Soak up all that Vitamin D (minus the harmful UV rays) in style with these makeup must-haves fit for the sunny season

Words Mika Geronimo
Photos courtesy of Issy
March 13, 2024

By now, you’ve probably integrated sun protection into your daily routine. If not, let this be your sign to start!

Sun protection, which comprises your sunscreens and sunsticks, is more than just another skincare trend. It’s a preventive measure to block the risks of the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, whether that's acquiring sunburn, prematurely aging skin, or even skin cancer.

Local beauty brands are now challenged to not only champion inclusivity but also innovate the formula game in the Philippines. From incorporating skincare ingredients to including an extra helping of SPF, this recent wave of makeup releases is proof that you can look good while not only protecting your skin but nourishing it in the long run.

This summer, consider taking that extra protective step apart from sunscreen with these five makeup products that also include SPF.

Colourette First Base Skin Tint

It’s summer all year round if we’re talking about shade names alone. Colourette’s first foray into base products is an everyday skin tint that comes in 12 shades, which is inclusive of olive undertones and ranges from light to deep skin shades. This baby’s got broad-spectrum SPF 30, making it an ideal beach buddy when you need extra coverage.

BLK Cosmetics Daydream Airy Matte Perfecting Foundation

Who knew SPF could come in powder products? While BLK Cosmetics has a variety of trusted base formulas with built-in sun protection, their Perfecting Foundation with SPF 20 UVA/UVB PA+++ is the product to set all your unwanted shine away—especially in this heat. The powder comes in three “universally flattering” shades, as well as a sheer variant that’s perfect for touch-ups.

Happy Skin Off Duty Soft Color Stick

Look snatched and glowy even before the beach tan with Happy Skin’s Soft Colour Sticks from their Off Duty line. Formulated with SPF 25, the “buttery multi-use stick” comes in three brontour shades and one highlighter for on-the-go, effortless makeup looks.

Five Beauty Colour Stick

Filipino beauty’s latest rookie is actress Gabbi Garcia’s brand Five Beauty. It's debut product? Hybrid Colour Sticks that come in five vibrant shades for a quick wash of color on your eyes, lips, and cheeks. Designed in London, the product promises one-swipe pigment which is enhanced by its inclusion of SPF20 Broad Spectrum.

Issy Solar Balm

Because our lips need lovin’ too. Fresh from the drawing board, Issy’s Solar Balm is back with its new and improved formula, while also welcoming two new shades for both its natural and glow finishes. The lip balm still contains Broad Spectrum SPF30 PA+++ to ensure that your smackers are as protected as the rest of your face.