun means creating an armor against the sun’s harmful rays. Aside from the body and face, these delicate spots need extra attention, too. Remember that the eyes and lips possess thin, delicate skin and can show the first signs of

Yesterday, you were schooled on the best sunscreen for your face, and today, the spotlight is on the  best sunscreen for your body. Summer is not the only time to wear it—I can’t remember how many times I’ve stressed on the importance of

To those of you who think sunblock is just for the summer, think again! Damaging UVA (causes aging) and UVB (causes skin to burn) rays are present all year round and cause cumulative damage to unprotected skin. Meaning? You unwillingly destroy the