Having now read the press release properly, it seems to me that this sun care line might really be something quite special. As well as vitamin C and E, it also contains Ferulic Acid, an antioxidant that can protect against sunburn and that significantly increases the efficacy of sunscreen. It also contains Sodium Ribonucleic Acid and C1-8 Akyl Tetrahydroxycyclohexanoate to help the skin repair damage.
The sun protection is from Avobenzone, Ethexylsalicylate, Homosalate, Oxybenzone and Octocrylene. I had a look at a boxed version in Boots today, but unfortunately it didn't give percentages of the active ingredients. The press release states that the UVB:UVA protection ratio is 3:1; I'm not 100% sure if that means an SPF 30 has a PPD of 10 etc, but I would assume this to be the case.
I have used and loved Skinceuticals CE Ferulic Serum in the past - if Skinceuticals was easier to get hold of, I'd still be using it in the summer. I'm still not convinced I'd switch to the Clinique Face Cream for every day use (I probably would wear it if I was going to be outside for a prolonged period in sunshine) but I will be switching to the Body Cream.
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I've been using Skinceuticals products for years (the CE and their retinol amongst others). You can get them easily at the Marble Arch 24-hour pharmacy if you're in the area (only a short stroll from Selfridge's...just saying...). They are almost always well stocked but not extremely knowledgeable I'm afraid.
ReplyDeleteDo you think the Clinique face protection is suitable for oily skins? Have you tried it under makeup? I'd be very interested to know...
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Hey Nina - Thanks! I've only ever ordered it from HQHair before, and I've sworn off them. I will definitely check out the pharmacy, I know what I want anyway.
ReplyDeleteI will give it a go under makeup and report back. Mr L particularly likes it for the matte finish - he's happily using it for work/going in to the office as well as on the weekend. I'm just leery of messing with facial sunscreen too much because I know my skin likes the Chantecaille.