New season, new skincare routine! As always with summer, SPF is the main character (all year round, of course, but especially now). We know, SPF may feel like an obligatory step in your routine, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be a step you look forward to!
Summer 2022 is bound to continue riding the wave of recent skincare trends – from sustainable, vegan formulas to lightweight, barely-there feel to multitasking benefits. Check out our predictions for the summer season, including SPF mineral sticks, tinted SPF, SPF lip balm and more. Plus, check out the top products dermatologists expect to be this year’s hottest items.
THE 4 BIGGEST SPF SKINCARE TRENDS FOR SUMMER 2022
- SPF mineral sticks
It’s not just the convenience factor that makes sunscreen sticks a hot item. It’s also that they’re 100% mess-free and hands-free. No more sticky, goopy applications or greasy fingers. Just a quick swipe lays down powerful protection in seconds! This is especially ideal in situations when you don’t want to touch your face with your hands – whether because of sandy beach hands or because you aren’t able to sanitize first.
Top dermatologist pick:
Solar Stick SPF 40
- 100% mineral, dermatologist developed, broad-spectrum protection
- Effortless, hands-free application (and reapplication!) on-the-go
- Tinted and natural options blend effortlessly with all skin tones (no whitecast!)
- Water-resistant for up to 80 minutes
- Tinted SPF
Get your summer glow on without the burn! Tinted sunscreens are the perfect summer essential, offering powerful protection while giving you a healthy golden hour glow in a single step. Its tinted coverage is perfect on its own for a classic “no makeup” makeup look or as a super-charged primer for your regular makeup routine.
Top dermatologist pick:
Mineral Tinted Creme SPF 30
- 100% mineral, dermatologist developed, broad-spectrum protection
- Sheer tint provides even coverage + a beautiful matte finish (no whitecast!)
- Superlight + enriched with powerful antioxidants
- Water-resistant for up to 80 minutes
- Top EWG rated with a 1 rating
- SPF lip balm with a POP of color
Who said your summertime SPF lip balm had to be boring? This summer, we’re all about adding a pop of color to our everyday looks. Tinted SPF lip balms are the perfect way to achieve hydrated, plump lips, sun protection and the perfect pop of color in a single swipe.
Top dermatologist pick:
Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm SPF 30
- Dermatologist developed, broad-spectrum protection
- Natural moisturizers – shea and olive butters, avocado oil – for all-day hydration
- Buildable color
- A range of shades, from bare to the perfect red lip
- SPF-infused skincare
All we used to ask of our sunscreens is that they blend in without a greasy, casted finish. Now, SPF not only delivers on that promise, but also provides major skincare benefits! Summer 2022 is all about maximizing benefits in minimal steps with one-and-done formulas that protect, prevent, repair and nourish.
Top dermatologist picks:
MD Mineral BB Creme SPF 50
- 100% mineral, dermatologist developed, broad-spectrum protection
- 3 sheer-tinted shades provide even coverage + a matte finish
- Age-defying benefits: caffeine + niacinamide depuff, brighten + tone
- Powerful antioxidants reduce signs of sun damage
- Whipped, light-as-air texture blends effortlessly
Daily Perfecting Moisturizer SPF 30
- Dermatologist developed, broad-spectrum protection
- Hyaluronic acid for massive, all-day hydration
- Powerful antioxidants reduce appearance of fine lines + wrinkles
- Ceramides, niacinamide, olive oils soothe + repair skin
